The Point Weekend Quiz

1. After playing Turkey and the United States this week, which team will the Socceroos face in their final group stage match next Friday?  

2. In UK Politics, who won this week’s Makerfield by-election and is widely expected to become the next British Prime Minister?  

3. According to the latest ATO data, men are paid more than women in what share of occupations: A. 76%, B. 86% or C. 96%?  

4. Which marine organism famously migrates near Whyalla, SA each year between May and August?  

5. The Major Oak, an ancient tree in the English midlands, has died. According to folklore, who used the tree as shelter from enemies: A. King Arthur B. Beowulf, or C. Robin Hood?  

6. At which 17th century palace did Trump sign the US-Iran peace deal, four months initiating the conflict?  

7. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, also known as ‘Lumumba Vea’, is a football fan known for maintaining a statue-like pose throughout the games of which World Cup team?  

8. Five episodes from which Australian animated series have been translated into an Australian Indigenous language for the first time?  

9. How many millionaires paid no tax in Australia last year: A. 12, B. 56, or C. 91?  

10. By land area, is Australia larger or smaller than India? 

11. In the NBA finals, how many games did it take for the New York Knicks to be crowned champions?  

12. Who won “Artist of the Millennium” at the Las Culturistas parody awards show in LA earlier this week: A. Jeff Koons, B. MsMojo, C. Laura Dern, D. Jackie Chan or E. RuPaul?  

13. From 1982 to 2021, which New Zealand city employed an official wizard to perform “acts of wizardry and other wizard-like services”?  

14. Generally considered the first modern blockbuster, which Steven Spielberg film released 51 years ago this week?  

15. Aside from Australia, name any of the three other countries competing in the world cup whose home kit is not based on the colours of their nation’s flag.  

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1. After playing Turkey and the United States this week, which team will the Socceroos face in their final group stage match next Friday? (Paraguay) 

2. In UK Politics, who won this week’s Makerfield by-election and is widely expected to become the next British Prime Minister? (Andy Burnham) 

3. According to the latest ATO data, men are paid more than women in what share of occupations: A. 76%, B. 86% or C. 96%? (C. 96%) 

4. Which marine organism famously migrates near Whyalla, SA each year between May and August? (Cuttlefish) 

5. The Major Oak, an ancient tree in the English midlands, has died. According to folklore, who used the tree as shelter from enemies: A. King Arthur B. Beowulf, or C. Robin Hood? (Robin Hood) 

6. At which 17th century palace did Trump sign the US-Iran peace deal, four months initiating the conflict? (The Palace of Versailles) 

7. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, also known as ‘Lumumba Vea’, is a football fan known for maintaining a statue-like pose throughout the games of which World Cup team? (DRC Congo) 

8. Five episodes from which Australian animated series have been translated into an Australian Indigenous language for the first time? (Bluey, translated into Yolŋu Matha of North-East Arnhem Land) 

9. How many millionaires paid no tax in Australia last year: A. 12, B. 56, or C. 91? (C. 91) 

10. By land area, is Australia larger or smaller than India? (larger, at 7.7 million km² to India’s 3.3 million) 

11. In the NBA finals, how many games did it take for the New York Knicks to be crowned champions? (five) 

12. Who won “Artist of the Millennium” at the Las Culturistas parody awards show in LA earlier this week: A. Jeff Koons, B. MsMojo, C. Laura Dern, D. Jackie Chan or E. RuPaul? (E. RuPaul) 

13. From 1982 to 2021, which New Zealand city employed an official wizard to perform “acts of wizardry and other wizard-like services”? (Christchurch) 

14. Generally considered the first modern blockbuster, which Steven Spielberg film released 51 years ago this week? (Jaws) 

15. Aside from Australia, name any of the three other countries competing in the world cup whose home kit is not based on the colours of their nation’s flag. (Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand)