Current Events Quiz
Week of March 18 – 22, 2024 Questions: 1. Whose lawyer said it would be impossible for his client to secure bond for the $454 million judgment against him by the upcoming deadline? 2. The world’s leading authority on hunger – the Integrated Food Security Classification – said the entire population of _______________________were facing high levels of food insecurity, but the __________________ part of that area may be only days or weeks away from true famine conditions. (1/2 pt each) 3. We’ve heard this before, but Tuesday morning President Biden and congressional leaders announced they have finally reached an agreement to avoid __________________ ___________________________ . 4. What Caribbean country has been having so much trouble with gang violence that a U.S.-sponsored charter flight flew almost 50 U.S. citizens to Miami Sunday? 5. The Legislative Council of ______________________ passed a new national security law that experts say would have a “chilling effect” on many, including academics and journalists, and would give China more power to control this special administrative region. Residents there have fought for more freedom, but Beijing has cracked down on pro-democracy activists. 6 - 7. Two religious holidays celebrated by many around the world often coincide. But in 2024, __________________________, celebrated by Christians, is March 31 and ____________________, celebrated by Jews, begins April 22 and ends April 30. 8. It may be called March Madness, but what event begins March 21 and ends April 8? Extra credit: What else is called March Madness but begins March 22 and ends April 7? SUBMIT: PERIOD 6
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