Roanoke Times News Quiz For April 26
5 Questions
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True or false: Carilion Clinic is the region's largest private employer.
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True
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False
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About This Quiz
How well do you know your local news headlines?
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Earlier this month, we wrote about one Botetourt County couple's $35,000 dream wedding, which they won at a Roanoke bridal show. What is the groom holding in the photo?
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Bubble shooter
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Potato cannon
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Nimbus 2000 (Harry Potter broomstick)
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Electric guitar
Correct Answer
A. Potato cannonExplanation
Heather Hoprich and Scott Blessard celebrated their vows by firing a potato cannon at the end of the ceremony. Related story: Bridal show winners hold special day http://www.roanoke.com/news/1856401-12/bridal-show-winners-hold-special-day.htmlRate this question:
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This week, Roanoke College cut down a massive tulip poplar planted on the front quad at Roanoke College by its founding president in 1855. What was the tree's name?
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Maxey
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Miller
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Bittle
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RC
Correct Answer
A. BittleExplanation
The so-called Bittle Tree, a massive tulip poplar planted on the front quad at Roanoke College by founding president the Rev. David Bittle in 1855, was too brittle and unstable to safely continue its watch over the Salem campus. Related story: Roanoke College’s venerable tree ready for its final bowRate this question:
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In our story about the new food offerings at Salem Memorial Ballpark, we learned what the biggest selling menu item was. Name it.
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Chicken tenders
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Hot dogs
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Popcorn
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Nachos
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A. Chicken tendersExplanation
Related story: Salem Memorial Ballpark offers up more than just your basic hot dog
http://www.roanoke.com/living/food/frontburner/1864239-12/salem-memorial-ballpark-offers-up-more-than-just.htmlRate this question:
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