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IN DEPTH: NEWS QUIZ

Weekly quiz

CBC News Online | Nov. 21, 2007

Test your knowledge of weekly events in the world of news, business, sports and arts.

1. A cyclone killed thousands of people in what country this week?
	A. Indonesia
	B. Bangladesh
	C. China
	D. Japan

2. Wolfville, Nova Scotia has become the first town in Canada to ban:
	A.Texting on your cellphone while driving.
	B. Smoking in a car when a child is present.
	C. Talking on a cellphone while on public transit.
	D. Smoking in all buildings, including private homes.

3. The Queen and Prince Philip celebrated an anniversary this week. Their marriage is the longest union of any reigning British monarch. How long have they been married?
	A. 41 years.
	B. 52 years.
	C. 60 years.
	D. 63 years.

4. A 39-year-old surfer is making waves in the scientific world for:
	A. New research on water desalination.
	B. Discovering a new species of fish.
	C. His astronomical discoveries.
	D. His unifying theory of everything.

5. The Canadian Olympic Committee has announced that for the first time ever:
	A. Every athlete competing will have to submit to three drug tests before the Olympics.
	B. Canada will not be bringing a gymnastics team to Beijing.
	C. Medal winners will be paid for winning.
	D. Canada will compete in every event at the Beijing games.

6. What company had to withdraw health claims about its clothing this week?
	A. Nike.
	B. Lululemon.
	C. Athletica.
	D. Mountain Equipment Co-op.

7. Canadian filmmaker Peter Raymont's latest documentary is on the long list for best documentary feature for the Academy Awards. His film is called A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman. What is the film about?
	A. A Chilean poet.
	B. A Holocaust survivor.
	C. A Montreal-based animator.
	D.A U.S. soldier who served in the Vietnam War.

8. Winnipeg and Saskatchewan will be playing for the Grey Cup this coming weekend. When did Saskatchewan last win the Cup?
	A. 1976
	B. 1989
	C. 1998
	D. Last year.

9. According to Billboard, what has become the top grossing and ticket-selling tour of 2007?
	A. The Van Halen reunion tour.
	B. The Led Zeppelin reunion tour.
	C. The Police reunion tour.
	D. The Spice Girls reunion tour.

10. Gem dealers are increasing calls for a boycott on rubies from:
	A. Sudan.
	B. China.
	C. Burma.
	D. Iran.