Current Events Quiz: October 7, 2024

What event is being commemorated in Israel on October 7?

• The anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks

• The signing of the peace treaty with Palestine

• The founding of the state of Israel

• The end of the Yom Kippur War

What is the expected category of Hurricane Milton when it hits Florida?

• Category 2

• Category 1

• Category 3

• Category 4

Which two political figures are mentioned as ramping up their campaign efforts?

• Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell

• Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

• Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders

• Elizabeth Warren and Mike Pence

What incident occurred with a Frontier Airlines flight in Las Vegas?

• The plane was hijacked

• The plane made a hard landing with flames visible

• The plane was struck by lightning

• The plane experienced severe turbulence

How many new cardinals did Pope Francis select?

• 21

• 18

• 15

• 25

What is the significance of the Draconid meteor shower mentioned in the text?

• It occurs once every decade

• It is visible only from the Southern Hemisphere

• It is expected to peak with about 10 meteors per hour

• It is the most active meteor shower of the year

Which country is the Archbishop Dominique Mathieu from, who was selected as a new cardinal?

• Spain

• France

• Belgium

• Italy

What was the combined ad spending of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from late July to September?

• $1.5 billion

• $500 million

• $750 million

• $1.1 billion

Which team did the New York Liberty defeat to advance to the WNBA Finals?

• Las Vegas Aces

• Los Angeles Sparks

• Phoenix Mercury

• Chicago Sky

What historic moment did LeBron James experience with his son Bronny?

• Winning an NBA championship together

• Coaching an NBA team together

• Playing together on an NBA team

• Both being inducted into the Hall of Fame