Current Events
The health authorities reported an outbreak of what virus aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean?
a) Bird Flu. b) Covid-19 c) Hantavirus d) Measles
c) Hantavirus
What is the most stolen base in baseball?
Second base
What is the capital of India?
a) Mumbai b) New Delhi c) Kolkata d) Jaipur
b) New Delhi
Families visiting San Francisco, California, love walking down Lombard Street or visiting the sea lions at Pier 39. What iconic, bright orange suspension bridge connects the city to Marin County?
Golden Gate Bridge
Name at least one music star who is performing at the first-ever World Cup halftime show?
Madonna, BTS, Shakira
The Pentagon released what it called “new, never-before-seen” files on what topic on May 8?
a) The 9/11 attack b) The assassination of Malcolm X
c) UFOs
c) UFOs
What are the two national sports of Canada?
Lacrosse and Ice Hockey
Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
a) Thailand b) Japan c) South Korea d) Indonesia
b) Japan
Many families plan northern getaways to view the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis. Which country is widely considered one of the top family destinations to see this natural light phenomenon in winter?
a) Norway b) Alaska, USA c) Finland d) Iceland
Iceland
What was Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s first movie in a lead role?
a) Moana b) The Scorpion King c) Jumanji d) Tooth Fairy
b) The Scorpion King
A massive sea lion has become a sensation since he appeared in March at a popular tourist spot in San Francisco. What is his nickname?
a) Blubber b) Chonkers c) Jellybean d) Sea Potato
b) Chonkers
Jason Collins, the first male athlete to come out as gay while playing in a major professional U.S. sports league, died this week at 47. In which league did he play?
NBA
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
Himalayans
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is world-famous for its wildlife and geysers. What is the name of the park's most famous cone geyser that erupts roughly every 90 minutes?
a) Old Faithful b) Steamboat Geyser c) Grand Geyser d) Castle Geyser
a) Old Faithful
What movie star played the role of Batman in 2022?
a) Michael Keaton. b) Tom Holland c) Robert Pattinson d) Christian Bale
c) Robert Pattinson
A new dinosaur species found in Thailand weighed as much as how many elephants?
a) 2 b) 5 c) 7 d) 9
d) 9
What was the fastest goal in World Cup history?
a) 11 seconds b) 19 seconds c) 46 seconds d) 61 seconds
a) 11 seconds
a) USA b) Honduras c) Iceland d) Indonesia
d) Indonesia
Orlando, Florida, is world-famous for its theme parks. Which theme park inside Walt Disney World features the iconic 189-foot-tall geosphere made of over 11,000 triangular panels?
Epcot
What were the two biggest hit singles from Michael Jackson’s album, “Thriller”? (You can't say "Thriller")
Beat It and Billie Jean
President Trump met with which world leader for a two-day summit last week?
a) President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea
b) President Xi Jinping of China
c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India
d) Acting President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela
b) President Xi Jinping of China
Who was the first woman to climb Mt. Everest?
a) Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner from Australia
b) Alison Hargreaves from England
c) Kristin Harila from Norway
d) Junko Tabei from Japan
d) Junko Tabei from Japan
What’s the most populated city on Earth?
a) Tokyo b) New York City c) Mexico City d) Shanghai
a) Tokyo
The Bahamas is a top tropical destination for families. Which massive, ocean-themed resort on Paradise Island features a 141-acre water park and an open-air marine habitat?
a) Atlantis b) Dream Works. c) Aquaventure d) Tropical Times
a) Atlantis
Who is the best-selling solo artist of all time?
a) Michael Jackson b) Madonna c) Elvis Presley d) David Bowie
c) Elvis Presley