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Weekly News Quiz: April 17, 2026
A papal visit. A naval blockade. A million-dollar masterpiece. What do you remember from the week that was?
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Which region did Pope Leo XIV travel to this week?
Pope Leo embarked on a marathon visit to Africa this week.
A painting by which famous artist, valued at around $1 million, was recently acquired for just $117?
One lucky raffle winner has walked away with an original Pablo Picasso painting valued at more than $1 million. The price of a ticket was 100 euros, or about $117.
Which two airlines are rumored to be in merger talks?
The CEO of United Airlines reportedly pitched a potential merger with American Airlines to President Donald Trump. Several analysts say an airline created by merging the No. 1 and No. 2 carriers could create an unprecedented concentration of power in the commercial aviation industry.
Which state was impacted by historic flooding this week?
Severe storms swept across large swaths of the central US this week. Milwaukee on Thursday joined Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Gaylord, Michigan, as cities that have already seen their wettest April on record.
Where did the US Navy begin a blockade this week?
The US military this week began enforcing a blockade on all traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
What day is Tax Day in the US each year?
April 15 is the annual deadline for filing income taxes in the US. However, the IRS notes that if the 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently conceded defeat in a parliamentary election. How many years was he in power?
The defeat of Viktor Orbán means Hungary will have a change in government for the first time since 2010.
Which world leader is scheduled to visit the US this month?
Between April 27 and 30, Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington, DC, New York and Virginia, undertaking a variety of public engagements to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Four astronauts have found themselves newly minted celebrities after recently returning to Earth after a historic journey around the moon. How many days was the Artemis II mission?
The Artemis II crew attended various speaking events this week after concluding their 10-day journey around the moon.
A chance find in a London archive recently led to the discovery of a home belonging to which famous playwright?
A researcher recently pinpointed the exact location of William Shakespeare’s London home for the first time.
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