Olympics off, online PE lessons and diagnosis of Prince
1. Chemicals giant Ineos announced plans to produce one million bottles of hand sanitiser per month at a new plant near Middlesbrough. How many days did they say it would take to build the facility? a) Ten days b) 14 days c) 21 days d) Seven days
2. How many people watched Boris Johnson’s address announcing a national lockdown on television on Monday night in what was one of the most watched broadcasts in years? a) 24.2 million b) 27.1 million c) 32.7 million d) 26.8 million
3. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and
Paralympic Games have been postponed until next year because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Can you name the president of the International Olympic Committee who helped make the decision? a) Seb Coe b) Thomas Bach c) Andy Anson d) Mike Sharrock
4. How many people was the Government seeking to recruit as
NHS volunteers to help those most at risk during the coronavirus outbreak – a target that was exceeded within 24 hours? a) 500,000 b) 250,000 c) 100,000 d) One million
5. Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbot have announced they will play a free show for 9,000 NHS staff later this year. Where will the gig take place? a) Manchester b) Leeds c) London d) Nottingham
6. Prince Charles is among those to have tested positive for coronavirus this week. How old is the future monarch?
a) 71 b) 72 c) 73 d) 74
7. Millions of families have been taking part in online PE lessons on YouTube with personal trainer Joe Wicks this week following the closure of schools. What time have the live streams been starting each morning? a) 8.30am b) 9am c) 9.30am d) 10am
8. Which Premier League club has offered the use of their stadium to the NHS during the current crisis? a) Arsenal b) Manchester United c) Liverpool d) Watford 9. Jeremy Corbyn participated in his final Prime Minister’s Questions this Wednesday. When did he first become Labour leader? a) June 2015 b) January 2016 c) July 2014 d) September 2015
10. Which retired footballer is to present a special BBC show over the summer as a result of Euro 2020 being postponed? a) David Beckham b) Peter Crouch c) Ian Wright d) Alan Shearer