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. Changes in culture recently prompted school officials at Bishop Kelly in Tulsa to do what?
a) Test for drugs.
b) Assign homework through MySpace.
c) Add hip-hop music to the curriculum.
2. According to Paul Amato of the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative, why are marriage applications in Oklahoma County decreasing?
a) Young adults think marriage is old-fashioned.
b) Young adults are waiting longer to get married.
c) Most young adults don’t think they should have to settle for one partner.
3. Which NASCAR driver won the 2008 Daytona 500?
a) Ryan Newman.
b) Dale Earnhardt Jr.
c) Ricky Bobby.
4. The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa has received the largest one-time donation in OU’s history. How much was it?
a) $15 million.
b) $50 million.
c) $35 million.
5. The U.S. Justice Department announced four people were arrested and accused of selling military secrets to what country?
a) Russia.
b) Iran.
c) China.
6. Former NFL player George Martin is doing what to raise awareness for 9/11 rescue and recover workers suffering from illnesses caused by the attacks?
a) Walking across the United States.
b) Training so he can rejoin the NFL.
c) Camping outside of ground zero in New York.
7. Acknowledging the U.S. is suffering through a period of economic uncertainty, President Bush called on Congress to do what?
a) Do more to help people and businesses hurt by the housing slump and credit crunch.
b) Pass a national sales tax to boost unemployment benefits.
c) End the income tax and abolish the IRS.
8. How much will OSU coach Mike Gundy make in the final year of his contract?
a) $900,000.
b) $1.55 million.
c) $700,000.
9. Oklahoma City physician Dr. Michael Dillingham once served as team doctor for what NFL team?
a) Dallas Cowboys
b) Miami Dolphins.
c) San Francisco 49ers.
10. Uno the dog is the first of what breed to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club?
a) Weimaraner.
b) Australian shepherd.
c) Beagle.
11. Oklahoma’s attorney general and congressional delegation have joined arguments before the Supreme Court against what jurisdiction’s handgun ownership ban?
a) State of Texas.
b) District of Columbia.
c) Cook County, Ill.
12. What family-owned tire company in Goldsby caught on fire last week?
a) Porter’s.
b) LWM Enterprises.
c) Hibdon Tires.
13. The Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball team defeated Texas A&M 68-56 on Pack the Place Pink Night.” How many people attended the game?
a) 6,729.
b) 10, 225.
c) 12,186.
14. The Bush administration is trying to crack down on cases of fraud in companies working on government contracts. The proposed rules will cover all instances of government contract work except:
a) Work done by minority- or women-owned businesses.
b) Work done overseas.
c) Work done in connection with natural disasters.
15. An Altus couple celebrated Valentine’s Day and their 71st anniversary with:
a) A trip to Walt Disney World.
b) A box of chocolates and two cards.
c) Board games that are part of family date night.
16. State Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, R-Moore, is a member of what other body in addition to the state Legislature?
a) Citizen Potawatomi Legislature.
b) Moore City Council.
c) Oklahoma Supreme Court.
17. Baseball player Roger Clemens denied before a congressional panel that he used steroids and brushed back the incriminating testimony of what friend and teammate?
a) Andy Pettitte.
b) Craig Biggio.
c) Bill Buckner.
18. Because of an expected state budget shortfall, legislative leaders say what could be in danger?
a) State agency jobs.
b) Education spending.
c) Tax cuts.
19. A Swiss company has created an underwater car named the “sQuba” that costs $1.5 million dollars and is similar to one that actor Roger Moore drove in a James Bond spy movie. What was the name of the movie?
a) “A View to a Kill.”
b) “Live and Let Die.”
c) “The Spy Who Loved Me.”
20. Samantha Woodward is looking ahead to participating in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials this summer. The Edmond Memorial senior was to compete in her final state meet before going to Stanford in the fall. How many state titles does she already hold?
a) 3.
b) 4.
c) 5.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-A; 2-B; 3-A; 4-B; 5-C; 6-A; 7-A; 8-B; 9-C; 10-C; 11-B; 12-B; 13-C; 14-B; 15-B; 16-A; 17-A; 18-C; 19-C; 20-C.
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