Daily Quiz · Oct 24

{"questions": [{"q": "Which state experienced a freak storm that broke October rainfall records with over 200mm in three hours?", "options": ["New South Wales", "Victoria", "South-east Queensland", "Western Australia"], "answer": 2, "why": "The story states the storm occurred across south-east Queensland and broke October rainfall records."}, {"q": "What percentage of women in NSW who killed their intimate partners were themselves experiencing abuse?", "options": ["Around 75 per cent", "99 per cent", "Approximately 60 per cent", "Around 85 per cent"], "answer": 1, "why": "NSW research on 336 intimate-partner homicides found 99 per cent of women who killed their partners were being abused."}, {"q": "What is Michelle Heyman's distinction in Australian soccer?", "options": ["She is the current national team captain", "She is a former Matildas coach", "She is the all-time leading goal scorer", "She recently won the Golden Boot award"], "answer": 2, "why": "The story identifies Michelle Heyman as the all-time leading goal scorer joining Canberra United."}, {"q": "What was Tesla's offer to Australian Cybertruck deposit holders?", "options": ["A refund and a discount on other vehicles", "A refund plus one year of free self-driving software", "A full refund only", "A refund and a free accessories package"], "answer": 1, "why": "Tesla deposit holders receive refunds plus a year's free self-driving software after cancelling Cybertruck plans for Australia."}, {"q": "Why was the Cheryl Grimmer case blocked from proceeding?", "options": ["New suspects were identified", "The DPP declined prosecution after a 1971 confession was ruled inadmissible", "Witnesses recanted their statements", "DNA evidence contradicted the case"], "answer": 1, "why": "A 1971 confession was ruled inadmissible by modern standards and the DPP declined to pursue the case."}]}