Think You're Smarter Than a Slate Senior Editor? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.
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Slate's weekly news quiz, hosted by Ray Hamel, offers an engaging way to assess your knowledge of recent events. This quiz covers a range of topics, including Kermit the Frog's advice to Maryland students about collaboration, Donald Trump's warning to West Point cadets about 'trophy wives', and a plagiarism incident involving a Smith College graduation speaker. Participants can compare their results not only with the average contestant but also with Jenny G. Zhang, the senior culture editor at Slate, who will take the quiz on record.
Kermit the Frog urged Maryland students to prioritize collaboration over competition, suggesting they should leap together instead of trying to jump over each other.
In a speech at West Point, Donald Trump cautioned cadets against pursuing 'trophy wives,' emphasizing the importance of genuine relationships.
A graduation speaker at Smith College faced backlash for plagiarizing her speech, highlighting the importance of authenticity in public speaking.
Ray Hamel hosts Slate's weekly news quiz, allowing participants to test their knowledge against average scores and a noted contestant.
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