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Every school day we post a new question that invites students to read a Times article and respond with their own ideas. Teachers tell us it is a good opportunity to practice writing for an authentic audience. Some of our questions ask students to make an argument, while others invite personal writing. They range in…

Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed over the past two weeks. Do you know what it shows? At the bottom of this quiz, you'll find the answer.Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

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A major surge in fighting in Sudan has taken a searing toll on civilians, killing hundreds of people in aerial bombings and revenge attacks in the past week, as Africa’s largest war shifts into a higher gear after the end of seasonal rains.Which country on the map above is Sudan?

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Myanmar’s military staged a coup in 2021, strangling democratic reforms and jailing much of the country’s civilian leadership. Three years later, the Southeast Asian nation is teetering on the brink of failed statehood. After years of conflict, rebels have scored victories over the military junta.What country on the map above is Myanmar?

Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed this past week. Do you know what it shows? At the bottom of this quiz, you'll find the answer.Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed this past week. Do you know what it shows? At the bottom of this quiz, you’ll find the answer.Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.