This week is a momentous occasion as we celebrate Willow, the official dog of the Guardian’s Thursday quiz. In this special edition, all 15 questions are accompanied by adorable pictures of Willow and her intriguing thoughts. The topics range from current news to general knowledge, with even a hidden Doctor Who reference for you to uncover. Good luck, and don’t forget to share your results with Willow in the comments section!
Thursday Quiz, No 1191:
1. LITTLEST REBEL: Willow was a fan of Sinéad O’Connor and was saddened to hear about her recent passing. Can you remember where Sinéad was born?
2. BLINDNESS: Willow was also heartbroken to learn that one of the UK’s cherished actors can no longer see on a film set due to age-related macular degeneration. Who is this beloved national treasure?
3. BAD NEWS GIRL: Willow loves to dress up, even as a courtly medieval lady on a train! Can you identify which of Henry VIII’s wives was Anne Boleyn, known for her fashionable attire?
4. INSULT SONG: Willow discovered that a city has banned artists from singing misogynistic lyrics that promote violence against women. Do you know which city it is?
5. A FIGURE WALKS: Willow was taken aback by the news that a zoo in Hangzhou, China, had to deny something. Can you guess what it was?
6. GOD-BOX: Despite never attending church, Willow is aware that scientists have been visiting Canterbury and Rochester Cathedrals for a specific purpose. What are they doing there?
7. PAY YOUR RATES: Lush, the cosmetics chain, rewarded its managers with £5 million in bonuses last year. Willow wonders if you remember how much the company claimed in government support during the same year?
8. PROLE ART THREAT: Underneath the famous painting La Cinquième Saison, a portrait of a woman, possibly the artist’s wife, was discovered. Willow doesn’t know who painted La Cinquième Saison. Do you?
9. PETTY THIEF LOUT: A masked man stole a miniature dachshund during a burglary in Essex, which shocked Willow. Thankfully, the dog has been reunited with its owners. Can you tell Willow the dog’s name?
10. HOSTILE: Willow dislikes the cold, and Pluto, the dwarf planet, is known for its frigid temperatures. She wants to know the name of Pluto’s first identified moon, discovered in 1978.
11. ATHLETE CURED: Willow has been enjoying the Fifa Women’s World Cup without interrupting the games with her barking. However, she can’t recall the remarkable achievement of Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina. Can you?
12. GREENWAY: Rishi Sunak recently approved around 100 new North Sea oil and gas licenses, which concerns Willow for the environment’s future. Can you recall where the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded in 2010?
13. KICKER CONSPIRACY: Willow sometimes watches Walthamstow FC play at Wadham Lodge sports ground and gets excited when the ball or players come near her in the stands. The team just released a new kit designed by a famous designer. Who is it?
14. MUSIC SCENE: There was a concert in Seattle that caused seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake. Willow is curious to know which musician’s show generated such excitement.
15. WOLF KIDULT MAN: Willow can now rest peacefully, knowing that she won’t encounter any wolves if she visits a certain Spanish region. Wolves have been declared extinct there, much to the relief of miniature dachshunds. Can you name the region?
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