Current Events Quiz: October 1, 2024

Who are the participants in the vice presidential debate mentioned in the text?

• Tim Walz and JD Vance

• Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

• Joe Biden and Mike Pence

• Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz

What is the death toll from Hurricane Helene as reported in the text?

• At least 100

• At least 130

• At least 200

• At least 150

Which country did Israel's military begin a 'limited ground operation' in?

• Lebanon

• Egypt

• Syria

• Jordan

How many longshore workers went on strike according to the text?

• 50,000

• 30,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

What issue did Verizon customers experience?

• Internet outage

• Cell service outage

• Email service outage

• Cable TV outage

How old did former President Jimmy Carter turn according to the text?

• 90

• 95

• 105

• 100

What is the new cost for Global Entry programs as mentioned in the text?

• $120

• $110

• $130

• $100

What was Julian Assange's statement about his release?

• I am free today because of a successful appeal.

• I am free today because of a presidential pardon.

• I am free today due to a lack of evidence.

• I am free today after years of incarceration because I pled guilty to journalism.

Which company is recalling nearly 200,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids?

• General Motors

• Ford

• Stellantis

• Toyota

What is the main reason for the port workers' strike?

• Demand for better wages and protections against automation

• Demand for shorter working hours

• Demand for more vacation days

• Demand for better healthcare benefits