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“We dig repetition” sang Mark E Smith on the Fall’s 1978 debut EP, Bingo-Master’s Break-Out! We try to avoid repetition of the questions in the Thursday quiz, but you may spot some repetition that amuses you in today’s offering of 15 vaguely topical and newsworthy questions, plus a few historical general knowledge curveballs. There are no prizes, but we hope you enjoy it and let us know how you get on in the comments.

The Thursday quiz, No 133

  1. 1.This is Willow, the official dog of the Guardian Thursday quiz. She was delighted to hear that Britain’s “loneliest sheep” had been rescued after two years stuck at the foot of cliff. But she can’t remember the sheep’s name. Can you help?

  2. 2.In which European country this week has the prime minister offered his resignation after prosecutors examining alleged corruption involving lithium (pictured somewhere inside this spodumene crystal) and hydrogen deals announced that he was under investigation?

    Spodumene

  3. 3.Fresh from conducting what looked like a job interview for Rishi Sunak, tech nerd Elon Musk has unveiled an AI chatbot with a “rebellious streak”. What is it called?

    Clown

  4. 4.Taylor Swift is about to start the South America leg of the Eras tour, and it is reported that fans set up a system of queuing up to five months before the opening date. Where is that opening date and queue?

    Taylor Swift

  5. 5.Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus last week revealed they had conducted an experiment which suggested that rats …

    A rat in Eyam

  6. 6.It was the king’s speech this week in the UK, where a man with a hat reads out in parliament a list of things the government is claiming it will do in the next 12 months. Which of these four bills was included?

    Clown

  7. 7.In November 1906, the first ever overseas visit by a sitting US president saw who make a 17-day trip to Panama and Puerto Rico, in part to inspect the construction of the Panama canal?

    The Panama canal

  8. 8.Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews has made unwanted history after becoming the first player in international cricket to do what …

    Clown

  9. 9.It is Roger McGough’s birthday today. Happy birthday Roger! What was the name of the band he formed with Mike McGear and John Gorman who had a huge UK hit with Lily the Pink?

    The band

  10. 10.The Battle of Havana, which was part of the War of Jenkins’ Ear (not pictured), was fought between the British and which other colonial power?

    Human ear

  11. 11.The Conservative party deputy chairman, Lee Anderson, has agreed to pay £1,870 to the British Medical Association’s strike fund after he made a “misleading” social media post about a doctor. How many lots of 30p can you fit into £1,870?

    Clown

  12. 12.This week is the anniversary of the 1277 Treaty of Aberconwy between Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and which English king, who was in the process of trying to conquer Wales?

    Wales flag

  13. 13.Which office letting agency has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, having once been worth – on paper – $47bn?

    Office man

  14. 14.NFT enthusiasts complained of eye problems after attending a Bored Ape event that used UV lights – where?

    Clown

  15. 15.Kate Bush (not pictured) was inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame last week. Who sang Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) at the ceremony?

    Kate Bush cosplay

If you really do think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers – and can show your working – feel free to email [email protected], but remember the quiz master’s word is final and he didn’t even have the energy for a final quip this week.


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