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1
On June 17, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, announced that he would push for a warning label on what?
Social Media
Candy
Soda
2
In June, more than 1,300 people died while attending what event in Saudi Arabia as temperatures surpassed 100 degrees?
A soccer match
The hajj pilgrimage
A music festival
3
Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. Which of the following sports had its Olympic debut at this year’s games?
Break dancing
Skateboarding
Water polo
4
“SpongeBob SquarePants” celebrated its 25th anniversary this summer. Which of the following is NOT true about SpongeBob?
He lives in Bikini Bottom
He works at the Krusty Krab
His best friend is Squidward Tentacles
5
On June 19, Louisiana’s governor signed a law requiring classrooms in the state to display what?
An American Flag
The governors photo
10 Commandments
6
How many titles do the Celtics now have after winning the championship in June?
10
3
18
7
On June 2, Claudia Sheinbaum made history as the first woman elected to lead which country?
Ireland
Liberia
Mexico
8
A prisoner swap on Aug. 1 freed Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans held in Russia, What was Mr. Gershkovich’s job?
NBA basketball player
Wall Street Journal reporter
US Marine
9
Ukraine’s efforts to retake territory from Russia have stalled this summer. However, what did Ukraine do in August?
Joined NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Org.)
Ukrainian troops marched miles across the Russian border
Ukraine blockaded all of Russia's Black Sea ports
10
Morrie Markoff, believed to be the oldest man in the US, he died on 6/3 in LA. He was 110.What did he NOT live through?
The first airplane flight
Two pandemics
Two world wars
11
Why was this color everywhere this summer?
The symbol of Brat summer
Sherwin Williams Color of the Year
It's the color of the new movie, "Slime"
12
After 41 seasons at the helm, Pat Sajak signed off as the host of which game show in June?
Wheel of Fortune
Family Feud
Jeopardy
13
To ease pressure on the immigration system , Biden issued an executive order that will close the border when what occurs
Mexico requests its closure
Daily illegal crossings hit 2,500
The temp rises above 90 degrees
14
There was an assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump on July 13. Where was Mr. Trump at the time?
At a campaign rally in Butler, PA
At his home in Florida
A campaign concert in Toledo, OH
15
Which two countries took home the most gold medals in the Summer Olympics?
USA and China
France and USA
Australia and China
Japan and China
16
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh resigned on Aug. 5. Which country is Bangladesh?
C
B
D
A
17
Which of the following leaders was voted out of office this summer?
Narendra Modi (India)
Rishi Sunak (England)
Cyril Ramaphosa (S. Africa)
18
What event this summer have threatened to turn the Israel-Hamas war into an even larger regional war in the Middle East?
The legitimacy of Turkish elections was called into question
Hezbollah and Hamas leaders died in targeted killings
Nuclear weapons were found in Iraq.
19
The Caesar salad turned 100 this summer. Which kind of fish is one of its main ingredients?
Salmon
Anchovy
Tuna
20
In a decision on Aug. 5, a federal judge ruled on that Google had illegally done what?
Maintained a monopoly in online search
Collected information on internet users without their permissions
Outsourced its algorithms to AI bots
