Daily Quiz · Aug 28

{"questions": [{"q": "How many Australians are reported missing following the Nepal floods and landslides?", "options": ["17", "35", "70", "131"], "answer": 1, "why": "The Nepal disaster story states that 35 Australians are missing, many on spiritual pilgrimages."}, {"q": "What was the main cost benefit of the architect's design that preserved the 70-year-old tree?", "options": ["It saved a quarter of rebuild costs", "It reduced construction time by half", "It eliminated the need for permits", "It cut landscaping expenses entirely"], "answer": 0, "why": "The architect's home extension around the tree cost just a quarter of demolishing and rebuilding the property."}, {"q": "Which broadcaster did Kaylyn Kyle replace at beIN Sports?", "options": ["Andy Harper", "Richard Keys", "Mark Webber", "Tony Jones"], "answer": 1, "why": "Kaylyn Kyle was hired as lead presenter at beIN Sports, replacing Richard Keys who had been there for 13 years."}, {"q": "Over what timeframe does Brisbane need to build more than 80 new schools?", "options": ["One decade", "Fifteen years", "Two decades", "Three decades"], "answer": 2, "why": "Brisbane needs more than 80 schools for 70,000 new children over two decades."}, {"q": "How many stops did the chartered Qantas flight make from Sydney to London?", "options": ["Five", "Seven", "Nine", "Twelve"], "answer": 2, "why": "The 14-day Qantas flight carried 131 passengers from Sydney to London over nine stops, inspired by the 1947 Kangaroo Route."}]}