Weekly News Quiz April 25-May 2

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How well do you remember what happened in the news last week? Take our quiz and test your knowledge of what's been going on in the world - and right here in Williams County!

Questions and Answers

1.

What is the technical name for the "swine flu"?
- A.
  
  HQ78 virus
- B.
  
  N4YN virus
- C.
  
  H1N1 virus
- D.
  
  37J4 virus
Correct Answer
C. H1N1 virus
2.

What caused workers in lower Manhattan to evacuate their offices on April 27?
- A.
  
  Earthquake
- B.
  
  Fire Drill
- C.
  
  Low-flying plane
- D.
  
  Tornado
Correct Answer
C. Low-flying plane
3.

Which brand did General Motors announce it will phase out under a massive restructuring plan?
- A.
  
  Buick
- B.
  
  Hummer
- C.
  
  Cadillac
- D.
  
  Pontiac
Correct Answer
D. Pontiac
4.

Hollywood couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick announced what on April 28th?
- A.
  
  They're getting divorced.
- B.
  
  They're recording a duet.
- C.
  
  They're expecting twins.
Correct Answer
C. They're expecting twins.
5.

The Chicago Bulls beat the ..?.. 121-118 in double overtime Sunday, tying their first-round series at two games apiece.
- A.
  
  Boston Celtics
- B.
  
  Los Angeles Lakers
- C.
  
  Pittsburgh Steelers
Correct Answer
A. Boston Celtics
6.

Bea Arthur, who starred in the TV hits "Maude" and "..?..," has died at 86.
- A.
  
  Happy Days
- B.
  
  One Day At A Time
- C.
  
  Golden Girls
- D.
  
  Gilmore Girls
Correct Answer
C. Golden Girls
7.

In Friday's edition, we pictured graduates of the FAST program. What does FAST stand for?
- A.
  
  Families Always Study Together
- B.
  
  Families and Schools Together
- C.
  
  Family and Student Technology
- D.
  
  Friends Are Super Terrific
Correct Answer
B. Families and Schools Together
8.

According the Joe and Teresa Gradon's column, which of these fruits can boost your brain function?
- A.
  
  Cherry
- B.
  
  Apple
- C.
  
  Strawberry
- D.
  
  Blueberry
Correct Answer
D. Blueberry
9.

What breed of dog was Tinkerbell, the dog blown away by a 70-mph gust of wind?
- A.
  
  Yorkie
- B.
  
  Chihuahua
- C.
  
  Shih tzu
- D.
  
  Pomeranian
Correct Answer
B. Chihuahua
10.

Which Williams County high school's show choir earned a superior rating and first place finish at the Musicale Festival at Myrtle Beach, S.C.? Congratulations kids!

Correct Answer
Montpelier
Montpelier's Locomotion
Locomotion
Montpelier Locomotion

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Weekly News Quiz April 25-may 2

What is the technical name for the "swine flu"?

What caused workers in lower Manhattan to evacuate their offices on April 27?

Which brand did General Motors announce it will phase out under a massive restructuring plan?

Hollywood couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick announced what on April 28th?

The Chicago Bulls beat the ..?.. 121-118 in double overtime Sunday, tying their first-round series at two games apiece.

Bea Arthur, who starred in the TV hits "Maude" and "..?..," has died at 86.

In Friday's edition, we pictured graduates of the FAST program. What does FAST stand for?

According the Joe and Teresa Gradon's column, which of these fruits can boost your brain function?

What breed of dog was Tinkerbell, the dog blown away by a 70-mph gust of wind?

Which Williams County high school's show choir earned a superior rating and first place finish at the Musicale Festival at Myrtle Beach, S.C.? Congratulations kids!