NEWS QUIZ – January 2019

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What major event happened in Russia on New Year’s Eve?
- an explosion at an apartment building
- a terrorist attack at a hospital
- the theft of expensive art from a hotel
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What one piece of good news came out of the New Year’s Eve tragedy in Russia?
- A murderer was arrested and placed in jail.
- An infant was found alive in the damaged apartment building.
- An additional gas leak was prevented at a nearby business complex.
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Why was UFC fighter Polyana Viana in the news this month?
- She won a major fight against a male boxer.
- She filmed a video about real life in Rio.
- She defended herself against a mugger.
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What major event happened in Kenya this January?
- A new president was elected.
- A luxury hotel complex was attacked by terrorists.
- A major bridge was built.
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What reason did al-Shabab give for the attack in Kenya?
- They were targeting rich Americans in Africa who supported President Trump.
- They were upset about President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
- They were upset with Kenya for increasing taxes on goods imported by Somalia.
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What major structure opened in West Africa this January?
- a bridge connecting parts of northern and southern Senegal
- a statue honouring women's rights and freedoms
- a controversial Trump Tower in a major city centre
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Which of the following could people in northern Senegal NOT do prior to January 2019?
- drive over a major bridge to cross the River Gambia
- take a ferry across the River Gambia
- drive around the River Gambia to reach southern Senegal
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How long have the people of West Africa been waiting for the Trans-Gambia bridge?
- since the 1970s
- since 2015
- they are still waiting
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Why was an endangered frog in the news this January?
- It showed an interest in Shakespearean plays.
- Researchers found a potential mate to help save its species.
- It was rescued from a hotel fire.
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When are the frogs “Romeo” and “Juliet” scheduled to meet?
- on Valentine's Day
- on Shakespeare's birthday
- on Endangered Species Day

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