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Weekly News Quiz

Test yourself on AARP’s big stories


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Matt Chinworth

This quiz was created using generative AI. It was reviewed by editors before publication.

Question 1 of 8

Though it may seem like getting the flu is inevitable, there are a few things you can do to steer clear of the virus. About how long do flu shots generally protect against serious illness?

Doctors recommend taking a flu shot in mid-October because you want the protection from the vaccine to last through the end of flu season in May. Flu shots generally protect against serious illness for about six months, but that can vary depending on your immune system.​

Question 2 of 8

Which symptom is more commonly associated with RSV than with a cold, flu or COVID-19?

Wheezing is more commonly a symptom of RSV, though people with flu and COVID can wheeze too. Prescription medications usually aren’t available for RSV, although some bad cases may require hospitalization.

Question 3 of 8

There’s been considerable buzz around Muse, the first-to-market, consumer-focused AI agent from Meta, which has quickly outranked better-known AIs like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude in downloads. Which of the following platforms is not owned by Meta?

YouTube is owned by Alphabet Inc., which bought the platform through its subsidiary Google in November 2006.

Question 4 of 8

Impostor scams, which include criminals posing as celebrities, but more commonly as government agencies, banks or a friend or family member, were among the top fraud complaints to the Federal Trade Commission in 2025, with reported losses of $3.5 billion. Which request is a major warning sign that a message from a celebrity may actually be from a scammer?

Scammers often will ask you to move the conversation from Facebook or Instagram to a private platform like WhatsApp.

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Question 5 of 8

Determining whether you’re truly getting a good deal can feel like navigating a minefield, as inflation, tariffs and frequent sales leave many of us questioning the price tags we see. Another new concern is “surveillance pricing.” What is it?

In a practice known as surveillance or personalized pricing, businesses use customers’ browsing histories, locations and other personal details to charge individualized prices for products or services. That means the price you see online for a pair of jeans could be different than what your neighbor sees.

Question 6 of 8

In today’s world, it’s easier than ever for parents to keep tabs on their budding young adults when they leave home. About half of parents use smartphone apps, such as Life360, WhatsApp and Find My, to track their kids when they are teenagers. What percentage of parents said they track the location of an 18- to 24-year-old child?

Forty-two percent of parents say they keep tabs on their 18- to 24-year-old child’s location. 

Question 7 of 8

Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, died this week at 102. Which movie did she win the Oscar for actress in a supporting role?

Saint had one of the most spectacular debuts in Hollywood history, as the love interest of Marlon Brando’s tormented Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront. Her first trip to the Academy Awards was memorable too. Pregnant with her first child, Saint accepted her Oscar from Frank Sinatra and smilingly murmured a unique winner’s speech: “I think I may have the baby right here.” (Her son, Darrell, was born two days later.)

Question 8 of 8

You may have heard of holiday trains. Now meet their spooky sister: the Halloween train, gaining steam with fans across the country. The Halloween Express, which takes passengers on a 90-minute trip, starts from which location?

Hop on board the heritage steam train dubbed the Halloween Express for an excursion that’s heavy on happy thrills, with practically no chills. Mingle with the kid-friendly versions of holiday icons. Bonus: cookies all around.

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