The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

A series of multiple-choice questions appeared online on Friday, offering readers a chance to test their knowledge of recent news developments. The quiz, titled “The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz,” covered a range of topics including natural disasters, sports transfers, public policy changes, cultural events, and international relations. The questions were presented alongside images sourced from Alamy Stock Photo and featured names and locations associated with current affairs. Among the queries, one asked about two powerful earthquakes that occurred within hours of each other on Saturday. The options included Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Zealand. Another question focused on an Irish footballer, Troy Parrott, who completed a transfer to a Spanish club, with choices ranging from Villarreal to Real Sociedad. A third question concerned a pub chain that had implemented new rules regarding customer behavior, with options such as Wetherspoons, Brewdog, Greene King, and Fuller's. Another question referenced a notable event involving celebrities, asking which famous album cover was recreated by Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and others. The possible answers included Let It Be, Revolver, Abbey Road, and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The quiz also touched on a medical concern related to a solar eclipse, inquiring how many individuals visited Dublin’s Mater Misericordiae Hospital’s eye emergency department due to fears of eye damage. The quiz further included a question about an Italian city where the mayor had imposed restrictions on bicycles following an incident involving an e-bike. Options included Milan, Como, Brindisi, and Pisa. Readers were also asked to identify the winner of the 2026 Rose of Tralee, with candidates from various regions of Ireland. Additionally, there was a query regarding a political threat made by Donald Trump, asking which country he warned could face bombing if it interfered with a U.S.-Iran deal. Other questions highlighted achievements in sports, such as Ireland’s Ellen Walshe winning gold in specific swimming events at the European Aquatics Championships. There was also a question about a social media platform declining an invitation to appear before a legislative committee, with options including Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok. The quiz concluded with instructions for users to answer all the questions and receive a score, resulting in different classifications such as “Certified Newshound,” “Paperboy,” or “Glasses Bunny.” The format encouraged engagement with current events while providing a lighthearted approach to staying informed. The questions drew upon a variety of sources, reflecting a broad spectrum of recent news coverage.