5/8/24 The World from A to Z

What city was preparing for the arrival of the Olympic torch but faced issues with garbage collection?

• Remulak

• Marysville

• Marseilles

• Marcel

Why were the garbage collectors in Marseilles on strike?

• Demand for stronger bones

• Demand for bonuses like the police

• Demand for more trash

• Demands to compete in the Olympics

Which Russian leader was sworn in for a fifth term?

• Vlad the Impaler

• Vladimir Putin

• Vlad Tomeetchu

• Mikhail Gorbachev

What significant event is celebrated on VE Day?

• End of World War 3

• End of World War I

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• End of World War II in Europe

What was the name of the plane that disappeared while attempting a non-stop flight from Paris to New York in 1927?

• The White Plane

• The Blue Plane

• The White Bird

• The Blue Bird

What drink originally marketed as a medicine is now known as a popular soft drink?

• Coca-Cola

• Dr. Pepper

• Pepsi

• Sprite

Which space shuttle launched on mission STS-1 in 1981?

• Entralis

• Atlanta

• Dentistry

• Columbia

What major issue caused the postponement of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft launch?

• Not enough road trip snacks

• Technical issues with a rocket valve

• Crew illness

• Fuel shortage

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What are many pro-Palestinian protesters calling for on college campuses?

• Boycott of companies doing business with Israel

• More campus security

• More student housing

• Increased tuition fees

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What rare animal was spotted in rural Alberta, Canada?

• A white moose

• A white mongoose

• A white goose

• A white hoose

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