In The News Week Ending April 21

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    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.
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    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. The first woman ever to register for the race.
    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.

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    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. Oprah Winfrey.
    Explanation
    Winfrey plays the daughter of the woman behind the legendary cell line known as "HeLa."

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    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lady Gaga.
    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.

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

    • Amal Clooney.

    • Serena Williams.

    • Emma Watson.

    • Julia Roberts.

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

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

    • Showers.

    • Tributes.

    • Tossies.

    • Flair.

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

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    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. Use it for recreation scholarships.
    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.

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    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. His Facebook page.
    Explanation
    The 68-year-old fitness guru has been out of the public eye since 2014.

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

    • Channel 8.

    • Locally owned.

    • Located in Durham.

    • WTRG.

    Correct Answer
    A. Channel 8.
    Explanation
    The switch by WNCN, which currently broadcasts on channel 17, should have no impact on the station's operations or its content.

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    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. A beer.
    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.

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