The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

SOME SAY THE news is the first draft of history. Others might think of it as watching pub quiz questions unfold in real-time.

Former president Donald Trump debated incumbent president Joe Biden last night and it’s never been more clear that the world is headed for hell in a handcart. Take your mind off it with a nice little quiz (the first question is about the debate, sorry).

Which US city played host to the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump?

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Denver

Chicago

Atlanta

Detroit

How many gigs will Taylor Swift play in Dublin this week?

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Which city came out on top in this year's Economist’s annual Global Liveability ranking?

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Melbourne

Tokyo

Oslo

Vienna

Which TD this week suggested that cocaine is being used within Leinster House?

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Pearse Doherty

Jack Chambers

Alan Kelly

Helen McEntee

Intrusion by which animal forced the abandonment of a gaelic football match in Canada this week?

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Bears

Moose

Swans

Wolves

Which of these teams did NOT win their group at the Euro 2024 football championship?

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Spain

Germany

France

England

When is Ireland's law banning the sale of tobacco products to under 21s expected to take effect?

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2025

2026

2027

2028

For the week that's in it, complete the Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh quote: "Teddy looks at the ball, the ____ looks at Teddy."

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Referee

Ball

Crowd

Nation

Which of these Green Party members has NOT announced their candidacy for deputy leader of the party?

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Catherine Martin

Róisin Garvey

Neasa Hourigan

Ossian Smyth

The number of people in prison in Ireland hit what figure for the first time ever this month?

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1,000

2,000

5,000

10,000

Answer all the questions to see your result!

You scored out of !

Newshound

You're a bona fide newshound.

You scored out of !

Paperboy

You're on the right track, kid.

You scored out of !

Glasses bunny

Just a bunny with glasses.

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