Current events quiz Oct 15-19

1. What awards did the European Union, Chinese writer Mo Yan, quantum physicist David Wineland and several others receive recently?
Extra Credit: What is the specific name of the EU’s version of this award?

Noble Prizes in Physics.
EC: Noble Piece Prize Laureate.

2. What government official is taking responsibility for security lapses that led to the death of the US ambassador to Libya and three others?

President Obama.

3. Tuesday marked the second presidential debate, and this had a different set-up than the first. It was _______________________________________
Extra Credit: What food chain at first offered a prize for anyone asking a question during the debate related to its product, but later withdrew the offer?

The Town Hall Debate.
EC: Pizza Hut.

4. The political campaign is getting dirty – or maybe it’s getting clean? What candidate got in trouble for apparently setting up a photo op washing pans at a soup kitchen that wasn’t even open?

Paul Ryan.

5. From what height did a skydiver jump Sunday to set a world record?

24 miles, the highest jump ever.

6. What group claims responsibility for shooting a 14-year-old Pakistani girl campaigning for education for women in her country?

Taliban.

7. What state will get to have early voting as planned after the Supreme Court refused to step in and become involved in the dispute?

Ohio.

8. What happened in the Netherlands this week to paintings by Picasso, Monet and Matisse?

Art thieves were attacked.