The Perrott Hill Current Affairs Quiz – Summer Term 2016
1, In which European city were 37 people killed following terrorist bombings of its airport and metro line?
2,Who became the first U.S President to visit Cuba for 59 years last month?
3, Cambridge beat Oxford for the second time in a row on the Thames in March. Name the event?
4, Which well-known TV chef hung up his apron after 10 years of hosting Saturday Kitchen?
5, Which action hero does Batman take on in the latest film in the series?
6, England’s footballers won their friendly match 3-2 against the World Cup holders recently. Who did they beat?
7, Why was Egyptair flight MS181 forced to take a detour to Cyprus last month?
8 Australia’s veteran all-rounder Shane Watson announced his international retirement recently? Name his sport.
9, Which Christian festival marks the resurrection of Christ?
10, The legendary Dutchman Johann Cruyff died last month. How did he make his name: A, Artist, B, Footballer, C, Writer?
11, Name the billionaire who is currently the Republican front runner in the U.S Presidential Election.
12, Which wife of a former U.S President is his Democrat opponent?
13, Which species of sea fish did angler Bert Williams break the UK record for recently? A, Bass, B, Ling, C, Cod?
14, The future of which species of British tree is in doubt due to the spread of a fungal ‘die back’ disease?
15,Who is set to return to our screens in the Autumn as presenter of X Factor a year after quitting the show?
16, What does the word ‘Brexit’ mean?
17, A bullock is a young bull. What is the name given to a young cow?
18, A new 12 sided coin is due for circulation in March 2017. How much will it be worth: A, £50p, B, £1, C, £2?
19, Which British high street store was criticised by the French government for its body covering ‘burkini’ swimsuit?
20, A rarely heard three verse version of which song will be released by Katherine Jenkins in time for the Queen’s 90th birthday?
21, Which unlikely affliction does the new Captain Birdseye, Mitch Commins, suffer from?
22, What species of house hold pet had to be micro chipped by law from 6th April?
23, Which company is in dispute with America’s FBI after one of its locked iphones was broken into without its help?
24, Numbers of which type of Finch are up by 27% according to the RSPB’s Big Gardenwatch? A, Green, B, Gold , C, Bull?
25, The much loved Ronnie Corbett died recently. Which comedy double act was he a part of?
26, The national living wage was introduced this month. How much is the new hourly rate: A, £5.50, B, £6.50, C, £7.20?
27, Which former footballer earned £45m last year making him the world’s 2nd highest paid retired sportsman?
28, The Defender went out of production in January leading to a rise in thefts for parts. Name its manufacturer?
29, The new film Eddie the Eagle tells the story of Eddie Edwards. In which sport did he make his name?
30, Which Premiership football club is Pep Guardiola due to manage next season?
31, A film version of which well-loved Rudyard Kipling’s story is to be released this month?
32, In which country was the ancient city of Palmyra recaptured after 10 months under Islamic State control?
33, Which former member of One Direction topped the charts with his debut solo album Mind of Mine recently?
34, Afia weighed just 2lbs and 8 ounces when she was born at Bristol Zoo before Easter. What species of animal is she?
35, When is April Fool’s Day celebrated?
36, William Fox Pitt is now back in the saddle after a serious accident in France last year. What is his sport?
37, Junior members of which profession went on strike for the 4th time recently in a dispute over working on Saturdays?
38, How many sixes did West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite hit in the final over to win the Cricket World Cup?
39, Who was the luckless bowler?
40, Which disease caused by poor diet now affects 1 in every 9 adults according to the World Health Organisation?
41, Tesla recently unveiled the new Model 3. What is it?
42, A trailer for the new Star Wars film has just been released. What is the name of the new film?
43, Whose tax affairs made headline news recently?
44, Last week Sheffield’s Danny Willett became the first European to win The Masters in 17 years. Name his sport.
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