Current Events Quiz: October 11, 2024

What was the category of Hurricane Milton when it made landfall?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

Which organization won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?

• Amnesty International

• Doctors Without Borders

• Nihon Hidankyo

• Greenpeace

Where did former President Donald Trump speak on the campaign trail?

• Miami

• Las Vegas

• New York

• Detroit

What caused the tourist mine accident in Colorado?

• Flooding

• Fire

• Elevator issue

• Landslide

What is the source of the listeria outbreak leading to a meat recall?

• Boar’s Head deli meat

• BrucePac ready-to-eat chicken

• Tyson chicken nuggets

• Oscar Mayer hot dogs

How many people have been rescued in Florida after Hurricane Milton?

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 500

What is the cash award for the Nobel Peace Prize winner?

• $1 million

• $500,000

• $750,000

• $1.5 million

Which former president headlined a rally for Kamala Harris?

• Jimmy Carter

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

How many people were hospitalized due to the listeria outbreak?

• 75

• 59

• 45

• 30

What was the speed of the elevator descent in the Colorado mine?

• 5 mph

• 3 mph

• 10 mph

• 7 mph