Quiz: a week in 12 questions + Caption Competition

Camels in the desert… Send us your funniest captions!
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What is the name of the new political group formed by ex-Labour and Conservative MPs?
- The Direct Action Group
- The Independent Group
- The New Politics Group
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Who won Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars for his role in
Green Book?
- Viggo Mortensen
- Richard E. Grant
- Mahershala Ali
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On average, how many people die from an opioid overdose in the UK each day?
- Two
- Five
- 12
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How long did the Roman Empire last?
- 525 years
- 1,250 years
- 255 years
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Who defined feminism as “a person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes”?
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Beyoncé
- Germaine Greer
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According to a Survation survey, what percentage of women aged 18-24 in the UK call themselves feminists?
- 80%
- 50%
- 20%
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When is the UK supposed to leave the EU?
- March 29
- April 29
- May 29
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What is the average temperature in the UK in February?
- 2C
- 12C
- 6C
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What is the name of the disputed region claimed by both India and Pakistan?
- Hatay
- Kashmir
- Senkaku
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What does “Cogito ergo sum” mean?
- Seize the day
- I think, therefore I am
- For the good
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Donald Trump’s former lawyer said this about the US president: “He is a racist. He is a conman. He is…”
- A cheat
- Finished
- An idiot
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Who faced criticism after they were announced as the headline act for Manchester Pride?
- Ed Sheeran
- Ariana Grande
- Britney Spears
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1b, 2c, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6c, 7a, 8c, 9b, 10b, 11a, 12b