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Quiz of the Week | 18 October 2026

18th October 2026

News & Current Affairs Quiz Questions & Answers – This Week Ending 18 October 2026

Test your knowledge of the latest news, sport, entertainment, science and current affairs with our Quiz of the Week for Sunday 18 October 2026. There are 41 questions, with answers hidden until you click to reveal them.

1. Coventry City recorded their first Premier League home victory in 25 years with a 4–1 win over Newcastle United in October 2026. Which former England midfielder was Coventry City's manager?

Answer

Frank Lampard

2. John Swinney addressed the SNP annual conference in Aberdeen in October 2026. In which year did he first become leader of the party?

Answer

2000 - he is actually on his 2nd term as leader.

3. The death of actor RJ Mitte, best known for Breaking Bad, was reported in October 2026. What was the first name of the character played by Bryan Cranston in the series?

Answer

Walter (White)

4. Boxer Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley in a heavyweight title fight in London on 17 October 2026. In which round was the contest stopped?

Answer

Second round

5. The BFI London Film Festival took place in October 2026. What do the initials BFI stand for?

Answer

British Film Institute

6. London Zoo celebrated the successful hatching of rare frogs in October 2026. What is the scientific term for the process by which a tadpole develops into an adult frog?

Answer

Metamorphosis

7. Photographs reportedly showed a luxury vessel near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat in October 2026. What is the name of North Korea's capital city?

Answer

Pyongyang


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