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 a game against Kansas State, the University of Oklahoma baseball team tied a Big 12 record with:
a) 14 wild pitches.
b) 11 home runs.
c) Seven players ejected.
2. How did almost four dozen people raise money on March 23 for cancer research?
a) By holding a car wash.
b) By shaving their heads.
c) By singing karaoke.
3. OU basketball star Courtney Paris has completed her final course for a degree in what subject?
a) Journalism.
b) Petroleum engineering.
c) Business administration.
4. The Cherokee Nation will donate more than $3 million to state schools. Where will the money come from?
a) Tobacco sales.
b) Casino revenue.
c) Car tag sales.
5. A grand champion animal sold for $53,000 at the Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions. What kind of animal was it?
a) A lamb.
b) A steer.
c) A hog.
6. Oklahoma has been ranked No. 4 nationally in percentage growth of what during 2008?
A) Personal income.
B) Biodiesel production.
C) Mayoral weight-loss campaigns.
7. What concerns are being raised about a new Army cannon?
a) The start of production before decisions about key components.
b) The parts cost too much.
c) The technology is obsolete.
8. Wanda Jackson soon will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Which of the following is not one of her songs?
a) “Fujiyama Mama.”
b) “Let’s Have a Party.”
c) “Heartbreak Hotel.”
9. Students were placing 1,200 flags on the lawn at the state Capitol to mark the number of people across the country who die each day from what?
a) Tobacco-related illnesses.
b) Diabetes.
c) Not wearing seat belts.
10. Many Oklahomans who receive Social Security checks will soon receive what from the government?
a) A cost of living increase.
b) A stimulus check for $250.
c) A letter saying their checks will be delayed.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-B, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C, 5-B, 6-A, 7-A, 8-C, 9-A, 10-B.
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. Benedict XVI visited what continent last week for the first time as pope?
a) Africa.
b) Australia.
c) South America.
2. What is Oklahoma’s percentage of homeless children, according to a recent report?
a) 7.5 percent.
b) 0.75 percent.
c) 3 percent.
3. Blake Griffin was honored by what group last week?
a) The U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
b) The Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
c) The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
4. The Sooner women’s basketball team received a berth in the NCAA Tournament, extending a streak. What is it?
a) The second year in a row receiving a No. 1 seed.
b) The 10th straight appearance in the tournament.
c) The 15th straight appearance in the tournament.
5. What is different about a product line by Vaultless Casket Co. of Chickasha?
a) Caskets are made from the expensive Hawaiian koa tree.
b) They give massages for eternity.
c) Caskets can feature college logos.
6. The Tinker Air Force Base Exchange sold $80,000 in what heavily discounted item last Black Friday?
a) Big-screen TVs.
b) Coach purses.
c) Camouflage pants.
7. The game between the Thunder and the Bulls was a matchup in what area?
a) Superstar rookies.
b) Teams with winning records.
c) President Barack Obama’s favorite NBA teams.
8. What did a consultant tell city officials they need to improve to compete for tomorrow’s work force?
a) Downtown traffic.
b) Water sanitation.
c) The city’s slogan.
9. How did U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, describe AIG bonuses?
a) “Enviable.”
b) “Obligatory.”
c) “Morally wrong.”
10. How many students were expected to compete in the 95th annual Oklahoma Youth Expo?
a) 9,500.
b) 6,500.
c) 3,500.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-A, 2-B, 3-A, 4-B, 5-C, 6-B, 7-A, 8-A, 9-C, 10-B
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. Police in the metro area encourage car owners to do what?
a) Leave keys in their cars so they can drive off quicker.
b) Not leave keys in the car.
c) Paint their cars green for St. Patrick’s Day.
2. The Tam-Bao Buddhist Temple in Tulsa is seeking the Board of Adjustments’ approval to do what?
a) Build a 57-foot-tall statue.
b) Build a school for underprivileged children.
c) Construct a second temple.
3. An 82-year-old Stroud graduate got what memento from his high school days?
a) A lost championship ring.
b) A replica letter jacket.
c) His old football jersey.
4. The state House has passed a bill allowing some landowners to hire sharpshooters to kill what animals?
a) Black bears.
b) Turtles.
c) Feral hogs.
5. Parade magazine has called what highway in Oklahoma one of the worst in the nation?
a) Interstate 40.
b) U.S. 75.
c) Interstate 35.
6. This former Pittsburgh Steeler, who is now a scout, visited the University of Oklahoma’s Pro Day:
a) Franco Harris.
b) Terry Bradshaw.
c) “Mean” Joe Greene.
7. Jim Caviezel spoke recently at an Oklahoma City church. He is best known for:
a) Climbing Mount Everest.
b) Being the first person to run a four-minute mile.
c) Playing Christ in a film.
8. An online bank is drawing customers with FDIC-insured checking accounts and a little humor. What is its name?
a) FoxworthyBank.com.
b) RedneckBank.com.
c) DrysdaleBank.com.
9. Starting July 1, what will be the price of an adult ticket for the Bricktown Canal water taxi?
a) $8.
b) $10.
c) $14.
10. AT&T is preparing to offer what in four additional Oklahoma towns?
a) The 3G network.
b) A price cut for people who only have cell phones, but no landlines.
c) Reduced equipment prices for those who have more than one individual on their plan.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C, 5-A, 6-C, 7-C, 8-B, 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. Which Oklahoma lawmaker requested the most Oklahoma earmarks in the federal spending bill?
a) Jim Inhofe.
b) Tom Coburn.
c) Dan Boren.
2. University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was at the state Capitol to do what?
a) Play football with senators.
b) Register to vote.
c) Be congratulated by the Senate for his 2008 Heisman Trophy win.
3. Which song by Flaming Lips was chosen as Oklahoma’s state rock song?
a) “Do You Realize??”
b) “Love the World You Find.”
c) “Waitin’ for a Superman.”
4. A major motion picture to be filmed in Oklahoma will be based on what?
a) A popular comic book hero.
b) A 1952 pulp crime novel.
c) A children’s cartoon.
5. New figures show what percentage of U.S. homeowners were at least one month behind on their mortgages?
a) 3 percent.
b) 6 percent.
c) 12 percent.
6. Why did Duke’s coach say OU’s recent losses are good news?
a) They helped his team’s ranking.
b) He had a grudge against Jeff Capel.
c) Because they teach adversity.
7. Radio icon Paul Harvey, who died recently, was born in:
a) New York City.
b) Oklahoma City.
c) Tulsa.
8. Carrie Underwood has been nominated for how many prizes in the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards?
a) Six.
b) Four.
c) Nine.
9. Amazon.com launched an application that allows users of what products to buy and read Kindle books?
a) iPhone and iPod Touch.
b) BlackBerry Storm.
c) Nintendo Wii.
10. State Rep. Shane Jett is proposing changes to the state flag. What else is he proposing?
a) Making “OK!” the official state abbreviation.
b) Installing a Rodgers and Hammerstein memorial downtown.
c) He isn’t proposing anything else.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-A, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B, 5-C, 6-C, 7-C, 8-B, 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. What did Route 66 preservationists ask the state Department of Transportation to repair?
a) A bridge built in 1936 near Catoosa.
b) Potholes in the historic Route 66 in Miami.
c) A gas station built in 1929 in Sapulpa.
2. University of Oklahoma public radio station KGOU is planning to build a primary station in what college town?
a) Durant.
b) Weatherford.
c) Ada.
3. Oklahoma football player Dominique Franks is one of at least 10 Sooners this spring who will get a new:
a) Position.
b) Jersey number.
c) Car.
4. How does the Human Race Machine help users understand diversity?
a) It shows similarities in DNA.
b) It gives a virtual tour of diverse neighborhoods around the world.
c) It shows users their face with features from six races.
5. What was inside a trailer thieves stole from an Oklahoma City motel parking lot?
a) Race horses.
b) A race car.
c) Snacks and soft drinks.
6. What is President Barack Obama’s amount for the 2010 budget?
a) $3.6 trillion.
b) $18.2 trillion.
c) $4.2 trillion.
7. What does the U.S. Army plan to start training soldiers in at Fort Sill by September 2010?
a) Atomic bomb production.
b) Electronic warfare.
c) Desert navigation.
8. Millwood coach Varryl Franklin is one of the state’s longest tenured coaches of what sport?
a) Volleyball.
b) Football.
c) Basketball.
9. Students from about 50 teams across the state built what for a recent competition in Oklahoma City?
a) Hybrid cars.
b) Robots.
c) Medieval trebuchets.
10. How many Oklahoma high school wrestlers are competing for their fourth championship this year?
a) Three.
b) Four.
c) Five.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-C, 5-B, 6-A, 7-B, 8-C, 9-B, 10-B.
