The Squiz Quiz – 27 November, 2020
Call yourself a good Squizer? See how well you were across the news this week.
1. Australian-British academic Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert was released from prison this week after she was convicted of espionage in what country?
"It is with bittersweet feelings that I depart your country, despite the injustices which I have been subjected to,” she said.
2. Soccer legend Diego Maradona died this week from a heart attack at 60yo. What’s the term used to describe the controversial goal he scored in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England?
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It’s one of football’s most iconic moments.
3. An artwork by which Australian artist broke the record for an Australian painting sold at auction on Thursday?
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It sold for $6.136 million
4. Which artist missed out on a Grammy nomination despite successfully releasing new music this year?
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It might give him some time to heal…
5. Thailand this week moved on protestors who want to reform the monarchy and dismiss the military-backed government by using what tactic?
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But King Maha Vajiralongkorn is an easy target…
6. Did US President Donald Trump concede the election this week?
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He’s cleared the way for the Biden transition to happen. As a side note: our favourite Trump headline this week was ‘Lame Duck Pardons Turkey’...
7. Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed, who is in a dangerous military showdown with forces in the northern region of Tigray, won what prestigious award last year?
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Things in Ethiopia are heading towards civil war, experts say.
8. Alan Joyce, the boss of Qantas, floated what travel idea for when a coronavirus vaccine is available?
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It caused quite a stir…
9. Who became the world’s third wealthiest person this week?
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He dropped a spot with Musk charging up the chart…
10. Which Australian non-scripted entertainment TV show won an International Emmy this week?
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