Current+Events+Quiz

QuizMasters Current Events Quiz for the week beginning May 25th 2009: 

1. The farming method of which animals came under the spotlight last week? A. Cows B. Sheep C. Pigs D. Guinea Pigs

2. A Rotorua couple are on the run internationally after their bank mistakenly gave them $10 million. Which bank? A. Westpac B. BNZ C. ANZ D. National Bank

3. A Christchuch father was found guilty this week of assault on this son. The case was the first test of which controversial law? A. Election funding B. Smacking C. Copyright D. Anti-terror

4. This week the Finance Minister will deliver 'the most important budget in a quarter of a century'. What is his name? A. John Key B. Michael Cullen C. Rith Richardson D. Bill English

5. Which NZ-based fast-food chain may be making a comeback? A. Homestead Chicken B. Georgie Pie C. Cream Can D. Eagle Boys

6. US President Obama's plan to close which controversial prison was blocked last week? A. Alcatraz B. Supermax C. Guantanamo Bay D. Paremoremo

7. An Australian woman was jailed in Phuket, Thailand for stealing what? A. Money B. Petrol C. Food D. A bar mat

8. Major changes were announced to the Super 14 rugby competition. What is the new name of the competition? A. Average 14 B. Super 15 C. Wicked 16 D. Super 14

9. In which famous face this week was Kiwi Scott Dixon hoping to defend his title? A. Boston Marathon B. Indy 500 C. Monaco Grand Prix D. Tour de France

10. It's hoped more than 2000 people would gather to play 'Why Does Love Do This To Me' on which instrument to break a world record? A. Kazoo B. Guitar C. Piano D. Recorder



Note down your answers in your homework book, before Tuesday (first day back after the long weekend)