Weekly News Quiz: July 8-14, 2012

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    Rene Angelil, Mr. Celine Dion, has a starring role in the Quebec movie Omerta. What role will he play? - ProProfs

    Rene Angelil, Mr. Celine Dion, has a starring role in the Quebec movie Omerta. What role will he play?

    • A determined detective
    • A mob boss
    • A psycho criminal
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Weekly News Quiz: July 8-14, 2012 - Quiz
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In the news this week: Rene Angelil, the Champlain Bridge, weather and so much more.

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    Bill Brownstein had an exclusive interview with Kermit and Miss Piggy ahead of their July 26 and 27 gala performance at Just for Laughs. They asked for resto suggestions, so Brownstein advised: - ProProfs

    Bill Brownstein had an exclusive interview with Kermit and Miss Piggy ahead of their July 26 and 27 gala performance at Just for Laughs. They asked for resto suggestions, so Brownstein advised:

    • La Belle Province

    • Le Club Chasse et Peche

    • Au Pied de Cochon

    Correct Answer
    A. Au Pied de Cochon
  • 3. 
    Quebec's aging nuclear power plant Gentilly-2 has something in common with Montreal bridges. What? - ProProfs

    Quebec's aging nuclear power plant Gentilly-2 has something in common with Montreal bridges. What?

    • Decaying concrete is cause for concern

    • Regulatory standards keep changing

    • The government is considering tearing it down this year

    Correct Answer
    A. Decaying concrete is cause for concern
  • 4. 
    Bell Media intends to change TSN 990 to RDS 990, the radio equivalent of the French Réseau des Sports TV network. Why? - ProProfs

    Bell Media intends to change TSN 990 to RDS 990, the radio equivalent of the French Réseau des Sports TV network. Why?

    • The market is greater for sports in French

    • CRTC rules say they can't own more than 3 English radio stations per region

    • The need for an English sports station is eroding because of the Internet

    Correct Answer
    A. CRTC rules say they can't own more than 3 English radio stations per region
  • 5. 
    Under mortgage rules that came into effect on Monday, homeowners can now refinance their homes at: - ProProfs

    Under mortgage rules that came into effect on Monday, homeowners can now refinance their homes at:

    • 80%, down from 85%

    • 85%, up from 80%

    • 85% - the rules don't affect refinancing

    Correct Answer
    A. 80%, down from 85%
  • 6. 
    It's hot, and in wake of extreme heat, we often see extreme storms. What three things do you need to make a great thunderstorm, meteorologically speaking? - ProProfs

    It's hot, and in wake of extreme heat, we often see extreme storms. What three things do you need to make a great thunderstorm, meteorologically speaking?

    • Heat and humidity, strong winds, more than 9 mm of rainfall

    • Heat and humidity, more than 9 mm of rainfall, thunder and lightning

    • Heat and humidity, a cold front, strong winds

    Correct Answer
    A. Heat and humidity, a cold front, strong winds
  • 7. 
    Raspberries are one of Quebec's native foods, but the delicate, delectable fruit doesn't last long. What's the best way to determine they're fresh? - ProProfs

    Raspberries are one of Quebec's native foods, but the delicate, delectable fruit doesn't last long. What's the best way to determine they're fresh?

    • Smell them -- if they smell moldy, they're more than a day old

    • Squeeze them -- they should be quite hard

    • Hold them aloft -- if juices are seeping from the bottom of the container, they're too old

    Correct Answer
    A. Hold them aloft -- if juices are seeping from the bottom of the container, they're too old
  • 8. 
    A new Champlain Bridge is in the works. A causeway will be constructed to divert traffic while the bridge is built. The toll bridge should be ready to use by: - ProProfs

    A new Champlain Bridge is in the works. A causeway will be constructed to divert traffic while the bridge is built. The toll bridge should be ready to use by:

    • 2017

    • 2022

    • 2025

    Correct Answer
    A. 2022
  • 9. 
    The Impact continues to make changes to its roster as it enters a critical point in its first season in Major League Soccer. Which of these is one of those changes? - ProProfs

    The Impact continues to make changes to its roster as it enters a critical point in its first season in Major League Soccer. Which of these is one of those changes?

    • The club dealt defender Tyson Wahl to the Colorado Rapids in exchange for an international roster spot

    • Forward Justin Braun was sent to D.C. United for a conditional pick in 2014

    • The club signed midfielder Kyle Beckerman

    Correct Answer
    A. The club dealt defender Tyson Wahl to the Colorado Rapids in exchange for an international roster spot

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