“We dig repetition” sang Mark E Smith on the Fall’s 1978 debut EP, Bingo-Master’s Break-Out! We try to avoid repetition of the questions in the Thursday quiz, but you may spot some repetition that amuses you in today’s offering of 15 vaguely topical and newsworthy questions, plus a few historical general knowledge curveballs. There are no prizes, but we hope you enjoy it and let us know how you get on in the comments. The Thursday quiz, No 133 1.This is Willow, the official dog of the Guardian Thursday quiz. She was delighted to hear that Britain’s "loneliest sheep" had been rescued after two years stuck at the foot of cliff. But she can"t remember the sheep"s name. Can you help? Willow reclines The sheep is called Federica The sheep is called Fenella The sheep is called Fiona The sheep is called Flossy Reveal 2.In which European country this week has the prime minister offered his resignation after prosecutors examining alleged corruption involving lithium (pictured somewhere inside this spodumene crystal) and hydrogen deals announced that he was under investigation? Spodumene Portugal Netherlands Croatia Austria Reveal 3.Fresh from conducting what looked like a job interview for Rishi Sunak, tech nerd Elon Musk has unveiled an AI chatbot with a "rebellious streak". What is it called? Clown Pimpf Skronk Konk Grok Reveal 4.Taylor Swift is about to start the South America leg of the Eras tour, and it is reported that fans set up a system of queuing up to five months before the opening date. Where is that opening date and queue? Taylor Swift Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Montevideo, Uruguay Santiago, Chile Buenos Aires, Argentina Reveal 5.Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus last week revealed they had conducted an experiment which suggested that rats … A rat in Eyam Experience grief Are left- or right-handed (or front left- or front right-pawed if you want to be pedantic about it) May have the power of imagination Possess a secret collection of rare Pokémon cards Reveal 6.It was the king"s speech this week in the UK, where a man with a hat reads out in parliament a list of things the government is claiming it will do in the next 12 months. Which of these four bills was included? Clown Pedicabs bill Dangerous dogs (American XL bully) bill Preventing tent cities bill Local authority low traffic neighbourhood (prevention) bill Reveal 7.In November 1906, the first ever overseas visit by a sitting US president saw who make a 17-day trip to Panama and Puerto Rico, in part to inspect the construction of the Panama canal? The Panama canal William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Reveal 8.Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews has made unwanted history after becoming the first player in international cricket to do what … Clown Score three successive ducks in an ICC World Cup Be "timed out" for not being ready to face his opening ball Sent off for being caught swearing at a batter while fielding at slip Bowl a 12-ball over after managing to record no fewer than six no balls in the space of nine deliveries Reveal 9.It is Roger McGough"s birthday today. Happy birthday Roger! What was the name of the band he formed with Mike McGear and John Gorman who had a huge UK hit with Lily the Pink? The band The Stage The Support The Scaffold The 30-50 Feral Hogs Reveal 10.The Battle of Havana, which was part of the War of Jenkins" Ear (not pictured), was fought between the British and which other colonial power? Human ear Spain Portugal France Netherlands Reveal 11.The Conservative party deputy chairman, Lee Anderson, has agreed to pay £1,870 to the British Medical Association’s strike fund after he made a “misleading” social media post about a doctor. How many lots of 30p can you fit into £1,870? Clown 6,133 6,233 6,333 6,433 Reveal 12.This week is the anniversary of the 1277 Treaty of Aberconwy between Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and which English king, who was in the process of trying to conquer Wales? Wales flag Edward I Henry III William IV Richard II Reveal 13.Which office letting agency has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, having once been worth – on paper – $47bn? Office man Regus Savills WeWork Kerblam Reveal 14.NFT enthusiasts complained of eye problems after attending a Bored Ape event that used UV lights – where? Clown Hong Kong Singapore Australia Japan Reveal 15.Kate Bush (not pictured) was inducted into the Rock"n"Roll Hall of Fame last week. Who sang Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) at the ceremony? Kate Bush cosplay St Vincent Annie Lennox Gwen Stefani Kate Bush