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Quiz on Midterm Election History

First reported Oct 30, 3:30 PM ET · Latest Nov 3, 12:00 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 3, 12:06 PM ET

Where things stand

The Wall Street Journal released a new quiz asking readers to identify the president in office when mortgage rates exceeded 18%, as part of its coverage of the midterm election cycle.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: Earlier, the Wall Street Journal published a quiz that challenged readers to match notable midterm‑season quotes with the people who said them.

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  1. Who Was President When Mortgage Rates Were Over 18%? Take Our Quiz — Wall Street Journal

    Inflation, Herbert Hoover, tariffs: Test your knowledge of the midterms and the economy over the years.

  2. Do You Remember the Standout Quotes of the Midterms? Take Our Quiz — Wall Street Journal

    Can you match the midterm quote to the person who said it? Test how well you have been paying attention to this election’s news cycle.

Questions

  • The reports do not indicate how many participants engage with the quizzes or whether the quizzes influence public understanding of the issues. Open

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More: background

Both pieces are interactive quizzes that test readers’ knowledge of recent U.S. political events. The first focuses on a historical economic indicator—mortgage rates above 18%—and links it to the presidential term, while the second asks participants to recall memorable statements made during the current midterm election campaign.

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