Super Quiz: Events of 2012

1. LITTLE ROCK — Feb. 6 marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

2. After 244 years, this encyclopedia discontinued its print edition.

3. This country’s Earth-observation satellite exploded shortly after launch.

4. This painter’s The Scream sold for a record $120 million.

5. This man became president of France.

6. This company’s IPO was plagued by trading errors.

7. This former Liberian president was found guilty of crimes against humanity.

8. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted this private capsule into space and to the International Space Station.

9. In May, this bank announced a $2 billion loss.

Answers

1. Queen Elizabeth II

2. Encyclopedia Britannica

3. North Korea

4. Edvard Munch

5. Francois Hollande

6. Facebook

7. Charles Taylor

8. Dragon

9. J.P. Morgan