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2024 Big Fat Quiz of the Year
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1
Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman to run a marathon under what time?
2 hours 30 minutes
2 hours 20 minutes
2 hours 10 minutes
2 hours 15 minutes
2
Which event is observed on December 10th to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration by the United Nations?
World Refugee Day
International Volunteer Day
International Human Rights Day
International Day of Peace
3
Passengers on an ________ Boeing 737 had a lucky escape when a window popped out just after take off in January
American Airlines
Delta Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Alaska Airlines
4
Former racing driver Billy Monger broke the Ironman world record for a double amputee, how long did it take him?
14 hours 24 minutes
20 hours 31 minutes
18 hours 26 minutes
16 hours 57 minutes
5
What is the name of the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the UK, which opened at Thorpe Park in May 2024?
Olympus
Hyperia
Hyperion
Goliath
6
What
is this new emotion which is introduced in “
Inside Out 2
"...?
Anxiety
Panic
Depression
Laziness
7
Globally, what was the most-streamed song on Spotify in 2024?
“Too Sweet” by Hozier
“Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
“Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift
“BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish
8
Which of these teachers ran the Oswestry 10k in 2024?
Miss Jones
Mr Lane
Miss Bainbridge
Mr Taylor
9
On the 10th September 2024, Apple launched their latest iPhone - What number are they up to?
iPhone 13
iPhone 15
iPhone 14
iPhone 16
10
Which song won song of the year at the Grammys in November?
Flowers by Miley Cyrus
Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo
What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish
Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift
11
Collins dictionary announced "brat" as their word of the year
True
False
12
Dame Maggie Smith sadly passed away this year - what character did she play in the Harry Potter films?
Professor Minerva McGonagall
Lily Potter
Quirinus Quirrell
Septima Vector
13
Who played Macrinus in the film, Gladiator II which hit cinemas in November?
Paul Mescal
Pedro Pascal
Russell Crowe
Denzel Washington
14
Sportsman David Jenkins (82) made headlines in October when accused of what controversy?
Using a steel conker at the World Conker Championships
Faking all of his climbs in the Seven Summit Challenge
Bribing his way on to the Scottish Over-80s bowling team
Doing 17 miles of the London Marathon by car
15
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
France
Japan
Bulgaria
Italy
16
Which of these songs did not feature at House Singing 2024?
Greased Lightnin'
I'm a Believer
Can't stop the feeling!
Dancing Queen
17
Which of the four celebrity Strictly Come Dancing finalists from this year went on to win the title?
Tasha Ghouri
Chris McCausland
Sarah Hadland
JB Gill
18
Which team won the 2024 UEFA Champions League?
Manchester City
Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain
Real Madrid
19
How old did the Rubik's Cube turn in 2024?
80
60
50
100
20
Globally, who was the most streamed artist on Spotify in 2024?
Billie Eilish
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Travis Scott
21
At the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, Tom Cruise participated in the passing on of the flag to which city?
Chicago
Hong Kong
Los Angeles
Auckland
22
Which of these films turned 10 in 2024?
Guardians of the Galaxy
Toy Story 3
Finding Dory
Captain America: Civil War
23
What is the robot in
The Wild Robot
called?
Riz
Rad
Roz
Rod
24
At the New York Met Gala in May, which celebrity accessorised their outfit with a rose in a block of ice?
Camila Cabello
Ariana Grande
Lady Gaga
Kim Kardashian
25
Mr Middleton won the 2024 Oswestry Santa Dash
True
False
26
Which cosmetics retailer entered administration In February 2024?
The Body Shop
L'Occitane.
Lush
Superdrug
27
Content creator Jools Lebron took TikTok by storm in the summer when she coined a phrase that quickly caught on. It was?
Boots and a slick back bun
Very demure, very mindful
Looking for a man in finance
28
Where did a "Willy Wonka experience" take place that was so pathetic, the few customers even complained to the police?
Glasgow
Cardiff
London
Liverpool
29
An artist hit the headlines for making these celebrity heads out of what food?
Pasta
Cheese
Cake
Sushi
30
Which dog won the 'Best in Show' title at Crufts in March 2024?
Bella the Beagle
Max the German Shepherd
Viking the Australian Shepherd
Luna the Labrador
31
Which House got the most credits in 2024?
Burnaby
Donne
Spooner
Oswald
32
Which TV show made a comeback with a Christmas special finale episode after 5 years since the last episode?
Downton Abbey
Gavin and Stacey
The Simpsons
Doctor Who
33
Ford relaunched this classic car as an EV in the UK... what is it called?
Mustang
Capri
Mondeo
Puma
34
What was the highest-grossing film worldwide in 2024?
Moana 2
Inside Out 2
Dune Part 2
Deadpool & Wolverine
35
The worlds longest treasure hunt ended in 2024 when a golden owl was found, how long did it take to find?
103 years
2 years
31 years
326 years
36
Who were Mr and Mrs Claus at the 2024 House Charity Enterprise Fair?
Mr Cadwallader and Mrs Winter
Mr Squire and Mrs Munford
Mr Boothby and Mrs Renwick
Mr Fitch and Miss Suckley
37
Who suffered a wardrobe malfunction while accepting their award at the 2024 Oscars ceremony
?
Lily Gladstone
Emma Stone
Billie Eilish
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
38
Who won the 2024 Wimbledon Men's Singles title?
Roger Federer
Lorenzo Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic
39
Kami Rita Sherpa climbed Everest, in May, for a record 30th time, but what country is he from?
China
Pakistan
India
Nepal
40
Which famous Footballer's Wife appeared in the 2024 series of "I'm A Celebrity"..?
Cheryl Cole
Abbey Clancy
Coleen Rooney
Rebekah Vardy
41
As of September 2024, how many form groups are there in the senior school?
29
32
26
24
42
The worlds largest cruise ship set sail in January, how many passengers can it hold?
4900
6500
7600
5300
43
Which city was named the European Capital of Culture for 2024?
Galway, Ireland
Tartu, Estonia
Bodø, Norway
Bad Ischl, Austria
44
A baby hippopotamus captivated the world after she was born in a Thai Zoo. Named Moo Deng, what does that mean...?
Bouncy Pig
Big-bellied Baby
Hungry Hippo
45
Which artist was nominated for their 99th Grammy becoming the most nominated artist in history?
Drake
Cher
The Weeknd
Beyoncé
46
Which band became the first to perform at the new Manchester venue, the Co-op Live when it eventually opened?
George Ezra
Olivia Rodrigo
Elbow
Take That
47
The Chinese New Year started on February 10, but what was 2024 the year of.....?
Horse
Dragon
Dog
Snake
48
The Black Dog in Vauxhall, London was inundated with merchandise requests when it was mentioned on who’s 2024 album?
Lady Gaga
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
Rihanna
49
Who dressed up as a fairy to run House Cross Country 2024?
Ted Furse
Freddie Bearman
Lewis Bebb
Matthew Dean
50
In May, runners gathered for an annual marathon at which iconic landmark?
Pyramids of Giza
Colosseum
Machu Picchu
Great Wall of China
51
On December 13th, people in the UK and Ireland wear what to raise money for Save the Children?
Christmas Jumper / Sweater
Santa Suits
Christmas Hats
Festive Scarves
52
In August Banksy struck again with a series of ANIMAL art across London. Which one was stolen shortly after it appeared?
Elephants
Rhino
Wolf
Goat
53
Passengers on which round-the-world cruise ship, who had been stranded in Belfast for 4 months finally sailed in October
Poseidon
Utopia
Odyssey
Icon of the seas
54
Who won I'm a Celebrity.. in 2024?
Tulisa Contostavlos
Oti Mabuse
Coleen Rooney
Danny Jones
55
13-yr-old Willis Gibson uploaded footage of himself becoming the 1st person ever to “beat” which 35-year-old video game?
Sonic The Hedgehog
Tetris
Mario Kart
Crash Bandicoot
56
In November, a _________ duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2m (£4.9m) at an auction in New York.
Table
Bike
Watch
Banana
57
Aliia Nasyrova claimed the new Guinness World Record the the longest hair in 2024, how long is it?
6ft 2in
8ft 5in
10ft 8in
9ft 1in
58
What of these decades-old movies premiered a 2024 sequel?
National Lampoon's Animal House
Addams Family Values
Edward Scissorhands
Beetlejuice
59
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024?
Louise Glück
Salman Rushde
Margaret Attwood
Kazou Ishiguro
60
Which musical drawn from The Wizard of Oz got itself a multi-part leap onto the big screen in 2024?
Was
Toto
The Wiz
Wicked
61
After her song "Espresso" exploded this year, what product (called "Me Espresso") did Sabrina Carpenter bring out?
Perfume Label
Handbag Label
Make Up Brand
Jewellery Line
62
Which country won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest?
Austria
Ukraine
Switzerland
Italy
63
In April there were many delays to the opening of the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, built adjacent to which stadium...
Etihad Stadium
Old Trafford
64
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2024?
Oppenheimer
Barbie
The Power of the Dog
Everything Everywhere All at Once
65
In 2024, ITV announced who, as the host of their reboot of Bullseye, the dart themed quiz show?
Jermaine Jenas
Freddie Flintoff
Martin Brundle
Steve Rider
66
Which driver won the Formula 1 World Championship in 2024?
Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen
Charles Leclerc
Lando Norris
67
In September, _________ became the first country where electric cars outnumber petrol vehicles.
New Zealand
Norway
USA
Canada
68
What day of the week was 1st January 2024?
Sunday
Wednesday
Monday
Thursday
69
When Jacob Rees-Mogg lost his seat in the July election, he stood next to a candidate for Loony Party wearing what.....?
Cucumber trousers
A jacket made of sausages
A baked bean balaclava
A hat made from bird's nests