Current Events Quiz: October 14, 2024

Who is the current Vice President mentioned in the text?

• Joe Biden

• Kamala Harris

• Donald Trump

• Mike Pence

What significant event is being celebrated by more than 100 cities across the US?

• Labor Day

• Columbus Day

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day

• Veterans Day

Which state did President Joe Biden visit to survey hurricane damage?

• Texas

• California

• Louisiana

• Florida

What is the name of the NASA mission aiming to explore Jupiter's moon?

• Mars Rover

• Voyager

• Lunar Gateway

• Europa Clipper

How many troops is the US sending to Israel to bolster air defenses?

• 100

• 200

• 500

• 50

What is the estimated cost of the Boeing strike mentioned in the text?

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

Which rocket system did SpaceX successfully launch in a test flight?

• Falcon 9

• Starship

• Atlas V

• Delta IV

What is the main focus of Kamala Harris's campaign efforts mentioned in the text?

• Immigration reform

• Healthcare

• Hurricane response misinformation

• Tax cuts

Which country did Ruth Chepngetich represent when she broke the marathon world record?

• Uganda

• Kenya

• Tanzania

• Ethiopia

What is the main reason for the closure of 444 7-Eleven locations?

• High rent costs

• Supply chain issues

• Underperformance

• Labor shortages