This Week In Political Trivia: August 19
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- 1.
What member of Congress worked on his father’s poultry farm as a teenager and subsequently decided he did not want to be a farmer?
- A.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa
- B.
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas
- C.
Rep. Jon Tester, D-Mont.
- D.
Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan.
Correct Answer
B. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas -
- 2.
What member of Congress represents the district that includes Dodger Stadium?
- A.
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif.
- B.
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
- C.
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif.
- D.
Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif.
Correct Answer
A. Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif. -
- 3.
What member of Congress was president of the student body at University of Texas at Austin in 1967?
- A.
Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas
- B.
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas
- C.
Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas
- D.
Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas
Correct Answer
B. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas -
- 4.
Martha’s Vineyard is located in what congressional district?
- A.
Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District
- B.
Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District
- C.
Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District
- D.
Massachusetts' 10th Congressional District
Correct Answer
D. Massachusetts' 10th Congressional District -
- 5.
19th century Secretary of State Daniel Webster formerly lived in what Massachusetts South Shore town?
- A.
Plymouth
- B.
Barnstable
- C.
Marshfield
- D.
New Bedford
Correct Answer
C. Marshfield -
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