The news quiz
It’s time to see how much attention you’ve been paying to the news in the past week or so. From The Oklahoman’s news copy editors and designers, here’s a quiz:
1. Former state Sen. Gene Stipe reported to a Missouri prison hospital for mental tests, saying he was resentful that:
a) He had to travel so far from his home.
b) He wasn’t freed on personal recognizance.
c) The judge questioned his mental competence.
d) He was obliged to share a cell with a criminal.
2. Andy Lester, an Edmond attorney, was nominated to the Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University and the A&M Colleges. He is expected to add some diversity to the board because he is:
a) American Indian.
b) An attorney. The other members are all former teachers.
c) Republican. The others are Democrats nominated by Democrats.
d) A Duke University graduate. The others graduated from OSU.
3. One in five American adults smokes. Researchers find quitting may be more difficult for pregnant women because:
a) Many suffer from depression.
b) They’re already craving high-fat pizza, so giving up one more thing is too hard.
c) They’re storing up bad habits, because they won’t have time once the baby comes.
d) Pregnant women don’t understand the health risks.
4. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s son is working on a plan to help his country in what way?
a) Preparing to host the World Series of Beach Volleyball.
b) Working with Disney to launch the Mediterranean Kingdom theme park.
c) Protect ancient ruins and bring in tourists.
d) Bring in icebergs to provide more fresh water.
5. Admission on the first day of the Oklahoma State Fair Centennial Expo was how much?
a) $100.
b) $1, as in 100 pennies.
c) No charge.
d) $2 with a Dr Pepper can.
6. Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell speaking at the University of Oklahoma said of the U.S.:
a) It’s a wonderful place to go fishing.
b) It’s a great place to buy Chinese-made products.
c) It remains a place that attracts people from other lands.
d) It’s an ideal place for football fans.
7. First they tried nudging, but now more companies are taking steps to ensure employees lose weight. What are the companies doing?
a) Forcing employees to have liposuction.
b) Sending employees to boot camps.
c) Docking workers’ paychecks.
d) Flashing subliminal weight-loss messages on computer screens.
8. Pollen from a particularly pesky plant spurred the Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic to issue a rare allergy alert last week. What weed prompted the alert?
a) Ragweed.
b) Dandelion.
c) Clover.
d) Eucalyptus.
9. Old School Bagel Cafe has opened in Oklahoma City, aiming to bring back the popularity of New York style bagels. What’s distinctive about the New York style bagel cooking process?
a) They’re fried before they’re baked.
b) They’re boiled before they’re baked.
c) They’re shaken before they’re baked.
d) They’re stirred, not shaken.
10. Several presidential campaigns are adopting a new type of fundraising. They are:
a) Looking for funds on the Internet.
b) Looking for funds in all the wrong places.
c) Looking for funds from retirees.
d) Looking for funds from Americans living abroad.
11. “Billy Cook Day” in Sulphur has been “put on hold.” Why?
a) Cook has pleaded guilty to a federal charge.
b) Cook was unable to contribute one of his world-famous saddles to charity.
c) Cook is planning to return his factory to Texas.
d) Cook’s factory burned down.
12. Alan Greenspan admitted Thursday that he failed to see the risks inherent in what?
a) Failing to lower the discount rate.
b) The subprime lending sector.
c) Failing to raise the discount rate.
d) Failure to stop North Korean counterfeiting.
13. Students at Rogers High School in Tulsa were suspended for five days after they protested a new school policy. What was the policy?
a) Students must tuck their shirts.
b) They must support Jenks’ football team.
c) They must arrive at school 10 minutes early.
d) No one can get their driver’s license until after graduation.
14. The University of Oklahoma football team moved into the national championship picture after defeating Miami. What were the Sooners ranked in the AP football poll after beating Miami?
a) 1.
b) 3.
c) 5.
d) 8.
15. A former Edmond police officer was arrested. What crime is he charged with?
a) Fraud.
b) Theft.
c) Robbery.
d) Bribery.
16. Which Democratic presidential contender said Gen. David Petraeus was “dead flat wrong” for saying changing policies in Iraq would be detrimental to the fight there?
a) Sen. Joseph Biden.
b) Sen. John Edwards.
c) Former Sen. Mike Gravel.
d) Rep. Ron Paul.
17. More states are considering bans on teens doing what?
a) Accessing lottery tickets.
b) Drinking coffee.
c) Fighting on school grounds.
d) Using electronic devices while driving.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-C; 2-D; 3-A; 4-C; 5-B; 6-C; 7-C; 8-A; 9-B; 10-D; 11-A; 12-B; 13-A; 14-B; 15-D; 16-A; 17-D
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