General Knowledge: Do You Think You Can Pass The Quiz?

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1.

What record was shattered at the N.C State Fair with the winner weighing in at 1,404.5 pounds?
- A.
  
  Largest watermelon.
- B.
  
  Largest hay bale lifted.
- C.
  
  Largest pumpkin.
- D.
  
  Largest bull.
2.

Americans were shocked to learn that what group had collected millions in Social Security benefits?
- A.
  
  Death row inmates
- B.
  
  ISIS
- C.
  
  Nazis
- D.
  
  Canadians
3.

Police in riot gear used tear gas to disperse crowds after what event near Keene State College in New Hampshire?
- A.
  
  KKK rally.
- B.
  
  Pumpkin festival.
- C.
  
  Football win.
- D.
  
  Gang shooting.
4.

Actress Renee Zellweger issued a statement crediting “living a different, happy, more fulfilling life” for what development?
- A.
  
  She is in love.
- B.
  
  She is retiring from acting.
- C.
  
  She has overcome her junk food addiction.
- D.
  
  She looks different.
5.

Millions of car owners are learning about a safety recall covering what defective part?
- A.
  
  Backup cameras
- B.
  
  Air bags
- C.
  
  Brakes
- D.
  
  Floor mats
6.

Briley Brind’Amour, daughter of former Carolina Hurricanes star Rod Brind’Amour, has become known in her own right for what?
- A.
  
  High school volleyball.
- B.
  
  Her fashion blog.
- C.
  
  State spelling bee champ.
- D.
  
  Miss Garner pageant.
7.

Ben Bradlee, former editor of the Washington Post, died at age 93. What major news coverage is he associated with?
- A.
  
  Iran-Contra
- B.
  
  Watergate
- C.
  
  Sept. 11
- D.
  
  JFK assassination
8.

What will happen to the German U-boat found in waters off Cape Hatteras?
- A.
  
  It will be returned to Germany.
- B.
  
  It will be left as it is.
- C.
  
  It will be moved to the state Maritime Museum.
- D.
  
  It will become a floating museum.
9.

Franklinton High sophomore Brayton Haws is typical of many 15-year-olds except that in his spare time he does what?
- A.
  
  Runs his own business.
- B.
  
  Works on cancer research.
- C.
  
  Races stock cars.
- D.
  
  Keeps bees.
10.

Workers for the State Fair ride company Wade Shows Inc. were arrested and charged with what?
- A.
  
  Parking in handicapped spaces.
- B.
  
  Operating rides while the fair was closed.
- C.
  
  Taking extra rides for themselves.
- D.
  
  Stealing ride tickets.