South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
News quiz
Test your knowledge of current events from the week of Dec. 6
1. Two dictionary companies declared the same word as their “word of the year.” What is it? A. Coronavirus.
B. Pandemic.
C. Self-isolate.
D. Democracy.
2. Mexico’s president has proposed what for U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents operating in the country?
A. Agents must share all information with the Mexican government.
B. Agents would no longer have immunity.
C. Mexican officials contacted by the agents would submit full reports to thegovernment.
D. All of theabove.
3. Recent construction led to the discovery of what in the financial capital of Frankfurt?
A. Boxes of uncirculated currency.
B. Remnants of a Roman fort.
C. A 1,100- pound unexploded bomb from WWII.
D. A small bag of diamonds.
4. The first COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom went to a 90- year---
old grandmother, and the second to a gentleman with an unusually recognizable name. What was it? A. William Shakespeare. B. Winston Churchill.
C. Charles Darwin.
D. Boris Johnson.
5. Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs was sold for an undisclosed sum to what group? A. Apple Music.
B. Universal Music Publishing.
C. Sony BMG.
D. Warner Music Group.
6. As Br exit negotiations enter their final days, discussions over which industry have continued to causes nags?
A. Tourism.
B. Transportation.
C. Fishing.
D. Construction.
7. Playing Santa during the pandemic is a challenge, with face shield sand plastic barriers preventing the beloved character from interacting directly with children. What is the average rate of pay for a Santa during a normal holiday season?
A.$ 250-$500.
B.$ 500-$1,000.
C.$ 2,500-$5,000.
D.$ 5,000-$10,000.
8. During the pandemic, a number of workers who have been asked to work from home decided to move into cheaper lodgings. Now, what type of challenge do they face? A. Increased taxes.
B. Commuting costs.
C. Pay cuts to match cuts in labor costs.
D. None of theabove.
9. Character actor David L. Lander has died at the age of 73. Hewas best known for his role on what television show? A. “The Love Boat.”
B. “Laverne& Shirley.”
C. “M*A*S*H.”
D. “Lou Grant.”
10. The Justice Department announced it is investigating an alleged bribery scheme involving which of the following? A. Apresidential pardon. B. Oil drilling leases.
C. Rigging the November election.
D. Facebook monopoly.
8.( C ) ;9.( B );10.( A)
4.( A );5.( B );6.( C );7.( D ); Answers: 1. (B); 2. (D); 3. (C);