Weekly world news quiz

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Question 1

Indian guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi died this week at the age of 91. What did he do in the last decade of his life, out of concern for his fragile health?

A: Ate nothing but muesli he had made himself B: Secluded himself in two rooms, communicating only by video link C: Meditated for 16 hours a day

Question 2

What novel method for delivering vaccines has been unveiled in Germany this week?

A: The inhalation of a vaccine micro-mist B: The tattooing of the vaccine beneath the skin C: A vaccine ‘patch’ worn on the skin

Question 3

A Texas mayor resigned this week over what alleged pet incident?

A: Being accused of secretly keeping a neighbour's dog B: Keeping an alligator in her swimming pool C: Keeping baboons, which kept the neighbours awake at night

Question 4

What did a scientist claim could be a result of wearing high heels?

A: Vertigo B: An improved sex life, through the strengthening of pelvic muscles C: Mental instability

Question 5

Russian President Vladimir Putin's private life is to be the subject of a film to be released in Russia on Valentine's Day. What is it called?

A: The Strong Man B: The KGB Spy Who Loved Me C: A Kiss - Off the Record

Question 6

Which Hollywood actress made a surprise visit to Iraq this week?

A: Angelina Jolie B: Mia Farrow C: Jane Fonda

Question 7

What original method is a British farmer using to help get former battery hens back on their feet?

A: She knits them woolly jumpers to keep warm B: She incorporates Ayurvedic herbs into their grain diet C: She plays them soothing mood music to calm their nerves

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