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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
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SOME SAY THE news is the first draft of history. Others might think of it as watching pub quiz questions unfold in real-time.
That was quite a grim week of news we just had – no doubt you’ve been kept in the loop.
We’ve included some of the lighter news in the questions this week. It’s Friday, you should enjoy your weekend.
Which town was once again crowned the cleanest in Ireland, according to survey by Irish Business Against Litter this week?
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Sligo
Westport
Monaghan
Maynooth
What astronomical phenomenon was visible in Irish skies earlier this week?
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A 'double planet'
A 'blue moon'
A 'Harvest supermoon'
A meteor shower
The World Cup kicked off in Mexico yesterday, where the host nation beat South Africa 2-0. How many red cards were given during the match?
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Zero
One
Two
Three
Preparations are underway, as Ireland will host the EU Presidency for six months starting in July. How much is the presidency expected to cost?
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Up to €105 million
Up to €135 million
Up to €175 million
Up to €185 million
Katie Taylor is on course to sell out Croke Park for her swansong fight against Flora Pili in September. Who was the last boxer to headline a fight in the stadium?
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George Foreman
Muhammad Ali
Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao
Nasa has announced the astronaut crew for their upcoming Artemis 3 mission. What country is the pilot from?
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Germany
Canada
Italy
Mexico
Award-winning referee Omar Artan was dropped from officiating at the World Cup this week after being barred from entering the United States. What country is Artan from?
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Somalia
Iran
Palestine
Egypt
The FAI confirmed today that Ireland's upcoming football match against Israel will be played at a neutral venue. How many people will be allowed to attend the match?
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None
100
1,000
10,000
How much did Fifa president Gianni Infantino suggest that the football organisation could make from TV deals for the World Cup?
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€5 billion
€18 billion
€30 billion
€42 billion
Donald Trump was booed by attendees, and later appeared to fall asleep at an NBA finals game earlier this week. Which teams are playing in the finals?
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New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs
Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns
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You scored out of !
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You scored out of !
Paperboy
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You scored out of !
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