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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!

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1.

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?
- A.
  
  "Someone's Gotta Go"
- B.
  
  "You're Fired!"
- C.
  
  "You're Outta Here!"
Correct Answer
A. "Someone's Gotta Go"
2.

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?
- A.
  
  Blakeslee
- B.
  
  Montpelier
- C.
  
  West Unity
Correct Answer
C. West Unity
3.

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?
- A.
  
  England
- B.
  
  Turkey
- C.
  
  France
Correct Answer
B. Turkey
4.

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?
- A.
  
  General Motors
- B.
  
  Ford
- C.
  
  Nissan
Correct Answer
A. General Motors
5.

Police say a Japanese pop star dressed up as what was robbed while shooting a music video in southern Sweden?
- A.
  
  Fireman
- B.
  
  Pineapple
- C.
  
  Monkey
Correct Answer
B. Pineapple
6.

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?
- A.
  
  Rwanda
- B.
  
  Pakistan
- C.
  
  Somalia
Correct Answer
C. Somalia
7.

Disney's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," starring this 16-year-old actress, opened with $34 million in ticket sales.
- A.
  
  Vanessa Hudgeons
- B.
  
  Demi Lovato
- C.
  
  Miley Cyrus
Correct Answer
C. Miley Cyrus

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Weekly News Quiz

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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