Current Events - February 2022
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15 questions · Published February 28, 2022
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. Which 2021 film led the field of nominees with twelve AcademyAward nominations on February 8, 2022?
The Netflix produced film, "The Power of the Dog," leads the field with twelve Academy Award nominations. "Dune" received ten and "Belfast" and "West Side Story" each received five nominations. All four film are nominated for Best Picture of 2021.
- Multiple Choice
2. Which publication purchased Wordle, the popular online, five-letter word game, from creator, Josh Wardle, for an undisclosed sum in February 2022?
Josh Wardle designed the game as a gift for his wife and a few dozen other users started playing along. It soon became a viral sensation, gaining millions of fans in just a few weeks and Wardle sold Wordle to the New York Times for a sum "in the low six-figures."
- Multiple Choice
3. Which Canadian capital city was gridlocked by the "Freedom Convoy" of truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions, causing massive supply chain issues between the U.S. and Canada?
Canada's capital city, Ottawa, Ontario, was shut down by hundreds of trucks obstructing roads, intersections, bridges, and buildings. The convoy was in protest of mandates that would prevent unvaccinated truckers from crossing the US/Canada border.
Hundreds were arrested and dozens of trucks impounded when the government used emergency powers to clear the roadways. - Multiple Choice
4. Which off-the-field "victory" was achieved by the U.S. Women's Soccer team, winners of the last two FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments?
After a protracted legal battle, a lawsuit was settled to provide back pay compensation and will ensure the Women's U.S. National Team receives equal pay going forward.
The U.S. Men's National Team's best World Cup finish was 3rd in 1930, while the Women's team has won four World Cups, and placed second or third every other time since the tournament began in 1991.
- Multiple Choice
5. On February 2nd, the Washington Redskins announced that, beginning with the 2022 NFL season, they will be known as the Washington _________________.
The Washington Football Team, as they have been known for the past two seasons, officially changed their offensive and outdated mascot, Washington Redskins, to the Washington Commanders.
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