2016 News Quiz

Whose lock of hair sold for $35,000 at an auction in Dallas, Texas on February, 21?

What smartphone was banned from flights after users reported that their devices caught fire?

Carrie Fisher, another celebrity we lost in 2016, played which Star Wars character?

Why did the captain of Portuguese team cry at the final of Euro 2016 football tournament?

Donald Trump's Melania wife came to the US as an immigrant. What country is she from?

In 2016 people played a mobile game where you catch virtual monsters. What is the game called?

How many medals does the most decorated Olympian, Michael Phelps, have after the Rio Olympics?

What decision by the Swiss chocolate brand Toblerone upset chocolate lovers around the world?

Which of the many celebrities who died in 2016 is famous for the 1984 hit song about Christmas?

The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio were almost cancelled because of which deadly virus?

In July, a terrorist killed 84 in Nice, France using a truck. What were the people celebrating?

In April 2016, the Panama Papers were published, angering the world. What were they about?

Which tourist attraction in China had to close after only 2 weeks because of too many visitors?

Which film broke North American box office record, passing the $760.5m taken by "Avatar"?

In a surprise vote, Britain decided to exit the EU. How many countries will there be in the EU?