Advertisement
Student News Quiz
Michael Gonchar and
Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed over the past week. Do you know what it shows? You’ll find the answer at the bottom of this quiz.
But first, here are 10 questions about current events. How many can you answer correctly?
The Israel-Hamas War entered its fourth month this week. Three of the following are recent New York Times headlines about the war. Which one is the made-up headline?
“Half of Gazans Are at Risk of Starving, U.N. Warns”
“Hamas and Israel Agree on Second Temporary Truce”
“Israel Says Its Military Is Starting to Shift to a More Targeted Gaza Campaign”
“Top Hamas Official Is Killed in Lebanon as Fears Grow of a Wider War”
After she faced backlash over the institution’s response to antisemitism on campus, which led to increased scrutiny of her academic record, Claudine Gay resigned as president of what university?
Columbia University
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanford University
Why was the original version of Mickey Mouse in the news this week?
It’s being removed by Disney from its film archives after protests by animal rights groups.
It's getting a major cinematic reboot in “Steamboat Willie Two: The Mouse That Roared.”
It lost its copyright protection and entered the public domain.
It was inducted into a new animation Hall of Fame.
The 2024 primary season will officially begin on Jan. 15 with the Iowa caucus.
This week the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether former President Donald J. Trump may appear on the Republican primary ballot in which state?
Arkansas
Colorado
Iowa
New York
Japan Airlines Flight 516 made news on Jan. 2 when it burst into flames on landing in Tokyo. Three days later, headlines focused on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. Why?
A disruptive passenger interfered with the flight crew so the plane made an emergency landing.
An off-duty pilot tried to shut off the engines during the flight.
The pilot felt a cobra slither under his shirt while flying.
The plane lost a chunk of its body in midair.
In a history-making triumph, Lily Gladstone became the first Indigenous person to win a Golden Globe for best actress. In what film did she star?
“Barbie”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Oppenheimer”
“The Holdovers”
The New York Times reported this week that some of the most contentious issues in the country will dominate the agendas of state legislatures in 2024. What are some of these issues? Choose ALL that apply:
Abortion
Access to transition-related care for young transgender people
Gun rights
Regulations on artificial intelligence
Violent or explicit lyrics in music
Done.
0% of 0 readers answered this correctly.
Why was Harriet Tubman, one of the foremost leaders of the abolitionist movement, in the news this week?
A new Smithsonian museum dedicated to the history of the Underground Railroad was named after Ms. Tubman.
“Harriet,” a feature film that brings Ms. Tubman to life onscreen, won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture.
Ms. Tubman’s remains were reinterred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Three commemorative coins featuring Ms. Tubman were released for purchase on Jan. 4.
What team won the college football national championship game?
Alabama Crimson Tide
Georgia Bulldogs
Michigan Wolverines
Washington Huskies
13 year-old Willis Gibson, pictured above, was in the news this week after he became the first person to beat which classic video game?
Pong
Super Mario Bros.
Tetris
The Legend of Zelda
Advertisement
