Daily Current Events Quiz
  1. According to the article about Lexington and Abe Lincoln, what was the first college west of the Alleghenies?
    1. The University of Kentucky
    2. Transylvania University
    3. Thomas More College
    4. University of Louisville
  1. Clay Richards, the assistant director of the Quinnipiac poll, noted that Barack Obama’s campaign depends on what type of voters showing up to vote for Super Tuesday?
    1. Young, first-time
    2. African American
    3. Low-income
    4. Independent voters
  1. What Lexington high school has been trying to ease racial tensions between students after a December fight between an African American and Hispanic student?
    1. Lafayette
    2. Henry Clay
    3. Dunbar
    4. Bryan Station
  1. New regulations have been placed on the Navy’s use of sonar radios in training, as some believe they harm what marine animals?
    1. Great white shark
    2. Dolphins
    3. Whales
    4. Seals
  1. True or False: There is 523 tons of mustard gas stored at the Army Depot in Richmond.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. True or False: Lexington police cars will soon include new thermal equipment, allowing them to track suspects and find missing people quicker.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. Peter Hafar, who recently assaulted his court-appointed attorney during his trial, was on trial for what crime?
    1. Burglary
    2. Drug trafficking
    3. Receiving stolen property
    4. Assault
  1. An article in today’s Business section notes that consumers may find it harder to get a loan for what?
    1. Car
    2. School expenses
    3. House
    4. Medical expenses
  1. What UK basketball player suffered a concussion and is still fighting a viral infection, casting doubt on his ability to play in the game against Auburn?
    1. Ramel Bradley
    2. Perry Stevenson
    3. Patrick Patterson
    4. Derrick Jasper

Answers:
1. B; 2. A; 3. D; 4. C; 5. A; 6. B; 7. A; 8. A; 9. A.

Quiz written by
Taryn Mynear, UK student


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