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Hopefully CMAT has gotten some rest after going straight from a sold-out 3Arena to the Toy Show Andres Poveda/RollingNews.ie

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.

Christmas is fast approaching and Storm Bram hasn’t made the run-up any easier. Online shoppers may have struggled on Tuesday, as some 54,000 were left without power during the storm’s peak.

Hitting the shops in Dublin wasn’t smooth sailing either – many train services were delayed or suspended as a result of fallen trees and floods. Once that was fixed, the Luas Green Line was out of action for over 24 hours.

Everything’s moving again though. So, if you’re back on the go, here’s a quiz to keep you company.

Of the contestants we know so far, which of the following Irish celebrities is NOT appearing on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars?
RTÉ
Paudie Moloney
Niamh Kavanagh

Stephanie Kelly
Donal Skehan
Which US fast food chain attracted a queue of more than 100 people when its first Irish outlet opened at Liffey Valley on Monday?
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Wingstop
Slim Chickens

Wendy's
Taco Bell
According to a new survey this week, first-time buyers need a combined salary of at least how much to be in with a chance of purchasing an apartment?
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75,000
84,000

93,500
102,000
A social media ban for under-16s was brought into law this week in which country?
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Australia
Spain

New Zealand
China
The US secretary of state Marco Rubio has banned the use of which font in diplomatic correspondence? (He prefers Times New Roman)
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Arial
Calibri

Comic Sans
Georgia
A video shared by the Department of Housing on social media received widespread criticism this week, and was eventually taken down. What was the video about?
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Advice on saving for a mortgage
Advice on moving back in with parents

Advice on converting an attic
Advice on getting a pet
RTÉ's director-general said that changing the Toy Show’s broadcast time would be "almost like getting rid of ___"?
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Christmas dinner
Fair City

The Angelus
Santa Claus
There's been an increase in scam calls recently – where have they mostly been coming from?
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UK (+44)
Austria (+43)

Greece (+30)
Latvia (+371)
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal have both been nominated for Golden Globes. What upcoming film are they starring in?
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The Odyssey
Hamnet

Wuthering Heights
Marty Supreme
Which Irish group has ended their retirement just five months after their so-called "Final Farewell" gig?
Westlife
Kodaline

The Wolfe Tones
Snow Patrol
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You scored out of !
Certified Newshound
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You scored out of !
Paperboy
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You scored out of !
Glasses bunny
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