Home Weekly News Quiz Weekly Quiz: Supreme Court, BLM, Emmys Weekly Quiz: Supreme Court, BLM, Emmys September 26, 2020 Weekly News Quiz Weekly Quiz: Supreme Court, BLM, Emmys Weekly News Quiz: 10 Rotating questions (re-take quiz for different topics!), No time-limit. A news update follows each entry. How smart are you this week? 1 / 10 How many women sat at the US Supreme Court before the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmation in 1993? Photo: Supreme Court of the United States / Public domain None. 1 2 3 Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She is, however, the first woman in American history to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol, the first Jewish-American, and just the second Supreme Court justice. Indeed, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She is, however, the first woman in American history to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol, the first Jewish-American, and just the second Supreme Court justice. 2 / 10 What is the relationship between Superman and Supergirl? Screenshot: melissabenoist – Instagram Cousins. No relation. Siblings. Father and daughter. Kara Danvers is Superman’s biological cousin. Melissa Benoist starred as Supergirl for 6 years before the CW announced in 2021 that Supergirl’s 6th season would be the show’s final season. That’s right! Kara Danvers is Superman’s biological cousin. Melissa Benoist starred as Supergirl for 6 years before the CW announced in 2021 that Supergirl’s 6th season would be the show’s final season. 3 / 10 According to a recent report from the UN social progress index, what is the only field in which the US actually is #1 in the world? Access to advanced education Maternal health Political rights According to the latest report from the UN’s Social Progress Index, the US ranks first in the world in access to advanced education. However, Out of 50 indicators assessed in the index, the country severely underperforms in 19, including maternal health, political rights, discrimination against minorities, greenhouse gas emissions, and early marriage. According to the latest report from the UN’s Social Progress Index, the US ranks first in the world in access to advanced education. However, Out of 50 indicators assessed in the index, the country severely underperforms in 19, including maternal health, political rights, discrimination against minorities, greenhouse gas emissions, and early marriage. 4 / 10 Which company owns this app? Instagram / Ian Spalter, Joy-Vincent Niemantsverdriet, Eric Goud, Robert Padbury / Public domain Instagram Inc Microsoft Inc Facebook Inc Alphabet Inc The Facebook-owned Instagram app appears to have a bug that opened a path for hackers to hijack the app and turn smartphones into spies, according to cybersecurity giant CheckPoint. True. The Facebook-owned Instagram app appears to have a bug that opened a path for hackers to hijack the app and turn smartphones into spies, according to cybersecurity giant CheckPoint. 5 / 10 What’s the title of JK Rowling’s new book? Photo: Executive Office of the President / Public domain Euphilia Transphobia Troubled Blood Harry Potter and the Troublebloods. JK Rowling’s new Robert Galbraith thriller Troubled Blood sold almost 65,000 copies in just five days, amid widespread criticism of the author’s decision to include a serial killer who dresses in women’s clothing in the novel. Get Troubled Blood: A Cormoran Strike Novel in Audible, Kindle, or print. Audible Plus: Listen to thousands of Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts. Start your free trial now. True. JK Rowling’s new Robert Galbraith thriller Troubled Blood sold almost 65,000 copies in just five days, amid widespread criticism of the author’s decision to include a serial killer who dresses in women’s clothing in the novel. Get Troubled Blood: A Cormoran Strike Novel in Audible, Kindle, or print. Audible Plus: Listen to thousands of Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts. Start your free trial now. 6 / 10 Can you recall what was Mandy Moore’s debut on-screen film appearance? Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX / CC BY The Princess Diaries Bring it On Sugar & Spice 13 Going on 30 Mandy Moore, whose debut on-screen appearance was on the 2001 film The Princess Diaries, announced Thursday on Instagram that she and her husband were expecting their first baby (a boy) “coming early 2021.” True! Moore announced Thursday on Instagram that she and her husband were expecting their first baby (a boy) “coming early 2021.” 7 / 10 What month does Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival traditionally take place? Agência Brasil Fotografias / CC BY April July February December Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival traditionally takes place in February – but not in 2021. Rio’s League of Samba Schools announced that due to the coronavirus’s spread, it is impossible to safely hold the traditional Carnival in Rio in February this year – for the first time in a century. While the decision is to postpone the event, it lacks a new date. 8 / 10 What is Sir David Attenborough’s main field of research? View this post on Instagram A post shared by A Life On Our Planet (@davidattenborough) on Sep 24, 2020 at 2:00am PDT Philosophy Natural History Botanica Anthropology Sir David Attenborough is a natural historian. New Fact The legendary English broadcaster joined Instagram at the age of 94 to raise awareness of the climate crisis. Sir David’s Instagram debut precedes the release of his latest book and Netflix documentary – both titled A Life On Our Planet. 9 / 10 Who’s this impressive woman? Rachel Malehorn / CC BY Melania Trump Amy Coney Barrett Barbara Lagoa Britt Grant This is Donald Trump’s high court appointee, Amy Coney Barrett. She took the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg seat in the US supreme court. Barrett is a devout Catholic. Conservatives are hailing her an ideological heir to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. This is Donald Trump’s high court appointee, Amy Coney Barrett. She took the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg seat in the US supreme court. Barrett is a devout Catholic. Conservatives are hailing her an ideological heir to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. 10 / 10 Which TV series had a historical win in the 2020 Emmys? Unorthodox Watchmen Schitt’s Creek Succession Schitt’s Creek, which pulled off an unprecedented sweep of all comedy categories at Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards, will launch in U.S. broadcast syndication beginning September 28. You know your Emmys! Schitt’s Creek pulled off an unprecedented sweep of all comedy categories at Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards. It will launch in U.S. broadcast syndication beginning September 28. Sign up to never miss a quiz! Follow our social feeds: [sc name=”follow_us” ] Or subscribe to our newsletter: NameEmail LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Retake quiz Found a mistake? Tell us! Be sure to come back tomorrow for another quiz. Don’t miss a quiz. 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