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Who says they have no fear of the Trump administration? The quiz knows

NPR | By Holly J. Morris

Published April 17, 2026 at 4:01 AM CDT

From left: Fela, Pope Leo and friend, Queen Camilla.

Wednesday was Tax Day! Are the refunds higher? Or lower? Or eaten up by gas prices? There are no tax questions on the quiz, but if you know what Eric Swalwell looks like, you'll get at least one question correct.

A Flourish data visualization

Corrected: April 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM CDT

A previous version of the quiz incorrectly said that fluoride is an element. It is a mineral.

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