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Congratulations to those of you who have slogged through two years’ worth of Thursday quizzes now, not least the quiz master who has written more than 1,500 questions and only made mistakes and typos in around half of them. Today, as ever, you face 15 questions on recent news and general knowledge, and for some reason lots of them are about geography. There are bonus points available in the comments if you can spot references to Doctor Who, but beware, you can lose points for needless quibbling.

The Thursday quiz, No 104

  1. 1.NID YW CYMRU AR WERTH: The beautiful Brecon Beacons are in the future to be known by their name in Welsh. Which is?

  2. 2.HERE IN MY CAR: The quiz master went to see Gary Numan’s 998th career show last week at Camden’s Electric Ballroom. But which model of car will be allowed to self-drive on motorways in the UK, provided drivers keep their eyes on the road?

    Gary Numan

  3. 3.PER ARDUA AD ASTRA: The European Space Agency launched its latest mission, which is expected to reach Jupiter in 2031. What is the probe called?

    Jupiter

  4. 4.HORSES FOR COURSES: The Grand National was delayed at the weekend by animal rights protesters angry about the way the horses are treated. Who won the race once it got going?

    A horse

  5. 5.BELA LUGOSI’S DEAD: It is the anniversary of the death of Dracula writer Bram Stoker (not pictured) today. Where was he born?

    Dracula

  6. 6.WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023: The Fifa Women’s World Cup starts in July. So shall we have a Thursday quiz question about each one of the 32 countries competing before then? Yes, we shall. Which of these describes Zambia’s flag?

    Fifa Women's World Cup

  7. 7.WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023: As well as Zambia, Panama will feature in the World Cup. What is the capital of Panama?

    Panama women's team

  8. 8.MATHS WITH SUNAK: Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study some form of maths up to the age of 18. For how many years in a row has the UK’s government failed to meet its own recruitment target for trainee maths teachers?

    Rishi Sunak

  9. 9.IT’S A DOG’S LIFE: This is Willow, the official dog of the Guardian’s Thursday quiz. She is thinking about eating the lovely special official coronation recipe announced by King Charles and Camilla. What is it?

    Willow, the official dog of the Guardian's Thursday quiz

  10. 10.SHE’S IN FASHION: We lost wonderful fashion designer Mary Quant. She is often credited with popularising the mini-skirt and helping usher in the swinging sixties. But where was she born?

    Mary Quant

  11. 11.PHOTOGRAPHIC: German artist Boris Eldagsen has refused his prestigious Sony world photography award. Why?

    Cameras

  12. 12.GCSE SCIENCE CORNER WRITTEN BY GOOGLE’S BARD AI: “Can you write a multiple choice question about physics pitched at GCSE-level students?” we asked, and it said: “A ball is thrown vertically upwards from the ground. The ball reaches a maximum height of 5 metres. Which of the following statements is true about the ball’s acceleration at the top of its flight?”. What answer did the AI give?

    Science lab

  13. 13.IT’S EDUCATIONAL: That is a 2000 Sparks song in which it says “tell me everything you know”. Joe Biden provided an educational moment for the world when he confused the Black and Tans for who?

    Ron Mael

  14. 14.CHECK THE GUY’S TRACK RECORD: The Orient Express run by VSOE is ending the UK leg of its route because of Brexit paperwork faffage. But what was the original famous Orient Express route introduced by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits from 1883?

    Orient Express

  15. 15.EACH TO THEIR OWN: Beatriz Flamini appears to have set a new world record for living alone in a cave. The Thursday quiz was tempted to just set the question: “Why?”, but what we want to know is: how long was she in there?

    Beatriz Flamini

If you think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers, please feel free to email [email protected] but remember the quiz master’s word is final and you don’t want to be sent down a cave for a long period of self-reflection about what you’ve done.


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