2024 Quiz Questions and Answers
Ah, the chill of winter is in the air, and the countdown to Christmas has begun—have you opened your first door of the advent calendar yet? ❄️🎄 As the season grows colder, let’s warm up our minds with the Weekly News Quiz for 01/12/2024. This week, we’ve got some stories that will certainly make your eyebrows raise and keep you on your toes.
One of the most bizarre headlines this week? Bird flu—yes, you read that right—was detected in a beverage sold in California stores. Not the kind of news you’d expect to hear with your hot cocoa in hand, right? But that’s the unpredictable world we live in. It’s the kind of revelation that makes you think twice before sipping your drink, but it also makes for a pretty unforgettable quiz question. 🍂🦠
This quiz isn’t just about testing your knowledge—it’s about staying sharp. The news is full of oddities, surprising turns, and a little bit of holiday cheer, so how well have you been keeping up? You’ll need to stay frosty (and not just for the season!) if you’re going to ace these questions.
So, bundle up, grab something warm, and let’s dive into this week’s quiz. Whether you take it on alone or with a crew, the clock’s ticking. There’s no hiding from the headlines now—let’s see how sharp your memory is. 🎯🎄
2024 News Quiz Questions and Answers
1. Which iconic ABC character costumes were stolen by the Russian mafia and held for ransom?
2. How much compensation did the man who found a smooth Mars bar receive?
3. Bird flu was detected in which beverage sold in California stores?
4. What percentage tariffs has Donald Trump threatened to impose on BRICS nations?
5. Which channel or streaming service will air Meet the Rees-Moggs?
6. Justin Sun recently consumed a conceptual artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. What was it?
7. The "Phantom Gnome Snatcher" of Formby admitted their prank after how many years?
8. A school-bus-sized mini-moon currently located 2 million miles from Earth has what name?
9. Wicked broke the record for the biggest opening weekend for a stage musical adaptation with $164 million. Which film's record did it surpass?
10. In the Netherlands, police found a garden gnome made from what drug during a property search?
11. What does Adele plan to study during her time off?
12. What are the names of the two turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden during this year’s Thanksgiving? (Duplicate of Question 28)
13. Who said, “They have come from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”?
14. Between which two dates is Spotify Wrapped typically released?
15. Officials predict that which major car company has only 12 months to survive?
16. Sainsbury’s is offering large discounts on which two tubs of chocolates?
17. What is the name of Michael Fassbender's new spy show?
18. Customers have taken to social media to complain about yellow sticker items scanning at full price at which supermarket?
19. The president of which state called for new elections as protests erupted?
20. Why did Jack Smith, the special counsel, request to dismiss the federal criminal cases against Donald Trump last year?
21. Trump announced Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury Secretary. What is Bessent’s current job?
22. On his first day in office, Trump said he would impose tariffs on all imports from China and two other countries. What are those countries?
23. Israel recently agreed to a cease-fire with which group, ending one of the deadliest conflicts in decades?
24. The Biden administration announced a $6 billion loan to which electric vehicle company for a factory in Georgia?
25. Matt Gaetz joined a social platform where celebrities send personalized videos to fans. What is the platform called?
26. According to recent data, what costs an average of $417 in New York City?
27. Thousands of protesters demonstrated in Islamabad, Pakistan. What were they protesting for?
28. Percival Everett won the National Book Award for Fiction for James. This work reimagines which classic novel?
29. Where did the Pilgrims celebrate the first Thanksgiving?
30. Which U.S. president issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation?
31. Turkey is often the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner. Which U.S. state raises the most turkeys?
32. What is the average price of a 16-pound turkey this year?
33. Which Thanksgiving dish was invented in the 1950s by a Campbell Soup Company employee?
34. Americans consume how many pounds of cranberries during Thanksgiving week?
35. Where was the first Thanksgiving Day parade in the U.S. held?
36. Which NFL team has played the most games on Thanksgiving Day?
37. Which organic compound in turkey is often blamed for making people sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner?
38. Who was the second female presenter on BBC Radio 1, after Annie Nightingale?
39. What was the name of Teri Garr’s character in Young Frankenstein?
40. Where did Janey Godley stage her one-woman protest against Donald Trump?
41. James Earl Jones is famous for voicing which sci-fi character?
42. Which of the Hairy Bikers received a tribute involving 20,000 bikers?
43. In which year did Ray Reardon first win the World Snooker Championship?
44. Johan Neeskens scored a penalty in which World Cup final?
45. What was Shelley Duvall’s character’s name in The Shining?
46. Paul Di'Anno sang on which early Iron Maiden UK hit single?
47. Which team was Sven-Göran Eriksson managing when he became England manager?
48. What was Shannen Doherty’s character’s name in Beverly Hills, 90210?
49. During which election campaign did John Prescott punch a member of the public?
50. In which country did Kevin, the world’s tallest dog live?
2024 News Quiz Answers
1. Bananas in Pyjamas
2. £2
3. Raw Milk
4. 100%
5. Discovery Channel / Plus
6. Banana Duct-taped to a Wall
7. 50
8. 2024 PT5
9. Les Miserables
10. Ecstasy
11. English Literature
12. Blossom and Peach
13. Gregg Wallace
14. Nov 30th and Dec 6th
15. Nissan
16. Quality Street and Celebrations
17. The Agency
18. Sainsbury's
19. Georgia
20. To follow a policy against prosecuting sitting presidents
21. Manager of a hedge fund
22. Japan and Mexico
23. Hamas
24. Rivian
25. Cameo
26. A hotel room for one night
27. The release of the former prime minister
28. Lord Jim
29. Plymouth, Massachusetts
30. George Washington
31. Minnesota
32. $26
33. Green bean casserole
34. 80 million
35. Philadelphia
36. Detroit Lions
37. Tryptophan
38. Janice Long
39. Inga
40. Outside Turnberry golf course
41. Darth Vader in Star Wars
42. Dave Myers
43. 1970
44. 1974 in West Germany
45. Wendy
46. Running Free
47. Lazio
48. Brenda
49. 2001
50. The United States
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