Squiz Quiz – 3 August 2023
1. African leaders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. Which was the last nation to propose its own plan?
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Putin says with Ukraine on the offensive, the plans are “virtually impossible to implement”.
2. Which of the following states/cities is Donald Trump not yet facing criminal charges?
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The former US president was indicted again this week over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
3. The Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold at 4.1% this week. What had the markets predicted?
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Outgoing Governor Philip Lowe noted the rate pause will allow previous hikes to take full effect.
4. Which Aussie city recorded the highest jump in its office vacancy rate in the first half of the year?
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Maybe they’ll take a leaf out of San Francisco’s book by converting empty offices into apartments…
5. What is the UNESCO status of the Great Barrier Reef?
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The World Heritage Site avoided being upgraded to the ‘In Danger’ list. Venice wasn’t so lucky...
6. Which shoe brand is considering going public on the US stock exchange?
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It follows a boom in sales thanks to a feature in the new ‘Barbie’ movie.
7. How many goals did Australia beat Canada by in the World Cup on Monday night?
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It means our women’s national football team not only progressed to the next round but finished at the top of their group.
8. What's the best day to send an email, according to one study?
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Just don’t expect a response on a Friday evening…
9. Which TV personality won this year’s Gold Logie?
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Viewers have had several opportunities to size her up - she hosts Seven’s 'The Voice', 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Big Brother'.
10. Which notable actor said she can’t read scripts anymore due to her deteriorating eyesight?
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The 88yo has macular degeneration but will continue to work. What a Dame…
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