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Current Events Friday August 16, 2019
Current Events Friday August 16, 2019
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1
In April 1986, the worst nuclear disaster in history occurred at the ________________ nuclear power plant.
Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania
Fukushima Daiichi, Japan
Sellafield, UK
Chernobyl, Soviet Union
2
How many weeks in a row have citizens been protesting in Hong Kong?
10
5
20
3
3
People in Hong Kong have rights to challenge the government in the press and courts, unlike people in mainland China.
True
False
4
A rocket explosion on Aug. 8 killed 5 nuclear scientists and raised radiation levels. Where was it?
Australia
Russia
USA
China
5
Until July 1997, Hong Kong was a(n) _______________ colony.
French
British
Chinese
Vietnamese
6
What do these people have in common?
They are running for U.S. President
They are teachers
They used to be pro athletes
They are news anchors
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Which of the following shut down recently due to protests in Hong Kong?
Airport
City Hall
Mariott hotel
Train Station
8
Candidates for leader of Hong Kong must be pre-approved by the Chinese government in Beijing.
True
False
9
Who is the current president of the USA?
Donald Trump
Barrack Obama
Ronald Reagan
George Washington
10
What sport do the Indianapolis Colts play?
Soccer
American football
Cricket
Rugby
11
When is the next US Presidential election?
January 2019
November 2020
January 2020
November 2019
12
Who are these people?
Donald and Melania Trump
A senator and a musician
Joe Biden and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Bernie Sanders and Cardi B
13
Which of the following American cities have been in the news this month due to gun violence?
Boston, Massachusetts
Dayton, Ohio
El Paso, Texas
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14
A 13.5 million dollar upgrade is causing traffic delays on what Indianapolis highway?
I-285
I-465
I-265
I-80
15
What country is Hong Kong in ?
China
Afghanistan
Korea
Japan
16
A new study in The American Journal of Medicine links caffeinated beverages with ______________.
ADHD
sinus infections
seizures
migraine headaches
17
CNN hero James "Woody" Faircloth started a charity to donate RV's to the homeless victims of a ________________
hurricane in Florida
tornado in Oklahoma
fire in California
earthquake in California
18
What is the name of the CNN 10 host?
Carl Asus
Carl Azuz
Karl Azus
Carl Asuz
19
What professional football player's injury has been in the news in Indianapolis?
Drew Brees
Peyton Manning
Tom Brady
Andrew Luck
20
Who is Andrew Luck?
Indianapolis Colts Quarterback
Indianapolis Colts Coach
Mayor of Carmel
Governor of Indiana
21
Where is Andrew Luck hurt?
ankle
wrist
feet
knee
22
Which continent is Hong Kong located in?
Africa
North America
South America
Asia
23
Who is this, the current governor of Indiana?
Joe Hogsett
Mike Pence
Pete Buttigieg
Eric Holcomb
24
_________________ was the spaceflight that first landed humans on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Apollo 14
Challenger
Apollo 11
Apollo 1
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Nasa wants humans to land on the moon again by 2024. 1.6 billion $$ for the Artemis project might come from _________
Pell grant program for college education
White House souvenir sales
A Go Fund Me campaign
National Parks program