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Holly J. Morris

Holly J. Morris works on NPR's Training team. She was an editor at The Washington Post Express, National Geographic and U.S. News and World Report, and a college teacher.

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One's an answer, one's a question, one is misdirection.

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The NPR news quiz

What celebrity loves Biden — but wants him to drop out? Find out in the quiz

In other news, Nikki Haley did a thing, Trump says he doesn't know a thing, and the Republican platform ignored a thing.

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Shaina Taub of Suffs, Team USA's Jamal Hill, former President George Washington

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The NPR news quiz

Which celebrity's mugshot set the internet ablaze this week? Find out in the quiz

This week, there were Tony Award wins and new Team USA outfits dropped. Something pretty great was found at George Washington's old home, too. Did you follow all the news?

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From left: Caitlin Clark, Joey Chestnut and Donald Trump

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The NPR news quiz

Snubbed! Banned! Rejected! And that's just the first 3 questions of this week's quiz

This week, Hunter Biden was convicted, G7 is happening and flash floods are, too. None of those things made the quiz, though, elbowed out by plant-based topics such as gardens, bananas and "meat."

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What did the internet call 'satanic'? Find out in the news quiz

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The NPR news quiz

What did the internet call 'satanic'? Find out in the news quiz

What looks like "a ghost emerging from a pool of vomit"? Are meme stocks back? And what's up with the Trump-Biden debates? Plus: orcas with a thirst for violence and more Miss USA drama.

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Why is a teen Trump in the news? Find out in the quiz

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The NPR news quiz

Why is a teen Trump in the news? Find out in the quiz

This week began with the Met Gala, which brought much-needed pageantry to the everyday lives of mortals. There was also real estate, dating apps, resignations and more.

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Which celebrity feud escalated this week? Find out in the news quiz

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The NPR news quiz

Which celebrity feud escalated this week? Find out in the news quiz

Where's the beef? What's the deal with marijuana? Why does this read like a '90s stand-up script? The answer to at least some of these questions can be found in the quiz. Were you paying attention?

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Would you qualify for the jury on a Trump trial? Find out in the quiz

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Would you qualify for the jury on a Trump trial? Find out in the quiz

Why is a famous elementary particle in the news? Where is Chechnya and what did it ban? Which prince is Andrew again? If you know these things, you'll get at least a 3 out of 11.

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How much money do you need to earn to buy a house these days? Find out in the quiz

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Solar Eclipse

How much money do you need to earn to buy a house these days? Find out in the quiz

This week, the April 8 total solar eclipse inspired Barbie-level coverage mania at NPR. But it turns out other things happened too! Were you paying attention?

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A comedian, a pug and a politician walk into the quiz. Do you know the punchline?

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The NPR news quiz

A comedian, a pug and a politician walk into the quiz. Do you know the punchline?

Is Kevin Hart funny? Are pugs cute? Is Donald Trump a good politician? Thankfully, the quiz doesn't need to answer these questions — we'll just stick to the facts, thanks.

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This week's quiz has happiness and happy dogs. You're welcome

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The NPR news quiz

This week's quiz has happiness and happy dogs. You're welcome

Last year's most popular dog is still top, and the happiest nation is still the most contented. March is still madness and shutdowns still loom.

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Famous women made some surprise appearances this week. Were you paying attention?

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The NPR news quiz

Famous women made some surprise appearances this week. Were you paying attention?

With a Grammys comeback performance, an unannounced 'SNL' visit, and an Olympic un-retirement, women were center stage this week. Sorry, Swifties, this time we're not talking about Taylor.

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What are Taylor and Elon doing *now*, and why is Elmo here? Find out in the quiz

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The NPR news quiz

What are Taylor and Elon doing *now*, and why is Elmo here? Find out in the quiz

Serial newsmakers Taylor Swift and Elon Musk made more headlines this week, but they were also joined by goats, a helicopter and a very intriguing blurry image.

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From a winningest coach to a losingest Oscar hopeful — it's the weekly news quiz

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The NPR news quiz

From a winningest coach to a losingest Oscar hopeful — it's the weekly news quiz

This week, a man got something that a woman worked hard for. A noisy scourge will be unavoidable in the coming months. And a poll showed Americans have lost faith in power. So, the usual.

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