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1
What two countries took home the most gold at the Summer Olympics?
Japan and Australia
US and Russia
US and China
France and Great Britain
2
The beloved Caesar salad turned 100 this summer. Which kind of fish is one of its main ingredients?
Salmon
Anchovy
Tuna
Trout
3
What was the significant outcome of the first and only debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump?
Low ratings caused networks to cancel future debates
Trump stormed off the stage and claimed Biden was lying
Biden's performance sent a wave of panic through the Democratic Party
Live fact checking set a precedent for all future debates
4
“Inside Out 2” has new of emotions for Riley, the Pixar film’s 13-year-old protagonist. What emotion steals the show?
happiness
procrastination
empathy
anxiety
5
On June 19, Louisiana’s governor signed a law requiring classrooms in the state to display what?
The US Constitution
The Ten Commandments
The Governor's photo
The American Flag
6
President Biden stepped down from his campaign and what did he do next?
He pushed for an open convention at the DNC
He urged Americans to vote for a third party candidate
He endorsed VP Kamala Harris to lead the Democrats
He endorsed RFK Jr to lead the Democrats
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More than 1,300 people died while attending what major event in Saudi Arabia as temperatures surpassed 100 degrees?
A soccer match
An endurance race
A music festival
the hajj pilgrimage
8
“SpongeBob SquarePants” celebrated its 25th anniversary this summer. Which is NOT true about the show?
He lives in the underwater city of bikini bottom
He does not have a driver's license
His best friend is Squidward Tenticles
He works at Krusty Krab
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A prisoner swap on Aug 1 freed Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans held in Russia. What was Mr. Gershkovich's job?
CIA agent
NBA Basketball player
U.S. Marine
Wall Street Journal reporter
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Which of these is NOT true about the Israel-Hamas War
Leaders from both sides died in targeted killings in Beirut and Tehran
More than 40,000 people have died in Gaza
The war is currently escalating with heavy fire from both sides
A cease fire agreement has been brokered by the United Nations
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On June 17, the Surgeon General issued a warning on what?
Social Media
Smoking
Candy
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