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The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

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

Eamon Ryan, we hardly knew ye. It was another surprising and tumultuous week in Irish politics as the Green Party leader unexpectedly stepped down, prompting a leadership race. At least nine other things also happened this week, and you’ll be expected to know about all of them in the quiz below. Enjoy! 

Which European Prime Minister is set to become the next NATO Secretary-General after their only opponent dropped out this week?
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Klaus Iohannis
Kaja Kallas

Alexander De Croo
Mark Rutte
Which two parliamentarians this week announced their intention to run for the leadership of the Green Party following Eamon Ryan's resignation?
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Roderic O'Gorman and Catherine Martin
Roderic O'Gorman and Pippa Hackett

Catherine Martin and Pippa Hackett
Noel Francis Duffy and Catherine Martin
Activists from Just Stop Oil sprayed orange cornflour over which British landmark this week?
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Hadrian's Wall
St Paul's

Stonehenge
Arthur's Seat
Which golfer narrowly beat Rory McIlroy to win the US Open in dramatic fashion this week?
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Hideki Matsuyama
Tony Finau

Patrick Cantlay
Bryson DeChambeau
BBC's head of comedy refused to answer a question this week about whether or not he enjoys which of these comedies?
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Derry Girls
Mrs Brown's Boys

Father Ted
Young Offenders
What percentage of flights did Aer Lingus say would be cancelled during the first five days of the upcoming work to rule by pilots?
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10% - 20%
20% - 30%

30% - 40%
40% - 50%
Which of these political parties is NOT part of the Progressive Alliance formed by councillors on Dublin City Council this week?
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Labour
Social Democrats

Sinn Féin
People Before Profit
Russia signed a mutual defence pact with which nation this week?
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China
North Korea

South Korea
Indonesia
Who was announced as the new deputy leader of Fianna Fáil this week?
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Lisa Chambers
Barry Cowen

Jack Chambers
Charlie McConalogue
False reports about the death of which high-profile philosopher circulated on social media this week?
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Jordan B Peterson
Noam Chomsky

Martha Nussbaum
Slavoj Žižek
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
Newshound
You're a bona fide newshound.
Share your result:
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Paperboy
You're on the right track, kid.
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Glasses bunny
Just a bunny with glasses.
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