The Big Quiz of the Year: 2020
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The Big Quiz of the Year: 2020

2020 was one of the most unforgettable years in modern history… but how much do you actually remember from the last twelve months?! Our Big Quiz of the Year will test your knowledge on TV, Film, Sports, News and some of the biggest things that happened in Galway in this most unprecedented of times! 

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1. Which actor, best-known for his leading role in Black Panther, sadly passed away this year?
Robert Downey Jr
Chadwick Boseman
Michael B Jordan
Daniel Day Lewis
2. What was the highest grossing film of 2020?
Tenet
Sonic The Hedgehog
Birds of Prey
The Eight Hundred
3. It seems like a lifetime ago, but the 2020 Oscars took place back in February of this year! Do you remember who won Best Actress?
Saoirse Ronan
Scarlett Johansson
Renée Zellweger
Helen Mirren
4. The upcoming James Bond film has now been delayed twice due to the global pandemic, but what is its title?
No Time to Die
Die Before I Wake
The Spy and The Queen
Never Say Never
5. For the first time in history, which country surpassed USA and took in the largest box-office sales this year?
Australia
Canada
Japan
China
6. “Normal People” gripped the nation during the first lockdown, but who starred in the female lead role?
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Orla Fitzgerald
Charlie Murphy
Amy-Joyce Hastings
7. Which reality TV competition took place in very different circumstances this year, with the contestants and crew living in a self-contained bubble for 6 weeks before Peter Sawkins was crowned the winner?
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here
Strictly Come Dancing
The X Factor
Great British Bake Off
8. This year, Pixar released a short-film featuring their first ever gay main character. What was the title of this film?
Out
Soul
Us
Love
9. In May, a re-imagined Eurovision show was broadcast all around Europe. What was it called?
Europe Shine A Light
For The Frontline Workers
2020 Vision
A Night in Europe
10. Throughout the summer of 2020, Other Voices presented a series of live performances filmed in some of Ireland’s most iconic locations. What was the name of this show?
Songs From a Place
Courage
No Audience
One Voice
11. Which English footballer campaigned for the extension of free school meals in the UK to ensure no child went hungry during 2020?
Harry Kane
Jordan Henderson
Marcus Rashford
Steven Gerrard
12. The legendary boxer Mike Tyson came out of retirement at the age of 54 to face whom?
Roy Jones Jr
Tyson Fury
George Foreman
Evander Holyfield
13. Amid much controversy, the Ladies Football All-Ireland Semi-final between Cork and Galway was moved to Croke Park at the last-minute. What was the original venue?
Pearse Stadium
Thurles
MacHale Park
Parnell Park
14. Originally from Latvia, Sanita Puspure won Gold for which country at the European Rowing Championships in Poland in October?
Poland
Ireland
United Kingdom
Germany
15. Kobe Bryant died tragically at the start of 2020. The legendary basketballer played in 20 NBA Seasons, but how many times was he chosen as an All Star?
12
20
18
16
16. Which team won the 54th NFL SuperBowl?
Kansas City Chiefs
San Francisco 49ers
New England Patriots
Green Bay Packers
17. Which English footballer scored the first goal of Project Restart, the Premier League’s plan for the return of live action after the season was halted in March?
Jamie Vardy
Jack Grealish
Harry Kane
Raheem Sterling
18. Ireland opened their 6 Nations campaign with a closely fought win against which team?
Wales
Scotland
Italy
Argentina
19. Who was awarded BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2020?
Lewis Hamilton
Jordan Henderson
Hollie Doyle
Stuart Broad
20. Which manager guided Limerick to their 9th All-Ireland Hurling Final in December 2020?
Henry Shefflin
Brian Cody
Davy Fitzgerald
John Kiely
21. Who was named Galway's ‘15th Tribe’ for 2020?
The Skeff
Murty Rabbitt's
The Hardiman Hotel
The Kings Head
22. Which Galway artist released their debut album 'Hemet' in August 2020?
Sina Theil
Niamh Regan
Anna Mullarkey
Padraig Jack
23. Who designed the original takeaway cup and more recently, the first enamel mug for Coffeewerk + Press?
Gala Tomasso
Enda Burke
Amy Ross
Glenn Gibson
24. During GIAF Autumn edition, where would you have found the Mirror Pavilion?
Blackrock
Claddagh Quay
Woodquay
Eyre Square
25. Name the new gallery which launched in Liosban Industrial Estate this year...
126 Gallery
Art in Mind
The Galway City Gallery
Art For The Soul
26. Which popular Galway bar turned 3 this December?
The Cellar Bar
Caribou
McGinns Hop House
Harry's Bar
27. What is the name of the new Christmas song about Galway sung by Michelle Lally?
Old Galway Town
Dear Auld Galway
Christmas in the West
Dreaming of Home
28. What was the name of the end of Summer festival hosted by Galway Summer Garden?
Fever Pitch
Cruinniú na mbád
The Big Think
Traidphicnic
29. Which Galway business expanded their company into Mayo and Limerick during this challenging year?
Handsome Burger
Gourmet Tart CO
Evergreen Healthfoods
Mr. Waffle
30. This year, Macnas released three short films telling the story of...
Queen Maeve
Aengus
Morrigan
Gilgamesh
31. In what month was the first case of Covid-19 reported in Europe?
February
March
January
April
32. On what date did Ireland enter its first “lockdown”?
February 28th
March 12th
March 17th
March 28th
33. Joe Biden famously won the US Election this year. Name his running mate..
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Michelle Obama
Bernie Sanders
34. The Late Late Toy Show Appeal 2020 raised a record-breaking amount for children’s charities. How much was donated?
€1.7mil
€958,000
€2.5mil
€6.2mil
35. The social media app, Tik Tok, became a huge part of our lives during the boredom of lockdowns in 2020. How many active users are on the app?
500,000
5 million
50 million
500 million
36. @420Doggface208 shot to fame on the app when he recorded himself skateboarding to the sound of Fleetwood Mac. What was he drinking in the video?
Vodka
Cranberry Juice
Iced Tea
Beer
37. During 2020, huge swarms of what kind of insect invaded large parts of Africa and Asia?
Locusts
Cockroaches
Flying Ants
Wasps
38. Joe Exotic was the focus of which 2020 Netflix Original?
House of Cards
Master of None
Tiger King
Exotic Joe
39. Which artist stole the show at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards by becoming the youngest solo artist to win album of the year?
Taylor Swift
Billie Eilish
Sia
Soak
40. We were all glued to the US Elections, but can you remember the final number of electoral votes that the winner Joe Biden received?
306
286
290
298

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