China Weekly News Quiz: March 29-April 5, 2020

1

China held a national day of mourning for COVID-19 victims on April 4. Recreation activities were canceled and a three-minute silence was observed while the national flag flew at half-mast. When was the last time China observed a national mourning before this event?

2010, Yushu earthquake
2010, Gansu mudslide
2008, Wenchuan earthquake
None of the above

1 / 7

2

Which of the following awards did China's top respiratory expert Zhong Nanshan win last week for his efforts in the fight against COVID-19?

Nobel Prize
Donald Mackay Medal
Being Edinburgh Award
Donald Reid Medal

2 / 7

3

Nineteen people, including 18 firefighters, lost their lives in a massive forest fire in Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwestern China's Sichuan Province. Of the 17 counties in the prefecture, 12 are under the first-level risk of forest fire and five are under the second-level risk. What makes the area so prone to fires?

Dry and hot weather
Strong winds
Combustible materials on forest bed
All of above

3 / 7

4

China is abuzz with debate over the possibility of asymptomatic patients causing a second wave of COVID-19 outbreak in China. According to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), what is the approximate transmission capability of asymptomatic patients?

One confirmed patient can spread virus to four others
One confirmed patient can spread virus to three others
One confirmed patient can spread virus to two others
One confirmed patient can spread virus to one other

4 / 7

5

Visitors last week thronged to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwestern China's Sichuan Province to meet two adorable pandas born on March 17. How long does it take for panda cubs to open their eyes after birth?

About 40 days. It's crazy!
A week. The wait is worth it.
About two days. They make sure no one is watching.
The first day. They are eager to see the world!

5 / 7

6

Chinese last week celebrated 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with which country?

Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Laos

6 / 7

7

Which one of the following pets of a COVID-19 patient in Hong Kong tested positive for the novel coronavirus last week?

A dog
A cat
A parrot
A rabbit

7 / 7

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