News! Movies! Music! TV! Sport! How much have you been paying attention so far this year?
We’re at the midway point of 2022 and so it’s time to test you on just how well you’ve been tuned into the year so far.
This quiz consists of 30 multiple choice questions broken into six categories, namely Irish News, World News, Music, Movies, Television and Sport.
Can you get every single one correct? Best of luck…
IRISH NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST
Ireland's newest university opened its doors in May. What is it called?
Ireland's newest university opened its doors in May. What is it called?
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In what month did Alan Kelly step down as Labour leader?
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"Vulgar" car stickers led to who getting in trouble back in February?
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"You're acting as an apologist for slaughter."
Who took Russian Ambassador Yuri Filatov to task on live television?
Who took Russian Ambassador Yuri Filatov to task on live television?
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Two new subjects were announced for the Leaving Cert from 2024 onwards. Climate Action and Sustainable Development is one. What's the other?
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WORLD NEWS
In what American state did the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial play out?
In what American state did the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial play out?
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The flagship vessel in Russia's fleet was sunk by Ukrainian forces in April. What was it called?
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In June, the US Supreme Court officially voted to strike down what landmark decision that was first established in 1973?
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Elon Musk has yet to finalise his Twitter deal, but how much money has been agreed for the sale?
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Who wrote a poem for Ukraine that concluded with the following:
"Ireland’s sorrow and pain is now in Ukraine / And Saint Patrick’s name is now Zelensky."
"Ireland’s sorrow and pain is now in Ukraine / And Saint Patrick’s name is now Zelensky."
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MUSIC ROUND
What veteran musician issued a Joe Rogan-shaped ultimatum to Spotify in January, ultimately removing their music from the platform?
What veteran musician issued a Joe Rogan-shaped ultimatum to Spotify in January, ultimately removing their music from the platform?
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What act made their live Irish debut with a performance at Dublin's Forbidden Fruit festival?
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Who had a major chart resurgence thanks to Stranger Things?
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Where did Ireland finish in the finals of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest?
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Who apologised to Taylor Swift after making remarks about her songwriting in an interview with the Los Angeles Times?
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MOVIES ROUND
We'll keep it music-themed to start with. Who plays Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie?
We'll keep it music-themed to start with. Who plays Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie?
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The trailer for the next Mission: Impossible film was unleashed. What's the subtitle on it?
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At the time of this quiz (first weekend of July 2022), what is the highest-grossing film of the year so far?
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Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. You know this. But what award was Rock gearing up to hand out when the incident occurred?
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Long-time series director Justin Lin exited the next Fast & Furious movie in April. Who has been lined up to replace him?
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TELEVISION
In what country is Love Island 2022 taking place?
In what country is Love Island 2022 taking place?
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A direct sequel series to Game of Thrones is in development at HBO. If it gets the green light, what surviving character will it primarily focus on?
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What is the name of the corporation that houses The Seven in The Boys?
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What popular Hollywood comedy actor directed most of the first season of Severance?
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Who plays Moon Knight in the Disney+ TV series of the same name?
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SPORT
Who scored the only goal in the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool?
Who scored the only goal in the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool?
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Who won the first event of the controversial breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series?
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Katie Taylor triumphed over Amanda Serrano in May. Where did the bout take place?
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What club signed Ireland international shot-stopper Gavin Bazunu from Manchester City?
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Ireland won their first game of this year's Six Nations. Who was it against?
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