Bradley Hardison, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, had been wanted by police in connection with two break-ins. So last Tuesday, the genius arch-criminal decided to enter a doughnut-eating contest sponsored by the police department. He won—and the subsequent media attention led to his arrest. Fortunately, a high score on the Slate Quiz won't land you in the clink.

Question 1 of 12

On Wednesday, why did U.S. troops land atop Iraq's Mount Sinjar?

Thousands of refugees of the Kurdish sect have been trapped on the mountainside since ISIS jihadists stormed their villages.

Question 2 of 12

A San Diego pharmaceutical company says that it has exhausted its supplies of ZMapp, a new drug used to do what?

The two Ebola-infected American missionaries who were flown back to Atlanta for treatment were both given ZMapp, with promising results.

Question 3 of 12

On Tuesday, Maryam Mirzakhani became the first woman ever to win what?

The Fields Medal is math's highest honor, the discipline's equivalent of a Nobel Prize. The Iranian-born mathematician teaches at Stanford.

Question 4 of 12

This week, residents of Gaza used Twitter to send tips on dealing with tear gas to people living where?

The St. Louis suburb has been rocked by protests and clashes with police since the controversial shooting of the unarmed Michael Brown over the weekend.

Question 5 of 12

Many obituaries for Robin Williams noted that his roommate at Juilliard was which future star, who later credited Williams with saving him from suicidal thoughts during a dark time?

After Reeve was left quadriplegic in 1995, Williams disguised himself as a doctor to visit his friend in the hospital. Reeve said Williams was the first person to make him laugh after the accident.

Question 6 of 12

Last week, researchers at the University of Minnesota were surprised to learn that 8.3 percent of Americans changed what in the latest census?

The 10 million racial switch-ups in the 2010 census suggest that ethnicity is becoming extremely fluid and complex in America, and not well-suited to the check of a box.

Question 7 of 12

Six Swiss swingers on vacation in Ibiza, Spain, had their orgy interrupted by a police officer, who cited them for what infraction?

The orgiasts were enjoying themselves in a moving vehicle, which was a first for Ibiza police. They were not fined for public indecency—just 200 euros for not buckling up.

Question 8 of 12

Beginning this week, art lovers are now able to explore London's famed Tate Britain museum in what unusual way?

Four camera bots controlled remotely by Web users now wander the galleries every night when the museum closes.

Question 9 of 12

President Fouad Massoum has given Haider al-Abadi 30 days to form a new government to lead what?

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced Thursday that he was stepping down, making way for Abadi, who is backed by both the U.S. and Iran.

Question 10 of 12

A new study from the Stockholm Environment Institute has found that greenhouse gas emissions due to what could be four times greater than government estimates?

The developers of the $5.3-billion Alberta-to-Nebraska pipeline dispute the study, pointing to State Department estimates that its completion will barely affect emissions or demand.

Question 11 of 12

The Brazilian presidential election, set for October, was upended this week by what surprising event?

Eduardo Campos, the socialist candidate, was one of seven killed when his small Cessna jet crashed near Sao Paulo.

Question 12 of 12

Last week, the Daily Mail reported that Russian fisherman Igor Vorozhbitsyn was saved from a bear attack by what lucky break?

The man insisted that his granddaughter had loaded "Baby" onto his phone as a joke. (Suspiciously, I should note, the original Pravda story about the attack doesn't mention Bieber specifically.)