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Test your knowledge of news events that rocked Sheffield Uni in 2009.

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1.

What did this former student become famous for this year?
- A.
  
  Designing a swimwear line
- B.
  
  Winning Channel 4's Shipwrecked programme
- C.
  
  Streaked on the univeristy concourse
- D.
  
  Raised money for charity
- E.
  
  Published a novel he penned during his studies
Correct Answer
B. Winning Channel 4's Shipwrecked programme

Explanation
The former student became famous for winning Channel 4's Shipwrecked programme this year.

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2.

Jessica Ennis was awarded a gold medal for taking part in the the Athletics World Championships. Which sport was she awarded the medal in?
- A.
  
  Swimming
- B.
  
  Snowboarding
- C.
  
  Heptathlon
- D.
  
  Horse Racing
- E.
  
  Water Polo
Correct Answer
C. Heptathlon

Explanation
Jessica Ennis was awarded a gold medal for taking part in the Heptathlon at the Athletics World Championships. The Heptathlon is a track and field event that consists of seven different disciplines: 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter sprint, long jump, javelin throw, and 800-meter run. Ennis' achievement in the Heptathlon earned her the gold medal, highlighting her excellence and versatility across multiple athletic disciplines.

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3.

How high does Sheffield's answer to the London eye measure?
- A.
  
  60 m
- B.
  
  335 m
- C.
  
  120 m
- D.
  
  200 m
- E.
  
  49 m
Correct Answer
A. 60 m

Explanation
Sheffield's answer to the London Eye measures 60 m.

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4.

What has been cut out of this picture of Women's Officer , Amy Sutherland, which she campaigned against the distribution of on campus earlier this year?
- A.
  
  A chlamydia test
- B.
  
  Alcopop bottles
- C.
  
  A burger
- D.
  
  FHM magazine
- E.
  
  A rape alarm
Correct Answer
D. FHM magazine

Explanation
Amy Sutherland campaigned against the distribution of FHM magazine on campus earlier this year. The magazine was likely seen as objectifying women and promoting a negative portrayal of female sexuality. By campaigning against its distribution, Amy aimed to challenge the objectification and harmful stereotypes perpetuated by such publications.

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5.

Former law student Hilary Mantel was awarded the Booker prize this year. What was the title of her winning novel?
- A.
  
  Fludd; A Place of Greater Safety
- B.
  
  Wolf Hall
- C.
  
  An Experiment in Love
- D.
  
  The Neverending Story
- E.
  
  Broomhill and Beyond
Correct Answer
B. Wolf Hall

Explanation
Hilary Mantel, a former law student, won the Booker prize for her novel "Wolf Hall."

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6.

What did mathematics Union Councillor have to complain about at Union council?
- A.
  
  Not enough text books
- B.
  
  Fed up of stereotypes of math students
- C.
  
  Not enough funding for math department
- D.
  
  Mathematics students should pay less than £3, 000 for tuition
- E.
  
  Overcrowding in math lectures, so that some students had to sit on the floow
Correct Answer
E. Overcrowding in math lectures, so that some students had to sit on the floow

Explanation
The mathematics Union Councillor had to complain about overcrowding in math lectures, resulting in some students having to sit on the floor. This suggests that there is a lack of sufficient seating arrangements for the number of students attending these lectures.

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7.

Why was this student, dressed as Danger Mouse here, not allowed entry into Roar?
- A.
  
  Her face paint broke union policy
- B.
  
  Her ticket was a fake
- C.
  
  It was too crowded for entry
- D.
  
  She had forged her ticket
- E.
  
  Bouncers did not like her costume
Correct Answer
A. Her face paint broke union policy

Explanation
The student dressed as Danger Mouse was not allowed entry into Roar because her face paint broke union policy. This suggests that the union policy at Roar prohibits face paint, possibly due to safety or hygiene concerns.

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8.

Why was Sheffield Hallam student, Philip Laing, making national newspaper headlines later this year?
- A.
  
  He invented a new social networking craze
- B.
  
  He discovered he was heir to the throne
- C.
  
  He urinated on a war memorial in Sheffield town centre
- D.
  
  He raised money for charity
- E.
  
  He discovered a hidden talent for netball
Correct Answer
C. He urinated on a war memorial in Sheffield town centre

Explanation
Philip Laing made national newspaper headlines later this year because he urinated on a war memorial in Sheffield town centre.

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9.

Which department threatend with closure was saved earlier this semester?
- A.
  
  Biology
- B.
  
  Politics
- C.
  
  English Literature
- D.
  
  Journalism
- E.
  
  Biblical Studies
Correct Answer
E. Biblical Studies

Explanation
Biblical Studies was the department that was threatened with closure earlier this semester but was eventually saved.

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10.

What is this a picture of?
- A.
  
  An alien spaceship that landed in Sheffield
- B.
  
  An image of the new student's union enterance
- C.
  
  The library
- D.
  
  Artwork by a student
- E.
  
  A statue
Correct Answer
B. An image of the new student's union enterance

Explanation
This picture is of the new student's union entrance.

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Forgetoday.Com Quiz Of 2009

What did this former student become famous for this year?

Jessica Ennis was awarded a gold medal for taking part in the the Athletics World Championships. Which sport was she awarded the medal in?

How high does Sheffield's answer to the London eye measure?

What has been cut out of this picture of Women's Officer , Amy Sutherland, which she campaigned against the distribution of on campus earlier this year?

Former law student Hilary Mantel was awarded the Booker prize this year. What was the title of her winning novel?

What did mathematics Union Councillor have to complain about at Union council?

Why was this student, dressed as Danger Mouse here, not allowed entry into Roar?

Why was Sheffield Hallam student, Philip Laing, making national newspaper headlines later this year?

Which department threatend with closure was saved earlier this semester?

What is this a picture of?