The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news in November

  1. Canada is the first industrial country to legalize what?
    1. Cannabis
    2. Health care
    3. Helmets for motorcyclists
    4. Same-sex marriage
  2. Who is Paul Allen?
    1. Co-founder of Google
    2. Co-founder of Microsoft
    3. Co-founder of Lululemon
    4. Co-founder of Mountain Equipment Co-op
  3. What company has IBM purchased for $34 billion?
    1. Microsoft
    2. Red Hat
    3. Lion Air
    4. TD Bank
  4. Which city experienced a violent attack on a synagogue?
    1. Montreal
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. Winnipeg
    4. Philadelphia
  5. Where did the longest cross-sea bridge in the world open?
    1. China
    2. India
    3. United States
    4. New Zealand
  6. The United States midterm election resulted in:
    1. A majority in both the Senate and House for Republicans
    2. A majority in both the Senate and House for Democrats
    3. A majority in the Senate for Democrats and in the House for Republicans
    4. A majority in the Senate for Republicans and in the House for Democrats
  7. How many women were elected in the U.S. election?
    1. 270
    2. 121
    3. 107
    4. 99
  8. How many U.S. states have legalized recreational use of cannabis?
    1. Six
    2. 10
    3. 52
    4. 25
  9. Which federal politician was forced to resign due to sexually explicit messages he sent through social media?
    1. Tony Clement
    2. Jim Wilson
    3. Stephen Harper
    4. Andrew Scheer
  10. What is a national securities regulator?
    1. A federal government department
    2. A cooperative organization made up of all the provinces
    3. An organization that will make rules for capital markets consistent across the country
    4. None of the above
  11. How many educational institutions are on the top 100 employers list for 2019?
    1. One
    2. Seven
    3. Five
    4. 14
  12. Which female hockey player was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
    1. Hayley Wickenheiser
    2. Jayna Hefford
    3. Laura Stacey
    4. Rebecca Johnston

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