NEWS QUIZ 110916

CURRENT EVENTS

What year was the poem written that would become the “Star Spangled Banner”?

A. 1814 B. 1864 C. 1824 D. 1994

QUESTION 1

Who won the Iowa-Iowa State football game last Saturday?

A. Iowa Hawkeyes

B. Iowa State Cyclones

EXTRA CREDIT Write the game score on your paper

QUESTION 2

What award is Kentucky marine Dakota Meyer receiving this week from President Obama?

A. Medal of Bravery B. Medal of Freedom C. Medal of Honor D. Medal of America

QUESTION 3

How much bail money must be paid before each of the remaining American hikers could be released from the Iranian jail?

A. $50,000 B. $500,000 C. $5,000 D. $5,000,000

QUESTION 4

The instructional support levy was approved by voters during the recent school board election.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

QUESTION 5

What festival is occurring in Le Mars this coming Saturday?

A. Blue Grass Music Festival B. Healthy Living Festival C. Chalk Art Festival D. Old Car Festival

QUESTION 6

What NFL rookie quarterback set the record for the most passing yards in their first professional game?

A. Tom Brady B. Michael Vick C. Joe Montana D. Cam Newton

QUESTION 7

What city did the Iowa-Iowa State football game take place in?

A. Ames, IA

B. Iowa City, IA

QUESTION 8

According to CNN.com, a majority of Americans support President Obama’s job creation bill.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

QUESTION 9

How long have some families living in Dakota Dunes been forced to remain out of their homes?

A. 5 weeks B. 10 weeks C. 15 weeks D. 20 weeks

QUESTION 10

An 85-year-old man in Texas wrote ________ on his car because he thought he was going to die in his car.

A. His will B. A note to his friend C. a note to his wife D. A message to his dog

QUESTION 11

Using the clues provided select the correct person from the choices.

--I lost my job Tuesday --I donated a kidney to my dying son and I

was fired during the absence --I’m from Philadelphia --I used my vacation time to be with my

mother so I didn’t have more time to take for the transplant

PERSON OF THE WEEK

QUESTION 12

WHO AM I?

A. Marilyn Monroe B. Kristie VerMulm C. Laura Bush D. Claudia Rendon

PERSON OF THE WEEK

1) A 9) A 2) B (44-41) 10) C 3) C 11) A 4) B 12) D 5) A 6) C 7) D 8) A

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