Summer 2006: Week 5, Round 1
Current Events
1. Whose former possessions were auctioned off this past week for nearly 2 million dollars at Christie's
auction house?
A: Princess Margaret
2. What Hollywood actress was arrested this past week for protesting the destruction of an urban form in
South Central Los Angeles by chaining herself to a tree on the property?
A: Darryl Hannah
3. Who has been named as the new leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq?
A: Abu Ayyub al-Masri
4. Forbes 100 Most Powerful Celebrity List was released this week. Name any of the three Canadians who
made the list .
A: Celine Dion (24), Kiefer Sutherland (68), Jim Carrey (69)
5. Which fast food chain was found to have the highest level of trans fat in their chicken nuggets and
fries with a level of 18.6 grams?
A: KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
6. What grocery food chain announced this week that they were no longer selling live lobster as it was
inhumane to the animals?
A: Whole Foods
7. How many Tony awards did Toronto's "The Drowsy Chaperone" win this past week?
A: Five, Best Set, Costumes, Best Featured Actress (Beth Leavel), Best Book and Best Score of a Musical
8. What Mississauga industrial landmarks were demolished this past week?
A: The smokestacks of the Lakeview Generating Station a.k.a. The Four Sisters
9. What Canadian billionaire media icon who ranked ninth of the Forbes list of the world's wealthiest
individuals passed away this past week at age 82?
A: Ken Thomson
10. Sir Paul McCartney celebrated an ironic & significant birthday on Sunday. How old is he now?
A: 64 - The second song he ever wrote was "When I'm 64" at age 16