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The weekly news quiz

By Tribune News Service, Tribune News Service The Tribune Content Agency

Updated June 2, 2026 1:27 AM

1. This summer, the United States is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. What is the word for a 250th anniversary?

A. Sesquicentennial

B. Semiquincentennial

C. Quincentennial

D. Bicentennial

2. President Donald Trump turns 80 this summer. His birthday coincides with which holiday?

A. Flag Day

B. Father's Day

C. Independence Day

D. Summer solstice

3. The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since ...?

A. 1994

B. 1995

C. 1998

D. 1999

4. Which city is set to host the first World Cup game, on June 11?

A. Atlanta

B. Los Angeles

C. Mexico City

D. Toronto

5. So far, which of these movies is the box office champ for 2026?

A. "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

B. "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"

C. "Hoppers"

D. "Scream 7"

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ANSWERS

1. B

2. A

3. D

4. C

5. B

This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM.