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Derek O’ Brien Quiz For the Week of Sept 25

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1. Who won the first night-time Formula 1 Grand Prix, held in Singapore in 2008?

a) Fernando Alonso b) Nico Rosberg c) Felipe Massa

2. In which film does Mabel Tanaka put her mind into a robotic beaver to talk to animals?

a) Elio b) Hoppers c) Sheep Detective

3. With which sport is the Billie Jean King Cup associated?

a) Badminton b) Hockey c) Tennis

4. Which of these was recognised as an official language of New Zealand in 2026?

a) Mandarin b) English c) Spanish

5. According to the NATO phonetic alphabet, what is the code word for T?

a) Tango b) Tap c) Thang-Ta

6. Which fruit is scientifically known as Actinidia deliciosa?

a) Grapefruit b) Kiwifruit c) Pomegranate

7. Who invented bifocal glasses and the lightning rod?

a) Thomas Alva Edison b) Leonardo da Vinci c) Benjamin Franklin

8. The city of Basel lies along which river?

a) Volga b) Danube c) Rhine

9. Which of these is a wind instrument?

a) Harp b) Clarinet c) Banjo

10. Which of these is a fresh spring roll wrapped in a paper-thin, soft crepe?

a) Popiah b) Satay c) Laksa

Quiz Answers:

1. Fernando Alonso

2. Hoppers

3. Tennis

4. English

5. Tango

6. Kiwifruit

7. Benjamin Franklin

8. Rhine

9. Clarinet

10. Popiah

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