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Question 1 of 10

Why did Dido Harding, head of NHS Test and Trace, hit the headlines this week?

Question 2 of 10

An inquiry is being carried out into BBC journalist Martin Bashir's famous interview with which Royal?

Question 3 of 10

A 43ft Christmas tree due to stand in Parliament Square over the festive season grew in which British forest?

Question 4 of 10

A new COVID vaccine from US company Moderna has followed hot on the heels of Pfizer's announcement about its own vaccine's effectiveness. How effective is the Moderna vaccine said to be?

Question 5 of 10

Which politician appeared on breakfast TV show GMB this week after a “201-day Government boycott”?

Question 6 of 10

Why did police officers visit The Angel Church in north London last Sunday?

Question 7 of 10

Mourners said a final farewell this week to which comedian, who partnered with Tommy Cannon?

Question 8 of 10

Which member of Little Mix is to take an "extended break" from the band?

Question 9 of 10

Which Hollywood star reportedly treated 14 of his closest friends following the success of his recent film by giving them a million dollars (£754,000) each?

Question 10 of 10

Approximately how many tweets were flagged by Twitter as part of efforts to combat disinformation around the US election, according to founder of the social media giant Jack Dorsey?

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    Why did Dido Harding, head of NHS Test and Trace, hit the headlines this week?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: A. Because she was told to self-isolate
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    An inquiry is being carried out into BBC journalist Martin Bashir's famous interview with which Royal?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: C. Princess Diana
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    A 43ft Christmas tree due to stand in Parliament Square over the festive season grew in which British forest?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: B. Kielder Forest
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    A new COVID vaccine from US company Moderna has followed hot on the heels of Pfizer's announcement about its own vaccine's effectiveness. How effective is the Moderna vaccine said to be?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: C. Nearly 95%
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    Which politician appeared on breakfast TV show GMB this week after a “201-day Government boycott”?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: B. Matt Hancock
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    Why did police officers visit The Angel Church in north London last Sunday?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: A. To stop a baptism service
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    Mourners said a final farewell this week to which comedian, who partnered with Tommy Cannon?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: C. Bobby Ball
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    Which member of Little Mix is to take an "extended break" from the band?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: A. Jesy Nelson
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    Which Hollywood star reportedly treated 14 of his closest friends following the success of his recent film by giving them a million dollars (£754,000) each?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: D. George Clooney
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    Approximately how many tweets were flagged by Twitter as part of efforts to combat disinformation around the US election, according to founder of the social media giant Jack Dorsey?
    Your Answer:
    Correct Answer: C. 300,000
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