Answer 1. What special astronomical event did people around the world see in the sky last week?

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2 1 What special astronomical event did people around the world see in the sky last week? c. a super moon - The moon has come closer to Earth than at any other time since Sky gazers around the world congregated near landmarks, on beaches and atop tall buildings to take a look.

3 2 Which body of water does British swimmer, Ben Hooper, hope to swim across in his "Swim The Big Blue challenge"? b. The Atlantic Ocean - If successful, he will hold the first official world record for swimming across the Atlantic Ocean. Ben Hooper started his 2,000-mile swim from Dakar harbour in Senegal, west Africa. His 4month attempt is due to end in Natal in north-east Brazil, next March.

4 3 In which Commonwealth country did a large 7.8 magnitude earthquake cause damage to roads and buildings in one of its regions? c. New Zealand - The earthquake struck the Kaikoura region on Monday last week at midnight. It has caused major damage to the main road used in the northeastern corner of the South Island, and weakened several large buildings in the capital city of Wellington.

5 4 What is the name of this 'sport' for which a new premier league has been set up in the UK? Quidditch - Eight teams will compete for the title of national champions. There are 20,000 international players, 25 competing countries and even an international rulebook.

6 5 Which organisation was at the center of a massive error that saw an accidentally sent to 840,000 people? a. The National Health Service - One of the health system's employees fired off the message on Monday morning without realising they had copied in 840,000 co-workers. The action quickly clogged up the system and was made worse by users hitting "reply all" to complain.

7 6 What unusual item washed ashore on the western coast of Ireland last week? a. a houseboat from Canada - The houseboat believed to have been built by an environmentalist in Canada has washed up last Monday on a County Mayo beach. The vessel is thought to have drifted across the Atlantic, and was spotted as late as September in Portugal Cove-St Philip's in Newfoundland.

8 7 What is the nickname of the famous dinosaur from London's Natural History Museum that will be touring around other UK museums four the next four years? b. Dippy - Dorset County Museum will be the first place to host Dippy the Diplodocus when it temporarily moves out of its London home. The capital's Natural History Museum is having a big front-of-house makeover. A blue whale skeleton is being put in the dinosaur's prominent position by the main entrance - and so Dippy is going on the road.

9 8 In which American city was this photo taken last week? a. New York b. Washington c. Los Angeles b. Washington - Donald Trump is becoming familiar with his future surroundings in America's capital city, Washington, D.C. He is also assembling the team of people who will work with him when he takes over as President in January 2017.

10 9 Which country's Prime Minister had to seek help from one of their famous golfers in order to get Donald Trump's phone number? c. Australia - Australian golf legend Greg Norman gave Donald Trump's telephone number to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as none of Turnbull's staff had the number. Mr Turnbull was one of the first world leaders to speak with Mr Trump after his election.

11 10 What type of extreme natural event caused damage in Wales and the Midlands last week? a. tornadoes - A number of tornadoes have struck parts of Wales and the Midlands, causing damage to buildings and cars. Winds of up to 94mph were recorded in parts of Wales, with the seaside town of Aberystwyth bearing the brunt. Police said no injuries had been reported, though a caravan park in the area has been evacuated after up to 20 caravans were overturned.

12 11 Which disease is no longer considered a global emergency according to an announcement made by the World Health Authority (WHO) last week? c. Zika - The mosquito-borne Zika virus will no longer be treated as an international medical emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared. By lifting its nine-month-old declaration, the UN's health agency is acknowledging that Zika is here to stay.

13 12 What is the name of this building that is set to have expensive repair work carried out over the next 10 years? Buckingham Palace - Ageing cables, lead pipes, wiring and boilers will be replaced, many for the first time in 60 years, amid fears about potential fire and water damage. The refurbishment will cost the taxpayer 369m, and the Queen will remain in residence during the work.

14 13 In which country is Mt Rushmore a major tourist attraction? a. United States - Mt Rushmore brings thousands of tourists to South Dakota each year to see the largescale carving that depicts four famous US presidents.

15 14 What is the name of the new show hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May that has received rave reviews by television critics? b. The Grand Tour - The motoring show launched on the Amazon Prime streaming service last Thursday. It is the first programme to be fronted by the trio since they parted company with the BBC's Top Gear programme last year.

16 15 Why has Snapchat been in the news? c. the company has been valued at 25 billion - Snapchat is planning on listing their company on the US share market which would see the company valued at around US $30 million.

17 16 Which organisation has this flag? The United Nations

18 17 Which car company has announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs as it attempts to recover from a scandal over cars rigged to cheat on emissions tests? b. Volkswagen - The German company said the job cuts were part of a long-term plan to improve profitability, and shift resources and investment to electric-powered vehicles and digital services.

19 18 What is the main language spoken on the island of Corsica? a. French - Although there is a Corsican language, its use has been declining and the vast majority of the inhabitants speak French.

20 19 How much money was raised from the Children in Need fundraiser at the weekend? b million - The Children In Need event raised a record 46.6m, on a night that saw tributes paid to late host Sir Terry Wogan. The veteran broadcaster presented the annual charity event for 35 years until poor health saw him pull out in 2015.

21 20 This tourist photo has gone viral as it seems to show the shape of the country it was taken in. Which country is it? Australia - The photo bears a striking resemblance to the outline of Australia. Kelly Matthews took the sunset image looking between branches and leaves on Darwin Esplanade in the Northern Territory.