2024 Quiz Questions and Answers
As the holiday season reaches full swing, it’s time to take a break from the festivities and dive into the headlines that stood out this week. Welcome to the Weekly News Quiz for 15/12/2024! From whimsical anecdotes to surprising scientific revelations, this week’s news has something for everyone.
Did you hear about Dame Judi Dench’s parrot, who’s been stirring up laughs with its cheeky nickname for her? Or that other planets are experiencing a rare "white Christmas"? Meanwhile, America confirmed its first severe case of bird flu this week, highlighting ongoing concerns about global health. With fascinating stories like these making waves, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Ready to explore the headlines and uncover the week’s most unforgettable moments? Let’s get started! 📰🎄
2024 News Quiz Questions and Answers
Questions
Entertainment and Pop Culture
How old was Burt the crocodile from Crocodile Dundee when he died?
Which canal does Donald Trump reportedly want to retake control of?
Who is the new detective featured in the Death in Paradise Christmas special?
What is the title of Chris McCausland and Lee Mack’s new comedy?
Which TV game show was presented by Freddie Flintoff for Christmas?
Which actress hinted at a possible sequel to The Holiday?
Who is considered the NFL's most famous WAG?
Which actor received an award from the US Navy this week?
Feathers McGraw, the iconic cinema villain from Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, is back on Christmas Day. Who voiced him in the original film?
Which new movie debuted at number one in America?
Who won Strictly Come Dancing this year?
Which Strictly Come Dancing judge did Anton Du Beke criticize?
Current Events
How were two US Navy pilots shot down over the Red Sea?
Which Pacific nation was struck by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake this week?
What malfunction caused flight delays at Belfast City Airport?
What recurring pest are New York authorities now giving birth control to?
Which invasive insect has been declared eradicated in the US?
Which objects spotted over the Northeast have prompted an FBI investigation?
America's first severe case of bird flu was confirmed in which state?
Which social media app is facing a potential ban in the US on January 19?
Science and Nature
Which planet is experiencing a white Christmas?
What was the Isle of Wight zoo forced to deploy tracker dogs and drones to recapture?
What have orcas been spotted wearing on their heads again?
Wisdom the Laysan albatross laid an egg in Hawaii. How old is she?
A brown bear in the UK recently underwent brain surgery for hydrocephalus. What is his name?
True or false: The wrinkles on an elephant's trunk indicate whether it will be left-trunked or right-trunked?
History and Literature
Which novel has been removed from school curriculums in Wales over concerns about racism?
Which magnificent beast, once a gift to King Louis XV, is currently on loan at the Science Museum in London?
Consumer News
Costco is switching to which suite of soft drink brands?
What staple of a Christmas dinner went up in price this year, despite falling food costs overall?
What is the full list of supermarkets currently recalling unsafe festive foods?
Miscellaneous
What did Dame Judi Dench reveal her parrot calls her?
A deer in McBride, British Columbia, was seen wearing what unusual item?
What was the name of the capybara that escaped from a Shropshire zoo?
What is the name of Keir Starmer’s new family kitten at Downing Street?
What was the name of the social media star squirrel euthanized in New York for being a rabies risk?
What is the name of the baby penguin famous for weighing more than both of its parents combined?
Mishal Husain presented her final edition of Radio 4’s Today programme. Which moment did she not apologise for?
2024 News Quiz Answers
Answers
Entertainment and Pop Culture
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Panama Canal.
Don Gilet.
Bad Tidings.
Bullseye.
Kate Winslet.
Taylor Swift.
Tom Cruise.
Nobody—it was a trick question.
Sonic 3.
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell.
Craig Revel Horwood.
Current Events
Friendly fire.
Vanuatu.
A nose wheel collapse.
Rats.
Murder hornets.
Drones.
Louisiana.
TikTok.
Science and Nature
Mars.
Raccoons.
Dead salmon.
Boki.
True.
History and Literature
Of Mice and Men.
A rhino.
Consumer News
Coca-Cola.
Potatoes.
Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Dunnes.
Miscellaneous
Slut.
A hi-vis jacket.
Cinnamon.
Prince.
Peanut.
Pesto.
Mispronouncing Jeremy Hunt's name.
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