After posting large gains Wednesday, the U.S. stock market posted large losses Thursday. Today's show explains how elections and data centers likely factored into the swings. Meanwhile, health officials say flu season has made an early arrival in America, while a British adventurer made a very late arrival to his home in England. Apartheid in South Africa and Abraham Lincoln's first election are parts of our history segment. We look at the historic roles of Venetian masks and the modern makers of them. And we show you how firefighters freed an animal whose head was stuck in a tree.
This news quiz covers topics featured throughout the week on The World from A to Z:
1. Election Day in the U.S. is on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It was established by the Presidential Election Day Act of 1845, which was signed by what president?
2. November 2 marked exactly 167 years since a controversial American abolitionist was found guilty for treason and other crimes after he led a raid in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Name this man.
3. What kind of machines, which have become increasingly popular in Japan, are now being stocked with groceries and household items that players can sometimes “win” at a discount?
4. What kind of animal was Laika, who made history on November 3, 1957 by becoming the first living being launched into orbit?
5. Following the U.S. midterm elections, what political party is projected to be in control of the House of Representatives and the Senate when new congressional terms begin in January?
6. Wednesday (November 4) marked exactly 104 years since British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of what ancient Egyptian king?
7. Thursday (November 5) marked exactly 86 years since what U.S. president was re-elected to a historic third term – a feat only he achieved before the ratification of the 22nd Amendment?
8. What Southeast Asian country, which is one of the most disaster-prone nations on Earth, was named for a 16th Century Spanish king and achieved its independence from the U.S. in 1946?
9. In a journey that lasted 28 years and spanned multiple continents, what was Karl Bushby’s main method of transportation on his 31,000-mile trek?
10. Name the index of 30 significant U.S. stocks that’s a major factor in the stock market and one indicator of how investors feel about the economy?
