Week 8 Quiz

1. Earth Hour took place last Saturday. What 8. are people encouraged to do during Earth Hour?

• a. recycle waste • b. switch off their lights • c. not use any water • d. all of the above

2. What has been the latest concern from the 9. Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan?

• a. leaking of contaminated water • b. building collapse • c. worker strikes

3. What national park did a helicopter pilot rescue a lucky American tourist from?

• a. Abel Tasman NP • b. Arthur!s Pass NP • c. Te Urewera NP

4. A frenchman plans to climb the world!s tallest building. What city will he have to travel to?

• a.Taipei • b. Shanghai • c. Dubai

5. A famous All Black has criticised a "Parent Behaviour Code! that some schools make parents sign before they can watch school sport. What is his name?

• a. Richard Hadlee • b. Colin Meads • c. Peter Snell

6. What have a small number of demolition firms working in Christchurch recently been accused of?

• a. knocking over safe buildings • b. taking things from demolished

buildings • c. being unsafe by racing each other to

demolish buildings

7. True or False, The United States have said they are "in for the long haul! and will continue to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya?

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Which of the following is not true: • a. Prince William and Kate Middleton have

confirmed their honeymoon will be in NZ • b. NZ Post got Prince William!s birth date

wrong on a special stamp set • c. Prince William flew in Economy Class

when traveling within New Zealand

Which actress passed away last week after a long and successful career in Hollywood?

• a. Catherine Hepburn • b. Elizabeth Taylor • c. Grace Kelly

The family of Rebecca Lanier claims she is the oldest living person in the world. What age was celebrated at her recent birthday?

• a. 109 b. 119 c. 129 d. 139

True or False, The new Marine and Coastal Area Bill passed by the government, allows Maori to seek ownership over some parts of the coastline.

Concerns have been raised about a product that will allow parents to see all the content on their children!s cellphones. What is the name of this product?

• a. MyFone • b. Watchdog • c. Cellsafe

What has the Mayor of Auckland suggested should be built to cope with the traffic across the Harbour Bridge?

• a. more lanes on the bridge • b. another bridge • c. a tunnel with roads and railway lines

Which famous singer who has scrapped their plans to build a school for poor girls in the African country of Malawi.

• a. Rhianna • b. Madonna • c. Shakira •

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in New Zealand!s parliament?

10.The family of Rebecca Lanier claims she is the oldest living person in the world. What age was celebrated at her recent birthday?

• a. 109 b. 119 c. 129 d. 139

11.True or False, The new Marine and Coastal Area Bill passed by the government, allows Maori to seek ownership over some parts of the coastline.

12. Concerns have been raised about a product that will allow parents to see all the content on their children!s cellphones. What is the name of this product?

• a. MyFone • b. Watchdog • c. Cellsafe

13. What has the Mayor of Auckland suggested should be built to cope with the traffic across the Harbour Bridge?

• a. more lanes on the bridge • b. another bridge • c. a tunnel with roads and railway lines

14. Which famous singer who has scrapped their plans to build a school for poor girls in the African country of Malawi.

• a. Rhianna • b. Madonna • c. Shakira •

15. Who is the Leader of the Opposition in New Zealand!s parliament?

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What movie is this set going to be used in?

Name this country helping enforce the no-fly zone over Libya?

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Name this former Prime Minister of Australia who recently visited Christchurch to see the quake damage.

a. Kevin Rudd b. Gordon Brown c. Julian Gillard

Name this building that has just had $45 million of restoration work.

a. Aotearoa Marae

b. Government House c. Canterbury Mansion

Burma experienced a 6.8 magnitude 5 earthquake last week, which continent is it in?

a. Europe

b. Africa

c. Asia

Week 7 Quiz

1. What distance around the nuclear power plant have authorities evacuated Japanese residents?

• a. 20km • b. 50km • c. 80km

2. What distance have foreign governments suggested (including USA and NZ) evacuation of their people?

• a. 20km • b. 50km • c. 80km

3. Japanese are referring to the workers at the plant as the Fukushima Fifty. This is because...

• a. Their average age is 50 • b. 50 workers operate per shift • c. It is only safe for them to work for

50mins at a time

4. What is the current estimate of missing people and deaths from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami?

• a. 2000 • b. 20000 • c. 200000 •

5. Prince William attended the Memorial Service for the Christchurch Earthquake. What other NZ tragedy did he attended services for?

6. Prince William will be contributing to Christchurch!s relief fund by...

•a. paying for the repair of the Canterbury University lecture hall

• b. listing the fund on the Royal Wedding gift list

• c. providing funds for 1000 more chemical toilets

7. Which NZ city will host the Rugby World Cup Quarter-finals that Christchurch lost?

8.What park was the Christchurch Memorial Service held at?

• a. The Christchurch Domain • b. Jubilee Park • c. Hagley Park

9.Which of these Middle Eastern countries is not having public protests against the government?

• a. Qatar • b. Yemen • c. Bahrain

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10.What restriction are foreign armies enforcing to stop the Libyan government from attacking civilians?

• a. no-fly zone over the country • b. 6pm curfew in cities • c. armed escorts for refugees

11.A small plane crashed into the sea near which town on Sunday?

• a. Waitangi • b. Orewa • c. Katikati •

12.Which famous US band is traveling to NZ to provide a free concert to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake?

• a. The Bee Gees • b. The Fugees • c. The Foo Fighters

13.What country is St Patrick!s Day associated with?

• a. Wales • b. Scotland • c. Ireland

14.What sport is played in the ANZ championship?

15.What island is Tongariro National Park located in?3

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Week 6 Quiz

Sorry this is very late - will still discuss it on Friday - as a current events topic

Special Focus: Christchurch Earthquake

1. What percentage of the buildings in Christchurch!s central business area do experts believe may need to be demolished?

• a. 20% b. 45% c. 60%

2. How many casualties were found when recovery teams were able to work through the rubble of the Christchurch Cathedral?

• a. 22 • b. 12 • c. 0

3. Last Tuesday, people across the country held two minutes silence for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Exactly what time of the day did the silence start?

4. There was a great deal of controversy about an interview on Campbell Live about the hosts treatment of a guest who claims to predict earthquakes. What was the guest!s name?

• a. Richard Kent • b. Ken Ring • c. Keith Richards

5. People in Christchurch can currently take a bus ride anywhere in the city for a set price. How much do they pay?

• a. nothing • b. $2 • c. $5

6. Which Australian university has offered to host 500 Christchurch students and allow them to continue courses there?

• a. Adelaide University • b. Brisbane University • c. Sydney University

7. Which of the following are factories in China busy making 30 000 of, to supply people affected by the Christchurch earthquake?

• a. portaloos • b. chemical toilets • c. tents

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8. What is the name of Libya!s leader who is under pressure from many world leaders to step down.

• a. Gaddafi • b. Mugabe • c. Mubarak

9. Families who lost loved ones in the Pike River mining disaster are set to receive compensation. Who much will each family receive?

• a. $19 000 • b. $190 000 • c. $1 900 000

10.Which city in New Zealand has been told that it must reverse its law banning gang patches.

11.Simon Power has been in the news recently because he...

a. has cancelled his concert in Christchurch b. won the Taupo Ironman event c. announced plans to step down as an MP

12.Which country caused a major upset in the Cricket World Cup by beating England?

• a. Ireland • b. Kenya • c. Holland

13.Blyth Tait has been in the news recently because...

• a. He is a politician in trouble with the police

• b. He is a businessman donating a large amount of money to the Red Cross

• c. He is an olympic athlete planning to compete at the London games next year.

14.What is the name of the movie about the stuttering of King George VI that won 4 Oscars last week.

15.In which country will the face of Queen Elizabeth no longer appear on coins?

• a. New Zealand • b.Australia • c. Fiji

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Weekly Quiz - Visual 06/03/11 In which country was this photo taken on the weekend? 2

Week 5 Quiz

Special Focus: Christchurch Earthquake
1.    What percentage of the buildings in Christchurch!s central business area do experts believe may need to be demolished?
•    a. 20%    b. 45%    c. 60%
2.    How many casualties were found when recovery teams were able to work through the rubble of the Christchurch Cathedral?
• a. 22 • b. 12 • c. 0
3.    Last Tuesday, people across the country held two minutes silence for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Exactly what time of the day did the silence start?
4.    There was a great deal of controversy about an interview on Campbell Live about the hosts treatment of a guest who claims to predict earthquakes. What was the guest!s name?
• a. Richard Kent • b. Ken Ring • c. Keith Richards
5.    People in Christchurch can currently take a bus ride anywhere in the city for a set price. How much do they pay?
• a. nothing • b. $2 • c. $5
6.    Which Australian university has offered to host 500 Christchurch students and allow them to continue courses there?
•    a. Adelaide University • b. Brisbane University • c. Sydney University
7.    Which of the following are factories in China busy making 30 000 of, to supply people affected by the Christchurch earthquake?
• a. portaloos • b. chemical toilets • c. tents
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8.    What is the name of Libya!s leader who is under pressure from many world leaders to step down.
• a. Gaddafi • b. Mugabe • c. Mubarak
9.    Families who lost loved ones in the Pike River mining disaster are set to receive compensation. Who much will each family receive?
• a.    $19 000 • b. $190 000 • c. $1 900 000
10.Which city in New Zealand has been told that it must reverse its law banning gang patches.
11.Simon Power has been in the news recently because he...
a. has cancelled his concert in Christchurch b. won the Taupo Ironman event c. announced plans to step down as an MP
12.Which country caused a major upset in the Cricket World Cup by beating England?
• a. Ireland • b. Kenya • c. Holland
13.Blyth Tait has been in the news recently because...
• a. He is a politician in trouble with the police
• b. He is a businessman donating a large amount of money to the Red Cross
• c. He is an olympic athlete planning to compete at the London games next year.
14.What is the name of the movie about the stuttering of King George VI that won 4 Oscars last week.
15.In which country will the face of Queen Elizabeth no longer appear on coins?
• a. New Zealand • b.Australia • c. Fiji
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Weekly Quiz - Visual 06/03/11 In which country was this photo taken on the weekend?    2
a. Russia
b. Libya
c. Zimbabwe
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What is the name of this product due to be released in NZ on March 25th?
In which NZ city did this event happen last week?
What country was this photo taken in?
These Christchurch university students are helping cleanup the mud from what earthquake process?
a. Siltation    b. Liquefaction    c. Sandification