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A TikTok phrase that went viral, means reserved, modest, and shy
"Very mindful, very demure"
Which state in the US had the most damage from Hurricane Helene?
North Carolina
On June 17, the Boston Celtics easily defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 106-88, to capture the N.B.A. title in five games. The win gave the franchise how many titles?
18
Beyoncé became the first Black woman to top the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart in February with which song?
"Texas Hold 'Em"
What major event happened in April 2024 that has only happened 2 times in the last 7 years in North America?
Total Solar Eclipse
Which rodent became very popular in 2024?
Capybara
Four countries elected females as their president for the first time ever in 2024. Name at least one of these countries.
Mexico, Namibia, North Macedonia, Republic of Moldova
Which two countries tied for winning the most gold medals (40) in the 2024 Summer Olympics?
United States and China
Which film won seven Oscars, including best picture, best actor, best supporting actor and best director, at the Academy Awards on March 10?
Oppenheimer
Trillions of noisy, red-eyed insects, seen in the picture, emerged from the earth after more than a decade of feeding on tree roots. What are they called?
Cicadas
Who dominated the summer when she declared "Kamala is brat"?
Charlie xcx
More than 1,300 people died while attending the hajj pilgrimage as temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in what country?
Saudi Arabia
The Kansas City Chiefs’ thrilling 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII inspired many people to call the champs a dynasty. Why?
Kansas City won its third Super Bowl in five seasons.
Taylor Swift was the first artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year how many times?
Four
Israel waged an intense campaign of airstrikes against the Lebanese militia group Hezbollah, including one strike that killed its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
Which country on the map above is Lebanon?
A
What is Oxford's Word of the Year for 2024?
Brain Rot
An assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump on July 13 shocked the nation and the world. Where was Mr. Trump at the time?
At a campaign in Butler, Pennsylvania
What N.C.A.A. women’s basketball record did Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark set on Feb. 15?
Most career points
The actor James Earl Jones, who won Tonys, Golden Globes, Emmys and an honorary Oscar throughout his career, died at 93 last week. Mr. Jones was best known for his “voice of rolling thunder.” Name one iconic character that Mr. Jones performed the voice for?
Darth Vader, Mufasa
Europa Clipper, the biggest interplanetary spacecraft that NASA has ever built, lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 14. The spacecraft’s destination is Europa. What is Europa?
A moon of Jupiter
Moo Deng became an internet sensation, but what does 'Moo Deng' mean in English?
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River on March 26, when a cargo ship hit it. What city or state was this in?
Baltimore, Maryland
Which team defeated the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in a thrilling overtime victory to capture the W.N.B.A. title for the first time in franchise history?
New York Liberty
What 2024 movie sequel brings together two generations of legendary goth girls — Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega?
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
President Vladimir V. Putin on March 17 extended his rule over Russia until 2030, using a heavily stage-managed presidential election with no real competition. The Russian Constitution ostensibly limits presidents to two terms. What term will this be for Mr. Putin?
His fifth