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

It was reported this week that Sarah Palin has spent almost $150,000 on her wardrobe, hairdos and makeup since she was chosen as John McCain's running mate less than two months ago. What is she going to do with the designer clothes?

A: Give them to charity B: Save them for her daughters C: Donate them to a museum in Anchorage, Alaska

Question 2

Anything is capable of writing blogs these days - even an inanimate object. Who - or what - is the latest?

A: A coffee machine in Turin B: A plant in a cafe in Tokyo C: A biscuit tin in London

Question 3

French President Nicholas Sarkozy was angered this week by a plastic voodoo doll version of himself appearing on shelves in France, complete with pins and instruction manual. Why did he demand that the doll be withdrawn?

A: Because only he has "exclusive and absolute rights" over his image B: Because the doll is "an affront to human dignity" C: Because the model did not reflect his full head of hair

Question 4

An exclusive Australian boys' school has suspended an entire graduating class because of "unacceptable" end-of-term antics. What did they get up to?

A: They spiked the water coolers with vodka B: They painted an obscene word in luminous ink on the old clock tower C: They ran through school wearing only their school ties as G-strings

Question 5

Scientists say that the old wives' tale that one should chew everything 20 times might actually have some truth in it. Why?

A: Saliva reduces the number of calories in food B: Wolfing down food increases the likelihood of obesity C: Chewing energetically burns additional calories

Question 6

The former king of Nepal has received a letter giving him notice of what?

A: Divorce as his wife wants a new life away from Nepal B: His power being cut off because he has not paid his electricity bills C: Eviction from his current residence as ownership will be transferred to the state

Question 7

London buses could soon be displaying advertising posters that have given rise to some controversy. What is the proposed slogan?

A: There is probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life. B: Unemployment rises in recessions. Women should leave the jobs to men. C: There is no such thing as adultery. Just sex between consenting adults.

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