Thursday News Quiz: Whales, Ships, and Sea Otters
Thursday News Quiz: Whales, Ships, and Sea Otters

A question mark ear illustration by Anaïs Mims sets the tone for this week's Thursday news quiz. Have you been paying close attention to the week's events, or merely hearing half the story? Fifteen questions await on topical news, pop culture, and general knowledge, sprinkled with some in-jokes. No prizes, but we always enjoy hearing how you fared in the comments. Allons-y!

The Thursday News Quiz, No 246

Test yourself on topics ranging from stranded whales and stricken ships to very cute sea otters. If you believe there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers, and can show your working with absolute certainty that you aren't trying to factcheck a joke, you may complain in the comments below. Alternatively, check out Why Am I Like This? by Grace Kay and Kirsten Izer.

How to Play

Read each question carefully, select your answer, and tally your score. Share your results in the comments. Good luck!

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