Understanding Today's World: A Quiz for Young Minds

What is needed to buy a medium-priced home in America?

• $110,000 a year

• $50,000 a year

• $75,000 a year

• $90,000 a year

Who is the Chief Economist at Redfin.com?

• Daryl Fairweather

• Gregg Furstenwerth

• Coy Wire

• Mike Parsons

What is the smallest independent state in the world?

• San Marino

• Nauru

• Monaco

• Vatican City

Which tower in Italy started tilting two centuries after it was built?

• Torre Garisenda

• Tower of Pisa

• Torre Asinelli

• Garisenda Tower

What unusual phenomenon is happening with fish off the coast of Florida?

• They are flying

• They are singing

• They are glowing

• They are spinning

What is the name of the comfort dog for the Las Vegas PD?

• Charlie

• Buddy

• Max

• Jimmy

What is a critical factor for deciding between buying or renting a home?

• Color of the house

• Size of the garden

• Mortgage payment less than 30% of monthly income

• Number of windows

What is expected to slightly correct in prices this year?

• Food prices

• Clothing prices

• Home prices

• Car prices

What is the main suspect causing fish to act strangely in Florida?

• Boat noise

• Gambierdiscus

• Plastic pollution

• Sunscreen chemicals

What did scientists use to save the leaning tower mentioned in the text?

• Rope

• Same equipment used for the Tower of Pisa

• Magic

• Glue