In The News Week Ending April 21

1. Students at The Exploris School wrote a letter to the Wake school board asking them to name a school after Raleigh's Holt family, who did what?

Established Raleigh's first library.

Donated the land for the school.

Tried to integrate Raleigh's schools.

Lost three of their sons in World War II.

The family launched the first legal battle to desegregate Raleigh public schools when they sued the Raleigh City School Board to allow their son to attend Broughton.

Explanation

The family launched the first legal battle to desegregate Raleigh public schools when they sued the Raleigh City School Board to allow their son to attend Broughton.

2. Kathrine Switzer, who ran the Boston Marathon at age 70, gained notoriety for being what?

The first woman ever to register for the race.

The oldest runner to finish the race.

The granddaughter of the race's first winner.

The last person to finish the race.

Switzer was the men-only Boston Marathon's first official female entrant after she registered using her initials in 1967. Fifty years later, her bib No. 261 was retired by the Boston Athletic Association.

Explanation

Switzer was the men-only Boston Marathon's first official female entrant after she registered using her initials in 1967. Fifty years later, her bib No. 261 was retired by the Boston Athletic Association.

3. Who is starring in the new HBO film based on the best-seller "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot?

Tracee Ellis Ross.

Viola Davis.

Whoopi Goldberg.

Oprah Winfrey.

Winfrey plays the daughter of the woman behind the legendary cell line known as "HeLa."

Explanation

Winfrey plays the daughter of the woman behind the legendary cell line known as "HeLa."

4. What celebrity is joining Britain's Prince William's campaign to help people be more open about mental health issues?

Lady Gaga.

Selena Gomez.

Halle Berry.

J.K. Rowling.

The heir to the British throne released a video in which he speaks with the pop star via FaceTime. Lady Gaga, who last year spoke out about her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, places the call from her kitchen in California, and William answers at his desk in Kensington Palace.

Explanation

The heir to the British throne released a video in which he speaks with the pop star via FaceTime. Lady Gaga, who last year spoke out about her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, places the call from her kitchen in California, and William answers at his desk in Kensington Palace.

5. Who was named by People magazine as the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" for 2017?

Amal Clooney.

Serena Williams.

Emma Watson.

Julia Roberts.

Roberts was named for a record fifth time. She previously claimed the cover spot in 2010, 2005, 2000 and 1991.

Explanation

Roberts was named for a record fifth time. She previously claimed the cover spot in 2010, 2005, 2000 and 1991.

6. What is the term for small gifts thrown onto the ice to show appreciation for a figure skater's performance?

Showers.

Tributes.

Tossies.

Flair.

"Tossies" are often stuffed animals, candy, pinwheels, even miniature liquor bottles thrown onto the ice.

Explanation

"Tossies" are often stuffed animals, candy, pinwheels, even miniature liquor bottles thrown onto the ice.

7. The Cary Town Council decided to do what with loose change tossed into the new downtown fountain?

Incorporate it into an art display for the Cary Arts Center.

Use it to help residents in need pay their utility bills.

Use it for recreation scholarships.

Use it for office supplies for town offices.

Relief for Recreation helps make the town's recreation programming accessible to low-income Cary residents. Money goes to pay for children to attend summer camps and take part in sports leagues, including basketball.

Explanation

Relief for Recreation helps make the town's recreation programming accessible to low-income Cary residents. Money goes to pay for children to attend summer camps and take part in sports leagues, including basketball.

8. After an absence from the spotlight, Richard Simmons has addressed his fans through what?

The "Missing Richard Simmons" podcast.

His Facebook page.

NBC's "Today" Show.

Snapchat.

The 68-year-old fitness guru has been out of the public eye since 2014.

Explanation

The 68-year-old fitness guru has been out of the public eye since 2014.

9. By September 2019, the Triangle's CBS affiliate, WNCN, will be what?

Channel 8.

Locally owned.

Located in Durham.

WTRG.

The switch by WNCN, which currently broadcasts on channel 17, should have no impact on the station's operations or its content.

Explanation

The switch by WNCN, which currently broadcasts on channel 17, should have no impact on the station's operations or its content.

10. Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, celebrated his 90th birthday with what?

A beer.

A vacation to the French Riviera.

A visit to his birthplace in Portugal.

An ice cream cake.

Benedict was born April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, it was celebrated on Monday.

Explanation

Benedict was born April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, it was celebrated on Monday.