This Week In Political Trivia: May 27
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
When current Gov. Mitch Daniels, R-Ind., entered the Bush administration and left Eli Lilly and Company in 2001, how much money did he liquidate in stock holdings?
- A.
$227 million
- B.
$500 million
- C.
$10 million
- D.
$27 million
Correct Answer
D. $27 million -
- 2.
London and Dublin were the two largest Georgian cities in the 18th century. What American city ranked third?
- A.
Boston
- B.
New York
- C.
Philadelphia
- D.
Providence, R.I.
Correct Answer
C. Philadelphia -
- 3.
What member of Congress represents the town of Joplin, Mo., site of Sunday’s devastating tornado?
- A.
Rep. Billy Long (R)
- B.
Rep. Todd Akin (R)
- C.
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R)
- D.
Rep. Sam Graves (R)
Correct Answer
A. Rep. Billy Long (R) -
- 4.
What state governor worked as a part-time security guard while attending college?
- A.
Gov. Pat Quinn, D-Ill.
- B.
Gov. Susana Martinez, R-N.M.
- C.
Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis.
- D.
Gov. Dan Malloy, D-Conn.
Correct Answer
B. Gov. Susana Martinez, R-N.M. -
- 5.
Who was the first member of Congress to set up a blog?
- A.
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif.
- B.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.
- C.
Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va.
- D.
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.
Correct Answer
D. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. -
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