The Roanoke Times News Quiz For March 1

1. The ACC released the full 2013 football schedule Monday. Among the highlights: For the first time since 2001, Virginia Tech's schedule will not feature a Thursday night home game. Also, the Hokies will make two trips to Atlanta in the season's first month, including the Aug. 31 opener against a two-time defending national champion. Can you name that opponent?

LSU

Notre Dame

Auburn

Alabama

Virginia Tech opens the year against two-time defending national champion Alabama in the Georgia Dome on Aug. 31. Related story: http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtfootball/wb/320879

Explanation

Virginia Tech opens the year against two-time defending national champion Alabama in the Georgia Dome on Aug. 31. Related story: http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtfootball/wb/320879

2. This summer, the Roanoke Valley will have two Party in the Parks music parties every Thursday night at two different locations: downtown Roanoke and Daleville. Both will feature the same kind of music. Which kind?

Beach

Classical

Rock

Country

There's been a Thursday night shag fest in Elmwood Park for years because the city contracted with EventZone to put it on. Now DRI has that contract and is the host for what it's calling BB&T's Roanoke Party in the Park. EventZone took the name to Daleville Performance Pavilion in Botetourt County, but not the major sponsor. This year, the downtown Roanoke event will temporarily be moved to the front of the main library and into Jefferson Street. Related story: Party rivals: Beach music schism spawns competing fests http://www.roanoke.com/news/1736369-12/party-rivals-beach-music-schism-spawns-competing-fests.html

Explanation

There's been a Thursday night shag fest in Elmwood Park for years because the city contracted with EventZone to put it on. Now DRI has that contract and is the host for what it's calling BB&T's Roanoke Party in the Park. EventZone took the name to Daleville Performance Pavilion in Botetourt County, but not the major sponsor. This year, the downtown Roanoke event will temporarily be moved to the front of the main library and into Jefferson Street. Related story: Party rivals: Beach music schism spawns competing fests http://www.roanoke.com/news/1736369-12/party-rivals-beach-music-schism-spawns-competing-fests.html

3. True or false: Seat belt laws are stricter on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

True

False

True: Seat belt laws are stricter on federal roads than on state roads. Case in point: Seat belts are required in the front and back seat of vehicles for all ages on the Blue Ridge Parkway's many miles in Virginia. The National Park Service enforces the law as a primary offense, meaning a driver can be pulled over for any belt violation observed. The fine is $25 for front-seat violations and $10 for rear-seat violations. Related special report: Making It Click: Lives on the Line http://blogs.roanoke.com/seatbelts/

Explanation

True: Seat belt laws are stricter on federal roads than on state roads. Case in point: Seat belts are required in the front and back seat of vehicles for all ages on the Blue Ridge Parkway's many miles in Virginia. The National Park Service enforces the law as a primary offense, meaning a driver can be pulled over for any belt violation observed. The fine is $25 for front-seat violations and $10 for rear-seat violations. Related special report: Making It Click: Lives on the Line http://blogs.roanoke.com/seatbelts/

4. Roanoke Children's Theatre has explored heavy issues through its plays the past few years. They are back this year with "Eric and Elliott," which is on stage Feb. 28-March 3. What subject does it address?

Underage drinking

Teen depression and suicide

Bullying

Unsafe sex

The playbill lists the "Eric and Elliott" story as about hope and healing and the warning signs of depression. Pat Wilhelms, artistic director for the Roanoke Children's Theatre, described the plot of the one-hour, one-act play as: "A son who commits suicide comes back to help his mother and brother cope."Roanoke Children's Theatre raised the issue of bullying with "The Secret Life of Girls" in 2010. In 2011, they addressed underage drinking with "Wrecked." Related story: Children's theater tackles serious subject matter http://www.roanoke.com/columnists/casey/wb/320886

Explanation

The playbill lists the "Eric and Elliott" story as about hope and healing and the warning signs of depression. Pat Wilhelms, artistic director for the Roanoke Children's Theatre, described the plot of the one-hour, one-act play as: "A son who commits suicide comes back to help his mother and brother cope."Roanoke Children's Theatre raised the issue of bullying with "The Secret Life of Girls" in 2010. In 2011, they addressed underage drinking with "Wrecked." Related story: Children's theater tackles serious subject matter http://www.roanoke.com/columnists/casey/wb/320886

5. This week, we wrote about a bible study group at a Franklin County church that discusses life lessons from "The Andy Griffith Show." Which episode did the story focus on?

Opie the Birdman

Andy the Marriage Counselor

Mayberry Goes Bankrupt

The Church Benefactors

The “Barney Fife Bible Study” meets weekly at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Franklin County. Related story: Church teaches life lessons with help from Andy Griffith http://www.roanoke.com/news/1732929-12/church-teaches-life-lessons-with-help-from-andy.html

Explanation

The “Barney Fife Bible Study” meets weekly at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Franklin County. Related story: Church teaches life lessons with help from Andy Griffith http://www.roanoke.com/news/1732929-12/church-teaches-life-lessons-with-help-from-andy.html