Current Events April , 2024

What is a solar eclipse?

• When Earth is between the moon and the sun, casting a shadow upon the surface of the moon.

• When the sun moves behind the moon, creating a shadow on Earth.

• When all eight planets in our solar system align on one side of the sun.

• When the moon passes between Earth and the sun, shielding the solar surface from our view.

Why did the major bridge in Baltimore collapse into the water?

• The bridge was struck by a cargo ship.

• Lack of maintenance led to the bridge's eventual collapse.

• High winds from a nor’easter weakened the bridge’s steel arched truss structure.

• Earthquake tremors caused the roadway to cave in.

Which one is the made-up headline about the Israel-Hamas war?

• Israeli Strikes Kill 7 Aid Workers in Gaza

• In Response to Mass Protests, Netanyahu Agrees to Step Down After the War

• Airstrike in Damascus Kills Several Top Iranian Commanders, Iran Says

• Israel Withdraws Troops From Southern Gaza as War Hits 6-Month Mark

Which team beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 to become the first undefeated national champion since 2016 in women’s basketball?

• UConn Huskies

• Tennessee Lady Vols

• LSU Tigers

• South Carolina Gamecocks

What was the headline of the recent New York Times article featuring a graph?

• The Impact of Virtual Learning on School Attendance Rates

• Why School Absences Have ‘Exploded’ Almost Everywhere

• School Districts Are Faulted for Missing a Year of Attendance Data

• School Attendance Levels Are Back to Normal After the Pandemic

What Pacific island was rocked by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake on April 3?

• Taiwan

• New Guinea

• Honshu

• Bali

Which of the following performers did NOT make a cameo on Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter”?

• Miley Cyrus

• Jay-Z

• Willie Nelson

• Dolly Parton

In what industry had Sam Bankman-Fried been a titan before being sentenced to 25 years in prison?

• cryptocurrency

• pharmaceuticals

• robotics

• real estate

Which country on the map is Senegal?

• C

• D

• B

• A

What was the event’s silver lining when a tanker carrying thousands of young salmon crashed in Oregon?

• Most of the fish flopped into a creek off the road, and they are expected to survive.

• Local chefs prepared a feast of grilled salmon for the nearby town of Elgin, Ore.

• The incident raised awareness about the importance of fish conservation.

• The song “30,000 Pounds of Salmon,” inspired by the crash, topped the folk music chart.