NPR’s Weekly News Quiz: Friday the 13th & More

by Chief Editor

Friday the 13th has arrived, but this year it falls two days before the Ides of March, potentially negating any ill fortune.

A Test of Current Events

A weekly news quiz is available, with questions reportedly drawing from knowledge of medicine, basketball, and the British Parliament. Successfully answering questions from these areas could yield at least three correct responses, according to the quiz’s framing.

Did You Know? The quiz is presented two days before the Ides of March, a date historically associated with misfortune.

The individuals pictured—Kai Trump, Bam Adebayo, and Timothée Chalamet (or his “reclusive twin, Tomothée”)—appear to be connected to the quiz, though the exact nature of that connection is not specified.

Expert Insight: The framing of the quiz around a traditionally unlucky day, coupled with the proximity to the Ides of March, suggests a playful approach to superstition and current events awareness. This type of quiz relies on a broad base of knowledge, potentially appealing to a wide audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is it?

It is Friday the 13th.

What topics will the quiz cover?

The quiz will cover medicine, basketball, and the British Parliament.

Who is pictured in the accompanying image?

The image features Kai Trump, Bam Adebayo, and Timothée Chalamet (or his reclusive twin, Tomothée).

Will your knowledge of current events—and perhaps a bit of luck—lead to success on this week’s quiz?

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