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 Who is Gretchen Whitmer? Photo: Julia Pickett / CC BY-SA Governor of Michigan. Attorney General of Michigan United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Governor of South Dakota Six men were charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in reaction to her “uncontrolled power.” Seven others were indicted for allegedly targeting police and seeking a “civil war.” After police foiled the alleged plot to kidnap her, Whitmer said President Trump’s words had been a “rallying cry” for extremists. Six men were charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in reaction to her “uncontrolled power.” Seven others were indicted for allegedly targeting police and seeking a “civil war.” After police foiled the alleged plot to kidnap her, Whitmer said President Trump’s words had been a “rallying cry” for extremists. 2 / 10 Which country does H&M come from? Photo: MediaPhoto.Org / CC BY Switzerland Sweden Germany USA 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. 3 / 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 took his mask off. He made sure everyone has their masks on. He said that Covid-19 is a Chinese hoax. He advised everybody to stay safe. 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.’ 4 / 10 Who is Kamala Khan? Image: marvel.com The first Muslim Marvel Superhero. The first Indian DC Comics Superhero. Kamala Harris’ alter ego. The Democratic campaign mascot. 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. 5 / 10 What is CRISPR-cas9? The UN World Food Program. A Covid-19 vaccine. A very simple technique for cutting a gene at a specific spot. A new technique for viewing inner organs. 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. 6 / 10 During the vice-presidential debate of 2020, Kamala Harris uttered four times a phrase that became an instant meme on Twitter. What was it? Screenshot: 2020 Vice Presidential debate I’m speaking. Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking. Will you just shut up, man? I haven’t finished speaking yet, Mr. Vice President. Your time is up, Mr. Vice President. Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris repeated at least four times throughout the 90-minute vice presidential candidates’ debate: “I’m speaking. Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking.” By the end of the broadcast, “I’M SPEAKING” was trending with over 44,000 tweets quoting Senator Harris’s words on Twitter. 7 / 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 Melissa McCarthy Gal Gadot Sofia Vergara Angelina Jolie 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. 8 / 10 What is VP Kamala Harris’s position on cannabis? She said it’s a ‘great high.’ She said marijuana would remain illegal at a federal level under any administration, 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. 9 / 10 Where in the world can you find Kyrgyzstan? Northern Europe The Middle East East Africa Central Asia Kyrgyzstan is a country in Central Asia. 10 / 10 Who won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize? Donald Trump. Greta Thunberg. The UN’s World Food Programme. The World Health Organization. The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the World Food Programme. The humanitarian organization, part of the United Nations, is being recognized “for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.” 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 Nov. 17 News Quiz: How Old is King Charles III? Friday, Nov. 19 Weekly Quiz: Royals, Beatles, Evil Dictators Friday, May 20 News Quiz of the Week: Cold War II Feb. 23 Weekly News Quiz: Where did Navalny Die?