CNN10 Quiz for 9/13/2024

Featured on CNN 10 this week, what insects were responsible for spreading a rare and sometimes deadly virus in the Northeast US this summer?

• Bees

• Mosquitoes

• Butterflies

The Boeing Starliner capsule finally came home to Earth after nearly three months at the International Space Station. How long was its trip to space originally expected to last?

• 15 days

• 8 days

• 30 days

The first Presidential debate between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place in what city this week?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Philadelphia

What is the name of the inherited disease that affects hemoglobin, the major protein that carries oxygen?

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Hemophilia

September marks what celebration of the importance and impact of reading and writing?

• National Poetry Month

• Literacy Month

• Book Lovers Day

What storm turned into a hurricane before making landfall in Louisiana this week?

• Hurricane Francine

• Hurricane Ida

• Hurricane Laura

In what country are pets expected to outnumber kids in some cities by 2030?

• United States

• China

• Germany

In what state did National Park Rangers have to remove mold and debris from Carlsbad Cavern after an unsanctioned bag of Cheetos was brought?

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Arizona

 How many crew members exited the Crew Dragon capsule to conduct the first-ever commercial space walk?

• Two

• Four

• One

Featured on Friday’s episode, what major tributary of the Amazon is experiencing historically low water levels?

• The Bolivia river

• The Nino river

• The Madeira river