Roanoke Times News Quiz For April 5

1.

Rebecca Barnett | The Roanoke Times Where was this photo taken?
- A.
  
  South (Roanoke) County Library
- B.
  
  Taubman Museum of Art
- C.
  
  Valley View Mall
- D.
  
  Center in the Square
Correct Answer
B. Taubman Museum of Art

Explanation
Members of the Shining Star Family Center "yarn bomb" various objects inside the Taubman Museum of Art Tuesday. Photo by Rebecca Barnett | The Roanoke Times. Related story: Taubman art project involving yarn enthralls kids

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2.

This week, Tanglewood Mall announced a new store would be opening in May. What will it sell?
- A.
  
  Teen clothing
- B.
  
  Pet supplies
- C.
  
  Electronics
- D.
  
  Furniture
Correct Answer
D. Furniture

Explanation
Furniture Warehouse, a discount furniture store, will move into a 36,000-square-foot space across from A.C. Moore, where Stein Mart was formerly located before it moved to its current location.
Related story: Furniture store to open at Tanglewood Mall
http://blogs.roanoke.com/storefront/2013/04/furniture-store-to-open-at-tanglewood-mall/

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3.

True or False: Paper checks are no longer issued for Virginia state tax refunds.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
TRUE: Taxpayers can have refunds directly deposited into their bank account or loaded onto a Way2Go tax refund card, which works like a debit card. Some taxpayers have complained of unexpected fees. Related story: Virginia's new tax refund card hits bumps
http://www.roanoke.com/news/1829825-12/virginias-new-tax-refund-card-hits-bumps.html

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4.

Associated Press Luke Hancock, who hails from the Roanoke Valley, plays for the University of Louisville basketball team, which will compete in the Final Four this weekend. Which high school did he graduate from?
- A.
  
  Hidden Valley
- B.
  
  Salem
- C.
  
  Patrick Henry
- D.
  
  William Byrd
Correct Answer
A. Hidden Valley

Explanation
The Hidden Valley High School graduate averages 7.4 points and 22 minutes for Louisville, which will face Wichita State on Saturday in the Final Four in Atlanta. Related story: Playing sure beats watching for Louisville's Luke Hancock http://www.roanoke.com/sports/colleges/1829354-12/playing-sure-beats-watching-for-louisvilles-luke-hancock.html

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5.

The Roanoke Times | File February At the White House Friday, Walter Hughes of Franklin County was among a dozen Rotary Club members from across the nation who received a Champions of Change award recognizing volunteer work. What project earned him the honor?
- A.
  
  Installing fuel-efficient stoves in Guatemala
- B.
  
  Supplying shoes to impoverished schoolchildren
- C.
  
  Providing clean drinking water in Africa
- D.
  
  Health care outreach in Haiti
Correct Answer
C. Providing clean drinking water in Africa

Explanation
Walter Hughes, 52, of Union Hall, is a member of the Rocky Mount Rotary Club who has helped lead a multi-national Rotary campaign to rid the world of Guinea worm disease by providing clean water in Ghana and South Sudan in Africa. Related story: Union Hall man to be honored at White House for work in Africa http://www.roanoke.com/news/1826364-12/union-hall-man-to-be-honored-at-white.html

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6.

Photo courtesy PMQ Patrick Maggi, owner of downtown Roanoke's Blues BBQ, will be competing in one of the most prestigious food contests in the world later this month. What will he be cooking?
- A.
  
  Cornbread
- B.
  
  Pizza
- C.
  
  Pork barbecue
- D.
  
  Brisket
Correct Answer
B. Pizza

Explanation
As a member of the U.S. Pizza Team, the 43-year-old Adelphi, Md., native will travel to Italy to compete against some of the most talented pizzaioli from around the globe in the World Pizza Championship. Related story: Blues BBQ owner going to compete in Italy http://www.roanoke.com/living/food/frontburner/1823963-12/blues-bbq-owner-going-to-compete-in-italy.html

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Roanoke Times News Quiz For April 5

Rebecca Barnett | The Roanoke Times Where was this photo taken?

This week, Tanglewood Mall announced a new store would be opening in May. What will it sell?

True or False: Paper checks are no longer issued for Virginia state tax refunds.

Associated Press Luke Hancock, who hails from the Roanoke Valley, plays for the University of Louisville basketball team, which will compete in the Final Four this weekend. Which high school did he graduate from?

The Roanoke Times | File February At the White House Friday, Walter Hughes of Franklin County was among a dozen Rotary Club members from across the nation who received a Champions of Change award recognizing volunteer work. What project earned him the honor?

Photo courtesy PMQ Patrick Maggi, owner of downtown Roanoke's Blues BBQ, will be competing in one of the most prestigious food contests in the world later this month. What will he be cooking?