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Quiz of the year's newsQuiz of the year's news
The second of the Magazine's annual four-part quiz of the year's news, covering April - June.PLUS a special bonus question each day this week, below.Just click NEXT to begin. If you missed part one, there is a link below.The second of the Magazine's annual four-part quiz of the year's news, covering April - June.PLUS a special bonus question each day this week, below.Just click NEXT to begin. If you missed part one, there is a link below.
1.) Multiple Choice Question1.) Multiple Choice Question
What was the significance of HD 209458b?What was the significance of HD 209458b?
  1. A planet with water
  2. Paris Hilton's prisoner number
  3. The latest industry standard for hi-definition television
  1. A planet with water
  2. Paris Hilton's prisoner number
  3. The latest industry standard for hi-definition television
2.) Multiple Choice Question2.) Multiple Choice Question
In April, the pound climbed to its highest level against the dollar for 26 years. What was it?In April, the pound climbed to its highest level against the dollar for 26 years. What was it?
  1. $2.01
  2. $2.10
  3. $2.11
  1. $2.01
  2. $2.10
  3. $2.11
3.) Multiple Choice Question3.) Multiple Choice Question
Three men began high-profile new jobs in May. Who got their feet under the desk first?Three men began high-profile new jobs in May. Who got their feet under the desk first?
  1. Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond
  2. Justice Secretary Jack Straw
  3. BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons
  1. Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond
  2. Justice Secretary Jack Straw
  3. BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons
4.) Missing Word Question4.) Missing Word Question
Team claims * life featTeam claims * life feat
  1. Lazarus
  2. synthetic
  3. everlasting
  1. Lazarus
  2. synthetic
  3. everlasting
5.) Multiple Choice Question5.) Multiple Choice Question
The first music concert at the new Wembley stadium was in June, two months after it finally opened. Which headline act was first on to the stage?The first music concert at the new Wembley stadium was in June, two months after it finally opened. Which headline act was first on to the stage?
  1. Bon Jovi
  2. George Michael
  3. Elton John at Princess Diana memorial concert
  1. Bon Jovi
  2. George Michael
  3. Elton John at Princess Diana memorial concert
6.) Multiple Choice Question6.) Multiple Choice Question
London 2012's Olympic logo was unveiled amid a storm of criticism. The same logo will be used for the Paralympic Games staged in London the same year, but with the Olympic rings replaced by which symbol?London 2012's Olympic logo was unveiled amid a storm of criticism. The same logo will be used for the Paralympic Games staged in London the same year, but with the Olympic rings replaced by which symbol?
  1. 1.
  2. 2.
  3. 3.
  4. 4.
  1. 1.
  2. 2.
  3. 3.
  4. 4.
Tale of two logosTale of two logos
The logo for the main London 2012 Games is on the left, although it also comes in colours other than green. The logo for the Paralympics carries the paralympian symbol in the place of the rings and has some other additions to the design.The logo for the main London 2012 Games is on the left, although it also comes in colours other than green. The logo for the Paralympics carries the paralympian symbol in the place of the rings and has some other additions to the design.
7.) Multiple Choice Question7.) Multiple Choice Question
What were Tony Blair's final words as prime minister, in the Commons on 27 June, the day he handed over to Gordon Brown?What were Tony Blair's final words as prime minister, in the Commons on 27 June, the day he handed over to Gordon Brown?
  1. "The end."
  2. "Farewell."
  3. "Thank you."
  1. "The end."
  2. "Farewell."
  3. "Thank you."
8.) Multiple Choice Question8.) Multiple Choice Question
Hours later Gordon Brown made his first speech as prime minister outside Downing Street. What was his opening line?Hours later Gordon Brown made his first speech as prime minister outside Downing Street. What was his opening line?
  1. "Thank you for..."
  2. "I have just accepted..."
  3. "I would just like to..."
  1. "Thank you for..."
  2. "I have just accepted..."
  3. "I would just like to..."
9.) Multiple Choice Question9.) Multiple Choice Question
"You know me. I don't do bullshit." Who famously said that in June?"You know me. I don't do bullshit." Who famously said that in June?
  1. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho
  2. Chef Gordon Ramsay
  3. Royal Mail chairman Allan Leighton
  4. Duncan Bannatyne of Dragon's Den
  1. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho
  2. Chef Gordon Ramsay
  3. Royal Mail chairman Allan Leighton
  4. Duncan Bannatyne of Dragon's Den
10.) Multiple Choice Question10.) Multiple Choice Question
While filming Rubicon, formerly known as Valkyrie, Tom Cruise fell foul of the German defence ministry. What does Valkyrie mean, in this context?While filming Rubicon, formerly known as Valkyrie, Tom Cruise fell foul of the German defence ministry. What does Valkyrie mean, in this context?
  1. Norse goddess
  2. Wagner opera
  3. Plot to kill Hitler
  1. Norse goddess
  2. Wagner opera
  3. Plot to kill Hitler
11.) Multiple Choice Question11.) Multiple Choice Question
Apple's iPhone was launched in the US in June. Boss Steve Jobs said the iPhone would become Apple's third main source of business. True or false?Apple's iPhone was launched in the US in June. Boss Steve Jobs said the iPhone would become Apple's third main source of business. True or false?
  1. True
  2. False
  1. True
  2. False
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Here's a sight many never expected to see, from May - the DUP's Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness sharing a laugh as first minister and deputy first minister of the newly devolved Northern Ireland government.It was a day for historic speeches. Click NEXT to answer a question about one.Here's a sight many never expected to see, from May - the DUP's Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness sharing a laugh as first minister and deputy first minister of the newly devolved Northern Ireland government.It was a day for historic speeches. Click NEXT to answer a question about one.
12.) Missing Word Question12.) Missing Word Question
Hello * !Hello * !
  1. Ian
  2. Molly
  3. victory
  4. democracy
  1. Ian
  2. Molly
  3. victory
  4. democracy
AnswersAnswers
  1. Water vapour was found in the atmosphere of a large, Jupiter-like gaseous planet, it was revealed in April. It was located 150 light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus.
  2. It's $2.01. Back in the 1930s, it had been worth as much as $5. In 1981, when the pound was trading around $2.10, Geoffrey Howe was chancellor and flying to the US for a shopping trip to take advantage would have been a novelty.
  3. It was Sir Michael Lyons, who was appointed on 1 May. Jack Straw's job began on 9 May and Alex Salmond's on 16 May.
  4. It's 'synthetic'. US scientists said they had successfully transplanted an entire genome from one bacterium cell to another, hailing a major step towards producing life from scratch in the laboratory.
  5. It's George Michael, who played there on 9 June. Bon Jovi had to cancel because the stadium was not ready. The Diana concert was in July.
  6. It's number one, which is the paralympian symbol. See both logos by clicking NEXT
  7. His full sentence was: "And that is that, the end." Cue a standing ovation from all sides of the House.
  8. His full sentence was: "I have just accepted the invitation of Her Majesty the Queen to form a government."
  9. Leighton was urging his 167,000 workers not to go on strike, but in vain. They walked out over pay and potential job cuts.
  10. Cruise plays Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, leader of the unsuccessful attempt to kill Hitler with a bomb hidden in a briefcase. A ban against filming at a World War II memorial site due to fears the dignity of the place would be "violated" was later reversed.
  11. It's true - he predicted the phone would be third behind the iPod and Mac computers, which generate about $10bn each in annual sales.
  12. It's Molly. McGuinness was addressing "100-year-young" Molly Gallagher who had said she was looking forward to seeing him alongside Mr Paisley.
  1. Water vapour was found in the atmosphere of a large, Jupiter-like gaseous planet, it was revealed in April. It was located 150 light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus.
  2. It's $2.01. Back in the 1930s, it had been worth as much as $5. In 1981, when the pound was trading around $2.10, Geoffrey Howe was chancellor and flying to the US for a shopping trip to take advantage would have been a novelty.
  3. It was Sir Michael Lyons, who was appointed on 1 May. Jack Straw's job began on 9 May and Alex Salmond's on 16 May.
  4. It's 'synthetic'. US scientists said they had successfully transplanted an entire genome from one bacterium cell to another, hailing a major step towards producing life from scratch in the laboratory.
  5. It's George Michael, who played there on 9 June. Bon Jovi had to cancel because the stadium was not ready. The Diana concert was in July.
  6. It's number one, which is the paralympian symbol. See both logos by clicking NEXT
  7. His full sentence was: "And that is that, the end." Cue a standing ovation from all sides of the House.
  8. His full sentence was: "I have just accepted the invitation of Her Majesty the Queen to form a government."
  9. Leighton was urging his 167,000 workers not to go on strike, but in vain. They walked out over pay and potential job cuts.
  10. Cruise plays Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, leader of the unsuccessful attempt to kill Hitler with a bomb hidden in a briefcase. A ban against filming at a World War II memorial site due to fears the dignity of the place would be "violated" was later reversed.
  11. It's true - he predicted the phone would be third behind the iPod and Mac computers, which generate about $10bn each in annual sales.
  12. It's Molly. McGuinness was addressing "100-year-young" Molly Gallagher who had said she was looking forward to seeing him alongside Mr Paisley.
Your ScoreYour Score
0 - 4 : Wally 0 - 4 : Wally (but keep a note of your tally)
5 - 10 : Folly5 - 10 : Folly
11 - 12 : Jolly11 - 12 : Jolly
Bonus questionBonus question
BONUS QUESTION Pictures 3 and 4 to be published on Thurs and Fri 52 weeks, part one In addition to the 12 questions above, there will be a bonus question for each of the four parts of this quiz. (That's how we get to the grand total of 52 questions.)BONUS QUESTION Pictures 3 and 4 to be published on Thurs and Fri 52 weeks, part one In addition to the 12 questions above, there will be a bonus question for each of the four parts of this quiz. (That's how we get to the grand total of 52 questions.)
Each day this week, we'll be publishing a photograph. All you have to do is spot the link between them (they allude to a major 2007 story) and e-mail us with your answer. The first 10 to get it right will get an honourable mention on the site.Each day this week, we'll be publishing a photograph. All you have to do is spot the link between them (they allude to a major 2007 story) and e-mail us with your answer. The first 10 to get it right will get an honourable mention on the site.
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