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Newshound Quiz 59
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.
Former president Donald Trump debated incumbent president Joe Biden last night and it’s never been more clear that the world is headed for hell in a handcart. Take your mind off it with a nice little quiz (the first question is about the debate, sorry).
Which US city played host to the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump?
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Denver
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
How many gigs will Taylor Swift play in Dublin this week?
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1
2
3
4
Which city came out on top in this year's Economist’s annual Global Liveability ranking?
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Melbourne
Tokyo
Oslo
Vienna
Which TD this week suggested that cocaine is being used within Leinster House?
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Pearse Doherty
Jack Chambers
Alan Kelly
Helen McEntee
Intrusion by which animal forced the abandonment of a gaelic football match in Canada this week?
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Bears
Moose
Swans
Wolves
Which of these teams did NOT win their group at the Euro 2024 football championship?
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Spain
Germany
France
England
When is Ireland's law banning the sale of tobacco products to under 21s expected to take effect?
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2025
2026
2027
2028
For the week that's in it, complete the Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh quote: "Teddy looks at the ball, the ____ looks at Teddy."
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Referee
Ball
Crowd
Nation
Which of these Green Party members has NOT announced their candidacy for deputy leader of the party?
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Catherine Martin
Róisin Garvey
Neasa Hourigan
Ossian Smyth
The number of people in prison in Ireland hit what figure for the first time ever this month?
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1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
You scored out of !
Newshound
You're a bona fide newshound.
You scored out of !
Paperboy
You're on the right track, kid.
You scored out of !
Glasses bunny
Just a bunny with glasses.
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