AARP Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Question 1 of 10 It was really, really hot out there in 2024. Which of these weather-related statements are true? 2024 was the fourth-hottest meteorological summer on record Northern Alaska had its highest temperature ever measured Caribou, Maine had its hottest summer on record All of the above Other locations setting summer records included Phoenix; Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Question 2 of 10 2024 was quite a year to be Donald Trump. Which of these did NOT happen to him in 2024? He survived two assassination attempts He was elected president He was convicted of 34 criminal counts of falsifying business records He guest hosted 'Saturday Night Live' However, Trump did host SNL in 2015 and 2004. Question 3 of 10 This basketball player set a NCAA Division I record for career scoring, then went on to receive Rookie of the Year honors in U.S. professional basketball. Victor Wembanyama Angel Reese Chet Holmgren Caitlin Clark Clark led the University of Iowa to its second straight NCAA title game, was drafted by the WNBA's Indiana Fever and set several one-year records, including most points by a rookie and most assists by a rookie. Question 4 of 10 In March, a container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, causing it to collapse. What was the name of the ship? Folly Dali Raleigh Holly The ship reported losing power just before striking the bridge. Six construction workers died in the collapse. Question 5 of 10 This film won Best Picture honors at the 2024 Academy Awards. 'Poor Things' 'Killers of the Flower Moon' 'Oppenheimer' 'Barbie' Oppenheimer won six other Oscars, including Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Cillian Murphy) and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Robert Downey Jr.) Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition Join AARP to Continue Already a Member? Login Members only
Question 6 of 10 True or false? Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president in 2024, was the first Black woman to top a major party ticket in the U.S. True False Harris became the nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July under pressure from party leaders. Question 7 of 10 Taylor Swift's massive tour sold out venues all over the world in 2024, and she also released a new album in April. What was it called? The Tortured Poets Department Evermore Reputation Nevermind According to Billboard magazine, the album sold 1.4 million copies in its first day on the market and set numerous other firsts. Question 8 of 10 This seafood restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy protection in May and closed dozens of locations, citing a variety of financial issues. Bonefish Grill Joe's Crab Shack Legal Seafood Red Lobster The company emerged from bankruptcy in September after finding a new buyer. Question 9 of 10 The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above this number for the first time in 2024. 20,000 25,000 30,000 40,000 It closed at 40,000.59 on May 17 and stood at 43,444.99 on Nov. 15. Question 10 of 10 This discount airline announced in November that it was filing for bankruptcy, citing increased competition and a struggle to recover from losses during the coronavirus pandemic. Frontier Airlines Spirit Airlines Southwest Airlines Oceanic Airlines Spirit's proposed merger with JetBlue Airlines ended in March in the face of opposition by the Justice Department. Submit Quiz You have unanswered questions. Please go back and complete those questions to finish the quiz. 0 Correct 0 Incorrect Oops...something went wrong. Please log out and log back in to continue.
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