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Test Your Knowledge: January 3, 2026

10 questions on the week's reporting, from the edition of January 3, 2026. 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

What occupation did famous poet John Keats pursue because he felt that he could not make a career in poetry?

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Surgeon. Read: John Keats and the Rise of Romantic Poetry

02

Who did Sarah Whitsett Childress marry to become a first lady?

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James Polk. Read: Sarah Polk – A Very Religious First Lady

03

What is one translation of the New Year’s song Auld Lang Syne?

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For old time’s sake. Read: Auld Lang Syne, for Old Time’s Sake

04

In 2025, Harvard Law School discovered that their “copy” of what important document was an original?

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Magna Carta. Read: 2025 Review of the Arts, History, and Science

05

Why did John Keats decide to travel to Italy?

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His doctor suggested he seek warmer air. Read: John Keats and the Rise of Romantic Poetry

06

James Polk was the ____ President of the United States.

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11th. Read: Sarah Polk – A Very Religious First Lady

07

Who is responsible for submitting the poem Auld Lang Syne to the Scots Musical Museum in 1788?

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Robert Burns. Read: Auld Lang Syne, for Old Time’s Sake

08

What original comic book recently sold at auction for $9.12 million?

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Superman. Read: 2025 Review of the Arts, History, and Science

09

What country adapted Auld Lang Syne to be used for its graduation song?

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Japan. Read: Auld Lang Syne, for Old Time’s Sake

10

What do Bogong moths use to guide their migration?

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The stars. Read: 2025 Review of the Arts, History, and Science

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