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Topical Quiz - 3 November, 2023
So........ Who first celebrated Halloween?

Topical Quiz - 3 November, 2023

Test your knowledge of early November headlines with this family topical quiz, mixing current affairs, culture, science, and big talking points from the week.

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Fascinating Fact:

Halloween traditions on this page are linked to the Celts. It explains a belief that, on 31 October, the boundary between the living and the dead could be crossed.

This Specialist Family Quizzes - Topical page is a weekly current affairs style quiz for mixed ages. It encourages players to notice news stories, entertainment moments, and public conversations from that time.

  • Current affairs: Important events and issues happening in the news at a particular time.
  • Headline: The main title of a news story, giving a quick idea of what it is about.
  • Source: Where information comes from, such as a newspaper, broadcaster, or official statement.
What is a topical quiz?

A topical quiz is a quiz based on recent news, public events, and current discussions, so the questions relate to what people were talking about at that time.

How do I prepare for a current affairs quiz?

To prepare for a current affairs quiz, read or watch reliable news summaries, notice key names and events, and pay attention to stories repeated across the week.

Why do weekly topical quizzes include a date in the title?

Weekly topical quizzes include a date in the title so players know which week's news and events the questions are based on.

1 .
Who Originally Celebrated Halloween?
Celts
Danes
Romans
Vikings
The Celts, from approximately 600 BC to 43 AD, believed that on the night of October 31st, the boundary between the living and the deceased was crossed, allowing spirits to return to the earthly realm
2 .
Which country hosted the largest Halloween event in Europe this week?
England
Germany
Italy
Northern Ireland
More than 30,000 people attended the event in Londonderry
3 .
The Covid-19 Inquiry began in June 2022, and key testimonies were heard this week. When do we expect the results of the inquiry?
Later this year
Late next year
Year 2025
Year 2026 or 2027
The inquiry is expected to cost tens of millions of pounds
4 .
Matthew Perry passed away last Saturday. Which role in "Friends" catapulted him to fame?
Chandler Bing
Gunther
Joey Tribbiani
Ross Geller
When the last episode of Friends was aired in May 2004, it was the most-watched television episode of the 2000s
5 .
Who won the Ballon d’Or this year, setting a new record for the most wins?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Karim Benzema
Lionel Messi
Neymar
The Ballon d’Or, also known as the Golden Ball, is the most prestigious individual soccer award of the year
6 .
How many named storms have occurred in the UK since September, just before Storm Ciarán?
One
Two
Three
Four
The "Storm Season" typically starts in September, and storms are named in alphabetical order, alternating between male and female names. The two earlier storms this year were named Agnes and Babet
7 .
What will be the main advantage of paid subscriptions on Facebook and Instagram?
Better content
Easier removal of profiles
More content
Removal of adverts
Please note that this feature won't be available in the UK until a later date, but it will be priced at €9.99 per month when it launches in other European countries
8 .
This week, Britain is hosting the world's first-ever global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety. Where is this event taking place?
Bletchley Park
Brentford GTech Community Stadium
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Burnley Football Club
Bletchley Park is renowned for its role as the principal center of Allied code-breaking during the Second World War
9 .
A pair of oak chairs, used during the Coronation of King Charles, were auctioned for charity this week. What was the final selling price?
£890
£8,900
£18,900
£189,000
It's worth noting that there were 100 specially-commissioned chairs, each with "one careful owner," and nearly all of them will be auctioned
10 .
What is the name of the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne who celebrated her 18th birthday this week?
Leah
Leonor
Lena
Lydia
Princess Leonor is the elder daughter of King Felipe V1 and Queen Letizia
Author:  Colin King

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