The weekly news quiz

1. What is the Oxford University Press word of the year for 2024?

A. Demure

B. Brain rot

C. Dynamic pricing

D. Romantasy

2. The Transportation Security Administration said it set a single-day record by handling about how many travelers on the Sunday after Thanksgiving?

A. 1.5 million

B. 2.3 million

C. 2.8 million

D. 3.1 million

3. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening steep tariffs against countries in the BRIC alliance. Which of these nations is NOT part of that group?

A. Brazil

B. Russia

C. Ireland

D. India

4. As of Dec. 1, which of these college football teams remained undefeated?

A. SMU

B. Oregon

C. Notre Dame

D. Ohio State

5. Drummer Bob Bryar recently died at age 44. He was a drummer for which of these 2000s bands?

A. My Chemical Romance

B. Linkin Park

C. Fall Out Boy

D. Paramore

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ANSWERS

1. B

2. D

3. C

4. B

5. A

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