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JANUARY 2019 MONTHLY QUIZ PRIZE
Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee
If you think McDonald’s is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendy’s combined. Former New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.
TED Talk – “The Hunt for General Two” with Jennifer 8. Lee [Here]
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WHAT IN THE WORLD? QUIZ
WEEK OF DEC 31, 2018 – JAN 6, 2019
1. WHAT city hosts one of the earliest New Year’s celebrations with a spectacular fireworks display – the Harbor Light Parade – in front of its famed opera house?
A. Hong Kong
B. Tokyo
C. Sydney
D. Singapore
Correct Response: C. Sydney
https://greenglobaltravel.com/celebrate-new-year-traditions-around-the-world/#NEW%20YEARS%20FESTIVALS
2. A tsunami on December 23rd killed over 400 people in Indonesia when it struck the coastline in THIS region.
A. Malacca Strait
B. Sunda Strait
C. Hormuz Strait
D. Lombok Strait
Correct Response:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-tsunami/indonesias-latest-tsunami-raises-global-questions-over-disaster-preparedness-idUSKCN1OT069
3. President Trump’s abrupt announcement he will order withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria has placed Kurdish residents and militia fighters – who fought alongside Americans against ISIS – at risk of attack from WHOM?
A. Iran
B. Russia
C. Turkey
D. All of the above
Correct Response: C. Turkey
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-kurds/let-down-by-u-s-syrian-kurdish-leaders-look-to-russia-and-assad-idUSKCN1OQ18E
4. THIS German politician who was recently named leader of the Christian Democrat party with support from Angela Merkel is the likely next Chancellor of the Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
A. Dieter Althaus
B. Ernst-Reinhard Beck
C. Eva Grafin Finck von Finckenstein
D. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
Correct Response: D. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-politics/germanys-kramp-karrenbauer-more-popular-than-mentor-merkel-poll-idUSKCN1OT0E7
5. THIS official recently made this statement: “One core belief I have always held is that our strength as a nation is inextricably linked to the strength of our unique and comprehensive system of alliances and partnerships. While the US remains the indispensable nation in the free world, we cannot protect our interests or serve that role effectively without maintaining strong alliances and showing respect to those allies.”
A. Nikki Haley
B. John Bolton
C. James Mattis
D. Mike Pompeo
Correct Response: C. James Mattis
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-mattis-highlights/key-points-in-u-s-defense-secretarys-resignation-letter-idUSKCN1OJ30F
6. Martial law, imposed on November 25 in parts of Ukraine after Russia captured three Ukrainian ships, expired this past week and is not expected to be extended. Under the law the Ukrainian government banned WHAT?
A. Russian ships from entering Ukrainian waters.
B. Ukrainian citizens of Russian descent from entering government buildings and boosted security at critical sites such as nuclear power stations and Black Sea ports.
C. Russian men of combat age from entering the country and boosted security at critical sites such as nuclear power stations and Black Sea ports.
D. Ukrainian citizens from entering Russia.
Correct Response: C. Russian men of combat age from entering the country and boosted security at critical sites such as nuclear power stations and Black Sea ports.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-russia-martiallaw/martial-law-expires-in-ukraine-idUSKCN1OP0QV
7. The Taliban has agreed to meet for talks to end fighting in Afghanistan in Saudi Arabia in January. WHO will Taliban representatives meet with?
A. Afghan government officials
B. United States officials
C. United Nations officials
D. All of the above
Correct Response: B. United States officials
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-taliban/taliban-dismiss-afghanistans-peace-talks-offer-idUSKCN1OT051
8. The senate of this country approved a new ambassador to the United States and for the first time that ambassador is a woman. With her 40 years of experience as a diplomat Martha Bárcena will be in charge of coordinating the bilateral efforts of the newly inaugurated president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, with the White House. WHAT country will she represent?
A. Mexico
B. Spain
C. Brazil
D. Cuba
Correct Response: D. Martha Bárcena.
https://kjzz.org/content/740809/mexico-has-its-first-female-ambassador-us
9. President Vladimir Putin spoke this week saying that Russia would deploy its first regiment of hypersonic nuclear-capable missiles next year, saying the move meant his country has a new type of strategic weapon capable of hitting most points in the world and evading the U.S ballistic missile defenses. What is the name of the new missile system?
A. Bear
B. Avangard
C. Baba Yaga
D. Kamchatka Dagger
Correct Response: B. Avangard
https://www.npr.org/2018/12/27/680467756/russia-will-deploy-new-hypersonic-missile-systems-in-2019-putin-says
10. WHAT part of the United Kingdom celebrates the New Year Festival of Hogmanay?
A. Wales
B. England
C. Scotland
D. Northern Ireland
Correct Response: C. Scotland
https://greenglobaltravel.com/celebrate-new-year-traditions-around-the-world/#NEW%20YEARS%20FESTIVALS
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