Thursday news quiz: A captain’s debut, a crypto snafu and some sausage dogs, too

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder, news quiz and plot. We see no reason why 15 questions should ever be forgot. As we await the smell of damp bonfires and cold autumn winds this evening, the Thursday quiz offers a warmer refuge. Never mind Guy Fawkes, here are 15 sparkler-bright questions on news, trivia, and pop culture to illuminate the day. And sausage dogs! Allons-y!

If you really do think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers – and can show your working and are absolutely 100% positive you aren’t attempting to factcheck a joke – you can complain about it in the comments below. Why not watch the firework-themed I Want To Touch You by Catherine Wheel instead?