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News Quiz - 26/05/2023

NEWSQUIZ
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NEWSQUIZ
26/05/2023

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Why was the F1 race at Imola circuit last Sunday cancelled?
A
The inner core of the fans, the F1-Side, had thrown fireworks on the track
B
The drivers went on strike because they thought the track was not safe
C
The teams' trucks were not on time at the track
D
Large parts of the area, including the circuit, were flooded.

Slide 2 - Quiz


With whom or what is the US state of Florida currently having a huge quarrel?
A
With Donald Trump, about the expansion of his estate
B
With Disney, because the company criticizes anti-gay legislature
C
With Joe Biden, on tax increases in Miami
D
With NASA, about the polluting rocket launches

Slide 3 - Quiz


With which organization was the Syrian dictator Assad (📸) allowed to join again after 12 years?
A
NATO
B
UN
C
OPEC
D
Arab League

Slide 4 - Quiz


A number of countries are likely to supply fighter jets to Ukraine.
What type of aircraft (📸) are we talking about?
A
F1
B
F16
C
F22
D
F35

Slide 5 - Quiz


Which team won the Premier League? (📸).
A
Arsenal
B
Chelsea
C
Manchester City
D
Manchester United

Slide 6 - Quiz


Space agency SpaceX has another scoop. Who was on the recently launched Falcon 9 rocket?
A
A Russian woman
B
A Dutch woman
C
A Saudi-Arabian woman
D
A Ukrainian woman

Slide 7 - Quiz


Which cyclist (📸) is stopping at the age of 38 after an impressive career?
A
Mark Cavendish
B
Robbie McEwen
C
Stuart O'Grady
D
Jens Voigt

Slide 8 - Quiz


Sixteen years after she disappeared at the age of three, the search is on again for Maddie McCann (📸).
What country is the search in?
A
Belgium
B
France
C
Portugal
D
Spain

Slide 9 - Quiz

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