All Over Albany Weekly Quiz, March 4, 2011

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Upstate New York's most commonly available pot comes from where?

    • A.

      New Jersey

    • B.

      Gloversville

    • C.

      Mexico

    • D.

      Canada

    Correct Answer
    D. Canada
    Explanation
    Canada is the most commonly available source of pot in Upstate New York. This is likely due to Canada's proximity to the region and its legalization of recreational marijuana. Additionally, Canada has a well-established and regulated cannabis industry, making it a reliable source for the drug.

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  • 2. 

    Which local television newscaster has a cameo in The Adjustment Bureau?

    • A.

      Ed O'Brien

    • B.

      Dan Bazile

    • C.

      Benita Zahn

    • D.

      John McLoughlin

    Correct Answer
    B. Dan Bazile
    Explanation
    Dan Bazile is the correct answer because he has a cameo appearance in the movie The Adjustment Bureau. This suggests that he made a brief appearance in the film, possibly playing himself or a small role.

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  • 3. 

    A Queens assemblyman proposed, then backed away from, a plan to put license plates on what?

    • A.

      Kayaks

    • B.

      Lawn mowers

    • C.

      Bicycles

    • D.

      Segways

    Correct Answer
    C. Bicycles
    Explanation
    The Queens assemblyman proposed a plan to put license plates on bicycles. However, he later withdrew the proposal. This suggests that the assemblyman initially believed that it was necessary to have license plates on bicycles, possibly for identification or regulation purposes. However, he may have faced opposition or realized that it was not a practical or popular idea, leading him to back away from the plan.

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  • 4. 

    Tiles around the Howe Library fireplace show scenes from which story?

    • A.

      Robin Hood

    • B.

      Ironweed

    • C.

      Rip Van Winkle

    • D.

      Sleeping Beauty

    Correct Answer
    C. Rip Van Winkle
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Rip Van Winkle. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks about the tiles around the Howe Library fireplace, suggesting that the tiles depict scenes from a story. Among the given options, Rip Van Winkle is a well-known story that revolves around a man who falls asleep for many years and wakes up to find the world changed. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the tiles around the library fireplace depict scenes from Rip Van Winkle.

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  • 5. 

    Found on Craigslist this week was someone who wanted to:

    • A.

      Be your Dungeon Master

    • B.

      Be your unofficial shrink

    • C.

      Get his Satan gargoyle back

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "all of the above." This means that the person found on Craigslist wanted to fulfill all three roles: being a Dungeon Master, an unofficial shrink, and getting their Satan gargoyle back.

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  • 6. 

    Niskayuna's Cameron Varano is part of a project working to bring what to Haiti?

    • A.

      Medicine

    • B.

      Hens

    • C.

      Goats

    • D.

      Books

    Correct Answer
    B. Hens
    Explanation
    Cameron Varano, from Niskayuna, is involved in a project that aims to bring hens to Haiti. This suggests that the project is focused on addressing food security and sustainability in Haiti, as hens can provide a consistent source of eggs and meat for the local population. By introducing hens to Haiti, the project aims to improve access to nutritious food and potentially boost the local economy through poultry farming.

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  • 7. 

    Who lodged a complaint this week about Skidmore's "masturbation posters"?

    • A.

      A college employee

    • B.

      Saratoga police

    • C.

      A sophomore art history major

    • D.

      A visiting Union College boyfriend

    Correct Answer
    A. A college employee
    Explanation
    A college employee lodged a complaint this week about Skidmore's "masturbation posters". This suggests that someone who works at the college, such as a staff member or faculty, expressed their concern or dissatisfaction regarding the posters. The exact reasons for the complaint are not provided, but it implies that the employee found the posters inappropriate or offensive in some way.

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  • 8. 

    The site Serious Eats featured which local franks as "Hot Dog of the Week"?

    • A.

      First Prize

    • B.

      Hot Dog Charlie's

    • C.

      Gus's

    • D.

      Rolf's

    Correct Answer
    D. Rolf's
    Explanation
    Serious Eats featured Rolf's as the "Hot Dog of the Week".

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  • 9. 

    What is Albany's snowiest winter on record?

    • A.

      1970-71

    • B.

      1986-87

    • C.

      2002-03

    • D.

      This one!

    Correct Answer
    A. 1970-71
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1970-71. This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which asks for Albany's snowiest winter on record. The other options do not provide any information about the snowfall in Albany.

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  • 10. 

    Where was local artist Jennifer Maher's was featured this week?

    • A.

      New York Times

    • B.

      Dooce

    • C.

      ReadyMade

    • D.

      McSweeney's

    Correct Answer
    B. Dooce
    Explanation
    Jennifer Maher's work was featured this week on the website Dooce.

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