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.
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. Lots of fans noticed this about Oklahoma State women’s basketball coach Kurt Budke at the Bedlam game:
a) He had his team run a new offense.
b) He didn’t wear his orange blazer.
c) He dozed off during the second half.
2. A state lawmaker wants teachers to get a tax credit for what?
a) Buying a home.
b) Buying classroom materials.
c) Buying apples.
3. Where would the proposed Bricktown Canal extension end?
a) At the BNSF Railway viaduct.
b) The Oklahoma City Zoo.
c) The Myriad Gardens.
4. OSU coach Travis Ford was caught on camera doing what?
a) Eating a hamburger.
b) Kicking a chair.
c) Using foul language.
5. An OSU pitcher won a suit against the NCAA’s ban on what practice?
a) Hiring big-league advisers.
b) The use of wood bats.
c) The designated hitter.
6. Oklahoma-born Molly Bee died recently in California. She was known for singing what popular Christmas song when she was 13?
a) “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”
b) “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.”
c) “Santa Baby.”
7. What is so unusual about Carrie Underwood having been nominated for the top entertainer award for the Academy of Country Music Awards?
a) No other Oklahoman has ever been nominated for the award.
b) Women are rarely nominated for the award.
c) Carrie didn’t release an album during the nomination period.
8. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Rolling Thunder Bus is filled with 2,000 … what?
a) Sneakers.
b) Uniform and equipment replacements.
c) Books.
9. Clinton-based Farmrail started in the railroad business in what year?
a) 1901.
b) 1981.
c) 2001.
10. The state Senate honored which Oklahoma singing legend?
a) Roy Clark.
b) Wanda Jackson.
c) Garth Brooks.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers
Answers: 1-B, 2-B, 3-C, 4-C, 5-A, 6-A, 7-B, 8-C, 9-B, 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. 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.
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.
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. A city man was overcome with grief after this was stolen:
a) Inauguration tickets.
b) A Model T Roadster.
c) A signed Sam Bradford jersey.
2. On inauguration eve, President-elect Barack Obama pitched in at a homeless shelter by doing what?
a) Electrical work.
b) Fixing leaky faucets.
c) Painting a dorm wall.
3. Lawton’s Dr. Alan Weedn recently hit what milestone?
a) 50 years at the same hospital.
b) Performed his 100th heart transplant.
c) Delivered his 6,000th baby.
4. A partnership between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Integris Health gives the medical organization rights to do what?
a) Name the team’s practice center.
b) Have first dibs on season tickets.
c) Offer health screenings at all home games.
5. Rex Ryan, who was named coach for the New York Jets, once coached at what state school as defensive coordinator?
a) Oklahoma State University.
b) University of Oklahoma.
c) Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
6. Local sports coverage recently increased in what radio demographic?
a) Sports talk radio
b) Spanish-language stations
c) Public broadcasting
7. Before deciding to stay in college, Oklahoma offensive tackle Trent Williams sought the advice of several people, including:
a) Former teammate Malcolm Kelly.
b) Michael Jordan.
c) The Dalai Lama.
8. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is expected to be closed until Feb. 1. Why?
a) It is being renovated.
b) A broken water pipe caused flooding damage.
c) Workers are taking inventory of all the artifacts inside.
9. What was unusual about a local group that grew a stock portfolio by 19 percent in the last few months of 2008?
a) They were running a Ponzi scheme.
b) The group is now bankrupt.
c) They are still in high school.
10. According to kenpom.com, a Web site of unusual statistics, Oklahoma State’s basketball team is ranked 11th in:
a) Technical fouls per game.
b) Pace of play.
c) Number of home-grown players.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-B, 2-C, 3-C, 4-A, 5-B, 6-B, !7-A, 8-B, 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. Oklahoma State University professor Michael Davis is studying what animal to find ways to prevent type-2 diabetes?
a) Sled dogs in Alaska.
b) Cheetahs in Africa.
c) Elephants in Asia.
2. State inspectors shut down 107 elevators statewide in the last fiscal year, including one case in which what was being used as an elevator?
a) Catapult.
b) Forklift.
c) Seesaw.
3. The town of Dickson could face a $350,000 lawsuit over what?
a) Excessive traffic fines.
b) Wastewater treatment.
c) Landscaping.
4. New technology will help administrators track what information about state vehicles?
a) Need for mechanical maintenance.
b) A new dent in the vehicle door.
c) Presence of food wrappers.
5. Recent research shows electrodes implanted in the brains of patients helped improve their symptoms of what disease?
a) Alzheimer’s.
b) Parkinson’s.
c) Lou Gehrig’s.
6. The Thunder acquired Chucky Atkins from the Denver Nuggets in a trade for whom?
a) Joe Smith and a first-round draft pick.
b) Johan Petro and a second-round draft pick.
c) Nick Collison.
7. Checotah native Carrie Underwood and band Rascal Flatts were among winners on what recent show?
a) People’s Choice Awards.
b) Celebrity Jeopardy.
c) The Grammy Awards.
8. Why were students from Adams Elementary School in Oklahoma City sent to Roosevelt Middle School?
a) Asbestos was discovered in the school during a recent renovation project.
b) The sprinkler system malfunctioned, flooding several classrooms.
c) The heating system is under repair.
9. Cuba has offered researchers electronic copies of documents by what renowned writer?
a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
b) Ernest Hemingway.
c) J.D. Salinger.
10. Oklahoma will play Brigham Young University in football next season in:
a) Provo, Utah.
b) Denver.
c) Arlington, Texas.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-A, 2-B, 3-A, 4-A, 5-B, 6-B, 7-A, 8-A, 9-B, 10-C.
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. According to power rankings on Congress.org, where does Oklahoma’s congressional delegation stand?
a) 17th.
b) 34th.
c) 45th.
2. What type of plane flies out of Tinker Air Force Base to refuel other aircraft?
a) The E-3 Sentry.
b) The C-130.
c) The KC-135.
3. The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled commemorative stamps for 2009 that will depict classic moments from the golden age of television. What famous scene will be depicted from “I Love Lucy?”a) Lucy doing an ad for an intoxicating vitamin tonic.
b) Lucy and Ethel at the chocolate factory.
c) Lucy stomping grapes.
4. Some Oklahomans are upset about a cigarette law that went into effect Jan. 1. What does the law do?
a) Raise the cigarette tax.
b) Require fire-safe features for cigarettes.
c) Ban smoking in vehicles.
5. The Oklahoma Museum Network unveiled a new museum Tuesday to teach children about science. What is unusual about this museum?
a) It’s on Science Museum Oklahoma’s rooftop.
b) It’s inside a large truck traveling the state.
c) It’s in a boat on the Oklahoma River.
6. What did Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett list as his New Year’s resolution?
a) To lose more weight.
b) To meet more sea lions.
c) He does not make New Year’s resolutions.
7. In a search for a new coach, what National Football League team contacted a representative of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops?
a) Denver Broncos.
b) Detroit Lions.
c) Dallas Cowboys.
8. OU coaches hung the score from what game in the team’s weight room?
a) The 2000 championship.
b) Last year’s Fiesta Bowl loss.
c) This year’s loss to Texas.
9. What did a smoking ban in Pueblo, Colo., lead to?
a) A dramatic drop in heart attacks.
b) More people buying toothpaste.
c) More people going out of state to smoke.
10. Tulsa has seen a recent rise in cooking fires. What did fire Capt. Michael Baker say is the most common culprit?
a) Gas stoves.
b) Deep fryers.
c) Crockpots.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-C, 2-C, 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 6-C, 7-A, 8-B, 9-A, 10-B.
