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. Tragedy struck at a music festival in Houston last weekend when at least eight people were killed and hundreds were injured during a concert by what performer? Select your answer:
A. Travis Scott
B. Britney Spears
C. Olivia Rodrigo
D. Kanye West
2. Once on the brink of extinction, California condors are reportedly able to reproduce in what way that’s very unique for a bird?
A. Live births instead of hatching from eggs
B. Without a shell surrounding its egg
C. Without fertilization from a male
D. Without incubation 3. An element very familiar to humans was recently discovered billions of light-years away from our planet. What element was it?
A. Oxygen
B. Fluorine
C. Hydrogen
D. Calcium
4. As climate talks continued among world leaders in Glasgow, Scotland, more than 100,000 people took to the streets to make their voices heard on the matter. One issue raised was the lack of diversity in gender, race and age among those making climate decisions for the planet. In fact, the median age of the 130 world leaders gathered for the climate summit is more than what?
A. 42 years old
B. 55 years old
C. 60 years old
D. 71 years old
5. The Justice Department recently sued a company to keep it from acquiring its biggest industry rival in a move against corporate consolidation. What type of company is named in the lawsuit?
A. Automotive manufacturing
B. Health insurance
C. Fast food restaurants
D. Book publishing
ANSWERS 1.A;2.C;3.B;4.C;5.D