Current Events 10/18-10/22

Question 1

A new Northwestern University study says that doing what for 90 minutes can help boost both motor skills and memory?

Accepted Answer

Napping

Question 2

The Chicago Sky this week won the championship in which league?

Accepted Answer

WNBA

Question 3

William Shatner, the actor best known as the heroic ________, returned from a brief trip to the edge of space.

Accepted Answer

Captain James T. Kirk in "Star Trek"

Question 4

A diver discovered a sword on the sea floor off the coast of Israel. What are its origins?

Accepted Answer

It most likely belonged to a knight fighting in the 3rd Crusade

Question 5

Matt Amodio finally lost after winning 38 consecutive games on WHAT TV quiz show, winning over $1.5 million?

Accepted Answer

Jeopardy!

Question 6

WHO upset No. 2 Iowa 24-7 last Saturday in college football?

Accepted Answer

Purdue

Question 7

WHAT former Secretary of State died from cancer and COVID complications at age 84 this week?

Accepted Answer

Colin Powell

Question 8

According to a consumer group, WHICH of the following products can consumers expect to be in short supply soon?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 9

WHAT aging superstar celebrated the release of her "Madame X" concert film atan intimate concert in NYC last week?

Accepted Answer

Madonna

Question 10

Though he never ran for president, Colin Powell was courted byboth the Republicans & Democratics to be their candidate.

Accepted Answer

True

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