2024 quiz questions and answers across pop culture, news and sport

Have you been paying attention to the biggest news stories and trends of 2024?
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2024 has been a lot. We started the year with Oppenheimer sweeping up at the Golden Globe Awards, the Paris Olympics lit up the summer (and spawned dozens of memes and viral moments), and of course the year closed out with the controversial US presidential election.

Now that 2024 is almost over, it's time to see how tuned in you really are to everything this year has been serving up. From the biggest TikTok trends to the most jaw-dropping news and celeb moments, this 2024 quiz is your chance to flex your knowledge on the year that’s got everyone talking. Think you’ve got your finger on the pulse? Let’s find out.

Music

  1. Charli XCX and Brat Summer took over our timelines this year. In the single 360, the line “I'm so Julia” refers to which actress and model?
  2. Sabrina Carpenter's career exploded in 2024, despite her being in the public eye for over 10 years. In which Disney Channel series did Carpenter first gain recognition for her role as Maya Hart?
  3. Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan also went viral in 2024 with catchy hits like HOT TO GO! and Good Luck, Babe! What is the singer's real name?
  4. Beyoncé released her eighth studio album in March, titled Cowboy Carter and sent the world into a country music frenzy. But do you know in which year Queen Bey released her debut solo album?
  5. Taylor Swift's enormous Eras Tour lasted pretty much the entire year, running from March until December. She sent fans wild with guest appearances from the likes of Post Malone and Ed Sheeran. True or false: Harry Styles made a guest appearance at one of Swift's Eras Tour shows?
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Film

  1. Challengers was one of biggest film releases of the year, and Zendaya's method dressing for the press tour was a fashion masterclass. What is the first name of Zendaya's character in the film Challengers?
  2. Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix paired up for Joker: Folie à Deux this year, with Gaga stepping into the shoes of infamous character Harley Quinn. But who famously played the role in the 2016 film Suicide Squad?
  3. Glen Powell became one of 2024's biggest movie stars (and memes) thanks to his starring role in disaster film Twisters. The film is a stand-alone sequel to Twister, but do you know in which year the original film came out?
  4. Another hugely popular film sequel this year was Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, starring Jenna Ortega. Many of the iconic original cast returned to reprise their roles, including Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara. But do you know who plays the eponymous Beetlejuice?
  5. As 2024 draws to a close, the film that everyone is talking about is Wicked. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the all-star cast also features the likes of Jeff Goldblum (who plays The Wizard) and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible. But which Bridgerton star plays Elphaba's love interest, Fiyero Tigelaar?
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TV

  1. Lily Collins was back for more adventures in the French capital (and the Italian capital) as Emily in Paris returned to Netflix for its fourth season. Which American city is the eponymous Emily originally from?
  2. Disney+ got us hot under the collar as the TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper's saucy novel Rivals hit our screens. One of the main characters is called Taggie, but what is that short for?
  3. This year saw the Netflix adaptation of One Day, a romantic drama which had us all screaming at the TV after that episode. Do you know who played protagonist Emma in the 2011 film version of the story?
  4. Drama series Baby Reindeer had everyone talking this year, and opened up important discussions about the way we consume true crime media. What is the full name of the comedian who wrote and starred in the show, based on his true experiences?
  5. The Bear shattered records at the Emmys this year, with 23 nominations and 11 wins. But why did the show cause controversy with its Emmy success in 2024?

Paris 2024 Olympics

  1. Breakdancing made its debut at this summer's Olympics and created some of the most viral moments out of the entire Games. What is the stage name of the infamous Australian break dancer who made headlines across the world?
  2. Swimmer Henrik Christiansen became ‘the muffin man’ this year thanks to his TikToks obsessing over the Olympic village's sweet treats. Which country does he compete for?
  3. Simone Biles made history in Paris 2024 and is now officially the most decorated gymnast in history. How tall is Simone Biles in feet and inches?
  4. Another viral sensation at the Paris Olympics was ‘Pommel Horse Guy’ who took off his glasses like Clark Kent becoming Superman, wowed everyone with his spectacular performance – before going back to his seat as cool as a cucumber. But what is Pommel Horse Guy's real name?
  5. Team GB athlete Bryony Page made history by bringing home our first-ever gold medal in her particular sport. But in which sport did she win gold?

Pop culture

  1. Justin and Hailey Bieber welcomed their first child this year. What did the couple name their baby?
  2. J-Lo and Ben Affleck made headlines in 2024 as they filed for divorce. In which year did the couple first get married?
  3. During the press tour for Wicked, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande sparked a viral meme after one particularly memorable interview. Fill in the blank: “Holding _____ for Defying Gravity…”
  4. Which of these male celebrities is not a ‘hot rodent boyfriend’? A. Jeremy Allen White B. Josh O'Connor C. Barry Keoghan D. Harry Styles
  5. In October this year, a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York spawned a series of copycat events, with a Paul Mescal event happening in Dublin a week later and one for Harry Styles taking place in London. Which actor was the subject of a lookalike contest which happened in Chicago, USA on 16 November?

2024's most viral moments

  1. A Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow back in February went viral for all the wrong reasons. What is the name of the eerie character which caused 16-year-old Felicia to get the world's attention (and has now landed her a gig at The London Dungeons)?
  2. From August, no one could stop saying “very demure, very mindful” after one content creator went viral on TikTok. What is the name of the creator who coined the phrase?
  3. Pesto the penguin went viral in September for his incredible size. In which city's aquarium does Pesto live?
  4. Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo that lives in Thailand, also went viral in September this year. The name Moo Deng was chosen by a poll on social media - what does it mean in English?
  5. Another of the biggest viral trends this year has been the ‘trad wife’ movement. One of the most high-profile trad wives on social media is known as ‘Ballerina Farm’, but what is her real name?

News

  1. In July, a rogue software update caused a widespread outage of Microsoft Windows technology, causing chaos in supermarkets, rail stations and airports. What is the name of the cybersecurity company which caused the outage?
  2. The Labour Party won this year's general election and took power from the Conservative Party for the first time in 14 years. How many women joined the record-breaking Cabinet?
  3. Why did astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore make headlines this year?
  4. This year, more than a thousand guests attended Anant Ambani and wife-to-be Radhika Merchant's three-day pre-wedding extravaganza. Which internationally-famous singer performed at the celebration?
  5. In November, Donald Trump was re-elected as President of the United States. Trump has appointed Linda McMahon as Secretary of education, but which famous entertainment franchise did McMahon create along with her husband Vince?
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Answers

Music

  1. Julia Fox
  2. Girl Meets World
  3. Kayleigh Rose Amstutz
  4. 2003
  5. False

Film

  1. Tashi
  2. Margot Robbie
  3. 1996
  4. Michael Keaton
  5. Jonathan Bailey

TV

  1. Chicago
  2. Agatha
  3. Anne Hathaway
  4. Richard Gadd
  5. It was nominated in the comedy category when many people consider it a drama

Paris 2024 Olympics

  1. Raygun
  2. Norway
  3. 4 feet 8 inches
  4. Stephen Nedoroscik
  5. Trampoline

Pop Culture

  1. Jack Blues Bieber
  2. 2022
  3. ‘Space’
  4. Harry Styles
  5. Jeremy Allen White

Viral Moments

  1. The Unknown
  2. Jools Lebron
  3. Melbourne
  4. Bouncy pork, or meatball
  5. Hannah Neeleman

News

  1. CrowdStrike
  2. 11
  3. They are stuck in space
  4. Rihanna
  5. World Wrestling Federation (WWF)/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)