That’s NEWS to you
How closely did you follow the news last week? Take this week’s quiz to find out, or go online to spokesman. com/newsquiz for a longer, interactive test and a chance to win lunch for two at the Davenp
1. Another Arab dictator will be relinquishing power next year because popular elections will take place in
A. Oman
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Syria
D. Yemen
E. Can’t fool me. Dictators never give up power.
2. When it comes to parents immunizing their children, which of the following statements is true about Eastern Washington and North Idaho?
A. Both regions have a higher rate of immunization than their respective states as a whole.
B. Both regions have a lower rate of immunization than their respective states as a whole.
C. Eastern Washington has a higher rate than Washington; North Idaho has a lower rate than Idaho.
D. Eastern Washington has a lower rate than Washington; North Idaho has a higher rate than Idaho.
E. Can’t fool me; none of those statements is true.
3. Scientists are considering a new system for classifying exoplanets, or those outside our solar system, and whether they can support some type of life. About how many exoplanets have been discovered so far?
A. 70
B. 700
C. 7,000
D. 7 million
E. 7 billion
4. American Airlines filed for bankruptcy last week. Which of the following airlines has not filed for bankruptcy in the last decade?
A. Delta
B. United
C. US Airways
D. Northwest
E. Can’t fool me. They’ve all filed for bankruptcy since 2001.
How did you do?
Find this week’s answers, explanations and last week’s winner on Page B3.