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News Quiz 01/23

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Questions:

1. Which republican candidate suspended their presidential campaign on Jan. 21?
a. Donald Trump
b. Vivek Ramaswamy
c. Nikki Haley
d. Ron DeSantis

2. What is the name of the film festival currently going on in Park City?
a. Cannes Film Festival
b. Sundance Film Festival
c. Coachella Film Festival
d. Tribeca Festival

3. Which ski resort reopened to the public after a fire?
a. Powder Mountain
b. SnowBasin
c. Nordic Valley
d. Deer Valley

4. Roughly how long will the four-man crew of astronauts stay on the international space station?
a. 2 years
b. 14 days
c. 3 months
d. 72 hours

Answers:
1. The answer is D, Ron Desantis. According to NPR, Desantis made the announcement through a video on X where he also endorsed Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump.

2. The answer is B, Sundance Film Festival. According to the Park City website, the Sundance Film Festival annually takes place in Park City, Utah. This year the festival started Jan. 18, and will continue through Jan. 28.

3. The answer is C, Nordic Valley. According to Nordic Valley, the resort reopened on Jan. 20, with “limited resources available.” The indoor lodge, rentals and lessons will not be available at this time.

4. The answer is B, 14 days. According to KSL, four astronauts were sent to the space center on a commercially organized trip by Axiom. The crew includes Turkey’s first astronaut.

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