The Roanoke Times News Quiz For Feb. 15

1.

The owner of Rockfish Food and Wine plans to open Nopales, an ethnic restaurant, in Grandin Village this spring. What kind of cuisine will it serve?

A.

Mexican
B.

Mexican-Caribbean
C.

Italian
D.

Spanish tapas

Correct Answer
B. Mexican-Caribbean

Explanation
Rocky Byrd, who with his wife has owned and operated Rockfish Food and Wine on Grandin Road since 2005, will open the new Mexican-Caribbean eatery in mid- to late April where Surf 'n Turf closed in December. Byrd named Nopales after a cactus that is found in Mexico and is used in cuisine there. He lived in Mexico for several years and said he will bring to Roanoke authentic dishes from the Yucatan and Baja peninsulas.
Related story: Retail Roundup: Nopales to open in Grandin Village

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2.

Peyton, an English springer spaniel bred by a Bedford County couple, placed third for the second year in a row in the sporting group during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. Peyton is also known as Wynmoor Champagne Supernova. Which '90s rock band wrote the song "Champagne Supernova"?

A.

Oasis
B.

Red Hot Chili Peppers
C.

Third Eye Blind
D.

Green Day

Correct Answer
A. Oasis

Explanation
BTW, Wynmoor is the name of Billie and Charlie Kerfoot's home and kennel in Bedford County. Related story: Bedford County dog fetches an NYC dog show win

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3.

Roanoker Jenni Waters credits her 100-pound weight loss to pole fitness. She now teaches classes at her Arete Pole Fitness studio in Salem. What does "Arete" mean in Greek?

A.

Light as air
B.

Beautiful
C.

Athletic
D.

Be the best you can be

Correct Answer
D. Be the best you can be

Explanation
"I always talk about how pole dancing changed my life. It's my journey towards perfection, and that's what 'arete' means," Jenni Waters said. "In Greek, it translates to something like 'be the best you can be.' " Related story: Pole fit: Classes available at Arete Pole Fitness in Salem

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4.

True or False: The Hokies men's basketball team beat Virginia this week.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Virginia cruised to a 73-55 win over the Hokies Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena, recording its most lopsided victory over Virginia Tech since January 1991. Related story: Hokies no match for Cavaliers
http://www.roanoke.com/sports/college/wb/320259

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5.

Bronze plaques could soon sprout on some of Roanoke's landmark buildings under a new Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation program. Which of the following will NOT be one of the first three landmarks to get the plaque?

A.

Fire Station No. 1 on Church Avenue
B.

Norfolk and Western Freight Station (home of Virginia Museum of Transportation)
C.

Roanoke City Market Building
D.

122 Campbell Ave. (one of oldest buildings still standing downtown)

Correct Answer
C. Roanoke City Market Building

Explanation
Other building owners will be able to purchase plaques after the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation unveils the first three, at its 25th anniversary celebration in May. Related story: Foundation forges downtown Roanoke plaque program

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6.

News of the merger of American Airlines and US Airways threw the spotlight on Roanoke Regional Airport this week. Check all of the airlines who currently offer service out of Roanoke.

A.

Allegiant Air
B.

American Airlines
C.

Delta
D.

Southwest Airlines
E.

United Airlines
F.

US Airways

Correct Answer(s)
A. Allegiant Air
C. Delta
E. United Airlines
F. US Airways

Explanation
The good news? Since American doesn't serve Roanoke, there's a good chance this area will miss the fare hikes and service cuts some analysts predict will result from the merger. Related story: Airline merger could help Roanoke

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