QUIZ: Derry Now Weekly Quiz: Week 18

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Derry Now Weekly Quiz: Week 18

Test your knowledge with our engaging Derry Now Weekly Quiz! This quiz covers a variety of topics, including general knowledge, local insights, music, and films. Challenge yourself and see how well you know both local and international facts!

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Multiple choice questions
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25 Questions6 MinutesCreated by CuriousClover312

R1: General Knowledge: Q1: Who is the NI Education Minister who has come under fire after many A-Level grades were marked down by CCEA?

Michelle O'Neill

Peter Weir

Nichola Mallon

Naomi Long

Q2: Tangier is a coastal town in which African country?

Tunisia

Algeria

Tanzania

Morocco

Q3: What type of muscle bends a joint in the human body?

Flexor

Bendor

Tendon

Ligament

Q4: Which Irish musician did Canadian singer Don Burton marry in 1994?

Andrea Corr

Dolores O'Riordan

Brian Kennedy

Linda Martin

Q5: Which guitar company celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2011?

Gibson

Yamaha

Fender

Ovation

R2: Local Knowledge - Which popular County Derry nightspot decided to close for A-Level results night?

Walsh's

Dorman's

The Terrace

The Elk

Q2: In which area of Derry is the mural commemorating Sr Clare Crockett?

Creggan

Brandywell

Waterside

Shantallow

Q3: 11-year-old Aoibhine McFlynn from Ballyronan has a role in which recent film?

Summerland

Hamilton

Joker

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Q4: Former St Mary's Magherafelt pupil, Conor Falls, has signed for which English Championship side?

Bristol City

Wycombe Wanderers

Huddersfield Town

Birmingham City

Q5: Which County Derry village hosted the 'Rock at the Lough' festival in 1989?

Ballinderry

Ballyronan

The Loup

Castledawson

R3: Fill in the missing word in the book title. Q1: Miguel De Cervantes: Don _______.

Corleone

Quixote

Revie

King

Q2: Jonathan Swift: _____ Travels.

Jonathan's

Copious

Gulliver's

Sullivan's

Q3: Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Scarlet _______.

Pimpernel

Letter

Picture

Crimson

Q4: J.D. Salinger: Catcher in the _____

Night

Woods

Rye

Rise

Q5: Roald Dahl: James and the Giant _____.

Tree

Apple

Peach

Beach

R4: Music: Q1: What musician was deported from Japan in the 1980’s for possession of marijuana?

Shane McGowan

Bob Geldof

Paul McCartney

John Lennon

Q2: Which famous music group were formerly known as the New Yardbirds?

The Byrds

The Beatles

Led Zepplin

Guns n' Roses

Q3: Who is the lead singer of Pearl Jam?

Stone Gossard

Eddie Vedder

Mike McCready

Matt Cameron

Q4: Which pop singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?

Beyoncé

Rihanna

Madonna

Adele

Q5: The Spice Girls released their debut album in 1996. What was the name of the album?

Stop Right Now

Spice

Forever

Spiceworld

R5: Name the movie from the still. Q1:

Rocky

Raging Bull

Creed

The Boxer

Q2:

Arrival

Independence Day

Armageddon

Alien

Q3:

Rob Roy

The Princess Bride

Robin Hood

Braveheart

Q4:

The Day After Tomorrow

2012

Fargo

Rocky IV

Q5:

Twilight

The Lion King

A Bug's Life

The Aristocats

QUIZ: Derry Now Weekly Quiz: Week 18

Derry Now Weekly Quiz: Week 18

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