Have you been paying attention to the news recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
Have you been paying attention to the news recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
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The Learning Network|Weekly News Quiz for Students: Inauguration, SAT Changes, No. 1 Song
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The Learning Network|Weekly News Quiz for Students
Weekly News Quiz for Students: Inauguration, SAT Changes, No. 1 Song
Compiled byJOHN OTISandJEREMY ENGLEJAN. 26, 2021

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Have you been paying attention to the news recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
On Jan. 20, Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Which of the following is NOT true of the inauguration ceremony?
Amanda Gorman, 22, became the youngest inaugural poet in American history.
Every living former president was in attendance.
Mr. Biden became the oldest president in American history.
Mr. Biden’s oath was administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.
In 17 executive orders, memorandums and proclamations signed hours after his inauguration, President Biden moved swiftly on Jan. 20 to dismantle Trump administration policies his aides said have caused the “greatest damage” to the nation.
Which of the following is NOT one of the many executive orders signed so far by President Biden?
An executive order abolishing the Senate filibuster.
An executive order bolstering the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects from deportation immigrants brought to the United States as children, often called Dreamers.
An executive order recommitting the U.S. to the Paris climate agreement.
An executive order requiring the wearing of masks on all federal property and by all federal employees.
President Trump used his final hours in office to wipe away convictions and prison sentences for a roster of corrupt politicians and business executives and bestow pardons on allies like, his former chief strategist, and Elliott Broidy, one of his top fund-raisers in 2016.
George Nader
Michael Cohen
Rudolph W. Giuliani
Stephen K. Bannon
The State Department declared on Jan. 19 that the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity through its wide-scale repression ofand other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in its northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Rohingya
Tibetans
Uighurs
Yazidis
, who faced down racism as he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball’s home run king, hitting 755 homers and holding the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years, has died. He was 86.
Hank Aaron
Roberto Clemente
Ted Williams
Ty Cobb
More than 400,000 people in the United States who had the coronavirus have died, and as of Jan. 23, the country has recordedcoronavirus cases.
5 million
15 million
25 million
50 million
The College Board, which administers the SAT college entrance examination and has seen its business battered by the coronavirus pandemic, said on Jan. 19 that it will.
add 100 points to every test score
drop the optional essay section
give students a choice of taking either the English or math section
no longer need to be taken with a No. 2 pencil
The Jan. 20 inauguration got attention for its numerous fashion statements. Among them was Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who became an internet meme after being photographed donning a bulky coat and.
bright red ski cap
cowl scarf
patterned wool mittens
seal-skin boots
The music industry’s first runaway hit single of 2021, “” by Olivia Rodrigo, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on Jan. 19, following a record-breaking first week across streaming services like Spotify and Amazon Music.
Body
Drivers License
Mood
Take You Dancing
Three of the economics-related articles below were recently published in The New York Times. One is from the satirical site The Onion. Which is the fake news story?
“Biden Signs Orders to Expand Food Stamps and Raise Wages, but Says Economy Needs More Help”
“Continuing Job Losses Put Spotlight on Economic Relief”
“Janet Yellen Is Unanimously Approved by the Senate Committee”
“U.S. Mint Introduces New Seven-Cent Coin to Bolster Citizens’ Math Skills”
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