US Election 2024 Quiz: If you get more than 15 out of 20 answers, you are a news buff

At long last, the 2024 US Presidential race is set to end on Nov 5 with the counting of votes. It has been one long, brutal election season, with so many twist and turns that the Oxford Dictionary has banned the use of the word "unprecedented" for it. From assassination attempts to desi rivalries, this particular dance of democracy has seen everything.

So, as we wind down the race, here are 20 unique references that became big talking points for the 2024 US Election. Some of them are easy, some are hard, and some are so obscure that even Nate Silver would struggle to figure out the reference.

So, buckle up and check out the US Election 2024 Quiz:



If you are having trouble, here are some hints:

Donald Trump became the first president to get a _________.

Kamala Harris ' running mate Tim Walz used to be an assistant ________ coach.

JD Vance told podcaster Joe Rogan that he prefers eating ________ to plant-based meat.

Kamala Harris admitted that she owns a ______ during an interview.

______ owner Jeff Bezos' Washington Post refused to endorse Kamala Harris for POTUS.

The Democratic Party Symbol is a ___________.

Harris claims she worked here. Trump turned up too.

An AP fact-check about JD Vance’s love for his _______ was rescinded.

After Harris' nomination, her line, "You think you fell out of a ____” went viral.

Presidential candidate RFK Jr admitted he had dumped a ______ in New York's Central Park.

Donald Trump got $119milllion from this rocket man. His name is_________.

The Republican Party Symbol is a ____________.

Pets were in the news for two reasons. They were__________ and __________?

Trump ally Tucker Carlson got a little excited this food item in Russia.

A rather disturbing detail about Bill Clinton involved a _________.

Social media fumed after New York authorities euthanised a _________.

__________ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has made abortion one of the most important issues in this election.

Donald Trump has promised to complete the _________ if re-elected.

This group is likely to vote bigly for Kamala Harris.

Trump spent three hours talking on a ___________.

Here are the answers:

Mugshot - Donald Trump became the first president to be indicted and get a mugshot.

Football - Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz used to be an assistant football coach.

Paneer - JD Vance told podcaster Joe Rogan that he prefers eating matar paneer to plant-based meat.

Gun - Kamala Harris admitted that she owns a Glock during an interview.

Amazon Boxes - Amazon owner Jeff Bezos' Washington Post refused to endorse Kamala Harris for POTUS. Bezos wrote an op-ed explaining why.

Democratic Party Symbol - The donkey is the symbol of the Democratic Party.

McDonald's - Harris said she worked there in her youth, and Trump made a pitstop at a franchise.

Couch - An AP fact check claimed that JD Vance hadn't made improper advances to his couch, with the sofa instantly becoming an election meme.

Coconut - After Harris' nomination, her line, "You think you fell out of a coconut tree..." went viral.

Bear - Presidential candidate RFK Jr admitted he had dumped a bear carcass in New York's Central Park.

Rocket - SpaceX owner Elon Musk became Donald Trump's biggest champion.

Elephant - The elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party.

Cat - Cats have been in the news for two reasons: Trump claimed immigrants are eating cats and dogs, and JD Vance's remarks about "childless cat ladies" resurfaced.

Bread - Trump ally Tucker Carlson got a little excited about bread when he went to Russia to interview Vladimir Putin.

Cigar - The cigar has a slightly salubrious connection to former US President Bill Clinton, who is campaigning for Kamala Harris.

Peanut the Squirrel - There was widespread outrage after New York authorities euthanised a pet squirrel named Peanut.

Supreme Court - The US Supreme Court 's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has made abortion one of the most important issues in this election.

Border Wall - Donald Trump has promised to complete the US-Mexico border wall if re-elected.

Women - There's a huge gender gap between male and female voters in this election. A WaPo average of October national polls shows Harris leading by an average of 11 points among women, while Trump leads by 10 points among men (a 21-point gap in the margin).

Podcasts - Podcasts became an important medium for candidates to reach out to undecided voters.

What your score says about you:
• 0-5 – Bro, do you even news?
• 6-10 – Not bad at all.
• 11-15 – Amazing.
• 16-19 – Do you work for Trump or Harris?
• 20 out of 20 – Hello, Mr. Nate Silver, how are you doing?