Home Weekly News Quiz Weekly Cheat Quiz: X² Chaos, 2X Kamala, 1X Lennon Weekly Cheat Quiz: X² Chaos, 2X Kamala, 1X Lennon October 10, 2020 Weekly News Quiz Weekly Quiz: Chaos, Kamala, Lennon 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 country does H&M come from? Photo: MediaPhoto.Org / CC BY Sweden Germany USA Switzerland The Swedish company H&M, the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, plans to close hundreds of stores next year as the coronavirus crisis drives more shoppers online. True. The Swedish company H&M, the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, plans to close hundreds of stores next year as the coronavirus crisis drives more shoppers online. 2 / 10 What is the title of the 2020 Ultimate Mixes collection, completely remastered by Sean Ono Lennon? Image: johnlennon.com Isolation Gimme Some Truth Imagine Power to the People “GIMME SOME TRUTH. THE ULTIMATE MIXES” includes 36 tracks hand-picked by Yoko Ono and Sean Ono Lennon, who serve as executive producer and producer on the project. They worked closely with engineer and mixer Paul Hicks to maintain the essence of the songs, which were completely remixed. “GIMME SOME TRUTH. THE ULTIMATE MIXES” includes 36 tracks hand-picked by Yoko Ono and Sean Ono Lennon, who serve as executive producer and producer on the project. They worked closely with engineer and mixer Paul Hicks to maintain the essence of the songs, which were completely remixed. 3 / 10 The city of Paris is on Maximum Covid-19 alert. What’s NOT closed? Photo: Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) / CC BY-SA Gyms Bars Festive gatherings Restaurants French authorities placed Paris on maximum virus alert on Monday, banning festive gatherings and requiring all bars to close, but allowing restaurants to remain open under strict conditions. They include a minimum one-meter (three-foot) distance between each table, groups limited to six people instead of 10 previously, and a request to register customers’ names and phone numbers to help alert those who may have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus. French authorities placed Paris on maximum virus alert on Monday, banning festive gatherings and requiring all bars to close, but allowing restaurants to remain open under strict conditions. They include a minimum one-meter (three-foot) distance between each table, groups limited to six people instead of 10 previously, and a request to register customers’ names and phone numbers to help alert those who may have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus. 4 / 10 What is CRISPR-cas9? A very simple technique for cutting a gene at a specific spot. The UN World Food Program. A new technique for viewing inner organs. A Covid-19 vaccine. Emmanuelle Charpentier of France and Jennifer A. Doudna of the United States won the 2020 Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing CRISPR-cas9, a very simple technique for cutting a gene at a specific spot, allowing scientists to operate on flaws that are the root cause of many diseases. Does it work? In the last decade, cancer biologists have been using the method to discover hidden vulnerabilities of tumor cells. Doctors are using it to edit genes that cause hereditary diseases. Plant biologists produce crops edited in CRISPR with new vitamins or the ability to withstand infections. 5 / 10 Upon his return to the White House, still contagious with Covid-19, what was the first thing Donald Trump did when he met with the press? Photo: The White House from Washington, DC / Public domain He said that Covid-19 is a Chinese hoax. He advised everybody to stay safe. He made sure everyone has their masks on. He took his mask off. A contagious President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday and immediately took off his face mask for a photo op. Trump then offered some bizarre advice about the virus that killed more than 200,000 Americans: ‘Don’t let it dominate you. Don’t be afraid of it. You’re gonna beat it. We have the best medical equipment. We have the best medicines, all developed recently.’ True. A contagious President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday and immediately took off his face mask for a photo op. Trump then offered some bizarre advice about the virus that killed more than 200,000 Americans: ‘Don’t let it dominate you. Don’t be afraid of it. You’re gonna beat it. We have the best medical equipment. We have the best medicines, all developed recently.’ 6 / 10 What is VP Kamala Harris’s position on cannabis? She said marijuana would remain illegal at a federal level under any administration, She said it’s a ‘great high.’ She is pro medicinal use of cannabis, but against a general decriminalization of it. She said marijuana would be decriminalized at a federal level under a Biden administration. During the 2020 debate with Vice President Mike Pence, Kamala Harris said marijuana would be decriminalized at a federal level in the United States under a Biden administration. As a result, U.S.-listed shares of major cannabis producers saw a surge right after the debate. Correct. During the 2020 debate with Vice President Mike Pence, Kamala Harris said marijuana would be decriminalized at a federal level in the United States under a Biden administration. As a result, U.S.-listed shares of major cannabis producers saw a surge right after the debate. 7 / 10 On his first interview since releasing himself from the hospital, the 74-year-old Covid-19 stricken President Donald Trump said he was ‘lucky’ because… Photo: The White House from Washington, DC / Public domain He was able to get the ‘best treatment possible’. He gets ‘tons of love’ from his supporters. He is a ‘perfect physical specimen’ and ‘extremely young’. He has a ‘beautiful wife’. In his first interview since being hospitalized, for Fox Business, President Trump said: “I’m back because I am a perfect physical specimen and I’m extremely young. And so I’m lucky in that way.” Exactly. In his first interview since being hospitalized, for Fox Business, President Trump said: “I’m back because I am a perfect physical specimen and I’m extremely young. And so I’m lucky in that way.” 8 / 10 Who is Kamala Khan? Image: marvel.com The first Indian DC Comics Superhero. The Democratic campaign mascot. Kamala Harris’ alter ego. The first Muslim Marvel Superhero. Kamala Khan is better known as Ms. Marvel, the first Muslim superhero in the Marvel universe. The studio is tapping newcomer Iman Vellani to star in its Disney+ series based on the comic-book character. That’s right. Kamala Khan is better known as Ms. Marvel, the first Muslim superhero in the Marvel universe. The studio is tapping newcomer Iman Vellani to star in its Disney+ series based on the comic-book character. 9 / 10 Before changing it to his first name, how did Kenzo Takada name his fashion brand? Photo: michell zappa / CC BY Takada Jap Yellow Jappo RIP Kenzo Takada. The Japanese-French designer died from Covid-19 complications. His trademark fashion brand was first named Jap, as to reclaim the offensive American term. He then changed it to his first name Kenzo, to become a fashion hit. RIP Kenzo Takada. The Japanese-French designer died from Covid-19 complications. His trademark fashion brand was first named Jap, as to reclaim the offensive American term. He then changed it to his first name Kenzo, to become a fashion hit. 10 / 10 According to the newly published Forbes’ 2020 most profitable Hollywood actresses list, who was the best-paid actress this year? Photos: Vergara – Toglenn / CC BY-SA, Jolie – Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America / CC BY-SA, Gadot – Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA, McCarthy – https://www.flickr.com/photos/greg2600 / CC BY-SA Sofia Vergara Angelina Jolie Gal Gadot Melissa McCarthy According to Forbes, these are the five best-paid actresses in 2020: Sofia Vergara ($43 million), Angelina Jolie ($35.5 million), Gal Gadot ($31.5 million), Melissa McCarthy ($25 million), and Meryl Streep ($24 million). The magazine goes further to explain that the shutdown of movie theaters due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made it easier for TV stars such as Vergara and Ellen Pompeo (#8 with $19 million) to rank higher this year. Exactly. According to Forbes, these are the five best-paid actresses in 2020: Sofia Vergara ($43 million), Angelina Jolie ($35.5 million), Gal Gadot ($31.5 million), Melissa McCarthy ($25 million), and Meryl Streep ($24 million). The magazine goes further to explain that the shutdown of movie theaters due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made it easier for TV stars such as Vergara and Ellen Pompeo (#8 with $19 million) to rank higher this year. 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 Share Pin it WhatsApp Telegram Tags:Elections 2020, netflix Related Posts Intense Weekend Quiz: Billionaires, Capitol 2021, Change What does the One Love armband mean? And what’s a leap second? 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