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1.

According to a study published in BMJ, what may now be the third-leading cause of death in the United States?
- A.
  
  Medical errors.
- B.
  
  Texting while driving.
- C.
  
  Alzheimer's disease.
- D.
  
  Obesity.
2.

What was notable about President Barack Obama taking a sip of water on camera?
- A.
  
  It was part of a "Saturday Night Live" skit.
- B.
  
  He stepped out of camera range to get the water.
- C.
  
  It was not his water.
- D.
  
  He was in Flint, Mich.
3.

What company in Research Triangle Park announced it would sell its real estate holdings there and lease back its buildings?
- A.
  
  IBM.
- B.
  
  Nortel.
- C.
  
  GlaxoSmithKline.
- D.
  
  LexisNexis.
4.

The community of Isle de Jean Charles is the first to receive government assistance to resettle an entire community because of climate change. Where is it located?
- A.
  
  Canada.
- B.
  
  Brazil
- C.
  
  Oregon.
- D.
  
  Louisiana.
5.

The town of Cary has become the latest community in the Triangle to offer a safe place for buyers and sellers to meet to complete online sales through Craigslist and other sites. What is it called?
- A.
  
  Exchange Place.
- B.
  
  Swap Spot.
- C.
  
  Safe Space.
- D.
  
  Cary Trade Zone
6.

Who is the subject of an upcoming HBO movie that will star Oprah Winfrey?
- A.
  
  Maya Angelou.
- B.
  
  Henrietta Lacks.
- C.
  
  Harriet Tubman.
- D.
  
  Malala Yousafzai.
7.

What is the subject of a new museum opening in Butner, N.C.?
- A.
  
  Dirt track racing.
- B.
  
  World War II.
- C.
  
  Forestry.
- D.
  
  Hydroelectric power.
8.

Janet Jackson announced she is postponing her tour in order to do what?
- A.
  
  Write a book.
- B.
  
  Finish college.
- C.
  
  Have a baby.
- D.
  
  Star in a movie.
9.

Why did a driver refuse to tow a car that had been wrecked on Interstate 26 in Asheville?
- A.
  
  He was not licensed to operate in North Carolina.
- B.
  
  The car was submerged in water.
- C.
  
  He was out of gas.
- D.
  
  The car had a Bernie Sanders bumper sticker.
10.

Wal-Mart announced that it would bring back what?
- A.
  
  Dollar Days.
- B.
  
  Greeters.
- C.
  
  Employee stock program.
- D.
  
  TV advertising.

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