Current Events Quizzes: CEQ4

Saturday, February 11, 2006

President Bush presented his annual message to both houses of Congress last week. What is the name of the speech the president gives every January?
Identify one “highlight” of the speech in #1 that demonstrates you read about the speech over the next few days.
Fundamentalist and secular Muslims from around the world are expressing their fury at the actions of a newspaper in Denmark. The Danish embassy has been attacked in several countries amidst rioting. What’s the complaint?
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld compared Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president, to what World War II-era dictator? Needless to say, Chavez did not appreciate the comparison.
The governor of West Virginia demanded that what be stopped temporarily for safety reasons following the death of two more workers this week.
The IAEA, the International Atomic Energy Administration, voted to refer to what state to which very powerful United Nations organization because of the state’s activities involving nuclear technology which they may use to build nuclear weapons.
Who is the new Majority Leader of the House of Representatives?
Who was expected to be the new Majority Leader of the House but lost and will remain the Majority Whip?
Who won the Super Bowl? Who lost the Super Bowl? What was the score? Who was the MVP? (1/2 point for each correct answer)
What movie received the most Oscar nominations last week?