Test your knowlege: 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. Tiktok recently rolled out new rules cracking down on what type of content?

A. Bullying

B. Dieting and weight loss C. Conspiracy theories D. Election coverage and politics

2. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is facing backlash from a commencement speech he delivered to what school?

A. Villanova University B. Boston College C. Benedictine College D. Providence College

3. Florida Governor Ron Desantis recently signed a bill that will roll back what kind of policies and regulations in the state?

A. Climate change and renewable energy

B. LGBTQ+ rights C. Discrimination and hate crime protections

D. Voting rights

4. Recently, auroras were visible in the night sky across parts of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. What causes the bright displays of purple, green, and pink light?

A. Chemicals released from airplanes

B. Solar flares

C. Greenhouse gas emissions D. Light pollution from major cities

5. The Supreme Court recently announced a decision in a case against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that was brought by payday lenders who disagreed with some of the bureau’s policies. What is a payday lender?

A. A company that offers loans where people can borrow money against the value of their house or car

B. A company that encourages people to borrow more money than they can reasonably afford

C. A company that offers highcost loans for people to borrow money until their next paycheck

D. A company that charges low payments on a loan at first, then high payments later on

SOURCE: www.nieonline.com/ ohio