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52 weeks 52 questions, part three | 52 weeks 52 questions, part three |
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Quiz of the year's news | Quiz of the year's news |
The third of the Magazine's annual four-part quiz of the year's news, covering July - September.PLUS a special bonus question each day this week, below.Just click NEXT to begin. If you missed parts one and two, the links are below. | The third of the Magazine's annual four-part quiz of the year's news, covering July - September.PLUS a special bonus question each day this week, below.Just click NEXT to begin. If you missed parts one and two, the links are below. |
1.) Multiple Choice Question | 1.) Multiple Choice Question |
Venus Williams led an important victory for women's tennis when, for the first time at Wimbledon, a ladies' singles champion won the same prize money as the men's. How much? | Venus Williams led an important victory for women's tennis when, for the first time at Wimbledon, a ladies' singles champion won the same prize money as the men's. How much? |
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2.) Multiple Choice Question | 2.) Multiple Choice Question |
Tony Blair's former mouthpiece Alistair Campbell published his diaries in July. He revealed that Blair once received a message on his mobile. Complete it:"Tony. It's Gordon..." | Tony Blair's former mouthpiece Alistair Campbell published his diaries in July. He revealed that Blair once received a message on his mobile. Complete it:"Tony. It's Gordon..." |
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3.) Multiple Choice Question | 3.) Multiple Choice Question |
In July first Yorkshire, then Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire were flooded. It was the wettest UK July since records began. | In July first Yorkshire, then Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire were flooded. It was the wettest UK July since records began. |
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4.) Multiple Choice Question | 4.) Multiple Choice Question |
Three colourful media figures died in the summer. Which said he wanted to die "either coming off stage with the applause in my ears or of a terminal stroke on a river bank with two trout by my side". | Three colourful media figures died in the summer. Which said he wanted to die "either coming off stage with the applause in my ears or of a terminal stroke on a river bank with two trout by my side". |
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5.) Multiple Choice Question | 5.) Multiple Choice Question |
"We are sure it was an oversight and are grateful for their co-operation." Said who? | "We are sure it was an oversight and are grateful for their co-operation." Said who? |
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6.) Multiple Choice Question | 6.) Multiple Choice Question |
In August, a New Zealand couple wanted to name their baby son 4Real. Registrars said they couldn't - so what name did they choose instead? | In August, a New Zealand couple wanted to name their baby son 4Real. Registrars said they couldn't - so what name did they choose instead? |
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On 4 July, BBC correspondent Alan Johnston was released after being held hostage in Gaza for 114 days. Here, he is reunited with his family in Scotland.Click NEXT to answer a question about his release. | On 4 July, BBC correspondent Alan Johnston was released after being held hostage in Gaza for 114 days. Here, he is reunited with his family in Scotland.Click NEXT to answer a question about his release. |
7.) Missing Word Question | 7.) Missing Word Question |
BBC man celebrates freedom... with a * | BBC man celebrates freedom... with a * |
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8.) Multiple Choice Question | 8.) Multiple Choice Question |
September saw a run on Northern Rock as many customers withdrew their savings. As the government propped the bank up, who said they have a Northern Rock mortgage? | September saw a run on Northern Rock as many customers withdrew their savings. As the government propped the bank up, who said they have a Northern Rock mortgage? |
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Northern Rock was the first major UK victim of the global credit crunch, which has also hit the Libor rate. The what? | Northern Rock was the first major UK victim of the global credit crunch, which has also hit the Libor rate. The what? |
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10.) Missing Word Question | 10.) Missing Word Question |
Driver held * on car roof | Driver held * on car roof |
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11.) Multiple Choice Question | 11.) Multiple Choice Question |
In July, seven cabinet ministers admitted they smoked cannabis in their youth. But which said: "I did the sex and rock and roll but not the drugs." | In July, seven cabinet ministers admitted they smoked cannabis in their youth. But which said: "I did the sex and rock and roll but not the drugs." |
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12.) Multiple Choice Question | 12.) Multiple Choice Question |
Cats made many headlines. Which was made an honorary constable in north London? | Cats made many headlines. Which was made an honorary constable in north London? |
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Your Score | Your Score |
0 - 4 : One life down, eight to go | 0 - 4 : One life down, eight to go |
5 - 9 : Puss in boots | 5 - 9 : Puss in boots |
10 - 12 : Cat that got the cream - but keep your tally | 10 - 12 : Cat that got the cream - but keep your tally |
Bonus question | Bonus question |
BONUS QUESTION Pictures 3 and 4 to be published on Thurs and Fri 52 weeks, part one52 weeks, part three52 weeks, part four In addition to the 12 questions above, there was also 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 published a photograph and asked you to spot the link alluding to a major 2007 news story. | Each day this week, we published a photograph and asked you to spot the link alluding to a major 2007 news story. |
The correct answer can be found at the bottom of this page. | The correct answer can be found at the bottom of this page. |
These people solved the puzzle before the Friday afternoon deadline:Jonathan Griffith, CambridgeStig, LondonPeter Judge, W YorkshireSimon Rooke, NottinghamKate Allan, TeddingtonRob Falconer, LlandoughRichard Sheehan, LeicesterColin, CambridgeTim Etra, UxbridgeMike Need, BristolDav, LondonGwennan Thomas, LondonHoi Yen Sihapanya, Saffron WaldenMichael Brookes, Saffron WaldenIvan Poulson, CambridgeDavid Smith, Ljubljana, SloveniaMark Spankey, Eton | These people solved the puzzle before the Friday afternoon deadline:Jonathan Griffith, CambridgeStig, LondonPeter Judge, W YorkshireSimon Rooke, NottinghamKate Allan, TeddingtonRob Falconer, LlandoughRichard Sheehan, LeicesterColin, CambridgeTim Etra, UxbridgeMike Need, BristolDav, LondonGwennan Thomas, LondonHoi Yen Sihapanya, Saffron WaldenMichael Brookes, Saffron WaldenIvan Poulson, CambridgeDavid Smith, Ljubljana, SloveniaMark Spankey, Eton |
It is the Labour deputy leadership contest. A hazel branch, Hilary Duff on the red carpet, Mr Harman from Are You Being Served? and Dr Johnson.> | It is the Labour deputy leadership contest. A hazel branch, Hilary Duff on the red carpet, Mr Harman from Are You Being Served? and Dr Johnson.> |