Squiz Quiz – 3 November 2023
1. What action did Australia take regarding a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza?
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Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Oz should have joined the US in voting against the resolution.
2. Which sport was Matthew Perry a nationally-ranked player for in Canada before he took up acting?
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The actor was best known for portraying Chandler Bing on ‘Friends’ for more than a decade.
3. Who dropped out of the US presidential race this week?
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It's one less competitor for the Republican frontrunner, Donald Trump, who’s now facing 8 other candidates.
4. Which country is the fastest-growing source of migrants to Australia, according to new ABS data?
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England is still our biggest source of migrants, followed by India, China, and New Zealand.
5. What was the main reason Australia walked away from free trade talks with the European Union?
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Trade Minister Don Farrell said he’s still hopeful there can be a deal “one day”.
6. Which female athlete won football's most prestigious prize, the Ballon d'Or Féminin?
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It was the second time Kerr had been pipped at the post by a Spanish player.
7. Who is the fourth athlete to become a billionaire?
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Johnson says he could have become a billionaire sooner had he not turned down shares in Nike in the 1970s.
8. How much more money were Aussie families expected to spend on Halloween celebrations in 2023 compared to the previous year?
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Many Aussie families are now truly all aboard the ghost train…
9. Which is the only country where men cook more than women, according to a new global survey?
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It’s a twist that might have you saying "mamma mia!”...
10. What milestone did Taylor Swift achieve this week?
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Between her career and her love life, it's been a busy year for the megastar...
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