Oct. 17: Israel announced it may have eliminated Yahya Sinwar. Who was he?

Head of Hamas & mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel

Which is not true of the civil war in Sudan?

It will probably end soon due to an agreement for a ceasefire.

Aurora, Colorado was in the news because of a heated discussion between J.D. Vance and ABC News host Martha Raddatz...

...about the takeover of apartment complexes by the Tren de Aragua gang.

A Venezuelan gang that has become active in the U.S.

One reason Bukele was reelected by 85% of the vote in 2024 is...

His widespread crackdown on gangs operating in El Salvador

Kamala Harris became the first presidential candidate since Walter Mondale (1984) to skip what charity event?

The Al Smith Dinner (a Catholic fundraiser)

1. What is Artemis III? 2. Prada designed what item for Artemis III?

1. NASA's planned mission to the moon in a few years; 2. a spacesuit

Why has the CBS news program 60 Minutes been under fire lately?

It is alleged they edited remarks made by Harris to make her sound better.

Members of the UK's Labour Party are in the US campaigning for Harris.

The New York Supreme Court issued a ruling that...

state employees fired for not getting Covid shots must get their jobs back.

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Current Events - Oct. 15

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Oct. 17: Israel announced it may have eliminated Yahya Sinwar. Who was he?
Head of Hamas & mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel
Head of Hezbollah in Lebanon; responsible for rockets fired into Israel
Head of Iran's nuclear weapons program
A funder of the 9/11 attacks on America
2
On October 9, Hurricane Milton made landfall as a category 3 hurricane near...
Tampa Bay, Florida
Matagorda Bay, Texas
Acapulco, Mexico
Orlando, Florida
3
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned the conviction of ____, who was accused of staging a fake hate crime in 2019.
Jussie Smollett
Mike Nifong
Al Sharpton
Tawana Brawly
4
Which former Democrat announced he/she is joining the Republican Party?
Tulsi Gabbard
Kirsten Sinema
Bernie Sanders
Joe Manchin
5
Kamala Harris says that when she was in college, she worked at...
McDonalds
Panera
Walgreens
Jack-in-the-Box
6
The BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) movement is a campaign to put pressure on organizations that support Hamas.
True
False
7
Which is not true of the civil war in Sudan?
It has caused widespread famine.
It involves a power struggle between two rival generals and their armies.
Millions have become refugees as a result.
It will probably end soon due to an agreement for a ceasefire.
8
Aurora, Colorado was in the news because of a heated discussion between J.D. Vance and ABC News host Martha Raddatz...
...about allegations of voter fraud versus voter suppression in Colorado.
...about the takeover of apartment complexes by the Tren de Aragua gang.
...about Elon Musk's plans for expanding his tech empire.
...about rumors of Haitian migrants eating people's pets.
9
Tren de Aragua is...
A base in Mexico for cryptocurrency enthusiasts
An organization fighting for Puerto Rican independence from the U.S.
A Venezuelan gang that has become active in the U.S.
An organization fighting for migrant rights in southern Texas
10
One reason Bukele was reelected by 85% of the vote in 2024 is...
He allowed no other candidates on the ballot.
He banned cryptocurrency in El Salvador which helped their economy
His widespread crackdown on gangs operating in El Salvador
He implemented socialism during his first term
11
Nayib Bukele is the president of...
El Salvador
Costa Rica
Argentina
Uganda
12
Which is not true of Collin Allread?
Served in the Obama Administration
Former professional football player
Currently represents Texas in the House of Representatives
Medical Doctor (ophthalmology)
13
Kamala Harris became the first presidential candidate since Walter Mondale (1984) to skip what charity event?
The Al Smith Dinner (a Catholic fundraiser)
Live Aid (a concert to raise money for famine relief in Africa)
Susan G. Komen Breakfast (to raise money for breast cancer research)
The Jewish National Fund Dinner
14
Late Oct: It was announced that Donald Trump would...
Engage in a second debate with Kamala Harris
Go on the Joe Rogan Podcast
Be interviewed on 60 Minutes
Challenge Kamala Harris to a McDonalds fry-cooking contest
15
Which of the people Trump has said he will nominate for positions in his administration announced he/she's dropping out?
Tulsi Gabbard (Director of National Intelligence)
Pete Hegseth (Secretary of Defense)
Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)
Marco Rubio (Secretary of State)
16
To what political party does the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, belong?
Conservative Party
Labour Party
Green Party
Manchester United
17
Which country is dealing with a nationwide blackout?
North Korea
Costa Rica
Cuba
Nigeria
18
Kamala Harris was interviewed on Fox News by...
Steve Doocy
Rachel Campos-Duffy
Sean Hannity
Bret Baier
19
What company is investing $500 million for small nuclear reactors in an agreement with Dominion Energy in Virginia?
Amazon
Nvidia
Microsoft
Tesla
20
What late-season hurricane hit Cuba in October?
Larry
Violet
Helga
Oscar
21
1. What is Artemis III? 2. Prada designed what item for Artemis III?
1. The European Space Agency's plan for a moon base; 2. crew habitats
1. NASA's planned mission to the moon in a few years; 2. a spacesuit
1. A revolutionary new European electric vehicle; 2. the design details
1. SpaceX's planned mission to Mars in 2034; 2. the interior of the shuttle
22
Why has the CBS news program 60 Minutes been under fire lately?
They aired unproven allegations of misconduct by Tim Walz
They deceptively edited remarks made by J.D. Vance
It is alleged they edited remarks made by Harris to make her sound better.
They disinvited Donald Trump from a planned interview.
23
In October, news headlines announced that Tren de Aragua is active in what Texas city?
Austin
Tyler
Dallas
San Antonio
24
Mike Jeffries was arrested for trafficking young men. What company was he once the CEO of?
Abercrombie & Fitch
General Electric (GE)
New York Times News Corporation
Snapchat
25
Which is true?
Members of the UK's Labour Party are in the US campaigning for Harris.
Members of the UK's Labour Party are in the US campaigning for Trump.
Members of the UK's Conservative Party are campaigning for Harris.
Members of the UK's Conservative Party are in the US campaigning for Trump.
26
Bitcoin is an official currency in El Salvador.
False
True
27
Which nation is involved in a horrible civil war?
Colombia
Nigeria
Sudan
Indonesia
28
Who is the Democrat running against Ted Cruz for the Senate?
Dade Phelan
Collin Allred
Beto O'Rourke
Wendy Davis
29
The New York Supreme Court issued a ruling that...
state employees fired for not getting Covid shots must get their jobs back.
parents can sue schools that closed for more than 3 weeks during Covid.
mask mandates are unconstitutional.
state employees couldn't sue after being fired for not getting Covid shots.
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Susan Smith, a South Carolina woman convicted of drowning her sons in a lake, was granted parole after serving 30 years.
True
False

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