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How well do you know your Reflecting Pool news? Because the quiz will test you

NPR | By Holly J. Morris

Published June 26, 2026 at 4:01 AM CDT

From left: a candidate, a record-breaker, an answer option.

This week, the Reflecting Pool faced new woes, but is it now covered by a tarp? The quiz addresses controversial tarps and other absolutely burning questions. Enjoy!

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Holly J. Morris

Holly J. Morris works on NPR's Training team. She was an editor at The Washington Post Express, National Geographic and U.S. News and World Report, and a college teacher.