CNN 10 News Quiz

What was the main reason for the cancellation of some university commencement ceremonies?

• Insufficient attendance

• Lack of funding

• Safety concerns due to protests

• Weather conditions

Which university's Muslim valedictorian had their commencement speech canceled?

• Virginia Commonwealth University

• Duke University

• Columbia University

• University of Southern California

What did students at Duke University do during Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address?

• They gave a standing ovation

• They walked out

• They chanted 'free Palestine'

• They remained silent

What phenomenon causes the Northern Lights?

• Oceanic reflection

• Coronal mass ejection

• Solar flares

• Lunar reflection

What did the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration describe as a rare event?

• A geomagnetic storm

• A solar eclipse

• A lunar eclipse

• A meteor shower

What was the main concern with the geomagnetic storm?

• Damage to satellites and power grids

• Ocean tides

• Airplane disruptions

• Animal migrations

Which university made class days and school level ceremonies the centerpiece of commencement?

• Columbia University

• Duke University

• University of Michigan

• University of California, Berkeley

What did the protesters at UC Berkeley do during the commencement ceremony?

• They disrupted the speech for hours

• They started a sit-in

• They were arrested

• They left voluntarily

What was the reaction of students at Virginia Commonwealth University when Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his commencement address?

• They remained quiet

• They walked out

• They presented him with an award

• They applauded

What is the official term for the Northern Lights?

• Sky Lights

• Aurora Australis

• Celestial Dance

• Aurora Borealis