The weekly 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. Thirty-four years after a deadly twister hit Blanchard, what was found in a neighborhood garden?
a) A victim’s wedding ring.
b) Family pictures.
c) An heirloom necklace.
2. According to an analysis, what is the nation’s most dangerous city?
a) Newark, N.J.
b) East St. Louis, Ill.
c) Detroit.
3. Leaders from 29 metro cities have done what to make the ride to work easier?
a) They created a snow route plan that connects key streets in different communities.
b) They allotted another $1 million for road construction projects.
c) They are encouraging drivers to bicycle to work at least one day a week.
4. Former Dallas Cowboy Troy Aikman returned to his hometown of Henryetta to do what?
a) Dedicate a new McDonalds.
b) Lobby for more stoplights.
c) Give the football team a pep talk.
5. Government researchers made what finding regarding heart attack deaths?
a) They are decreasing across the board.
b) They are increasing for women under 45.
c) They will be eradicated within three decades.
6. Why did an Air Force general give medals to 12 airmen and nine civilians?
a) They saved $5 million by redesigning a KC-135 safety system.
b) They developed a plan to salvage a damaged B-1B.
c) They took part in 10 combat missions over Iraq.
7. Andrea DenHoed, a University of Oklahoma senior, is the latest OU student to be named a Rhodes Scholar, earning her a two-year scholarship to study at Oxford University. She is the 27th Rhodes Scholar from OU. Who among the following famous Oklahomans was not a Rhodes Scholar from OU?
a) Will Rogers.
b) David Boren.
c) Carl Albert.
8. Which country is the largest source of adopted babies for American families?
a) China.
b) Guatemala.
c) India.
9. What toy or gadget that absolutely must be under the tree on Christmas morning is expected to be in short supply again this holiday season?
a) Nintendo Wii game player.
b) Amazon.com Kindle digital book reader.
c) Google Android mobile phone.
10. What are the newest members in the Oklahoma City Zoo’s animal family?
a) Four baby mountain lions.
b) Four baby African lions.
c) Four baby Asian anteaters.
11. In an effort to attract workers to Enid, city officials have decided to do what?
a) The city will waive utility connection fees.
b) Enid will give free ice cream for three months.
c) Each new worker will receive a free cell phone.
12. University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Phil Loadholt is one of the largest football players in the Sooners’ history. Which of the following measurements is really his?
a) XXXXXXL (6X) T-shirt.
b) 52-inch waist.
c) Size 9 hat.
13. Rose State College will help students save money on gas by …
a) Giving out gas station gift cards to freshmen.
b) Building a gas station on campus where students can get a discount by showing their ID.
c) Eliminating most Friday classes next semester to cut down on driving.
14. The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals has struck down a policy of the Oklahoma City animal shelter. What is the struck-down policy?
a) Cats are not accepted at the shelter.
b) Pit bull terriers cannot be adopted.
c) The shelter cannot be located in the city limits.
15. Other than retailers, what industry sees a business boom the day after Thanksgiving?
a) Doctor’s offices.
b) Auto mechanics.
c) Plumbers.
16. For the first time this year, a local entity is catering to Oklahoma football fans by doing what?
a) Providing free rides on the Sooner Schooner.
b) Broadcasting games on Spanish radio.
c) Auctioning Bob Stoops’ game-worn visors.
17. As OU’s Pride of Oklahoma marching band members flew home from New York, where were their instruments?
a) On a later flight from New York.
b) In an Oklahoma-bound tractor-trailer rig.
c) The instruments and players were on the same plane.
18. How did shoppers at a Best Buy store in Oklahoma City shield themselves from the elements while waiting overnight for post-Thanksgiving sales?
a) Plastic igloos.
b) Tents.
c) Dog houses.
19. Actor Dick Wilson died in California at age 91. What character was he best known for playing?
a) He was “Mr. Whipple” in Charmin commercials.
b) He played “Fred” in “The Flintstones.”
c) He was the “Maytag repairman” in TV commercials.
20. The last Democrat to win a presidential vote in Oklahoma was:
a) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
b) Lyndon B. Johnson.
c) Bill Clinton.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-A; 2-c: 3-A; 4-C; 5-B; 6-B; 7-A; 8-A; 9-A; 10-B; 11-A; 12-A; 13-C; 14-B; 15-C; 16-B; 17-B; 18-B; 19-A; 20-B.
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I love the approach in which you have related this particular subject. Very discerning.
I look forward to viewing the other comments.