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Quiz of the week's news | Quiz of the week's news |
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It's the Magazine's 7 days, 7 questions quiz - an opportunity to prove to yourself and others that you are a news oracle. Failing that, you can always claim to have had better things to do during the past week than swot up on current affairs. | It's the Magazine's 7 days, 7 questions quiz - an opportunity to prove to yourself and others that you are a news oracle. Failing that, you can always claim to have had better things to do during the past week than swot up on current affairs. |
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It was the Oscars this week and as usual winners' speeches went way over the allotted 45 seconds, but who kept it the shortest out of these? | It was the Oscars this week and as usual winners' speeches went way over the allotted 45 seconds, but who kept it the shortest out of these? |
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Natalie Portman, who won the Oscar for Best Actress for Black Swan, gave a speech that lasted 2min 17secs. Melissa Leo, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for The Fighter, gave a speech that lasted 2min 40secs. Colin Firth, winner of the Oscar for Best Actor for The King's Speech, gave the longest speech at 2min 58 secs. | Natalie Portman, who won the Oscar for Best Actress for Black Swan, gave a speech that lasted 2min 17secs. Melissa Leo, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for The Fighter, gave a speech that lasted 2min 40secs. Colin Firth, winner of the Oscar for Best Actor for The King's Speech, gave the longest speech at 2min 58 secs. |
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UK health experts are investigating the safety of fish pedicures after concerns the pampering craze could spread infections. What are the tiny Garra Rufa fish used also known as? | UK health experts are investigating the safety of fish pedicures after concerns the pampering craze could spread infections. What are the tiny Garra Rufa fish used also known as? |
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* spotted in Newquay | * spotted in Newquay |
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An academic this week claimed to have traced the name of Shakespeare's Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, back to where? | An academic this week claimed to have traced the name of Shakespeare's Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, back to where? |
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Jane Russell, the film star who epitomised 1950s glamour, died this week. Decades ago, she was honoured by US servicemen who named a prominent landmark after her. Where is Jane Russell Hill? | Jane Russell, the film star who epitomised 1950s glamour, died this week. Decades ago, she was honoured by US servicemen who named a prominent landmark after her. Where is Jane Russell Hill? |
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"It is not fair that the entire country is against me." Who said this? | "It is not fair that the entire country is against me." Who said this? |
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The mascot for Atletico Junior was first struck by the ball and so the referee stopped play. As he and the players discussed what to do, Moreno kicked the bird towards the touchline. He apologised after the game. Some reports say the owl died, but others say it is recovering. | The mascot for Atletico Junior was first struck by the ball and so the referee stopped play. As he and the players discussed what to do, Moreno kicked the bird towards the touchline. He apologised after the game. Some reports say the owl died, but others say it is recovering. |
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Teen idol Justin Bieber turned 17 this week. He shares his birthday with Outnumbered actress Ramona Marquez, who recently starred as a young Princess Margaret in The King's Speech. What is their age difference? | Teen idol Justin Bieber turned 17 this week. He shares his birthday with Outnumbered actress Ramona Marquez, who recently starred as a young Princess Margaret in The King's Speech. What is their age difference? |
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0 - 3 : Wooden spoon | 0 - 3 : Wooden spoon |
4 - 6 : Silver medal | 4 - 6 : Silver medal |
7 - 7 : Golden statuette | 7 - 7 : Golden statuette |
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For past quizzes including our weekly news quiz, 7 days 7 questions, expand the grey drop-down below - also available on the Magazine page (and scroll down). You can also do this quiz on your mobile device. | For past quizzes including our weekly news quiz, 7 days 7 questions, expand the grey drop-down below - also available on the Magazine page (and scroll down). You can also do this quiz on your mobile device. |