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. Girl Scout Troop 17 leader Christina Kirk says she wants the girls to see “something historic,” so they are going to:
a) Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
b) The BCS Championship game.
c) The presidential inauguration.
2. How does Oklahoma rank in growth according to U.S. Census Bureau records?
a) Oklahoma’s population is unchanged.
b) The state is losing population.
c) Oklahoma is one of the fastest-growing states.
3. The Oklahoma City Council approved a measure to pay $25,000 for what project at the city animal shelter?
a) A cat and dog spay/neutering program for low-income households.
b) Plans to build a separate shelter for aggressive animals.
c) Stocking only organic and free-trade dog and cat food.
4. An Oklahoma farmer recently got his Ford Mustang up to 252.78 mph. What’s significant about the feat?
a) He did it on Interstate 44.
b) The car was running on ethanol.
c) Dale Earnhardt Jr. was driving.
5. Vice President-elect Joe Biden is planning a task force that will aim for:
a) Better Middle East relations.
b) A stronger U.S. middle class.
c) A “Malcolm in the Middle” reunion.
6. Why is a new gate at Okemah’s city cemetery causing a stir?
a) The gate has a cross.
b) The town name is misspelled on the gate’s archway.
c) The gate features a Bible verse.
7. Because of lower fuel costs, OG&E customers can expect to see how much savings on their bills in 2009?
a) $10 a month.
b) $5 a month.
c) $3 a month.
8. Patriots wide receiver and Oklahoma City Heritage Hall grad Wes Welker recently was fined $10,000 by the NFL for doing what?
a) Making a snow angel after a touchdown.
b) Making an error in a play.
c) Losing his jersey.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-C, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B, 5-B, 6-A, 7-C, 8-A.
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. Which of these is NOT among the National Parent Teacher Association’s advice for parents trying to keep kids from getting the flu:
a) Get vaccinated.
b) Buy disinfecting wipes for your kid’s teacher.
c) Keep them home from school.
2. Although the economy is stuttering, at least one company is seeing a rise in sales:
a) McDonald’s.
b) Chrysler.
c) Financial advisers.
3. If you have a gap in employment on your resume, advisers say you should do this in a job interview:
a) Tell the truth, briefly.
b) Explain in full so they can get your side of the story.
c) Say whatever you must to get the job.
4. A move is afoot to make Ardmore’s airport into:
a) A Southwest Airlines hub.
b) An international air cargo hub.
c) A really good place to fly for breakfast.
5. New census data shows this fell in 79 percent of the nation’s cities and towns:
a) Crime.
b) Income.
c) Home values.
6. A vaccine has shown promise in preventing malaria, which annually kills:
a) 10,000.
b) 100,000.
c) 1,000,000.
7. The first child born in the White House was the grandson of Thomas Jefferson. The second was:
a) John Adams’ third son.
b) A child born to Thomas Jefferson’s slaves.
c) Grover Cleveland’s daughter.
8. Law enforcement sources say more people are getting away with murder because:
a) Technology falls short in random, gang-related crimes.
b) Budget cuts mean fewer police on the beat.
c) Murder isn’t as important as it was in 1960.
9. A foundation has raised more than $102 million to build this on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.:
a) Monument to Martin Luther King Jr.
b) Visitors’ center, including rest rooms.
c) Monument honoring Gulf War veterans.
10. This nation is expecting an influx of tourists this year:
a) Cuba.
b) Canada.
c) Cambodia.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-C, 2-A, 3-A, 4-B, 5-B, 6-C, 7-B, 8-A, 9-A, 10-A.
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. Researchers have found this might be considered contagious:
a) Happiness.
b) Obesity.
c) Asking questions.
2. This is NOT among the advice for keeping your Christmas tree fresh:
a) Buy early.
b) Don’t use preservatives in the water.
c) Leave the lights on all the time.
3. Hot cocoa is a hot drink made from cocoa, so what’s hot chocolate?
a) Melted chocolate and cream.
b) The trendy new candy brand.
c) There’s no such thing.
4. This has resulted in a new bathroom, kitchen, exercise machine and water recycling system:
a) A Democrat in the White House.
b) Your neighbor’s home renovations.
c) Shuttle mission to the international space station.
5. The Swiss rejected the decriminalization of marijuana but overwhelmingly approved:
a) A government heroin program.
b) Strict new guidelines on chocolate.
c) Relaxation of rules on money laundering.
6. It takes this long for a person to be completely protected by the flu shot:
a) Two days.
b) Two weeks.
c) You’re never more than 25 percent protected.
7. When the Rockettes come to Oklahoma City, they’ll bring four of these with them:
a) Tractor-trailers of high heels and stockings.
b) Oklahoma City University alumnae.
c) Scouts for local long-legged dancers.
8. The U.S. Army plans to invest $50 million to develop these:
a) Oil companies.
b) Better menus
c) Video games.
9. The nation’s largest chicken producer, Pilgrim’s Pride, has:
a) Decided to expand into turkey and pork.
b) Renamed itself Poultry King.
c) Filed for bankruptcy.
10. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2009 winter outlook shows northern sections are likely to have more precipitation, but overall the state is likely to:
a) Be warmer than last winter.
b) Be colder than usual.
c) Have another devastating ice storm.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-A, 2-C, 3-A, 4-C, 5-A, 6-B, 7-C, 8-C, 9-C, 10-A.
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. Attorney General Drew Edmondson is warning of charity scams. Which of these is NOT among his advice:
a) Be familiar with the group.
b) Ask for written information.
c) Don’t give unless you benefit personally.
2. How many tattoo artists are licensed in the state?
a) 29.
b) 299.
c) 2,900.
3. Some Oklahoma County jail inmates are now wearing this:
a) Black and white stripes.
b) Regular clothes, as it promotes responsibility.
c) Pink underpants and socks.
4. The leaders of Pacific Rim countries got a new wardrobe for a summit photo op:
a) Red ties.
b) Peruvian baby alpaca ponchos.
c) Pink underpants and socks.
5. Advice from experts about Christmas shopping on a budget does NOT include:
a) Stick to your list
b) Pay with cash.
c) Shop the last-minute sales.
6. A 30-year study suggests these people watch about 20 percent more TV:
a) Unhappy people.
b) Fat people.
c) TV researchers.
7. Ohio State University researchers say elements of this may be good for aging, possibly stimulating new brain cells:
a) Orange juice.
b) Good retirement savings.
c) Marijuana.
8. Vindicating generations of children, research has found this may be harmful because of its Vitamin A content:
a) Broccoli.
b) Homework.
c) Cod liver oil.
9. As a safety measure, banks are asking customers to watch:
a) Their retirement investments.
b) Where they park.
c) What they wear.
10. The Government Accountability Office says the U.S. Agriculture Department made $50 million in farm subsidy payments to people who didn’t qualify because they are:
a) Dead.
b) Too rich.
c) Not farmers.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-C, 8-C, 9-C, 10-B.
