Bond put back, Bloomberg quits and Genesis reveal gigs
1. Billionaire Mike Bloomberg dropped out of the race for the White House on Wednesday – what public office did he hold from 2002 to 2013? a) Senator for Vermont b) Mayor of New York c) Vice President d) Secretary of Homeland Security
2. What London landmark could be up for sale after the owner received multiple bids of more than £1bn?
a) The London Ritz Hotel b) The London Eye c) The Shard d) Madame Tussauds
3. Which Tottenham Hotspur player climbed into the stands to confront a fan following his side’s FA Cup defeat to Norwich?
a) Harry Kane b) Eric Dier c) Serge Aurier d) Ben Davies
4. Retail giant John Lewis Partnership is to pay out its lowest staff bonus since which year after revealing a 23 per cent profits plunge and store closure plans?
a) 1964 b) 2001 c) 1986 d) 1953
5. The worldwide release of new James Bond film No Time To Die has been pushed back from April due to global concern around the spread of coronavirus. From what date will it now be shown in British cinemas?
a) November 12 b) December 12 c) September 12 d) October 12
6. President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro has urged all women living in the nation to have how many children each in an attempt to boost its faltering economy?
a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six
7. Which popular comedy show of the 1980s will be returning to screens later this year with a new series?
a) Spitting Image b) Yes Minister c) The New Statesman d) Blackadder
8. Genesis have reformed for their first tour in 13 years. Which Yorkshire city will they be playing in as part of their latest gigs?
a) Sheffield b) York c) Leeds d) Bradford
9. The seaside resort of Cleethorpes is to install a giant palm tree sculpture made out of steel after the controversial proposal was approved by a council planning committee. How tall will it be?
a) 72ft b) 100ft c) 64ft d) 86ft
10. Leo Goodwin, the managing director of which railway company, left his job this week following long-standing criticism of the firm’s performance?
a) Northern b) TransPennine Express c) Southern d) LNER