1) Last week, President Obama announced that he plans to send up to three hundred military advisers to what country?
b) Iraq
He wants the advisers to help the Iraqi government fight against ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), an Islamist rebel group that has already taken over some major Iraqi cities. While he is sending advisers, President Obama insists has no plans to send American combat troops there.
2) Who was recently elected to be the new Majority Leader of the House of Representatives?
c) Kevin McCarthy
Former Leader Eric Cantor resigned his position last week after losing a primary election to fellow Republican Dave Brat. McCarthy was chosen for the position in a secret ballot by his fellow House Republicans.
3) The United States captured Ahmed Abu Khattala last week. Khattala is alleged to be one of the key figures behind what attack?
a) The attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya
Khattala is being held in a secure location outside of Libya.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/benghazi-suspect-captured-us-special-forces/story?id=24174176
4) The EPA recently proposed new limits on carbon emission by existing power plants. According to the EPA, its proposal would cut carbon emissions by how much by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels)?
c) 30%
The EPA will release its final rule after considering comments from the public and affected industries. In 2012, coal supplied 37% of U.S. electricity, natural gas supplied 30%, 19% came from nuclear power plants, 7% from hydropower sources such as dams, and 5% from renewable sources such as wind and solar.
https://www.cnn.com/2014/06/02/politics/epa-carbon-emissions/
5) According to the United Nations, how many people are currently living under forced displacement?
d) 50,000,000
This is the highest number since World War 2 and includes those seeking refuge or asylum as well as those who have been internally displaced.
6) Last week, Crown Prince Felipe de Borbon became the new king of what country?
c) Spain
Felipe VI became king upon the abdication of his father Juan Carlos.
https://www.cnn.com/2014/06/18/world/europe/spain-king-felipe-vi/index.html
7) What country produced more than half of its electricity through solar power on Monday June 9?
c) Germany
d) Australia
The German government has encouraged its citizens to install solar panels on their rooftops.
8) What company announced last week that it is going to pay for some of its employees to go to college?
d) Starbucks
The scholarships will be made available to certain baristas who enroll in Arizona State’s online program.
9) What company rolled out its first electric vehicle last week?
d) Harley-Davidson
The motorcycle, which goes from 0 to 60 in 4 seconds, is not being mass produced yet.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/06/19/harley-davidson-electric-motorcycle/10974115/
10) Last week, the United States Patent and Trademark Office ruled that this sports franchise has a “disparaging nickname” and should lose its trademark protection?
a) Washington Redskins
The team will continue to receive trademark protection while the case is under appeal.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/redskins-trademark-ruling-what-does-decision-mean-for-team/