Wednesday, April 9, 2014

current events quiz 4/7/2014 - 4/11/2014

1. What country has been removing pro-Russian demonstrators from some of its eastern cities?
- Ukraine
2. Russia warned any use of force in this area could lead to what?
- Civil War
3. What did searchers hear this weekend that may have been from the missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370?
Extra Credit: Why is it important that searchers find out about this soon?
- Pings from the black box  Ex. 30 days till the black box dies
4. President Obama signed an executive order this week to keep federal contractors from punishing workers who discuss their pay. This is one step to help what group get more equitable pay? Extra Credit: What are some are accusing the White House of doing related to this?
- Women  Ex. their not paying women equally as well as men
 5. What will many in this country be finishing this week before an April 15 deadline?
 - Taxes
6. What did the judge in the South African trial of celebrity athlete Oscar Pistorius say will have no effect on the verdict?
- His emotional outburst during the testimony
7. For the first time in 20 years, what top contender will not be in the Masters Tournament, which starts this week
- Tiger Woods
8. Finally, what men’s basketball team did win the NCAA championship game Monday night?
- University of Connecticut

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