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It's the Magazine's 7 days 7 questions weekly quiz - a chance to find out how much news from the past week you've read, heard and watched... and how much has stayed lodged in the old grey matter.It's the Magazine's 7 days 7 questions weekly quiz - a chance to find out how much news from the past week you've read, heard and watched... and how much has stayed lodged in the old grey matter.
1.) Multiple Choice Question1.) Multiple Choice Question
Baltimore's mayor says Tory claims likening UK crime spots to The Wire is like "boasting that Baltimore has a per capita homicide rate a fraction of that in the popular UK television show ________."Baltimore's mayor says Tory claims likening UK crime spots to The Wire is like "boasting that Baltimore has a per capita homicide rate a fraction of that in the popular UK television show ________."
  1. Miss Marple
  2. Midsomer Murders
  3. Inspector Morse
  4. Murphy's Law
  1. Miss Marple
  2. Midsomer Murders
  3. Inspector Morse
  4. Murphy's Law
2.) Multiple Choice Question2.) Multiple Choice Question
The UK is set to be the most populous country in the EU by the year 2060 with 77 million people. Which country is forecast to be second?The UK is set to be the most populous country in the EU by the year 2060 with 77 million people. Which country is forecast to be second?
  1. France
  2. Germany
  3. Turkey
  1. France
  2. Germany
  3. Turkey
3.) Multiple Choice Question3.) Multiple Choice Question
Scotland made the decision to release the Lockerbie bomber because it has devolved powers in matters concerning justice. But its Parliament cannot pass legislation in which of the following areas?Scotland made the decision to release the Lockerbie bomber because it has devolved powers in matters concerning justice. But its Parliament cannot pass legislation in which of the following areas?
  1. Education
  2. Health
  3. Foreign affairs
  1. Education
  2. Health
  3. Foreign affairs
4.) Multiple Choice Question4.) Multiple Choice Question
The expenses claims of General Sir Richard Dannatt, the outgoing head of the British Army, have been praised for their restraint. How much did he spend per head on a party for Indian Army chiefs?The expenses claims of General Sir Richard Dannatt, the outgoing head of the British Army, have been praised for their restraint. How much did he spend per head on a party for Indian Army chiefs?
  1. £5.15
  2. £6.91
  3. £8.18
  1. £5.15
  2. £6.91
  3. £8.18
5.) Multiple Choice Question5.) Multiple Choice Question
It's wasp season. But which is the wasp?It's wasp season. But which is the wasp?
  1. Left
  2. Right
  3. Neither
  1. Left
  2. Right
  3. Neither
6.) Multiple Choice Question6.) Multiple Choice Question
England regained the Ashes in style at The Oval. Which team is ranked in the top three of the Test world rankings?England regained the Ashes in style at The Oval. Which team is ranked in the top three of the Test world rankings?
  1. England
  2. Australia
  3. Neither
  1. England
  2. Australia
  3. Neither
7.) Multiple Choice Question7.) Multiple Choice Question
And finally, the birthday question. Macauley Culkin, the child star of Home Alone and, errrrrr, Home Alone II, has celebrated his birthday this week. How many candles?And finally, the birthday question. Macauley Culkin, the child star of Home Alone and, errrrrr, Home Alone II, has celebrated his birthday this week. How many candles?
  1. 27
  2. 28
  3. 29
  4. 30
  1. 27
  2. 28
  3. 29
  4. 30
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Now, before you get your results, the Magazine has pleasure in announcing the Weekly Bonus Question. Each Friday we will give an answer and ask you to suggest what the question might have been. This week's answer is "A SUPERSONIC SKID". Make your suggestions using the link below the quiz. Marks are deducted for predictability.Now, before you get your results, the Magazine has pleasure in announcing the Weekly Bonus Question. Each Friday we will give an answer and ask you to suggest what the question might have been. This week's answer is "A SUPERSONIC SKID". Make your suggestions using the link below the quiz. Marks are deducted for predictability.
AnswersAnswers
  1. Sheila Dixon, Baltimore's Mayor, used the ITV show as she attacked shadow home secretary Chris Grayling for suggesting parts of Liverpool, Manchester and London were like scenes from The Wire.
  2. It's France, with 72 million people predicted for 2060. Germany currently has the largest population but it is predicted to fall. Turkey (currently 76m) was not included in the report because it is not a member of the EU, although it could be by 2060.
  3. It's foreign affairs. Other so-called reserved matters - in remain matters for Westminster - include national security and defence.
  4. It's £5.15 per head. He bought wine at Lidl priced at £1.49 per bottle.
  5. The wasp is on the left. On the right is a honey bee.
  6. It's neither team. Australia are fourth and England fifth. The top three are South Africa, Sri Lanka and India.
  7. He's 29. Many happy returns.
  1. It's Midsomer Murders. Sheila Dixon, Baltimore's Mayor, used the ITV show as she attacked shadow home secretary Chris Grayling for suggesting parts of Liverpool, Manchester and London were like scenes from The Wire.
  2. It's France, with 72 million people predicted for 2060. Germany currently has the largest population but it is predicted to fall. Turkey (currently 76m) was not included in the report because it is not a member of the EU, although it could be by 2060.
  3. It's foreign affairs. Other so-called reserved matters - in remain matters for Westminster - include national security and defence.
  4. It's £5.15 per head. He bought wine at Lidl priced at £1.49 per bottle.
  5. The wasp is on the left. On the right is a honey bee.
  6. It's neither team. Australia are fourth and England fifth. The top three are South Africa, Sri Lanka and India.
  7. He's 29. Many happy returns.
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