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Weekly Quiz: May 2, 2026

10 questions on the week's reporting, from the edition of May 2, 2026. Answer one and you get the explanation, plus a link to the article that covers it.

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★Weekly Quiz
10 questions · about 3 minutes
01

What former president married a quiet woman named Rachel Donelson?

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Andrew Jackson. Read: First Lady Rachel Jackson Never Made It to the White House

02

The latest assassination attempt against President Trump took place at:

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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Read: The Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting and Assassination in America

03

Flamingos are omnivores, which means that they eat:

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Meat and plant matter. Read: Flamingos – The Pink Birds That Stand on One Leg

04

To what US state did Rachel Donelson’s parents move when she was around 12 years old?

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Tennessee. Read: First Lady Rachel Jackson Never Made It to the White House

05

What US President was shot at the Washington Hilton hotel?

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Ronald Reagan. Read: The Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting and Assassination in America

06

What is the name for a large group of flamingos?

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Stand. Read: Flamingos – The Pink Birds That Stand on One Leg

07

Which of the following statements is true about Rachel Donelson and her husband?

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They eloped. Read: First Lady Rachel Jackson Never Made It to the White House

08

How many US president have been killed while in office?

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4. Read: The Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting and Assassination in America

09

What is the average lifespan of a flamingo?

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20 to 30 years. Read: Flamingos – The Pink Birds That Stand on One Leg

10

What type of climate do flamingos prefer?

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Tropical. Read: Flamingos – The Pink Birds That Stand on One Leg

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