World News Quiz: What have you missed this week?

1

Which organization or individual was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday?

Greta Thunberg
The World Health Organization (WHO)
Jacinda Ardern
The World Food Programme (WFP)

1 / 7

2

Which announcement did the Tokyo Olympics organizers make on Wednesday that will result in a scaled-back, less flashy event next year?

To reduce the number of competitions
To slash the cost of the Games
To cancel the opening and closing ceremonies
To ban spectators from the Games

2 / 7

3

Which precaution measure was taken during the only debate between U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic challenger Kamala Harris to reduce COVID-19 infection risk?

The debate was held virtually
The two candidates debated wearing a mask
Plexiglasses were set up on stage
The debate was held outdoor

3 / 7

4

Armenia and Azerbaijan held high-level talks on Friday and ultimately reached a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh. Where did the negotiations take place?

Moscow
Washington D.C.
Paris
Berlin

4 / 7

5

Anthony Fauci, a top U.S. expert on the infectious disease on Friday, said the White House hosted a "super-spreader event" where a number of attendees later tested positive for COVID-19. Which event was Fauci referring to?

A press briefing attended by Trump
A fundraiser for Trump's 2020 campaign
An event for Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court Judge
A rally for Trump's 2020 campaign where more than 1,000 supporters were invited

5 / 7

6

UK finance minister Rishi Sunak announced another financial help program for employees of companies forced into temporary closure due to COVID-19. Which measure did the government put forward into helping these workers?

Their full salary will be covered by the aid
Their salary will be covered up to $2,725 per month
They will be given $2,500 in check per month
They are allowed to delay paying rents or loans at banks

6 / 7

7

The world-famous Broadway theaters in New York City delayed reopening date again this week as the coronavirus continues to rage across the U.S. Through which date will the theaters remain shut now after the delay?

January 1, 2021
March 30, 2021
May 30, 2021
July 1, 2021

7 / 7

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