Super quiz

BEGINNER (1 pt each)

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Of which political party is Winston Peters the leader?

➋

If a chemical is called a carbonate, it must contain both carbon and which other element?

➌

What is the name of SpongeBob SquarePants’ home city?

INTERMEDIATE (2 pts each)

➍

Which Hindu and Sikh festival held annually in October or November is also known as the festival of lights? ➎

Which notable fictional character’s redoubtable landlady was named Mrs Hudson?

➏

With which sport was the name of New Zealander Nick Unkovich most closely associated?

➐

In which country is the Fianna Fail a major political party?

EXPERT (3 pts each)

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Which prominent Maori writer helped launch the philanthropic ‘‘Books in Homes’’ scheme?

➒

Which major food and beverage company was founded to market a drink invented in 1886 by Dr John Pemberton?

➓

Which revolutionary who led an 1859 revolt which helped trigger the American Civil War lent his name to that war’s most famous song?