Current Events September 24

Question 1

To combat wildfires, private landowners and local governments are employing which animal as an unconventional weapon?

Accepted Answer

Goats

Question 2

Stock markets fell this week, because of concerns the Chinese company Evergrande. What industry is it in?

Accepted Answer

Real estate

Question 3

Which pop group accompanied President Moon Jae-in of South Korea to the United Nations this week?

Accepted Answer

BTS

Question 4

Which three of the following did House Democrats vote to pass this week?

Accepted Answer

Funding for an Israeli missile defense system, A bill that would raise the debt ceiling and keep the government open, Care for U.S. officials suffering from “Havana syndrome”

Question 5

Canadians voted this week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an election 2 years early. What happened?

Accepted Answer

Trudeau stayed prime minister, his party won the same number of seats.

Question 6

A U.S. diplomat quit this week, citing the Biden administration's choice to deport migrants from this country.

Accepted Answer

Haiti

Question 7

Which age group is 41.3 percent fully vaccinated, according to the CDC? (Use the chart below to help you)

Accepted Answer

12-15

Question 8

The 74th Tony Awards are this Sunday. Which production is the most-nominated play in the history of the ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Slave Play

Question 9

Which of these did the French do in protest of a submarine pact between the US, UK, and Australia? Select all that apply

Accepted Answer

Canceled a gala celebrating the Revolutionary War, Recalled their ambassadors from the U.S. and Australia

Question 10

What does this chart show?

Accepted Answer

Murders per 100,000 people in the U.S.

Question 11

Beto O’Rourke has been calling Democratic leaders to tell them he's considering running for office again. Which one?

Accepted Answer

Governor of Texas

Current Events September 24

Questions 11

Current Events September 24

Questions 11