1/16/25 The World from A to Z ( Wednesday 1/15/25)

What was the name of the fextival in the story?

• The Great Pitcher Festival

• Festivus

• Annual New Moon Festival

• Stop, Drop & Roll Festival

How many acres does the temporary city at the Great Pitcher Festival cover?

• 5,000 acres

• 7,500 acres

• 10,000 acres

• 12,500 acres

What is the main topic discussed in the document?

• Climate change

• Homelessness in America

• Economic growth

• Education reform

What percentage increase in homelessness was reported between 2023 and 2024?

• 10%

• 15%

• 18%

• 20%

What is homelessness described as in the text?

• A simple issue

• A complex and politically charged issue

• A resolved issue

• An economic issue

What caused the engines of the US Airways flight to be disabled?

• Lightning strike

• Flock of birds

• Engine failure

• Pilot error

Where did the pilot make a high-risk landing during the 'Miracle on the Hudson'?

• Boston Harbor

• New York's Hudson River

• Lake Michigan

• San Francisco Bay

Where is the Lotte World Tower located?

• New York, USA

• Seoul, South Korea

• Tokyo, Japan

• Beijing, China

What happens to the gondola in a strong wind?

• It stops working

• It goes off kilter

• It speeds up

• It breaks down

What does the worker compare his workspace to?

• A garden

• A cubicle

• A library

• A playground