1. On a map of New Zealand, what word follows Rabbit, Goat and Quail?
  2. What best describes the role of an amanuensis: literary assistant, biographer or mentor?
  3. Who assaulted the host, Chris Rock, on stage at the 2022 Academy Awards?
  4. New Zealander Hayden Wilde won a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in what event?
  5. De Beers is an international company that specialises in mining what?
  6. How do New Zealanders Urzila Carlson, Ben Hurley and Justine Smith make their living?
  7. What African predator emits a sound that has been compared to laughter?
  8. What female soul singer played a cameo role in the movie The Blues Brothers?
  9. What breed of dog takes its name from a region in modern-day Croatia?
  10. The Swiss village of Klosters is a favourite skiing destination for what famous Briton?

 














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ANSWERS: 1. Island; 2. Literary assistant; 3. Will Smith; 4. The triathlon; 5. Diamonds; 6. They are comedians; 7. The hyena; 8. Aretha Franklin; 9. The dalmatian; 10. King Charles.