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. Seeking refuge from the poverty and violence in Central America, nearly 20,000 of what group of people arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border last month? Select your answer: A. Elderly

B. Children

C. Disabled

D. Young mothers

2. Britain’s royal family mourned the loss of Prince Philip, 99, who died April 9. How was Prince Philip connected to the royal family?

A. He was Queen Elizabeth II’s husband

B. He was Queen Elizabeth II’s brother

C. He was Princess Diana’s husband

D. He was Queen Elizabeth II’s son

3. A recent study showed that women’s reproductive years have increased, changing the milestone age in which women’s reproductive system begin to slow down to 37 years old. What was that age thought to be previously? A. 27 years old

B. 30 years old

C. 32 years old

D. 35 years old

4. Which state with a Republic a n-controlled legislature recently passed a bill that expanded voting access, including instituting three days of early voting and an online portal to register to vote and request an absentee ballot for elections?

A. South Carolina B. Georgia C. Kentucky D. Michigan

ANSWERS

1. B

2. A

3. D

4. C