Weekly world news quiz

It's the end of another week... Just how much do you remember about the headlines from the past seven days?

Test your knowledge of world news events in our quiz.

When you've got your result, why not e-mail the quiz to your friends to see how they measure up?

Question 1

What denial was the office of the French president prompted to issue this week?

	A: That President Sarkozy had called for a ban on (the French) 'air kissing' because of swine flu

	B: That the president stage-managed a photo shoot to conceal his short stature

	C: That Mr Sarkozy was giving up his battle to curb bankers' bonuses

Question 2

The price of gold has nudged above $1,000 for the first time in six months. So that's a grand for what unit of measure?

	A: Milligram

	B: Gram

	C: Ounce

Question 3

Russell Crowe challenged an Australian gossip columnist to a cycle race through Sydney after she mocked him for smoking and eating junk food. During the encounter, Annette Sharp said the actor had acted like a...

	A: Gentleman

	B: Gladiator

	C: Galah (Australian slang for 'idiot')

Question 4

In which country was a three-day ban on alcohol sales introduced this week?

	A: Nepal, which launched a campaign to stop violence against women

	B: Gabon, after protests led to 300 people being arrested and shops looted

	C: Samoa, as it changed the side of the road on which cars are driven

Question 5

A restaurant won an eight-year battle against McDonald's this week? What is it called?

	A: McCurry

	B: McHurry

	C: McFlurry

Question 6

In a practical test, an IT company found what was faster than broadband?

	A: A train

	B: A pigeon

	C: Usain Bolt

Question 7

Which name was once again the favourite for baby boys born in the UK in 2008, with some suggesting that the main reason was because parents were under the influence of Hollywood?

	A: Jack

	B: Michael

	C: Ben

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