Newspaper In Education

 

Daily Current Events Quiz
  1. If more than three-fifths of the lawmakers in the Kentucky House and Senate approve the casino bill the decision would then be left to whom?
    1. Kentucky voters
    2. Governor Beshear
    3. Kentucky Department of Revenue
    4. A committee designed specifically for the cause
  1. A tragic shooting at what university left several students dead?
    1. University of Illinois
    2. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    3. Illinois State University
    4. Northern Illinois University
  1. True or False: The attempt at shooting down the U.S. spy satellite before it hits the earth would be the first time the U.S. Government has used a tactical missile from the earth to try and hit a spacecraft.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. The designers of the Swiss car that can drive underwater have said they made it a convertible because of what?
    1. Easier to get out in an emergency
    2. Convertibles sell better in their country
    3. It’s water powered and the convertible top would allow the car to immerse completely
    4. A convertible top is lighter than a regular top
  1. Astronomers have found what 5,000 light years across the galaxy?
    1. A black hole
    2. A solar system much like ours
    3. A planet that looks just like earth
    4. A star exactly equal to the size and age of our sun
  1. Between 2002 and 2004 which state had the highest number of ATV (all-terrain-vehicle)-related deaths, proving it is important to be very cautious while driving these?
    1. Kentucky
    2. California
    3. Florida
    4. Georgia
  1. Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney has now shown public support for which candidate?
    1. Mike Huckabee
    2. Ron Paul
    3. Alan Keyes
    4. John McCain
  1. True or False: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PAHs, like those found at the Lewis Farm in Georgetown, have been shown to cause tumors and damage to the skin, body fluids and immune system in animals and humans.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. The basketball coach at what SEC school was fired last week?
    1. Georgia
    2. Tennessee
    3. LSU
    4. Florida


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

Quiz written by
Taryn Mynear, UK student


Previous Quizzes:
Jan. 15, 2008 | Jan. 16, 2008 | Jan. 17, 2008 | Jan. 18, 2008

Jan. 21, 2008 | Jan. 22, 2008 | Jan. 23, 2008 | Jan. 24, 2008 | Jan. 25, 2008

Jan. 28, 2008 | Jan. 29, 2008 | Jan. 30, 2008 | Jan. 31, 2008

Feb. 04, 2008 | Feb. 05, 2008 | Feb. 06, 2008 | Feb. 07, 2008 | Feb. 08, 2008

Feb. 11, 2008 | Feb. 12, 2008 | Feb. 13, 2008 | Feb. 14, 2008
image Home • How to Subscribe • Kentucky.com • Contact • Top of Page image