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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.
This week, the news has mostly been about the major discovery that Ireland can, in fact, be too hot. We’ve got weather warnings, sunscreen reminders and a growing number of people with heads resembling tomatoes.
Still, the news waits for no one, not even those of us considering whether “too warm to think” is a valid reason to call in sick and head for the nearest patch of open water.
Thursday was an absolute scorcher across Ireland. Which county has held the country's all-time temperature record since June 1887?
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Co Cork
Co Kilkenny
Co Westmeath
Co Kerry
Which of these countries has NOT yet been eliminated from the World Cup?
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Czech Republic
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Qatar
Haiti
Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he will be stepping down as British prime minister. When did he assume the office of prime minister?
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April 2023
October 2023
July 2024
December 2024
Which European country confirmed its first case of Ebola this week as part of the current outbreak?
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Germany
Spain
Italy
France
Cristiano Ronaldo broke a record after he scored against Uzbekistan on Tuesday. What was the record?
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Most World Cup goals scored by a single player
First player to score in six World Cups
Most goals scored against Uzbekistan
The GPO is being redeveloped. How much is the work expected to cost?
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€10 to €15 million
€75 to €100 million
€100 to €200 million
€200 to €500 million
There's another new completion date for the National Children's Hospital in Dublin. In what month is construction estimated to be completed?
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August
October
November
December
Which food brand is the most purchased Irish brand in the competitive fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, according to a report published on Thursday?
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Brennan's
Avonmore
Tayto
Jacob's
How many suspected scam calls were blocked by Three Ireland last year?
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2 million
14 million
19 million
26 million
Much of Europe has been experiencing extreme heat this week - what record temperature was recorded in southwest France on Wednesday?
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38.7 degrees
40.2 degrees
42.5 degrees
44.3 degrees
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