Current Events and Social Issues

What is the meaning of the term "equinox"?

• Equality between day and night

• The longest day of the year

• The shortest day of the year

• The start of summer

Who founded the Farm Aid event?

• Bob Dylan

• Neil Young

• Willie Nelson

• Billy Joel

What was the ultimate fate of the 3,000-year-old golden bracelet stolen from the Egyptian Museum?

• It was recovered intact and returned to the museum.

• It was found, but severely damaged during the recovery.

• It was melted down after being stolen and sold.

• It was smuggled out of Egypt and its whereabouts are unknown.

According to a Pew Research Center study, what percentage of US teens use the internet daily?

• Around 50%

• Around 75%

• Around 96%

• Around 25%

What was the surprising finding when college students were asked how much they would need to be paid to deactivate social media if everyone else also deactivated?

• They demanded a significantly higher amount.

• They were willing to pay to make it happen.

• They refused to deactivate at any price.

• They were indifferent to the idea.

What is the "5-minute power scroll" strategy used for?

• Quickly catching up on all social media trends.

• Intentionally curating social media content by unfollowing accounts that evoke negative feelings.

• Setting a timer to limit daily social media usage to five minutes.

• Engaging in short, intense bursts of social media interaction.

Who was J'Von Castrillo's mother, Cee Cee Ross Lyles?

• A renowned author and poet.

• A kindergarten teacher who inspired her son.

• A former detective and flight attendant on Flight 93.

• A social media influencer advocating for digital detox.

How did J'Von Castrillo receive the letter from his mother 24 years after her passing?

• It was found by a family member in an old box of belongings.

• His kindergarten teacher, who had kept the letter for years, sent it to a TV station, which then delivered it to him.

• It was delivered by mail directly to his current address.

• He discovered it while researching his family history online.