Test Your Knowledge with AARP's August 5 News Quiz

Test Your Knowledge with AARP's August 5 News Quiz


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AARP has announced the seven latest winners of this annual award, given to nonprofit founders 50 and older who see a problem and create impactful solutions inspired by their personal


stories.

Purpose Prize Founders Prize Achievement Prize Excellence Prize


The organizations they founded will each receive $50,000 and a year’s worth of technical support to build on their work.

Question 2 of 8


As we noted, a strike by hotel workers at Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott properties began Sept. 1. How many cities were targeted by the action?

9 18 27 36


Additional cities could be added if the strike drags on, labor officials warned.

Question 3 of 8


“The band is still alive,” bassist Tom Hamilton of this legendary group told us in a recent interview. What band was he talking about?

Boston Aerosmith The Cars Dropkick Murphys


Aerosmith was forced to cancel its fall tour after lead singer Steven Tyler fractured his larynx after falling onstage.

Question 4 of 8


In June, AARP polled voters 50 and older in 44 of the most competitive congressional districts. According to our recent story, which of these issues was most often ranked “important” or


“very important” by those voters?

Medicare Prescription drugs Social Security Living independently at home


Eighty percent of those polled said Social Security is important or very important.


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