South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
News quiz
Test your knowledge of current events from the week of Dec. 27
1. Despite his threat to not sign the coronavirus relief bill, President Donald Trump abruptly shifted his stance and signed the measure that would send $900 billion into the economy as pandemic aid and fund the government through September. What was the total amount of the bill?
A. $5.3 trillion.
B. $4.3 trillion.
C. $3.3 trillion.
D. $2.3 trillion.
2. The Boeing 737 Max made its first commercial flight since its grounding after two deadly crashes. The American Airlines flight to New York originated in what city?
A. Los Angeles.
B. Miami.
C. Chicago.
D. Spokane.
3. French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who died at the age of 98, was known as the ultimate entrepreneurial designer because his fashion sense was rivaled by his business acumen. He was an early pioneer of what in the industry?
A. Controversial catwalk techniques.
B. Use of seasonal shows to predict sales.
C. Brand licensing.
D. Mainstreaming French chic to the everyday consumer.
4. What charges were filed against two
Cleveland police officers responsible for the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a death that helped galvanize the Black Lives Matter movement?
A. First-degree murder.
B. 2nd-degree murder.
C. Manslaughter.
D. No charges were filed.
5. A thermopolium has been completely unearthed at Pompeii, the only complete example to have been discovered in the area. What is a thermopolium?
A. A brothel that catered to the wealthy.
B. A hot food and beverage distribution site.
C. A gaming establishment. D. A religious site.
6. Dawn Wells, best known for her role as Mary Ann on “Gilligan’s Island,” has died of COVID-19 at the age of 82. The teacher and the motivational speaker once competed in the Miss America pageant, representing what state?
A. Vermont.
B. Nebraska.
C. Nevada.
D. Iowa.
7. Monoliths have been mysteriously appearing around the world. What was special about the popup art monolith that recently and briefly existed in San Francisco?
A. It was in the shape of a streetcar suspended vertically.
B. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company decorated it.
C. It was made of gingerbread.
D. It was a miniature replica of the Washington Monument.
8. A federal appeals court has ruled that a book titled “Oh, the Places You’ll Boldly Go” is not protected from a copyright infringement claim. The book is a mashup of Dr. Seuss and what franchise or author?
A. Marvel.
B. J.K. Rowling.
C. Star Wars.
D. Star Trek.
9. A 63-year-old man suspected of building a bomb that destroyed a large area in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning died in the blast. Before the explosion, the RV that contained the bomb had broadcast a warning to evacuate and then played what song?
A. “Downtown.”
B. “War (What Is It Good For).”
C. “Juggernaut.”
D. “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.”
10. Which studio produced the new film “Soul”?
A. Walt Disney.
B. Pixar.
C. Warner Brothers.
D. Universal.