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2012 enters the record books. Were you paying attention? A news quiz.

Question 2 of 22

2. The world didn't end on Dec. 21 (and the ancient Mayans never really predicted it would), but which of these things DID occur that day?

An indigenous ethnic Chorti of Mayan descent performs during a traditional ceremony at the ruins of the archaeological site for the Maya civilization of Copan December 22. Mystics, hippies and tourists descended on the ruins of Maya cities to mark the close of the 13th bak'tun - a period of around 400 years - and many hoped it would lead to a better era for humanity. (Jorge Cabrera/Reuters)

Washington was in disarray as negotiations faltered on both a fiscal "plan A" and a "plan B."

 

The National Rifle Association called for armed guards in US schools.

 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 100 points.

 

All of the above.

 

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