Weekly world news quiz

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Question 1

A Finnish tourist faces up to seven years in jail after being detained on a Pacific island on suspicion of trying to steal what?

A: A piece of an ancient stone statue on Easter Island B: Giant turtle eggs from the Galapagos Islands C: A flag from a US base on the island of Guam

Question 2

Which Italian product has been banned by major foreign importing countries?

A: Pasta B: Parma ham C: Mozzarella cheese

Question 3

A wild bear which touched the hearts of Germans by dodging hunters for weeks has gone on display in a Munich museum. How long did the taxidermist spend stuffing Bruno?

A: 700 hours B: 1,400 hours C: 2,800 hours

Question 4

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton admitted that she made a mistake in describing her arrival in Bosnia in 1996. She apologised for the error, saying that she...

A: ...."misspoke" B: ..."miscommunicated" C: ...."mistold"

Question 5

What is the latest detox treatment beloved of Hollywood stars?

A: Organic soil smoothies B: Ice filtration purification, which involves lowering the body temperature to draw out impurities C: Blood-letting using live leeches

Question 6

According to a recent study, some names are more linked with attractiveness than others. Which of the following names ranks at the bottom of the table?

A: George B: Quentin C: Crispin

Question 7

Japan is worried that etiquette is losing its hallowed place in society. How have authorities in the port city of Yokohama decided to respond?

A: By creating a team of manners enforcers to police the public transport system B: By drafting a "citizens' charter" detailing expected standards of behaviour C: By releasing a song aimed at rowdy teens extolling the virtues of politeness

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