Test Your Knowledge with the Thursday News Quiz No. 222!
Dive into 15 intriguing questions about current events and general knowledge while we navigate the chaotic lead-up to Christmas. How well can you keep up? Let us know your score in the comments!
The Thursday Quiz: A Seasonal Distraction from the Chaos
Once upon a time, the Thursday quiz had a certain reverence for the changing of the seasons and the sanctity of November. But now, as Christmas adverts pop up everywhere, flamingos roam free, and discussions about moon landings resurface, the world feels just a bit overwhelming. In times like these, taking a moment to engage with some fun trivia can be the perfect escape. So, why not dive into our latest quiz that challenges your knowledge of current events and general knowledge? No prizes here—just the joy of testing your wits.
Welcome to the Thursday Quiz No. 222
Gather your friends and family, grab a cozy blanket, and let’s get started! Here are 15 questions designed to entertain and inform. Let us know how you fared in the comments below.
1. Christmas Cheer?
"It’s Christmas!" famously exclaimed Noddy Holder. This year, which soundtrack is featured in the John Lewis Christmas advert?
2. Diplomatic Tensions
Which South American country has severed diplomatic ties with Mexico after the former prime minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum there?
3. Beatles Biopic Buzz
In the upcoming four-movie Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes, who plays Linda Eastman, also known as Linda McCartney?
4. Costume Controversy
Who faced backlash for sporting a Halloween costume that replicated Jackie Kennedy’s pink suit, famously worn during a tragic moment in history?
5. A Message in a Bottle
A light-hearted message in a bottle washed ashore on a remote beach in Australia—who was the sender of this whimsical note?
6. Moon Landing Doubts
Sean Duffy, NASA’s chief boffin, intervened on social media after whom cast doubt on the Apollo mission moon landings?
7. World Series Winner
Traditionally, the Thursday quiz likens baseball to cricket but claims baseball is even more boring. Who claimed victory in the recent World Series?
8. Flamingo Watch
Willow, the official dog of the Thursday quiz, is concerned about an escapee flamingo from a wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall. What is the flamingo’s name?
9. Rediscovered Spider
This week’s guest canine, Mossy, is curious about a tiny spider thought to be extinct in the UK, which has been rediscovered. What is this little critter called?
10. Hailstorm Havoc
Nearly 120 flying foxes suffered injuries from a severe hailstorm—where did this unfortunate incident take place?
11. Gospel Challenge
Karl-Heinz is back! This week, he wishes to know which gospel begins with the phrase: "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us"?
12. Euro Champions
In a whimsical twist, this week’s quiz imagines Liberace’s ghost asking which Euro 2025 champion holds the record for the most caps representing England?
13. Crocodile Relocation
There’s been quite a fuss over relocating a massive crocodile named Speckles to a Sunshine Coast zoo. What is the crocodile’s backstory, especially regarding Steve Irwin?
14. Presidential Trivia
With Brian May and his badger by our side, let’s celebrate the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s election as the 16th president of the US. Which year was this?
15. Rise Like a Phoenix
Happy birthday to Conchita Wurst! What year did she capture the Eurovision Song Contest title with her performance of "Rise like a Phoenix"?
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So there you have it—your Thursday quiz fix! Challenge yourself and your friends, and let’s see how you score. Allons-y!