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That's News to Me (August 2005) Quiz

Back again for another close encounter with recent events viewed via the British media in August 2005. An international and sporting content is included in the questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by rialto88. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
rialto88

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
214,637

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the nationality of the plane that crashed and burst into flames in Toronto in August 2005, while over 300 passengers and crew all escaped alive? Hint

British

This event never happened

German

French

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Question 2 of 10

2. In August 2005 what was the result of the cricket Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston? Hint

England won by 2 runs

England won by one wicket.

Australia won by one wicket

Australia won by 2 runs

3. In August 2005 what was controversial about the dismissal of Kasprowicz while batting in the Australian second innings against England, during the second test (cricket) match at Edgbaston? Hint

He refused to walk when given out

The batsman made a gesture at the bowler

TV replays showed an alleged umpiring error

The bowler made a gesture at the batsman

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Question 4 of 10

4. In August 2005 what was the nationality of the seven sub-mariners (and submarine) saved from death by British intervention? Hint

United States

This event never happened.

French

Russian

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is it true that in August 2005 U.S. and British scientists have found a way to use a brain scanner to read a person's thoughts?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. In August 2005 who won the World 100 metre sprint final in Helsinki? Hint

Asafa Powell

Michael Frater

Justin Gatlin

Kim Collins

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Question 7 of 10

7. In August 2005 the Bank of England decided not to cut interest rates.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In August 2005 the British Government announced its intention of sending home-testing kits to people in their sixties (in England) from April 2006. What are they hoping to test these people for? Hint

dementia

excessive drinking of alcohol

coronary heart disease

bowel cancer

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Question 9 of 10

9. In August 2005 a British Consumption study for 2003/4 showed unhealthy results for which of these? Hint

Alcohol and food consumption

political spin consumption in the media

sugar consumption

nut consumption

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Question 10 of 10

10. In August 2005 U.S. scientists and others were working on a jab that would give life-time protection from what? Hint

getting drunk after excessive drinking

the common cold

influenza

heart attacks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the nationality of the plane that crashed and burst into flames in Toronto in August 2005, while over 300 passengers and crew all escaped alive?

Answer: French

An Air France Airbus crashed on landing and all on-board escaped, some even taking photographs of the flames behind them. Described as a "miracle" in Canada. Much credit for this goes to the evacuation drill brilliantly performed by the crew. A disaster was averted by good planning and training experience.

2. In August 2005 what was the result of the cricket Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston?

Answer: England won by 2 runs

Well apologies to our friends down-under for this question, but England had an historic win by two runs. One of the closest finishes in test cricket history. Australia were not helped by an injury to their fast bowler Glenn McGrath in the warm up before the match. He stepped on the ball and was replaced before play started.

3. In August 2005 what was controversial about the dismissal of Kasprowicz while batting in the Australian second innings against England, during the second test (cricket) match at Edgbaston?

Answer: TV replays showed an alleged umpiring error

Australians heard more about this than the English did, but it was allegedly not out. This was also the decision that won the match for England by the narrowest of margins. Kasprowicz allegedly took his hand off the bat before the ball hit his glove and the wicket keeper caught the ball.

In defence of the umpire, one should say he was unable to see this in the circumstances prevailing at the time. Now I'm sure soccer players at Arsenal and elsewhere would have really created a scene in such circumstances. Well done Australia for keeping their heads.

4. In August 2005 what was the nationality of the seven sub-mariners (and submarine) saved from death by British intervention?

Answer: Russian

The British navy rushed to the scene and sent down a remote controlled submarine to cut the Russian vessel free. The Russians were in deep water and trapped in fishing net. The advanced technology of the British navy saved the day and will hopefully aid international relations.

5. Is it true that in August 2005 U.S. and British scientists have found a way to use a brain scanner to read a person's thoughts?

Answer: Yes

This may present a picture of an Orwellian nightmare, but it is true. Scientists can apparently decipher the images or sounds that the brain is focusing on and this is done with a brain scanner.

6. In August 2005 who won the World 100 metre sprint final in Helsinki?

Answer: Justin Gatlin

He won in a time of 9.88 seconds by an amazing margin and after a poor start. He just powered into the lead. Powell, the World record holder, was absent (injured). Frater and Collins came second and third respectively.

7. In August 2005 the Bank of England decided not to cut interest rates.

Answer: False

Rates which had remained unchanged since August 2004 were cut from 4.75% to 4.50%. This will clearly help borrowers, but reduce the income of those with savings. The effect on the stock market remains to be seen.

Answer: bowel cancer

By 2009 the Government hopes by this screening scheme to give everyone in their sixties the chance to test privately every two years.

9. In August 2005 a British Consumption study for 2003/4 showed unhealthy results for which of these?

Answer: Alcohol and food consumption

Alcohol consumption was up 9%, while there had been a 1.6% fall in fruit and vegetable sales (this later consumption thus being well below recommended levels). There is no truth in the rumour that the fruit and vegetable traders association sponsored the research!

10. In August 2005 U.S. scientists and others were working on a jab that would give life-time protection from what?

Answer: influenza

About 500,000 to a million people die globally from flu each year. U.S. scientists at the Acambis laboratories (and scientists elsewhere) are involved. Sorry to disappoint the drinkers among you!

Source: Author rialto88

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