This Week In Political Trivia: Feb. 11
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- 1.
Where did Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., grow up?
- A.
Philadelphia
- B.
Pittsburgh
- C.
Providence, R.I.
- D.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Correct Answer
C. Providence, R.I. -
- 2.
What member of Congress formerly worked in his family’s sporting goods business?
- A.
Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J.
- B.
Rep. Jon Runyan, R-N.J.
- C.
Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif.
- D.
Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla.
Correct Answer
A. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. -
- 3.
The congressional district of Rep. Chris Lee, R-N.Y. includes what nationally recognized prison?
- A.
Sing Sing
- B.
Attica
- C.
Rikers Island
- D.
Adirondack Correctional Facility
Correct Answer
B. Attica -
- 4.
Who defeated Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., in a boxing match in 1967 at the Naval Academy?
- A.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
- B.
Adm. Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- C.
Former Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa.
- D.
Oliver North
Correct Answer
D. Oliver North -
- 5.
Before he was a U.S. congressman, the father of Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., also worked in what profession?
- A.
Mayor of Bloomfield, Iowa
- B.
School principal
- C.
White House aide in the Eisenhower administration
- D.
Restaurant owner
Correct Answer
B. School principal -
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