In the news: A current events quiz

How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.

1. Andrew Cuomo, a politician, is now facing pressure from the public and fellow Democrats to resign amid sexual harassment allegations. What state is has Cuomo served as the governor of since 2011?

Select your answer: A. Illinois

B. New York

C. California D. Massachusetts

2. Which famous couple made headlines across the world after a bombshell interview with Oprah aired this month?

A. Donald and Melania Trump

B. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

C. David and Victoria Beck- ham

D. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

3. During Presid e nt Biden’s first primetime address this month, he covered a range of COVIDrelated topics. Which of the following was NOT part of the address?

A. All Americans over the age of 18 should be eligible for the COVID vaccine by May 1

B. Americans should be able to once again gather in small groups safely by July 4

C. Many Americans will soon receive another round of stimulus checks as part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief bill

D. All U.S. schools will be fully reopened for in-person instruction by April 1

4. The highly anticipated trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin has begun the process of jury selection in Minneapolis.

Chauvin stands accused of murder for the death of George Floyd, which sparked global protests for what cause?

A. Gun control

B. Black Lives Matter C. Ending no-knock warrants

D. Lowering the legal limit for driving while intoxicated

5. This month federal judge Merrick Garland was confirmed as President Biden’s attorney general. What did Garland make headlines for previously?

A. He led the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election

B. He was President Obama’s pick to replace Antonin Scalia on t he Supreme Court

C. He led the first impeachment investigation against President Trump

D. He ran for president in 2012

ANSWERS

1. B

2. D

3. D

4. B

5. B