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That's News to Me (6) Trivia Quiz

A look at current affairs as seen through the British media in the opening months of 2004. This will include a fairly light hearted look at life and is a quiz for everyone globally, not just the British.

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

Author
rialto88

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
176,252

Updated
Nov 13 22

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. Who had a one-man show in early 2004 where tickets were selling at up to �500 each? Hint

Ken Livingstone

Alastair Campbell

Tony Blair

none of these

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who in early 2004 gained the backing of the Labour Party membership to be the Labour Party candidate for the London elections for Mayor? Hint

Ken Livingstone

Michael Heseltine

George Galloway

none of these

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Question 3 of 25

3. In February 2004 what did the Bank of England raise the basic rate of interest to? Hint

3.5 %

4.25 %

4 %

3.75 %

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Question 4 of 25

4. In February 2004 what did the British Medical Association report was damaging human reproduction and child health? Hint

television

playing football

party political broadcasts on the media

smoking

5. The Royal Medical colleges warned the government about the serious risks from another health issue in early February 2004. What is this issue that reportedly causes 30,000 death per year in the UK? Hint

obesity

sun tan lotion

watching television

dancing

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Question 6 of 25

6. According to the Health Protection Agency in the UK in February 2004 what was the percentage increase in the number of people diagnosed with HIV virus, as compared to the previous year? Hint

15 %

5 %

20 %

10 %

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Question 7 of 25

7. As a result of a change in February 2004 what was the cost of a National Health Service prescription in England and Scotland from April 2004? Hint

�2.40

�4.40

�3.40

�6.40

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Question 8 of 25

8. Is it true that in February 2004 Clare Short (a Member of Parliament) alleged that Britain spied on and bugged Kofi Annan the United Nations Secretary General?

Yes

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which country did U.S. troops go to in February 2004 to stabilize it after a three week rebellion and the (alleged) fleeing abroad of the President Jean-Bertrand Aristide? Hint

Grenada

none of these

Mauritus

Haiti

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Question 10 of 25

10. Why did the media get excited in February 2004 about hundreds of people queuing for hours in Scarborough? Hint

They were queuing to pay their Council Tax.

All the buses were on strike due to violence against staff.

They were queuing to meet the Prime Minister.

They were queuing for a National Health Service dentist.

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Question 11 of 25

11. In February 2004 what was found on Mars that seemed to indicate that Mars once had life? Hint

evidence of a computer logged in to Fun Trivia

evidence of water having been present

evidence of microbes

an old television set

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Question 12 of 25

12. In early 2004 who secured the Democratic Party's nomination in the U.S.A. for the Presidential election? Hint

John Kerry

John Perry

Ron Kerry

Ron Perry

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Question 13 of 25

13. In March 2004 which English football team had nine players arrested in Spain for alleged sexual assault? Hint

Leicester City

Lincoln City

Manchester City

Birmingham City

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Question 14 of 25

14. What was the name of Britney Spears' single that went to number one in Britain in March 2004? Hint

What's It

Toxic

Rustic

Box It

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Question 15 of 25

15. Which football team won the Carling Cup at the Millennium Stadium in March 2004? Hint

Bolton

none of these

Newcastle

Middlesbrough

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Question 16 of 25

16. Which Briton was cleared of doping charges in March 2004? Hint

Tony Blair

a Leicester City footballer

Tim Henman

Greg Rusedski

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Question 17 of 25

17. Astronomers announced the discovery of a possible new what in the universe in March 2004? Hint

black hole

galaxy

'dwarf planet' in our solar system

comet

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Question 18 of 25

18. Who was elected in March 2004 as the new Spanish Socialist prime minister? Hint

Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

Luis Rodriguez Sapatero

Luis Rodriguez Rapatero

Luis Rodriguez Yapatero

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Question 19 of 25

19. Whom did Tony Blair meet in March 2004 in a tent in Libya? Hint

Sadam Hussein

Colonel Gaddafi

Bin Laden

nobody

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which 95 year old broadcaster for the BBC died in March 2004? Hint

Alastair Cooke

Alan Cooke

Robin Cooke

Peter Cooke

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Question 21 of 25

21. In what country did the media highlight British cavers trapped underground in March 2004? Hint

Brazil

Argentina

Peru

Mexico

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Question 22 of 25

22. Who became the new chairman of the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) in April 2004? Hint

Lou Grade

none of these

Mark Grade

Michael Grade

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Question 23 of 25

23. Which horse won the 2004 Grand National at Aintree in April 2004? Hint

Aberdeen House

Arkley House

Amber House

Amberleigh House

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Question 24 of 25

24. As a result of Cup semi-finals in April 2004 which teams were in the F.A. Cup final at the Millennium Stadium in May 2004? Hint

Millwall v Arsenal

Arsenal v Sunderland

Manchester United v Millwall

Manchester United v Chelsea

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Question 25 of 25

25. In March 2004 Sven-Goran Erikson signed to remain as coach of the England football team until officially what year? Hint

2005

2010

2006

2008

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who had a one-man show in early 2004 where tickets were selling at up to �500 each?

Answer: Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell - the ex-adviser to Prime Minister Tont Blair at 10, Downing street - apparently went on stage. The reports are that the production was a great success. Few would doubt his ability in the theatrical area of life anyway!

2. Who in early 2004 gained the backing of the Labour Party membership to be the Labour Party candidate for the London elections for Mayor?

Answer: Ken Livingstone

Having been removed from the Labour Party for standing against their candidate in 2000 (having failed to win selection himself), Labour have courted him again. Inside information suggests that polls were showing Livingstone would win again as an independent, but do better if he were back in the Labour Party.

In the process Labour ditched the candidate whom they had already selected for the 2004 election (they will say that she stood down!). Now who said politics was only about being in power and not principles?

3. In February 2004 what did the Bank of England raise the basic rate of interest to?

Answer: 4 %

High street spending and the massive increases in house prices made the Bank of England decide to make borrowing harder. Another increase was expected at the beginning of April 2004, but it did not come.

4. In February 2004 what did the British Medical Association report was damaging human reproduction and child health?

Answer: smoking

Male impotence, miscarriages and much more were being blamed on the smoking habit.

Answer: obesity

The Government apparently need to educate everyone about this serious health problem. A BBC television programme then followed in April 2004 dramatising the subject.

6. According to the Health Protection Agency in the UK in February 2004 what was the percentage increase in the number of people diagnosed with HIV virus, as compared to the previous year?

Answer: 20 %

One of the most serious killers is spreading rapidly.

7. As a result of a change in February 2004 what was the cost of a National Health Service prescription in England and Scotland from April 2004?

Answer: �6.40

There was a 10% increase in this charge. It must be remembered that the charge is for each item prescribed, but certain people are exempt from the charge.

8. Is it true that in February 2004 Clare Short (a Member of Parliament) alleged that Britain spied on and bugged Kofi Annan the United Nations Secretary General?

Answer: Yes

She was not expelled from the Labour Party for her allegations, but was only warned. However, the venom was hurled at the ex-cabinet minister.

9. Which country did U.S. troops go to in February 2004 to stabilize it after a three week rebellion and the (alleged) fleeing abroad of the President Jean-Bertrand Aristide?

Answer: Haiti

The troops hoped to lead a United Nations force to stabilize Haiti where the government had been overthrown.

10. Why did the media get excited in February 2004 about hundreds of people queuing for hours in Scarborough?

Answer: They were queuing for a National Health Service dentist.

Apparently about half the population of England do not have a National Health Service dentist (according to Department of Health figures). Most dentists in private dentistry can make much more money, and the NHS service is dying on its feet. Amazing what a few years of Labour Government can do for you, isn't it?

11. In February 2004 what was found on Mars that seemed to indicate that Mars once had life?

Answer: evidence of water having been present

NASA's Mars rover Opportunity found signs that the red planet once had large amounts of water on it. This would apparently indicate that life (however primitive) may have been present.

12. In early 2004 who secured the Democratic Party's nomination in the U.S.A. for the Presidential election?

Answer: John Kerry

He won nine state nominations on Super-Tuesday and we will undoubtedly be hearing more of that name.

13. In March 2004 which English football team had nine players arrested in Spain for alleged sexual assault?

Answer: Leicester City

Eventually three of the players were charged and then released on bail. What great role models and ambassadors abroad the British have in football, some may think!

14. What was the name of Britney Spears' single that went to number one in Britain in March 2004?

Answer: Toxic

Her first number one single in about four years and beating off the challenge of Kylie Minogue.

15. Which football team won the Carling Cup at the Millennium Stadium in March 2004?

Answer: Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough eventually beat Bolton 2-1 in a very exciting game.

16. Which Briton was cleared of doping charges in March 2004?

Answer: Greg Rusedski

The star tennis player returned to action cleared after testing positive for nandrolone. If a Britain ever wins the men's singles at Wimbledon the allegations are bound to start again!

17. Astronomers announced the discovery of a possible new what in the universe in March 2004?

Answer: 'dwarf planet' in our solar system

Further out than Pluto (discovered in 1930, but no longer considered a planet) American astronomers have detected a possible new dwarf planet that they are calling Sedna. The discovery was made a few months earlier, in 2003, but was not announced till March 2004.

18. Who was elected in March 2004 as the new Spanish Socialist prime minister?

Answer: Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

In very difficult times following the Madrid bombings the new Prime Minister was elected in a surprise result.

19. Whom did Tony Blair meet in March 2004 in a tent in Libya?

Answer: Colonel Gaddafi

Apparently, Tony Blair has brought the Leader of Libya back in from the cold and made allies with this ex-enemy of the West.

20. Which 95 year old broadcaster for the BBC died in March 2004?

Answer: Alastair Cooke

Famed for his weekly broadcast, "Letter from America", this well loved voice sadly died. No one more clearly relayed life in the USA (particularly in his earlier years) than this person.

21. In what country did the media highlight British cavers trapped underground in March 2004?

Answer: Mexico

Trapped in caves by rising water they were eventually rescued, but were arrested afterwards by the police to determine why they were in the country.

22. Who became the new chairman of the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) in April 2004?

Answer: Michael Grade

Following the turmoil at the BBC with the publication of the Hutton report there was relief that some independence from the Government would now hopefully follow.

23. Which horse won the 2004 Grand National at Aintree in April 2004?

Answer: Amberleigh House

This gave the legendary Red Rum's trainer Greg McCain his fourth win in the race.

24. As a result of Cup semi-finals in April 2004 which teams were in the F.A. Cup final at the Millennium Stadium in May 2004?

Answer: Manchester United v Millwall

Millwall beat Sunderland 1-0 in the semi-finals and Manchester United beat Arsenal 1-0. This set up a potentially fascinating final.

25. In March 2004 Sven-Goran Erikson signed to remain as coach of the England football team until officially what year?

Answer: 2008

This deal ended speculation about his future and a possible move to Chelsea.

Source: Author rialto88

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