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The NPR news quiz
Have you been paying attention?
March 27, 2026 — 5:01 AM ET
By Holly J. Morris
From left: the archbishop of Canterbury, the first lady, Stephen Colbert.
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Our quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it? How well do you know your “Lord of the Rings”? What about AI, Washington landmarks and TSA wait times? Find out!
Do YOU know who Tom Bombadil is? If so, you might get at least one question right this week!
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Tags: Saturday Night Live; OpenAI; Christopher Columbus; cherry blossoms; wind energy; Lord of the Rings; tofu