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Crum Quiz 2: What's in the News?
Crum Quiz 2: What's in the News?
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brief quiz on current events
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1
What is the nickname for the planet Mars?
The Big Giant
The Dwarf Planet
Ringer
The Red Planet
2
Scientists estimate that voyagers on Mars One will only be able to live for ____ days.
5
92
22
68
3
Which issue was spoken about by an Oscar winner last night during their acceptance speech?
childhood obesity
equal pay for women
domestic violence
human trafficking
4
Last night, this annual awards ceremony gave dozens of honors to Hollywood's favorites.
The Oscars
The SAG Awards
The ESPYs
The Sundance Festival
5
Players hoping to be drafted to the NFL began working out this weekend at what training event?
The NFL Mock Draft
Pro Days
The NFL Combine
The Indy 500
6
Which of the following are actual workout events at the NFL Combine? (1+ ans)
Bench Press
40-Yard Dash
Vertical Jump
Broad Jump
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Which of these are Heisman Trophy winners participating in this year's Combine? (1+ ans)
Johnny Manziel
Marcus Mariota
Jameis Winston
Brett Hundley
8
What is the latest type of target that US officials are worried ISIS terrorists will attack?
Track Meets
Schools
Stadiums
Shopping Malls
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What is the term for an Islamic "holy war" that ISIS claims to be fighting?
al jazeera
kalam
jihad
shiria
10
The latest ISIS beheading videos showed a mass execution of Coptic Christians in this nation.
United States
Egypt
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
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What is the primary goal of Mars One?
to establish a permanent human settlement
to launch satellites toward farther-reaching galaxies
to take photos of the surface of Mars
to study the cost efficiency of traveling to Mars
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Which film won this year's Oscar for Best Picture?
Selma
Birdman
American Sniper
Boyhood
