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. Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA in late February. What sets the new vaccine apart from Pfizer and Moderna’s, which are already in use across the U.S.?
Select your answer:
A. It’s only one dose instead of two
B. It uses a different immunity mechanism
C. It doesn’t have to be stored at extremely cold temperatures
D. All of the above
2. Last Sunday night, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler virtually hosted the Golden Globes from opposite coasts. But before the show took place, the hosting organization faced controversy when a recent article exposed what about its voting membership?
A. There were no women voters B. There were no Black voters C. There were no voters over the age of 50
D. There were no voters under the age of 50
3. With organization from the Biden administration, many corporations have joined the fight against COVID-19. Which of the following organizations have teamed up to provide free rides to get people vaccinated?
A. Uber and Lyft
B. Lyft and American Express C. Walgreens, Uber and Paypal D. CVS and Delta
4. Two weeks ago the U.S. carried out airstrikes in which country as a retaliation for recent attacks?
A. Lebanon
B. Iraq
C. Syria
D. Iran
5. Preparations for the 2022 World Cup have been fraught with controversy, including most recently when thousands of migrant workers have died from unsafe conditions in preparing for the event. Which country is hosting the tournament?
A. Turkey
B. Kuwait
C. Qatar
D. Saudi Arabia
CORRECT ANSWERS TO TODAY’S QUIZ
1.D 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.C