In the week that the UK celebrated a euphoric second-place finish at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, we’ve got something even more electrifying than Sam Ryder’s guitar solo... That’s right, it’s the Tes quiz!
This week’s edition will put your general knowledge to the test with a dectet of challenging questions, covering everything from topical pop culture to sport, tech and astrology.
So, do you know your Europop hits from your heroes in a half shell? Gather your fellow geniuses and let’s find out…
This week’s questions
1. Friday 20 May is World Metrology Day, but what is metrology the study of?
2. It’s also World Turtle Day on 23 May. Which katana-wielding, blue-masked warrior was the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? (One bonus point if you can name the other three team members.)
3.Derry Girls’ Nicola Coughlan currently also stars in which other popular TV show as Penelope Featherington?
4. Which type of tropical cyclone shares a name with a British Second World War fighter plane?
5. The mythological twins Castor and Pollux inspired which zodiac constellation?
6. Which tap-dancing Hollywood legend - widely considered to be the greatest dancer in film history - starred in films including Top Hat, Swing Time and Holiday Inn?
7. Which innovative Apple gadget, launched in 2001, was finally discontinued recently after 20-plus years of production?
8. Santiago is the capital city of which South American country?
9. What is the name given to an arena that hosts track cycling events, which houses an oval-shaped track with steeply banked curves?
10. The UK’s last Eurovision-winning song was Love Shine a Light in 1997, but which act performed it?
Scroll down for the answers. And if you’re in the mood for more brain teasers, check out some of Tes’ other recent quizzes below…
