Current Events Quiz: October 2, 2024

What was the main focus of the debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz?

• Policy issues

• Sports

• Personal attacks

• Entertainment

What was the outcome of Iran's missile attack on Israel?

• Mostly blunted by Israeli defenses

• No missiles were fired

• Complete destruction of Israeli defenses

• Iran withdrew its forces

What is the current status of Hurricane Helene's impact?

• Minimal damage reported

• Complete recovery achieved

• Severe damage with ongoing recovery efforts

• No impact on North Carolina

What is the current trend in the stock market as of 2024?

• Worst start to a year since 1997

• Best start to a year since 1997

• No significant changes

• Market crash

What new law was passed in California regarding food dyes?

• Mandatory use of food dyes

• Ban on all food dyes

• Ban on six specific chemicals in public schools

• No changes to food dye regulations

What phenomenon will the annular solar eclipse create?

• No visible change

• Total darkness

• Ring of fire

• Lunar eclipse

What is the significance of the Nintendo Museum in Japan?

• It is the first museum in the world

• It showcases Nintendo's 135-year history

• It is a theme park

• It is a shopping mall

What did Boris Johnson claim in his upcoming memoir?

• Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer

• The Queen was immortal

• He was the best Prime Minister

• He never met the Queen

How many votes have been cast in the 2024 presidential election as of Tuesday?

• 1,000,000

• 10,000

• 500,000

• 100,000

Who was sworn in as the first female president of Mexico?

• Angela Merkel

• Theresa May

• Claudia Sheinbaum

• Kamala Harris