CHRON QUIZ

1

Why the sea lions suddenly left Pier 39: A: They migrated to the Channel Islands to mate

B: They were relocated by wildlife authorities

C: They left due to a lack of food

2

What teenage boys did to help an injured man they found on the Lost Coast Trail: A: They put him into a sleeping bag and sent a distress message via a satellite phone

B: They built a fire to keep him warm and waited for help

C: They carried him back to their camp for medical attention

3

A: Whether to legalize recreational marijuana

B: Whether to reduce penalties for violent crimes

C: Whether to increase punishments for drug possession and theft

4 What will voters decide regarding Proposition 47 in the upcoming ballot?

Why is San Francisco the first city in California to be subject to SB423?

A: It has the largest population in California

B: It did not meet its housing permitting goals in ’23 C: It has the highest housing prices in the state

5

What is the main focus of an article about signs seen outside Union Square retailers? A: The effectiveness of Proposition 47

B: The authenticity of the signs mocking retail theft

C: The increase in retail theft incidents

6

What major milestone did California's high-speed rail project recently achieve? A: Approval of funding for the entire project

B: Start of bullet train service from S.F. to L.A.

C: Environmental clearance for the entire route from S.F. to L.A.

7

What caused the shutdown of several banking systems at Patelco Credit Union? A: A serious security incident

B: A natural disaster

C: A power outage

8

What is the main concern of Rep. Jared Huffman regarding Project 2025?

A: The plan’s potential to expand executive authority and dilute congressional oversight B: The plan’s emphasis on health care access C: The plan’s proposal to enhance public transportation infrastructure

9

What has caused threats of violence in Port Costa, a small town in the Bay Area?

A: A conflict between local artists and bikers

B: A disagreement over a new tax policy

C: A NIMBY/YIMBY debate over a potential project

10

Why is California imposing permanent water restrictions on cities and towns? A: To increase the state’s water revenue

B: To reduce pollution in water bodies

C: To better prepare for a drier future