WorksheetsCurrent Events Quiz April 29
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Pope Francis died last week at 88. He was the first pope to take his papal name from St. Francis of Assisi, the friar who dedicated his life to the poor. Who was one of the last people he saw before he died?
Former President Joe Biden
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance
His brother Juan
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Earlier this month, at a fan event in Japan, details of a new Star Wars film were announced, including the casting of what actor?
Finn Wolfhard
Timotheé Chalamet
Jack Black
Ryan Gosling
Soon, the world's cardinals will meet for a "conclave" to elect a new pope. What smoke color announces the election of a new pope during the conclave?
White
Black
Red
Yellow
YouTube turned 20 last week. What was the name of the first video on the platform?
"Charlie did not bite my finger"
"Shoes 2: Broken Heels"
"Meow by Katy Perry"
"Me at the zoo"
Which of his books did author Neal Shusterman say last week was currently being made into a series?
Scythe
Challenger Deep
Thunderhead
Gleanings
Which player was the No. 1 pick in the N.F.L. draft Thursday night?
Travis Hunter
Cam Ward
Shedeur Sanders
Abdul Carter
What TWO countries have declared states of emergency after unexplained power outages?
Spain
Honduras
Brazil
Portugal
Which entertainer received the most nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs)?
Chappell Roan
Billie Eilish
Kendrick Lamar
Post Malone
What did Harvard do last week after Trump froze $2 billion in existing grants?
Appointed a new university president
Agreed to increase cooperation with law enforcement
Sued the administration for flouting the First Amendment
Expelled international students involved in anti-Israel protests
What TWO songs are among the top four on Spotify in Thailand this week?
"Who" (Jimin)
"I Just Wanna Know" (Pun)
"Born Again" (LISA, Doja Cat, RAYE)
"Birds of a Feather" (Billie Eilish
