Squiz Quiz – 13 April 2024
1. Which country is the US, UK and Australia said to be considering as a new AUKUS member?
JAUKUS, anyone?
2. What is the big change Qantas made to its frequent flyer program this week?
"With almost 16 million members, Qantas’ annual offering of 5 million Classic Rewards seats just wasn’t meeting demand," noted The Australian.
3. Millions of North Americans witnessed a total solar eclipse this week - how long did it last?
Heaps of schools closed because they didn't want to have to supervise kids looking directly at the sun...
4. Vice-Admiral David Johnston was named this week as our new Chief of the Defence in July - why is that notable?
Johnston's long career with the Navy set sail in 1978. See what we did there?
5. The electors of the federal seat of Cook will vote in a by-election on Saturday. Who is the Liberal vacating the seat?
The former PM resigned in January.
6. Which iconic character won’t be returning for the next instalment of Bridget Jones?
Working Title
The movie will pick up with Bridget now a widow raising 2 small children after Mark Darcy is killed by a landmine in Sudan.
7. John Alfred Tinniswood is officially the oldest man alive at 111 years. What’s part of his secret for a long life?
AP
He says his weekly Friday night takeaway is part of his "everything in moderation" approach.
8. Which actor is tipped to play play Bruce Springsteen in a big new movie?
The star of The Bear could become The Boss...
9. What did PM Anthony Albanese fess up to never trying?
In an interview with ABC Radio, he said it's a "revolting habit".
10. A "less competitive" version is being made of what iconic board game?
Apparently young people are "favouring teamwork and collaboration, working towards a fun goal together”. How much F-U-N…
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