Squiz Quiz – 23 June 2023
1. More than 500 asylum seekers are missing after an overcrowded fishing vessel capsized off what country’s coast?
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One European official said the disaster may be "the worst tragedy ever" seen in the Mediterranean Sea.
2. US President Joe Biden called which world leader a ‘dictator’ this week?
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It was less than 24 hours after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his relationship-thawing visit to China.
3. Which airline was named Skytrax Airline of the Year?
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Qantas has dropped from 5th to 17th place in its lowest-ever ranking.
4. How many wickets did Australia win their first Ashes Test by this week?
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One match down, 4 to go...
5. In which state was the 2nd State of Origin match held this week?
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It ended with a decisive win for the Maroons - but NSW have a chance to save face on 12 July in Sydney.
6. Which notable Aussie was nominated for a gold Logie for the first time?
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She quipped that the “less people see me, the more popular I apparently am”.
7. Which dog breed broke a Guinness World Record for the largest dog walk by a single breed?
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Small dog, huge feat…
8. What classic Aussie food is suffering from declining sales, according to one economist?
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Aussies might have burned the roof of their mouths one too many times…
9. Which company announced it will start making ‘flying cars’?
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It said it would start rolling them off its production line by mid-2024.
10. Which US city made pop star Taylor Swift honourary mayor for the day when she visited there on tour?
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She might get projected on the Sydney Opera House when she comes Down Under early next year…
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