In The News Week Ending January 17
- 1.Scientists have confirmed the theory that birds fly in a V formation for what purpose?
- A.
To stay warm.
- B.
To confuse predators.
- C.
To conserve energy.
- D.
For navigation.
- 2.What Washington, D.C. institution was opened up for a week-long program called “Seeing Deeper,” which included programs such as tai chi and a polyphony?
- A.
National Cathedral
- B.
Smithsonian
- C.
Library of Congress
- D.
Kennedy Center
- 3.Considered by many to be a nuisance, what animal can now be hunted with no limit or closed season, at night with lights on private land in all 100 counties?
- A.
Bear
- B.
Deer
- C.
Beaver
- D.
Boar
- 4.What caused many West Virginians to be without running water for nearly a week?
- A.
Broken water line.
- B.
Chemical spill.
- C.
Drought.
- D.
Computer glitch.
- 5.Whom did Gov. Pat McCrory name as his hero and mentor in a speech about the importance of education?
- A.
His mom.
- B.
Former Gov. Jim Hunt.
- C.
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
- D.
Former high school teacher Ruth Revels.
- 6.What unusual method did cyclist Steven Hill use to propose to his girlfriend?
- A.
He arranged to have friends kidnap her.
- B.
He learned sign language.
- C.
He proposed by GPS.
- D.
He bought a movie theater on-screen ad.
- 7.Westminster Kennel Club has announced a new dog show event that will allow what participants for the first time?
- A.
Puppies
- B.
Cats
- C.
Mixed breeds
- D.
Previous champions
- 8.A viral video viewed more than 100,000 times showed what happening during a violent windstorm that blew through the Triangle?
- A.
A building collapsing.
- B.
Birds flying backwards.
- C.
A mini “tsunami” at Jordan Lake.
- D.
A small child who was temporarily airborne while holding an umbrella.
- 9.What will happen to Durham’s Bubba the outlaw sheep?
- A.
He will be sold at auction.
- B.
He will become part of the wildlife exhibit at the Museum of Life and Science.
- C.
He will become the mascot for West Chester University in Pennsylvania.
- D.
He will remain at the Durham County Animal Shelter.
- 10.Patients and visitors to UNC Hospitals are concerned about what cost that is often discounted at other Triangle hospitals?
- A.
Cafeteria meals
- B.
Pharmacy
- C.
Parking
- D.
Ambulance service
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