Weekly News Quiz

1. Disney's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," starring this 16-year-old actress, opened with $34 million in ticket sales.

Vanessa Hudgeons

Demi Lovato

Miley Cyrus

2. From where are the group of pirates that held hostage an American crew on a hijacked U.S.-flagged ship in waters off the Horn of Africa on April 8?

Rwanda

Pakistan

Somalia

3. The Fox television network signaled that it is in tune with the times by announcing a reality show based on the recession. The program will follow employees of a small business as they vote to decide which of their colleagues will join the unemployment line. What will the show be called?

"Someone's Gotta Go"

"You're Fired!"

"You're Outta Here!"

4. Concluding his first overseas trip as America’s chief executive, President Obama made an unannounced visit to Baghdad to talk with U.S. military personnel and Iraqi leaders. Before that, he had visited several European countries, starting with England. What was the last nation in Europe he toured?

England

Turkey

France

5. Segway Inc. and which auto manufacturer announced they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle designed to be a fast, safe, inexpensive and clean alternative to traditional cars and trucks for cities across the world?

General Motors

Ford

Nissan

6. Police say a Japanese pop star dressed up as what was robbed while shooting a music video in southern Sweden?

Fireman

Pineapple

Monkey

7. Following the lead of some other area villages, this village council is looking to make golf carts legal in their community. Which village's council passed first reading of the measure Thursday?

Blakeslee

Montpelier

West Unity