Last week in the news: A current events quiz

How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.

1.) Remembrances filled social media last week after the news broke of Supreme Court JusticeRuthBader Ginsburg’s death from complications of pancreatic cancer. Which of the following is true of Justice Ginsburg? Select your answer:

A. She was known for her forcefullywrittendissentopinions

B. She was the second woman appointed to the Supreme Court

C. Shewas knownas Notorious RGB

D. All of the above

2.) Thousands of people in AsiaandAustralia are booking trips known as what?

Select your answer: A. Bridge flights B. Exchange flights C. Scenic flights D. Super flights

3.) NewJerseymay become one of the first states to instituteahighertaxonwhatgroup of people?

Select your answer: A. Retirees

B. Parents

C. Politicians

D. Millionaires

4.) Lastweek, CycloneIanos formed in theMediterranean and headed toward Greece. What is that type of storm referred to as?

Select your answer: A. Bomb cyclone

B. Pulse storm C. Medicane

D. Squall

5.) After announcing their teamswould notcompete this year, the Big Ten reversed its decision after pressure from fans, parents, and the Trump administration. Whatchanged tomaketheconferencechange its mind?

Select your answer: A. Daily testing and screening protocols for athletes

B. A vaccine available for athletes and team staff

C. Antibody blood tests for athletes

D. A COVID treatment for athletes that are infected