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Test Your Knowledge: January 17, 2025

10 questions on the week's reporting, from the edition of January 17, 2025. Answer one and you get the explanation, plus a link to the article that covers it.

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10 questions · about 3 minutes
01

In what month of 1775 did Congress authorize the Continental Navy to buy 13 frigates (small warships)?

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December. Read: A Short Story of the US Military Part Two: The Navy

02

Today, the US Navy is second to none in overall power. However, what country owns more warships?

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China. Read: A Short Story of the US Military Part Two: The Navy

03

What autonomous territory of Denmark does Donald Trump want to make a part of the United States?

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Greenland. Read: Why Donald Trump Wants to Add Greenland to the United States

04

Which US President nearly doubled the size of America with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

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Thomas Jefferson. Read: Why Donald Trump Wants to Add Greenland to the United States

05

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, what trend has appeared in Chicago public school systems?

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Chronically absent teachers and staff. Read: The Decline of Public Education: Even Teachers Are Cutting Class

06

Which California city and surrounding areas were affected by the January 2025 wildfires?

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Los Angeles. Read: What to Know About the Los Angeles Fires

07

What is the name of the annual phenomenon in Southern California that causes the wind to change direction and pick up speed as it moves toward the ocean?

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The Santa Ana Winds. Read: What to Know About the Los Angeles Fires

08

Even though social media has been found to harm the mental health of children, many parents feel that the new ban on social media sites in Florida violates the kids’:

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First Amendment rights. Read: Florida’s Social Media Ban for Kids

09

Which US state topped the list for money spent per pupil in the public school system with $29,873?

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New York. Read: More Money Does Not Equal Better Education

10

On Wednesday, January 15, a not-yet-official ceasefire was agreed upon between:

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Israel and Hamas. Read: BREAKING: Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Agreed

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