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Daily Current Events Quiz
  1. Kentucky holds presidential primaries much later than many other states. When is ours this year?
    1. May 5
    2. May 6
    3. May 13
    4. May 20
  1. Former Disney channel actor Shia LaBeouf failed to appear in court for what offfense?
    1. Driving under the influence
    2. Unlawful smoking
    3. Indecent exposure
    4. Drug possession
  1. True or False: Many scientists blame global warming for the earlier start of spring each year.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. According to an article in Thursdayís Nation/World section, researchers say that in reality only about what percent of the 1 million American students that start ninth grade each year will graduate four years later?
    1. 60
    2. 70
    3. 80
    4. 90
  1. What endangered species was the target of slayings in the Congo last summer, supposedly to deter conservationists trying to protect their habitat?
    1. Mountain gorillas
    2. Cross River gorilla
    3. Spider monkeys
    4. Black lemurs
  1. A telephone survey of Americans in ten states confirmed men eat more what than women?
    1. Fast food
    2. French fries
    3. Meat
    4. Delivery pizza
  1. Ex-mayor of Lexington Teresa Isaac is now doing what in Lexington schools?
    1. Substitute teaching
    2. Counseling
    3. Preparing students for testing
    4. Guest lecturing
  1. True or False: The Lexington metro area was listed as the number one best place for businesses and careers in the nation.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. Paintsville defeated what team in the first round of the boyís Sweet Sixteen tournament Wednesday night?
    1. South Laurel
    2. Bardstown
    3. University Heights
    4. Jeffersontown
  1. As found in an article in Thursday's Free Time section, many pet owners have taught their pets to do what?
    1. Empty the dishwasher
    2. Paint
    3. Walk themselves
    4. Talk

Answers:
1. d; 2. b; 3. a; 4. b; 5. a; 6. c; 7. a; 8. b; 9. d; 10. b.

Quiz written by
Taryn Mynear, UK student


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