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. University of Oklahoma basketball player Danielle Robinson set a school record for:
a) Consecutive free throws made (32).
b) Consecutive three-pointers missed (32).
c) Dunks in a women’s game (7).
2. Tony Morris of Coweta was honored for discovering a fossil of a:
a) Human.
b) Dinosaur.
c) Bird.
3. How many counties did Gov. Brad Henry declare a state of emergency for during the recent ice storm?
a) 70.
b) 77.
c) 23.
4. Scientists reported what phenomenon in Amber last week?
a) Earthquake.
b) Aurora borealis.
c) A talking dog.
5. What program has Oklahoma City officials decided to expand?
a) After-school programs.
b) A program to help raise money for homeless shelters.
c) A program to enforce house codes in high-crime areas.
6. New Jersey Nets player Eduardo Najera makes his off-season home where?
a) Edmond.
b) Ardmore.
c) Tulsa.
7. What celebrity attended last week’s women’s basketball game between Oklahoma and Baylor?
a) Former President George W. Bush.
b) Toby Keith.
c) Troy Aikman.
8. State officials say landowners in eastern Oklahoma could benefit from a program that does what?
a) Allows carbon credits to be bought from farmers and ranchers in western Oklahoma.
b) Recycles trash.
c) Creates wind power.
9. In Oklahoma City, there was a citywide survey of which group of people?
a) Elderly.
b) Homeless.
c) College students.
10. Why will Oklahoma City Thunder’s Desmond Mason miss the rest of the season?
a) He injured his knee.
b) He broke his wrist.
c) He needs the rest.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-A, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-C, 6-A, 7-A, 8-A, 9-B, 10-A.
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