In the week that, well, a lot of news happened - especially in the world of education - let’s celebrate the soon-to-be weekend and take a moment to unwind with another edition of the Tes quiz.
As ever, these 10 questions include a challenging blend of pop-culture puzzlers and general-knowledge brainteasers, with subjects ranging from movies and literature to science and, erm, sharks.
So, do you know your gods from your gigawatts? Assemble your fellow staffroom quizzers and let’s find out…
This week’s questions
1. In George Orwell’s novel 1984, what was the name of the government department concerned chiefly with propaganda?
2. What is the name of France’s national day, celebrated on 14 July to commemorate a major event of the French Revolution?
3. The latest Thor movie, Love and Thunder, is directed by which New Zealand-born filmmaker?
4. In Norse mythology and the Marvel Comics lore, what is the name of the hammer that the mighty Thor wields?
5. Demography is the statistical study of what?
6. Born on 10 July 1856, engineer Nikola Tesla was best known for his work on AC electricity. What does AC stand for?
7. “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players” are lines spoken by Jaques in which Shakespeare play?
8. What type of shark fin, located on their back, is the one that infamously sticks out of the water when they are near the surface?
9. What is the name of the north-west London street that features on the artwork of The Beatles’ 11th studio album?
10. Which ancient monument features at the centre of the Cambodian flag?
Scroll down for the answers. And if you’re in the mood for more brainteasers, check out our recent quizzes below…
