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. In which country do four of the top 10 best-selling books deal with blood types and personality?
a) Iraq.
b) Japan.
c) England.
2. Police officials in Edmond soon will offer what for new officers?
a) Local academy training.
b) Free doughnuts.
c) Increased health benefits.
3. A new study says most children and teenagers who take vitamins don’t need them. About how many U.S. kids get them daily?
a) One-third.
b) One-half.
c) Three-fourths.
4. What will fund the health care bill passed last week?
a) Increase in tobacco taxes.
b) Increase in grocery taxes.
c) Increase in vehicle taxes.
5. The “Judge Joe Cannon” cupcake at SaraSara Cupcakes in Oklahoma City is named after:
a) An original member of the U.S. Supreme Court.
b) A syndicated television show judge.
c) The owner’s father.
6. In an effort to avoid forfeits, Oklahoma City University’s men’s wrestling team plans to:
a) Have a wrestler participate in two weight classes.
b) Add a female wrestler.
c) Change its schedule.
7. Last week, Denny’s restaurants offered free:
a) All-you-can-eat pancakes.
b) Grand Slam breakfasts.
c) Belt expanders.
8. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s company has bought an additional 2.3 million shares of what railroad company?
a) Union Pacific.
b) Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.
c) Canadian National Railway.
9. Officials say an expansion of Broadway Extension near Edmond is being affected by the weather. How?
a) It is speeding up the project.
b) It is slowing down the project.
c) It is keeping the project on schedule.
10. What did wildlife workers remove from a private pond near Stuart and take to the G.W. Exotic Animal Park in Wynnewood?
a) A 20-foot king snake.
b) A 12-foot alligator.
c) An Indian tiger.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
Answers: 1-B, 2-A, 3-A, 4-A, 5-C, 6-B, 7-B, 8-B, 9-A, 10-B.
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