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1
Brexit was in the news this summer, what is it?
U.S. Exited N.A.F.T.A
Great Britain Exited the E.U.
U.S. Joined the E.U.
Europe Dissolved the E.U.
2
In what country was there an attempted coup by the military?
Darfur
Guatamala
Turkey
Syria
3
What Major U.S. city suffered from intense flooding in August?
New Orleans
Seattle
Chicago
New York
4
Which country’s entire track team (except one runner) was banned from the Olympics for doping?
Russia
Turkey
Hungry
Soviet Union
5
Why were Simon Biles parents offended at the Olympics by some reporters?
because they said they were her grandparents and not parents
because they are African American
because they had bad seats
because people said Simone Biles was doping
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What is a military coup?
Military attack on foreign power
sudden, violent, and/or illegal military takeover of a govt.
Terrorist Attack
A form of training
7
What common event occurred in Nice, France & Munich, Germany this summer during the same week?
left the E.U.
terrorist attacks
historical elections
Military Coup
8
Who is most vulnerable to having complications upon getting the zika virus?
Children
Pregnant Woman
Olympic Athletes
Elderly
9
In August there was a shooting in which midwestern city followed by peaceful & violent protests
Chicago
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
10
Hillary Clinton made history this summer, how did she do it?
The oldest person nominated as a presidential candidate
The first women nominated as a presidential candidate
She was indicted for the incident in Benghazi
Having classified info. on her private email
11
Why would you be less worried about Zika now than you were 6 months ago?
A natural immunity in humans is increasing
The mosquito species carrying the virus is becoming extinct
A vaccine was discovered
Winter is coming
12
Who tied the all time record for most tennis grand slam championships?
Venus Williams
Novak Djokovic
Serena Williams
Roger Feder
13
This summer, in Rio, who continues to be the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Carmelo Anthony
Michael Phelps
Katy Ledecky
Usain Bolt
14
After Andy Murray won his Olympic gold in tennis, why did he have to correct a reporter?
said he was first to win tennis gold for Great Britain
reporter said he was first "person" to win two tennis golds
said he won by largest margin in tennis olympic history
said it was largest upset in tennis olympic history
15
What state is suffering from intense forest fires due to drought & no controlled burns?
Florida
Colorado
Kansas
California
16
Which celebrity came to hang out with the US Women’s Olympic gymnasts?
Zac Efron
Carry Grant
Daniel Ratclif
Jim Carrey
17
Which nation’s female leader was impeached and awaits trial on corruption charges?
Liberia (Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf)
Argentina (Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner)
Brazil (Dilma Rousseff)
Germany (Angela Merkel)
18
What team made its debut at the Olympics this year?
Congo
Nicaragua
Independent Olympic Athletes
Refugee Olympic Athletes
19
Why does Donald Trump love Cleveland?
He was nominated there
He is from Cleveland
His favorite team is the Cleveland Cavaliers
He has the largest lead in Ohio than any other state
20
Simone Manuel became the first ________ to receive a gold medal in the Olympics in swimming.
Woman
African American
Latino
American
21
Olympians from which two countries made headlines by taking a selfie together?
North Vietnam & South Vietnam
Pakistan & India
North Korea & South Korea
Iraq & Iran
