News quiz - Week 8 (20 seconds)

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Week 8

School Year 2024-2025

NEWS QUIZ

The accident resulted in 18 injuries. What happened to a plane that landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday?

1. Due to bad weather, it came to a stop upside down.
2. Due to a broken luggage compartment, all the suitcases flew through the cabin.
3. The pilot was distracted by a mobile phone and forgot the landing gear.
4. Due to slippery conditions, the plane slid into the terminal.

High representatives of the US and Russia meet in Riyadh. What are they discussing?

1. The supply of weapons and military personnel from America to Russia
2. A possible cooperation in the annexation of Greenland
3. The restoration of US-Russia relations and the preparation of possible negotiations on Ukraine
4. A ceasefire in Ukraine

In eastern Russia, which animal's behaviour is causing residents to seek Putin's help?

1. Elephant
2. Tiger
3. Bison
4. Crocodile

In which city did European leaders meet to discuss the situation in Europe following the statements made by the United States?

1. Rome
2. Munich
3. Paris
4. Madrid

Which movie won a BAFTA, the 'British Oscar,' for Best Film last weekend?

1. A Real Pain
2. Conclave
3. Emilia Perez
4. The Brutalist

The Italian Francesco Rivella has passed away at the age of 97. You probably don't know him, but there's a good chance you encounter his invention daily. What was he the co-inventor of?

1. Espresso
2. Spaghetti Bolognese
3. Pizza Margherita
4. Nutella

What is the purpose of Ronan’s law?

1. Increasing the sales prices of knives
2. Restricting young people’s access to weapons
3. Reducing online knife sales
4. Allowing the sale of knives to minors

“They are simply using the basic mechanisms they use every day in their lives, and adapting them to recognize [humans]," said Maëlan Tomasek. Who are ‘they’?

1. Wild boars
2. Wild turkey
3. Wild fish
4. Wild dogs

Which tennis player had to tearfully hide behind the referee during a match because of a stalker in the stands?

1. Emma Raducanu
2. Aryna Sabalenka
3. Coco Gauff
4. Iga Swiatek

If he is found guilty, he risks 40 years in prison. What is former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro being charged with?

1. Inciting the storming of government buildings
2. Planning a coup after losing the 2022 elections
3. Fraudulent election practices and vote tampering
4. Stalking the new president Lula da Silva

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