Friday quizzing is once again upon us
I fear I’m addicted to the Olympics. It’s the first thing I think of when I wake up and the last thing I think of when I go to sleep.
I spend my days flicking through channels and live streams, desperately searching for that next moment of sporting drama, heartbreaking defeat or glorious victory.
Rock climbing, kayak cross, track cycling, handball, hockey – I’ve consumed it all.
I don’t know what I’ll do when it’s over. I must savour these final days.
I’m glad that’s off my chest. If you’re feeling the same, we’re in this together.
Anyway, onto the quizzing menu this week. Wildcards of France and cartoons await you in rounds four and five.
Hopefully your quiz isn’t left in the merde at the end.
ROUND 1: General knowledge
In the nursery rhyme, who was eating curds and whey?
In the nursery rhyme, who was eating curds and whey?
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Which of these English counties is furthest north?
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Which of these US presidents didn't win two presidential elections?
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The country of Lesotho is completely surrounded by which other African nation?
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What does the L in the acronym ’TL;DR’ usually stand for?
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ROUND 2: Sport
Before Keely Hodgkinson, who was the last British athlete to win an athletics gold at the Olympics?
Before Keely Hodgkinson, who was the last British athlete to win an athletics gold at the Olympics?
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Which of these became an official Olympic sport most recently?
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Which of these is not a running event at the Olympics?
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It was announced this week that which of these stadiums will be renamed the Allianz Stadium from September?
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How many players are on each team in field hockey?
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ROUND 3: Entertainment
The first Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was released for which Olympics?
The first Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was released for which Olympics?
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Singer and multi-instrumentalist David Byrne fronted which band?
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At the beginning of The Empire Strikes Back, what is the name of the ice planet where the Rebel Alliance’s base is located?
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What was the name of Harry Styles' first solo single?
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What is the name of the fictional city where hit US sitcom Parks and Recreation is set?
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ROUND 4: France
17 kings of France have had the same name - what was it?
17 kings of France have had the same name - what was it?
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Bastille Day takes place on July 14 and is the national day of France, but what was the Bastille?
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Which French figure is France's biggest airport named after?
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Which of these countries does NOT share a European border with France?
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What is the French word for snail?
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ROUND 5: Cartoons
Which cartoon is this?
Which cartoon is this?
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Which cartoon is this?
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Which cartoon is this?
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Which cartoon is this?
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Which cartoon is this?
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