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Stay up to date with the latest news by answering these 12 questions covering recent headlines from stolen presidential gear to global incidents. Challenge yourself and see how well you know current events.
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NEWS QUIZ 111021 CURRENT EVENTS
QUESTION 1 • A truck full of presidential gear was stolen. How much was the equipment worth? • A. $400,000 • B. $300,000 • C. $200,000 • D. $100,000
QUESTION 2 • A large group of more than 50 exotic animals escaped a park in Columbus, OH. How many were shot and killed? • A. 49 • B. 40 • C. 20 • D. 15
QUESTION 3 • What sexually transmitted disease did the loose monkey suffer from? • A. HPV • B. Clamidia • C. Hepititas • D. Herpes B
QUESTION 4 • On October 8th an officer pulled over a van in Michigan. The father, who had been drinking, had his daughter be his “designated driver”. How old was the daughter? • A. 16 • B. 17 • C. 9 • D. 11
QUESTION 5 • What territory did the United States acquire 144 years ago this week? • A. California • B. Iowa • C. Alaska • D. Nebraska
QUESTION 6 • Renee-Nicole Douceur was rushed off of Antarctica to a hospital from what accident or illness? • A. Stroke • B. Heart attack • C. Hypothermia • D. electrocution
QUESTION 7 • Where is the FFA national convention taking place this week? • A. Sioux City, IA • B. Indianapolis, IN • C. Savannah, GA • D. Louisville, KY
QUESTION 8 • A Le Mars Community School graduate is receiving the highest national FFA award at this week’s conference. • A. TRUE • B. FALSE
QUESTION 9 • What country hired a mime to direct traffic? • A. Brazil • B. Honduras • C. Venezuela • D. Costa Rica
QUESTION 10 • Who captured MoamarGadaffi? • A. U.S. Navy SEALS • B. Libyan rebels • C. Al Qeida • D. His own supporters
QUESTION 11 • What organization went to Africa to stop rebels? • A. Lord’s Resistance Army • B. Taliban • C. US Special Forces • D. CIA
QUESTION 12 • What city has gotten hit by massive flooding? • A. Bangkok • B. Japan • C. London • D. Baghdad
ANSWERS • 1. C 9. C • 2. A 10. B • 3. D 11. C • 4. C 12. A • 5. C • 6. A • 7. B • 8. A