Influential Latinae Figures
Which woman helped to found the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) with Cesar Chavez in 1962?
A. Helen Chavez
B. Dolores Huerta
C. LaDonna Harris
D. Marian Wright Edelman
B. Dolores Huerta
What is the significance of the horned toad in the story's conclusion?
a. It was a family pet that died of natural causes
b. It helped the narrator convince his family to bury Grandma in her hometown
c. It was a gift from the grandmother before she died
d. It represented the narrator's childhood fears
b. It helped the narrator convince his family to bury Grandma in her hometown
What structure, which opened during this week, was highlighted as a major engineering feat and the world's tallest bridge?
A. The Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge in China
B. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China
C. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan
D. The Golden Gate Bridge in the United States
B. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China
What date has been officially designated as International Coffee Day by the International Coffee Organization (ICO)?
A. September 29
B. October 1
C. October 2
D. The first Sunday in October
B. October 1
What is widely regarded as the first successful daily comic strip in the US?
A. The Yellow Kid
B. Peanuts
C. Mutt and Jeff
D. Little Orphan Annie
C. Mutt and Jeff
Which pioneering LGBTQ+ activist, known for her involvement in the Stonewall Uprising and for co-founding the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) to support homeless queer youth, was of Puerto Rican and Venezuelan descent?
A) Marsha P. Johnson
B) Harvey Milk
C) Sylvia Rivera
D) Bayard Rustin
C) Sylvia Rivera
How does the father, referred to as "Ese Gringo," demonstrate character development in the story?
a. He argues with the other family members about the burial location
b. He refuses to listen to his son's opinion
c. He supports his son's wish to honor Grandma's desires
d. He decides to move the family to a new home
c. He supports his son's wish to honor Grandma's desires
The potential for a U.S. government shutdown was a major topic this week. A government shutdown primarily occurs when:
A. The Supreme Court declares a federal law unconstitutional.
B. Congress and the President fail to agree on a budget or spending bill to fund government operations.
C. A national state of emergency is declared due to a major natural disaster.
D. The U.S. national debt ceiling is reached and cannot be raised.
B. Congress and the President fail to agree on a budget or spending bill to fund government operations.
Which organization officially launched the first globally recognized International Coffee Day in 2015?
A. The World Trade Organization (WTO)
B. The United Nations (UN)
C. The International Coffee Organization (ICO)
D. The Global Fair Trade Alliance
C. The International Coffee Organization (ICO)
n Albert Einstein's famous equation, E=mc2, what does the variable 'c' represent?
A. Charge, the elementary unit of electrical force.
B. Constant, a universal value used in all physics calculations.
C. Chemical Energy, the stored energy in molecular bonds.
D. The speed of light in a vacuum.
D. The speed of light in a vacuum.
Who flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery and became the first Latina to go to space on the STS-56 mission in 1993?
A) Kalpana Chawla
B) Mae C. Jemison
C) Sally Ride
D) Ellen Ochoa
D) Ellen Ochoa
What cultural elements are present in the story?
a. Traditional Mexican cuisine and celebrations
b. Spanish language, family bonds, and burial traditions
c. Religious ceremonies and festivals
d. Ancient Mexican folklore and myths
b. Spanish language, family bonds, and burial traditions
Which island nation's economic boost, led by a concert series from superstar Bad Bunny, was covered on CNN 10?
A. Cuba
B. Puerto Rico
C. Jamaica
D. The Dominican Republic
B. Puerto Rico
What is one of the primary awareness goals of International Coffee Day?
A. To promote the health benefits of caffeine consumption.
B. To encourage the consumption of instant coffee over brewed coffee.
C. To raise awareness for the plight and sustainability of coffee growers and farmers.
D. To announce the year's new coffee flavor trends.
C. To raise awareness for the plight and sustainability of coffee growers and farmers.
What was the viral 2021 TikTok trend that involved stacking milk crates into a pyramid and attempting to climb across them without falling?
A. The Tide Pod Challenge
B. The Milk Crate Challenge
C. The Devious Licks Challenge
D. The Silhouette Challenge
B. The Milk Crate Challenge
Which individual broke boundaries in 2009 when she became the first Latina and third woman to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States?
A) Elena Kagan
B) Ruth Bader Ginsburg
C) Sandra Day O'Connor
D) Sonia Sotomayor
D) Sonia Sotomayor
Which location is ultimately chosen for Grandma's burial, and why?
a. Bakersfield's Greenlawn, because it was well-maintained
b. Oildale, because it was close to their home
c. The city cemetery, because it was less expensive
d. Arroyo Cantua next to Grandpa, because it was her home
d. Arroyo Cantua next to Grandpa, because it was her home
A story this week featured new research suggesting that human ancestors might be significantly older than previously thought. The new evidence potentially extends human history by how much?
A. 10,000 years
B. 50,000 years
C. 400,000 years
D. 1 million years
C. 400,000 years
Coffee's stimulating effects are traditionally attributed to an Ethiopian goat-herder named Kaldi. Around what century is this origin legend often placed?
A. 3rd Century AD
B. 8th Century AD
C. 15th Century AD
D. 18th Century AD
B. 8th Century AD
Which country hosted the 1952 Summer Olympic Games?
A. Australia
B. United States
C. Soviet Union
D. Finland
D. Finland
Which renowned experimental physicist of Spanish descent, who was involved in the Manhattan Project, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968 for his work on elementary particle physics?
A) Enrico Fermi
B) Luis Walter Alvarez
C) Robert Oppenheimer
D) Edward Teller
B) Luis Walter Alvarez
What does the mother's final interaction with the father reveal about their relationship?
a. They are struggling to cope with their loss
b. They disagree about family decisions
c. They appreciate each other's support and understanding
d. They regret their choice of burial location
c. They appreciate each other's support and understanding
In addition to the Middle East updates, which African nation was featured for celebrating historic track and field victories?
A. Kenya
B. South Africa
C. Botswana
D. Ethiopia
C. Botswana
In which city did the International Coffee Organization (ICO) launch the first official International Coffee Day in 2015?
A. London
B. New York
C. Milan
D. Addis Ababa
C. Milan
The "Big Montana," a sandwich featuring a half-pound of roast beef, was offered by which fast food chain?
A. Subway
B. Wendy's
C. Arby's
D. Burger King
C. Arby's