Monday 28 August 2017

Post Quizzes | Know Your News: The eclipse and other monumental moments

Match the quote to the public transit system; Were you able to keep up this week?;
 
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The eclipse and other monumental moments
1
Which one of the following is not true? On Friday, President Trump: 
Pardoned Joe Arpaio, a controversial former Arizona sheriff. Signed a directive concerning transgender service members.
Nominated a new Federal Reserve chairman.  Signed a disaster proclamation for Texas.
2
The next total solar eclipse visible in the United States will occur in:
2018. 2020.
2024. 2030.
3
The USS John S. McCain collided with:
A fishing boat.  An Indonesian navy vessel. 
An emergency towing vessel. An oil tanker.
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Match the quote to the public transit system
1
"It's perfect! I'm connected to everything in due time."
Dornach, Switzerland London, England
2
"Buses and subways and trains and even transportation from the airport work beautifully together."
Stockholm, Sweden Toronto, Canada
3
"Commuting in ________ is a job you should get paid for separately. It's very hectic and uncomfortable."
Mexico City, Mexico Lagos, Nigeria
Were you able to keep up this week?
1
The chief executive of Merck was among several CEOs who resigned from this now-disbanded presidential advisory panel:
The Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. The Council of Advisors on the Arts.
The Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. The American Manufacturing Council.
2
Thursday's attack in Barcelona was the deadliest in Spain since 2004, when bombers struck the rail system in:
Barcelona. Madrid.
Seville.  Granada.
3
President Trump dismissed Stephen K. Bannon, who served as his ...
Deputy national security adviser.  Chief of staff. 
Chief strategist. Communications director.
 
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