Roanoke Times News Quiz For April 26

1.

Earlier this month, we wrote about one Botetourt County couple's $35,000 dream wedding, which they won at a Roanoke bridal show. What is the groom holding in the photo?
- A.
  
  Bubble shooter
- B.
  
  Potato cannon
- C.
  
  Nimbus 2000 (Harry Potter broomstick)
- D.
  
  Electric guitar
Correct Answer
B. Potato cannon

Explanation
Heather Hoprich and Scott Blessard celebrated their vows by firing a potato cannon at the end of the ceremony. Related story: Bridal show winners hold special day http://www.roanoke.com/news/1856401-12/bridal-show-winners-hold-special-day.html

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2.

This week, Roanoke College cut down a massive tulip poplar planted on the front quad at Roanoke College by its founding president in 1855. What was the tree's name?
- A.
  
  Maxey
- B.
  
  Miller
- C.
  
  Bittle
- D.
  
  RC
Correct Answer
C. Bittle

Explanation
The so-called Bittle Tree, a massive tulip poplar planted on the front quad at Roanoke College by founding president the Rev. David Bittle in 1855, was too brittle and unstable to safely continue its watch over the Salem campus. Related story: Roanoke College’s venerable tree ready for its final bow

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3.

In our story about the new food offerings at Salem Memorial Ballpark, we learned what the biggest selling menu item was. Name it.
- A.
  
  Chicken tenders
- B.
  
  Hot dogs
- C.
  
  Popcorn
- D.
  
  Nachos
Correct Answer
A. Chicken tenders

Explanation
Related story: Salem Memorial Ballpark offers up more than just your basic hot dog
http://www.roanoke.com/living/food/frontburner/1864239-12/salem-memorial-ballpark-offers-up-more-than-just.html

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4.

True or false: Carilion Clinic is the region's largest private employer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True. For the first time since 2007, Carilion Clinic turned a profit in the most recently completed fiscal year. As the region’s largest private employer, Carilion did not significantly cut back on employment or health care services during the lean years since 2007, a period in which its net assets declined dramatically. In fact, it did the opposite, and officials hope the new clinic model and other growth initiatives will pave the way for more years in the black.
Related story: Carilion Clinic posts first profit since 2007
http://www.roanoke.com/news/business/1860806-12/carilion-clinic-posts-first-profit-since-2007.html

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Roanoke Times News Quiz For April 26

Earlier this month, we wrote about one Botetourt County couple's $35,000 dream wedding, which they won at a Roanoke bridal show. What is the groom holding in the photo?

This week, Roanoke College cut down a massive tulip poplar planted on the front quad at Roanoke College by its founding president in 1855. What was the tree's name?

In our story about the new food offerings at Salem Memorial Ballpark, we learned what the biggest selling menu item was. Name it.

True or false: Carilion Clinic is the region's largest private employer.