News quiz UK 2019 08 02

Question 1

What is the name of this British businessman who has been in the news in recent weeks?

Accepted Answer

Dyson

Question 2

What is the name of the storm currently hitting the UK?

Accepted Answer

Erik

Question 3

Which country was in for a once in a lifetime cold spell last week?

Accepted Answer

USA

Question 4

According to Nick Gibb, what should be banned in UK schools to improve performance?

Accepted Answer

Mobile phones

Question 5

The week saw the launch of celebrations to mark the 150 year anniversary of...

Accepted Answer

Periodic table

Question 6

Which online retailer was trialing delivery robots last week?

Accepted Answer

Amazon

Question 7

On Wednesday, Donald Tusk said "Brexiteers have a special place in..."?

Accepted Answer

Hell

Question 8

The list of which 27 store closures was published this week?

Accepted Answer

HMV

Question 9

Which football team is at the top of the Premier League?

Accepted Answer

Manchester City

Question 10

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2019 signifies the year of the...

Accepted Answer

Pig

Question 11

How old was the oldest elephant in captivity when it died this week?

Accepted Answer

88

Question 12

Who won the Superbowl?

Accepted Answer

New England Patriots

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