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News Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Recent Quizzes

In The News Week Ending May 16

In the news week ending May 16

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 103 | Last updated: Feb 22, 2024

Sample Question
What re-opened to the public after having been closed since 2011?

The Washington Monument.

Mt. Rushmore.

The N.C. Zoo.

Linville Falls.

In The News Week Ending May 9

In the news week ending May 9

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 117 | Last updated: Apr 12, 2024

Sample Question
Davidson College announced that what long-standing tradition will end next year?

Parents weekend.

Weekend curfew.

Free laundry.

The annual Cake Race.

In The News Week Ending April 18

In the news week ending April 18

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 117 | Last updated: Apr 12, 2024

Sample Question
Why did some taxpayers not have to worry about the April 15 deadline?

Only those who owe money face a penalty for filing late.

The deadline was extended to April 18 because of the Easter holidays.

Residents of Arizona are required to file combined state and federal taxes by April 1.

Federal employees’ tax returns are filed automatically.

In The News Week Ending March 21

In the news week ending March 21

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 112 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2024

Sample Question
Heiress Bunny Mellon died last week at age 103. What was she more recently known for?

She made a $10 million gift to Duke’s school of public policy.

She lost most of her fortune in the Madoff investment scandal.

She was a supporter of John Edwards’ presidential campaign.

At 92, she was the oldest woman ever to complete the New York City Marathon.

In The News Week Ending February 21

In the news week ending February 21

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 187 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
A new study in animal behavior has observed what human-like activity in captive elephants?

Developing hiccups.

Playing practical jokes.

Bullying.

Comforting each other.

News And Feature Writing Quiz! Trivia

News and Feature Writing Quiz! Trivia

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 899 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which 5 W & H would you not begin your summary lead with?

How or What

What or Why

Why or How

When or Where

In The News Week Ending February 14

In the news week ending February 14

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 190 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
Child star Shirley Temple died last week at age 85. What was she known for in later life?

President of NBC programming.

Spokesperson for the March of Dimes.

Movie star.

Ambassador to Czechoslovakia.

In The News Week Ending February 7

In the news week ending February 7

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 189 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What milestone did Facebook reach recently?

Its 1 billionth user.

Its first public stock offering.

Its 10th anniversary.

Facebook users on all seven continents.

In The News Week Ending January 31

In the news week ending January 31

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 179 | Last updated: Aug 30, 2023

Sample Question
What has seen a dramatic decrease in recent years, covering only 1.65 acres west of Mexico City, down from 2.93 acres last year and 44.5 acres in 1995?

Marijuana crops.

Monarch butterflies.

Olympic training facilities.

Coffee plantations.

In The News Week Ending January 17

In the news week ending January 17

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 182 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
Scientists have confirmed the theory that birds fly in a V formation for what purpose?

To stay warm.

To confuse predators.

To conserve energy.

For navigation.

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