Weekly News Quiz: Aug. 14, 2011

5 Questions | By Mtnews | Last updated: Jan 28, 2013 | Total Attempts: 48

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Questions and Answers

1.

What web-building insect has invaded Rogue Valley trees en masse this summer?
- A.
  
  Tent caterpillars
- B.
  
  Silk worms
- C.
  
  Fall webworms
2.

What’s the latest type of museum being considered in Jacksonville?
- A.
  
  Gold museum
- B.
  
  Chinese museum
- C.
  
  Railroad museum
3.

FBI and Internal Revenue Service agents raided what city office in Portland?
- A.
  
  Code Enforcement
- B.
  
  Parking
- C.
  
  Parks and Recreation
4.

What fish are being targeted by crews working to restore a portion of Sucker Creek in the Illinois Valley?
- A.
  
  Coho salmon
- B.
  
  Chinook salmon
- C.
  
  Sockeye salmon
5.

Where did Tiger Woods finish at the Bridgestone Invitational, his first tournament since recovering from a knee injury?
- A.
  
  10th
- B.
  
  25th
- C.
  
  37th

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