Home Weekly News Quizzes Weekly Quiz: Supreme Court, BLM, Emmys Weekly Quiz: Supreme Court, BLM, Emmys 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 Which TV series had a historical win in the 2020 Emmys? Watchmen Unorthodox 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. 2 / 10 What’s the title of JK Rowling’s new book? Photo: Executive Office of the President / Public domain Troubled Blood Transphobia Harry Potter and the Troublebloods. Euphilia 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. 3 / 10 Can you recall what was Mandy Moore’s debut on-screen film appearance? Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX / CC BY 13 Going on 30 The Princess Diaries Sugar & Spice Bring it On 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.” 4 / 10 Which company owns this app? Instagram / Ian Spalter, Joy-Vincent Niemantsverdriet, Eric Goud, Robert Padbury / Public domain Alphabet Inc Microsoft Inc Instagram Inc Facebook 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 How many police officers were charged for causing the death of Breonna Taylor? Sarahmirk / CC BY-SA 3 2 None. 1 None of the three officers involved in Breonna Taylor‘s death were charged with her killing. A grand jury decided to indict only one of the three officers involved in first-degree wanton endangerment charges. The charge applies to the risk put on Taylor’s neighbors but does not hold the officer responsible for her death. Taylor’s case has been a rallying point for protesters demonstrating against racial injustice and police brutality. None of the three officers involved in Breonna Taylor‘s death were charged with her killing. A grand jury decided to indict only one of the three officers involved in first-degree wanton endangerment charges. The charge applies to the risk put on Taylor’s neighbors but does not hold the officer responsible for her death. Taylor’s case has been a rallying point for protesters demonstrating against racial injustice and police brutality. 6 / 10 What was Evel Knievel best known for? Photo: Unknown author / Public domain Portraying evil movie characters. Stand up comedy. Wrestling. Motorcycle stunts. Evel Knievel was best known for his motorcycle jumps. His son is accusing Disney-owned Pixar of intentionally modeling the Toy Story 4 Caboom character after him, and suing for compensation. Right. Evel Knievel was best known for his motorcycle jumps. His son is accusing Disney-owned Pixar of intentionally modeling the Toy Story 4 Caboom character after him, and suing for compensation. 7 / 10 The 1991 film Father of the Bride is a remake of a 1950 film with the same name. Who starred in the original? Grace Kelly Elizabeth Taylor Audrey Hepburn Marylin Monroe Elizabeth Taylor starred in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride. Bonus Fact Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) was shared on Netflix, YouTube, and Facebook to benefit World Central Kitchen during the 2020 Covid lockdown. The nearly 27-minute-long sequel, which takes place 25 years after Father of the Bride Part II, is a new story self-recorded by the actors and written and directed by Nancy Meyers. That’s right! Elizabeth Taylor starred in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride. Bonus Fact Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) was shared on Netflix, YouTube, and Facebook to benefit World Central Kitchen during the 2020 Covid lockdown. The nearly 27-minute-long sequel, which takes place 25 years after Father of the Bride Part II, is a new story self-recorded by the actors and written and directed by Nancy Meyers. 8 / 10 In which century did artist Sandro Botticelli paint this? Image: Sandro Botticelli / Public domain 21st Century. 20th Century. 15th Century. 18th Century. Sandro Botticelli’s 15th-century portrait of a nobleman in “Young Man Holding a Roundel” was the highlight of Sotheby’s Masters Week sale series in New York in January 2021. 9 / 10 What month does Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival traditionally take place? Agência Brasil Fotografias / CC BY April December February July 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. 10 / 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 Botanica Natural History Philosophy 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. 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. Follow us here: Facebook Twitter Instagram Link Share Tweet Linkedin Pinterest Whatsapp Telegram Email Prev Article Next Article Even More Quizzes! Dec. 17 Friday News Quiz of the Week: Person of the Year What is the current zodiac year? 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