All Over Albany Weekly Quiz - Feb 18, 2011

1. Dr. Tom Little, from Bethlehem, was honored Tuesday with what award?

Dr. Tom Little, from Bethlehem, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is a prestigious award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The award recognizes Dr. Little's outstanding achievements and contributions in his field, and his dedication to serving others.

Explanation

Dr. Tom Little, from Bethlehem, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is a prestigious award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The award recognizes Dr. Little's outstanding achievements and contributions in his field, and his dedication to serving others.

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3. The Guilderland snow giant: What is his nose made out of?

A carrot

A sweet potato

An orange plastic cone

A swim noodle

The Guilderland snow giant's nose is made out of an orange plastic cone. This material is commonly used for construction cones and is often brightly colored for visibility. Using an orange plastic cone for the snow giant's nose adds a vibrant and eye-catching element to the sculpture.

Explanation

The Guilderland snow giant's nose is made out of an orange plastic cone. This material is commonly used for construction cones and is often brightly colored for visibility. Using an orange plastic cone for the snow giant's nose adds a vibrant and eye-catching element to the sculpture.

4. Who did Daniel B say had the best glazed donuts in the Capital Region?

Bella Napoli

Schuyler Bakery

The Cookie Factory

Daniel B said that The Cookie Factory had the best glazed donuts in the Capital Region.

Explanation

Daniel B said that The Cookie Factory had the best glazed donuts in the Capital Region.

5. How fast did Liz go down the skeleton track?

25 mph

30 mph

10 mph

Liz went down the skeleton track at a speed of 30 mph.

Explanation

Liz went down the skeleton track at a speed of 30 mph.

6. Authorities say they caught a guy at the Albany bus station with $170,000 worth of cocaine in his underwear. Where, according to the suspect, was the coke headed?

Lake Placid

New York City

Schaghticoke

The suspect claimed that the cocaine was headed to Lake Placid. This suggests that Lake Placid was the intended destination for the drugs.

Explanation

The suspect claimed that the cocaine was headed to Lake Placid. This suggests that Lake Placid was the intended destination for the drugs.

7. Who kills the French on the ceiling of the War Room at the state Capitol?

The Dutch

The English

The Native Americans

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Explanation

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8. First name of the contestant who won the trip to Saratoga Springs on "The Price is Right"?

Theresa

Tiana

Tatiana

The correct answer is Tatiana. This is the first name of the contestant who won the trip to Saratoga Springs on "The Price is Right".

Explanation

The correct answer is Tatiana. This is the first name of the contestant who won the trip to Saratoga Springs on "The Price is Right".

9. How many trails does Ski Venture in Glenville have?

2

4

8

Ski Venture in Glenville has a total of 8 trails.

Explanation

Ski Venture in Glenville has a total of 8 trails.

10. What words did Bob rhyme with "quail" in his poetic recap of the story involving the teachers union official and 74 State? (pick three)

Kale

Hail

Mail

Prevail

Wail

Snail

Fail

Jail

Bob rhymed "quail" with "wail," "snail," and "fail" in his poetic recap of the story involving the teachers union official and 74 State.

Explanation

Bob rhymed "quail" with "wail," "snail," and "fail" in his poetic recap of the story involving the teachers union official and 74 State.

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