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Topical Quiz - 22 December, 2023
Never too old to start playing chess?

Topical Quiz - 22 December, 2023

Introducing our fun and informative family quiz! Gather 'round, parents and kids, as we embark on an exciting journey through the latest happenings from around the world. This quiz is designed to be a delightful bonding experience, offering you and your children a chance to test your knowledge and learn together.

In this quiz, you'll encounter a variety of intriguing questions, from chess champions to blockbuster movies, famous TV series to medical strikes, and even a curious Christmas-themed finale. Speaking of Christmas, keep your wits sharp because the last three questions will immerse you in the festive spirit of the season.

So, get ready to answer questions, share your insights, and, most importantly, have loads of family fun. Let's dive into this exciting quiz adventure and see who in the family will emerge as the trivia champion!

1.
Paramount Global are said to be in talks to merge with which other company?
20th Century Fox
Disney World Cinema
Marvel Animation
Warner Brothers Discovery
Warner Bros. was behind this year's blockbuster film, 'Barbie.'
2.
How old was the person crowned best female player at the European blitz chess championships?
8
18
28
88
Bodhana Sivanandan, from northwest London, finished ahead of many experienced professional players. A British International Master said, "I have no doubt she will become England's greatest player."
3.
The last episodes of "The Crown" were released on Netflix this week. Who played Prince Charles?
Bertie Carvel
Dominic West
Rufus Kampa
Sir Jonathan Pryce
Bertie Carvel portrayed Prime Minister Tony Blair, Rufus Kampa portrayed Prince William, and Sir Jonathan Pryce portrayed Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
4.
LEDs account for what percentage of lighting sales globally?
25%
50%
75%
95%
Estimates suggest that installing LED lighting in shops and showrooms can result in a 35% reduction in electricity consumption.
5.
Which sector of the medical profession started a three-day strike in the week leading-up to Christmas?
Consultants
GPs
Junior Doctors
Nurses
The doctors have been offered a pay rise averaging 3%, but they are insisting they need an increase ten times this amount.
6.
Who confessed this week that they had given false information to the media?
Baroness Mone
Boris Johnson
Michael Gove
Rishi Sunak
Despite the admission, the Baroness insisted “I don't honestly see there is a case to answer. I can't see what we have done wrong.”
7.
Where is the site of the UK's first spaceport for vertical rocket launches?
Bressay
Fetlar
Trondra
Unst
All the islands mentioned above are part of the Shetland group, located to the northeast of the Scottish mainland. Did you know that there are more than 6,000 islands in the vicinity of the British Isles?
8.
Which of these artists were not hoping to win the Christmas chart battle this year?
Cliff Richards
Mariah Carey
Sam Ryder
Wham!
Sir Cliff held the coveted Christmas No.1 place with "Mistletoe and Wine" in 1988. Now, 35 years later, he is still performing to packed houses.
9.
Tesco recalled a Christmas stuffing product because it possibly contained what?
Aniseed balls
Feathers
Lemonade Crystals
Moths
Tesco declined to say how or why the moths had mysteriously appeared.
10.
What was the unexpected "Extra" that was found in a Christmas tree bought by the White family in Kentucky?
A gold coin
An owl
A silver medallion
A squirrel
The baby owl remained undetected while the tree was decorated and for four days afterward until it was released into the garden. We wish the owl, the Whites, and all our website visitors a wonderful Christmas!
Author:  Colin King
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