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17/09/12
Weekly Quiz
Question1
Why are many school principals in Christchurch concerned?
a. there is a meningitis epidemic in Christchurch schools b. it has been announced that schools will close and
merge c. schools that had previously been considered ‘safe’ will
have to be closed down again as structural problems have been discovered
Question2
What type of endangered animal died suddenly at Wellington Zoo?
a. a White rhinoceros b. a Sumatran Tiger c. a Rothschild giraffe
Question3
Australia has recently culled 100, 000 feral animals which have been causing problems in the outback. What type of
animal have been culled?
a. kangaroos b. rabbits c. camels
Question4
What is the name of this sportsman?
Question5
Last week John Key met with the leader of a country that has shared a similar
natural disaster to New Zealand. What country was he visiting?
Question6
A 20 year old kiwi man recently died in Italy while participating in which extreme
sport.
a. bungy jumping b. white water rafting
c. base jumping
Question7
The Taliban in Afghanistan say they will do everything they can to keep Prince
Harry safe as he commands helicopters on his 4-month tour of duty with the
British Army. True or false?
Question8
What is the name of this famous landmark?
Question9
What is causing disagreement members of the Ngai Tahu iwi on the West Coast?
a. the ownership of land around a local lake
b. rights of use of Pounamu c. the role of women on a marae
Question10
Which mobile phone company has been fined $960, 000 for false advertising?
a. Telecom b. 2 Degrees c. Vodafone
Question11
Social Development Minister, Paula Bennet, has announced a plan that
parents on benefits must enroll their children in Early Childhood Education
from age three. True or false?
Question12
What is this a photo of?
Question13
What happened to a fishing vessel off the Canterbury Coast recently?
a. it caught on fire and the crew had to be rescued
b. it struck a blue whale and sunk c. it got caught with illegal stowaways by the
coastguard
Question14
Why was Pakistan in the news last week?
a. an earthquake hit injuring thousands b. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt visited with
the idea of adopting another child c. a fire ripped through a factory claiming
many lives
Question15
Why are tickets being sold for the right to tour Kim Dotcom’s mansion?
a. the tickets are being sold to help him pay for the rent
b. the is selling the tickets to help raise money as part of a charity event
c. the tickets are being sold to help raise money for his legal fees
Question16
What country in southern Asia has this flag?
Question17
Why have 11 000 people been evacuated in Guatemala
a. a volcano is erupting b. heavy rain has caused flash flooding c. toxic fumes are engulfing residential areas after a leak at a chemical plant
Question18
Kiwi actor Michael Galvin has just visited the recently upgraded Christchurch
Charity hospital. What character does he play on Shortland Street?
a. Dr Warner b. Dr Samuels
c. Dr Ngatai
Question19
What is Esperanto?
a. a mythical city b. a universal language
c. a type of chili
Question20
This Kiwi-born celebrity has been
in the news on both sides of the Tasman. What is
her name?
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