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News Quiz 12/05

News Quiz 12/05

Brisa Odenthal, Section Editor December 5, 2023
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On Sept. 6 a new Prime Minister was announced after Boris Johnson resigned as Prime Minister due to many controversies.

News quiz Sept. 8

Lucas Moore and Breanna Hart September 8, 2022

Who is the UK’s new Prime Minister? a. Boris Johnson b. Ed Davey c. Liz Truss d. Margaret Thatcher What animal is currently the most critically endangered? a. Vaquita b. Great white sharks c....

The Biden Administration pushes to achieve 45% solar energy use in the United States. Photo credit: Pixabay

Do you know your news? 09/14

Joshua Kamp September 13, 2021

1. The Biden administration released a report on Sept. 8 showing how the nation could meet the ambitious goal of covering 45% of total energy consumption with solar power by 2030. What percentage of...

Those affected by the 9/11 attacks asked President Biden to release previously blocked documents before the 20th anniversary. Photo credit: Google Images

Do you know your news? Sept. 7

Joshua Kamp September 3, 2021

1. On Sept. 3, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice and other federal agencies to conduct a declassification review of documents pertaining to what?a. Unidentified...

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, health officials are urging everyone to get their COVID vaccine. Photo credit: pixabay

Do you know your news? July 27

Marisa Nelson July 26, 2021

1. According to NBC News, what percentage of people in the U.S. population has been vaccinated?a. 70%b. 60%c. 40%d. 35%2. Scientists are predicting that ____________ will become much more likely over the...

The IRS is hoping to reach more low-income families with its new tax credit that is going to be put in place this week. Photo credit: Pixabay

Do you know your news? July 13

Marisa Nelson July 12, 2021

1. The death toll has risen to ____ in the the Florida building collapse.a. 100b. 40c. 94d. 862. Wildfires in California are currently creating what natural phenomonon?a. Tsunamisb. Firenados c. Acid Raind....

Do you know your news? March 2

Do you know your news? March 2

Joshua Kamp March 1, 2021

1. The CDC gave the green light to a third COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 28, produced by what company? a. Moderna b. Johnson & Johnson c. Merck d. Bayer 2. Former President Trump returned...

With the election closing in, favorability ratings are starting to solidify Americans’ views on the presidential nominees.

Do you know your news? Oct. 27

Francia Benson October 26, 2020

1. In what country are women violently protesting the Catholic church for the right to have an abortion?a. Spainb. Francec. Mexicod. Poland2. What state is poised to be the linchpin to a presidential election...

Do you know your news? 1/31

Francia Benson February 1, 2020

1. From Dec. 28 to Jan. 31, how many earthquakes of a magnitude greater than 2 have shaken Puerto Rico?a. 50b. 165c. 289d. More than 5002. How much is the government's budget deficit estimated to be in...

News Quiz 10/17

News Quiz 10/17

Kenlee East October 16, 2019

1. What animal played the kazoo and made evolutionary news?a. Lizard b.Orangutans c. Kangaroos d. Cats 2. In what country did a student in a ninja history class write their paper in invisible ink made...

Homeland security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 15. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Do you know your news? April 4

Nic Muranaka April 4, 2019

1. Which Grammy-nominated rapper was shot to death in the street on March 31? a. LL Cool J b. Nipsey Hussle c. Tyler, the Creator 2. Claims of a Democratic presidential candidate hopeful touching people...

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