Ready to put your current affairs knowledge to the test? The Guardian's popular Thursday news quiz is back for another round of topical tomfoolery, challenging readers on the week's biggest stories and pop culture moments.
What to Expect in This Week's Quiz
This edition, officially known as Quiz Number 225, follows the now-familiar format designed to entertain and perplex in equal measure. The quizmaster has declared a deliberate move to avoid theatrical questions after recent debates, focusing instead on the core principles of the challenge: sowing mischief, mayhem and mild confusion.
Participants are invited to take their virtual seats, silence their mobile phones, and prepare for 15 questions spanning a wide range of subjects. As a delightful bonus, the quiz also features a couple of cute-looking dogs to lighten the mood.
How It Works and Joining the Fun
This is a purely for-fun challenge with no physical prizes at stake. However, the quiz strongly encourages a community spirit, asking participants to share how they fared in the comments section below the article. For those who spot what they believe to be an egregious error in a question or answer, a complaints procedure of sorts exists—provided you can show your working and are absolutely certain you aren't attempting to fact-check a joke.
In a quirky aside, the article suggests an alternative activity for readers: remembering Mani by watching the iconic Top of the Pops performance of Fool’s Gold by the Stone Roses. This reflects the quiz's blend of contemporary news and nostalgic cultural references.
The Thursday news quiz remains a weekly fixture for those looking to test their awareness of the world in a engaging and slightly chaotic format. Will you be taking part?
