What A Week: September 3-7
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Which change to the Democratic platform was made on Wednesday?
- A.
Eliminating language referring to “the ninety-nine per cent.”
- B.
Eliminating language concerning female reproductive rights.
- C.
Restoring language that recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
- D.
Adding language that acknowledges reservations about nationalized health care.
Correct Answer
C. Restoring language that recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.Explanation
In addition to the language about Jerusalem, the platform also reinserted a reference to God.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What athletic feat did Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Paul Ryan admit to embellishing last weekend?
- A.
He had shaved more than an hour off of his best marathon time.
- B.
He had run through Pamplona thirty days, not thirty seconds, prior to the release of the bulls.
- C.
He had added more than a hundred pounds to his best bench press.
- D.
He had added three hours to his longest recorded filibuster.
Correct Answer
A. He had shaved more than an hour off of his best marathon time.Explanation
Nicholas Thompson writes about Paul Ryan’s fuzzy marathon memories.Rate this question:
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On Tuesday, McDonald’s announced that it will open its first two vegetarian restaurants next year. Where will the restaurants be located?
- A.
China.
- B.
Sweden.
- C.
India.
- D.
New Zealand.
Correct Answer
C. India.Explanation
The restaurants will be located in the northern Indian cities of Amritsar and Katra, which contain holy sites for Sikhs and Hindus, respectively.Rate this question:
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- 4.
On Wednesday, the New York Court of Appeals heard arguments that it should deem what activity to be a “dramatic or musical arts performance,” thus granting it tax-exempt status?
- A.
Professional wrestling.
- B.
Showing cats.
- C.
Lap dances.
- D.
Laser Floyd.
Correct Answer
C. Lap dances.Explanation
The court’s decision on the artistic merits of lap-dancing is expected next month.Rate this question:
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According to a Monday report in the New York Times, what is Africa’s newest conflict resource?
- A.
Gold.
- B.
Ivory.
- C.
Wheat.
- D.
Rare earth elements.
Correct Answer
B. Ivory.Explanation
The Times reports that “conservation groups say poachers are wiping out tens of thousands of elephants a year…with the underground ivory trade becoming increasingly militarized.”Rate this question:
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- 6.
According to a Stanford University study published in the September 4th issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, there is little evidence of health benefits from what practice?
- A.
Taking daily multivitamins.
- B.
Jogging.
- C.
Hot yoga.
- D.
Eating organic foods.
Correct Answer
D. Eating organic foods.Explanation
The Stanford study did not find strong evidence that organic foods are more nutritious or carry fewer health risks than the non-organic alternatives.Rate this question:
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On Thursday, Ben & Jerry’s won a restraining order prohibiting which company from using language based on their ice-cream flavors?
- A.
Google, which can no longer call a version of its Android operating system Gingerbread.
- B.
Caballero Video, a producer of pornographic films, which must temporarily restrain from selling its “Ben & Cherry’s” series.
- C.
Viacom, which must stop Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert from using the ice-cream brand on their shows.
- D.
A political consulting firm in Rhode Island, which can no longer use spoofed flavors to attack its clients’ opponents.
Correct Answer
B. Caballero Video, a producer of pornographic films, which must temporarily restrain from selling its “Ben & Cherry’s” series.Explanation
Caballero Video was targeted after it produced such titles as “Peanut Butter D-Cups.”Rate this question:
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- 8.
A third grader in Colorado discovered this week that which quarterback’s jersey is considered gang apparel and is banned from the school district?
- A.
Tim Tebow.
- B.
Eli Manning.
- C.
Peyton Manning.
- D.
Drew Brees.
Correct Answer
C. Peyton Manning.Explanation
Peyton Manning’s number eighteen is banned because of potential associations with the Denver area’s 18th Street gang.Rate this question:
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Which duo won a U.S. Open doubles championship—and their twelfth Grand Slam—on Friday?
- A.
Venus and Serena Williams.
- B.
Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek.
- C.
Bob and Mike Bryan.
- D.
Kveta Peschke and Marcin Matkowski.
Correct Answer
C. Bob and Mike Bryan.Explanation
The Bryan brothers won their fourth U.S. Open title, setting the record for the most Grand Slam championships.Rate this question:
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How many non-farm jobs were added to payrolls in August, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Friday?
- A.
Two hundred thousand.
- B.
Fifty thousand.
- C.
Ninety-six thousand.
- D.
Eighty-seven thousand.
Correct Answer
C. Ninety-six thousand.Explanation
The U.S. economy added ninety-six thousand jobs in August.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which country enacted an affirmative action law for universities on Wednesday?
- A.
Egypt.
- B.
Brazil.
- C.
France.
- D.
Israel.
Correct Answer
B. Brazil.Explanation
President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil signed a law that aims to reduce inequality in the country by requiring universities to reserve half of their admission spots for students from poor backgrounds.Rate this question:
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Know your New Yorker: In this week’s issue, Aleksandar Hemon profiles Lana and Andy Wachowski, who wrote and directed the “Matrix” trilogy. What novel have they most recently adapted for film?
- A.
“Super Sad True Love Story.”
- B.
“Cloud Atlas.”
- C.
“The Hunger Games.”
- D.
“Atlas Shrugged.”
Correct Answer
B. “Cloud Atlas.”Explanation
Hemon writes about the difficulties that the Wachowskis faced in turning “ Cloud Atlas” into a movie. The film, which stars Tom Hanks, is set to be released in October.Rate this question:
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