Test Your Knowledge with This Fun Quiz!

Good day to you! Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply enjoying a leisurely moment, there’s a point in every gathering when it’s time to shake things up a bit. As guests settle into a post-meal stupor, pull out this engaging quiz to stir conversation and spark a friendly debate. With questions ranging from world events to pop culture, it will surely provide plenty of entertainment. No prizes are on the line—just bragging rights for those who come out on top. So, let’s dive into the quiz!

Get Ready for Some Fun!

1) What was the name of the Chinese AI app that became the top downloaded free app in the US in January, leading to a dip in tech stocks?
a) DeepSeek
b) DeepMind
c) DeepThought
d) DeepHeat

2) Which figure has appeared most frequently in the main image of First Edition in 2025?
a) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
b) Donald Trump
c) Keir Starmer
d) Mr. Blobby

3) In May, who took over as Chancellor of Germany? Which political party does he belong to?
a) Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (CDU)
b) Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD)
c) Freie Demokratische Partei (FDP)
d) Bei der Leoparden Gesichter fressen Partei (BLGP)

4) Nigel Farage has had quite a few fallout moments. Which MP from Great Yarmouth was ejected by the Reform leader in March?
a) Jonathan Gullis
b) Rupert Lowe
c) Ben Habib
d) Paddington Bear

5) In March, Donald Trump’s team accidentally included a journalist in a group chat about strikes on Yemen. Which messaging app was used?
a) Whisper
b) Telegram
c) Signal
d) Threema

6) Earlier this year, the papal conclave elected Pope Leo XIV. What was his name before becoming Pope?
a) Robert Prevost
b) James Abbott
c) Peter Bailiwick
d) Derek Tardis

7) Which program is NASA utilizing to return astronauts to the moon as part of a renewed space race?
a) Horizon
b) Artemis
c) Intrepid
d) Elder One

8) In which English city has rubbish been accumulating due to a prolonged industrial dispute?
a) Liverpool
b) Birmingham
c) Sunderland
d) Ambridge

9) What was the name of the South Korean president who was impeached earlier this year after an attempt to declare martial law?
a) Park Geun-hye
b) Moon Jae-in
c) Yoon Suk Yeol
d) Yasaeng Dwaeji

10) How many prime ministers have served under Emmanuel Macron this year?
a) Five
b) Seven
c) Nine
d) Let’s just say, it feels like more than 1,057!

11) What led to Angela Rayner’s abrupt resignation from the cabinet?
a) Unpaid stamp duty on her flat
b) An admitted fraud offence from a decade ago
c) Unofficial meetings with foreign ministers
d) Trying to upgrade the Downing Street printer to Comic Sans

12) Who did Zack Polanski defeat to become the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales?
a) Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer
b) Adrian Ramsay and Siân Berry
c) Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns
d) Lord Buckethead and Count Binface

13) What day does Martin Belam publish his weekly news quiz?
a) Tuesday
b) Wednesday
c) Thursday
d) Friday

14) When is Black History Month celebrated in the UK each year?
a) February
b) April
c) July
d) October

15) What is the title of Taylor Swift’s new album released this year?
a) The Life of a Showgirl
b) Confessions of a Showgirl
c) The Making of a Showgirl
d) Carry On Showgirls

16) Which constituency does Kemi Badenoch represent?
a) North West Sussex
b) North West Norfolk
c) North West Essex
d) North West Bedfordshire

17) Who won the recent Canadian election amid trade tensions with Donald Trump?
a) Yves-François Blanchet
b) Mark Carney
c) Pierre Poilievre
d) Alanis Morissette

18) When did the environmental group Just Stop Oil stage a “last day of action” in London?
a) 2016
b) 2018
c) 2020
d) 2022

19) What is the name of the London terminus that might replace Euston for the HS2?
a) Great Elm Junction
b) High Beech Parkway
c) Old Oak Common
d) Upper Broke Street

20) When did the public fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk occur?
a) June
b) July
c) August
d) September

21) What name did Your Party members vote to call their party after much discussion?
a) Your Party
b) Our Party
c) Their Party
d) Party McPartyface

22) What was the name of the BBC director general who resigned abruptly in November?
a) Tim Lowe
b) Tim Cobb
c) Tim Davie
d) Tim Idd

23) How long did the longest US federal government shutdown last in 2025?
a) 43 days
b) 53 days
c) 63 days
d) 73 days

24) What is the name of the scheme in the UK aimed at helping disabled people access cars that faced controversy in March?
a) Motability
b) Motassist
c) MobilityPlus
d) MotiFlex

25) How much below average was the Antarctic ice reported earlier this year?
a) 6%
b) 16%
c) 26%
d) 36%

26) Which Labour seat was lost to the Reform candidate Sarah Pochin by a mere six votes?
a) Croxden and Helsmere
b) Runcorn and Helsby
c) Bridmore and Ottersby
d) Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

27) Which exoplanet is thought to show signs of biological life according to scientists?
a) 01 811 8055
b) L1z 49dyz
c) 5PA Rk5
d) K2-18 b

28) What mischievous thing did Archie Bland’s dog Quincy do in his last First Edition?
a) Relaxing on the sofa
b) Devouring an entire pack of Jaffa Cakes
c) Chasing a squirrel around the house
d) Battling 30-50 feral hogs in the garden

Tomorrow, we’ll share the answers. Wishing you a joyful day and a Merry Christmas from the entire newsletters team!

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