Current Events - May 2023
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15 questions · Published May 30, 2023
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. What western U.S. state banned popular social media app TikTok in May 2023?
Montana governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill in mid May 2023 banning TikTok in the state. The ban is set to take effect on January 1, 2024, and TikTok has already sued to stop the ban from proceeding.
- Multiple Choice
2. The __________ Guild of America went on strike on May 2, 2023, grinding production on several films and television shows to a halt.
The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike is the largest work stoppage for the WGA in fifteen years. Writers are striking for a share of the record profits on streaming services that did not exist when they negotiated their previous contract.
- Multiple Choice
3. What country music superstar kicked off a Las Vegas residency at Caesar's Palace on May 18?
Country music legend Garth Brooks said that no two shows of his months long Las Vegas residency, "Plus One," will be alike.
- Multiple Choice
4. Which of these artists was NOT amongst the 2023 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as announced on May 3?
The 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are:
- Kate Bush
- Sheryl Crow
- Missy Elliot
- George Michael
- Willie Nelson
- Rage Against the Machine
- The Spinners
Warren Zevon was NOT amongst this years winners.
- Multiple Choice
5. Which English football club captured their third consecutive Premier League title on May 20, 2023?
Manchester City F.C. won their third consecutive (and ninth overall) Premier League championship on May 20, 2023, with three games left to play in the season.
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