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. Despite ongoing controversies, from allegations of human rights violations to the banning of beer sales, the World Cup kicked off this month in Qatar, a country roughly the size of what U.S. state?

Select your answer:

A. Iowa

B. Connecticut

C. New Jersey

D. Florida

2. In a shooting that lasted less than a minute, a gunman in Colorado Springs was able to kill five and wound at least two dozen others. It was the latest attack targeting what community?

A. Jewish people

B. Muslim people

C. LGBTQ+ people

D. Black people

3. While many fear the latest U.N. climate talks fell short of addressing the root causes of climate change, they did end with a landmark agreement that will help what group?

A. The world’s poorest countries

B. The countries closest to the equator

C. The countries most affected by polar ice melting

D. The people without access to clean drinking water

4. What singer’s upcoming tour sold out nationwide during presale events, prompting investigations of consumer rights violations against the Ticketmaster?

A. Olivia Rodrigo

B. Ariana Grande

C. Lady Gaga

D. Taylor Swift

5. The Food and Drug Administration recently said humans can safely eat what new product?

A. Potatoes grown on the moon B. Cheese made from petroleum

C. Vegetables created from water

D. Lab-grown meat