As the year’s inaugural quarter concluded, a series of disparate yet significant events captured global attention. Raging wildfires inflicted severe damage across Los Angeles, marking a devastating start to the year for California residents. In the political arena, President Joe Biden formally transitioned from the White House, an event of substantial historical importance. Simultaneously, actress Millie Bobby Brown made headlines by confronting media outlets over what she characterized as bullying journalism practices.
These events, while prominent, represent merely a fraction of the quarter’s complete news landscape. To assess public awareness of global happenings, The Guardian has launched its comprehensive annual Christmas quiz. This four-part examination features 52 questions corresponding to each week of the year, challenging participants’ recollection of January through March events across politics, environmental crises, and entertainment industry developments.
Compiled by journalist Ben Fell, the quiz serves as both an entertaining challenge and a measure of news literacy. For enthusiasts seeking additional mental exercise, the publication offers access to archived quizzes from previous years, enabling comparative analysis of how global events have evolved over time.