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Daily Current Events Quiz
  1. Julia Steinman, a 10th-grader at Lafayette High School in Lexington, has what condition?
    1. Schizophrenia
    2. Down syndrome
    3. Autism
    4. Multiple Sclerosis
  1. The execution protocols of Kentucky's lethal injection of Death Row inmates are being challenged. What constitutional amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment?
    1. Second
    2. Fourth
    3. Eighth
    4. Twelfth
  1. President Bush said Army combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan will be cut to 12 months instead of the current 15 months.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. Next week, Pope Benedict the XVI is scheduled to visit the United States, which has the third-largest population of what specific religion in the world?
    1. Islam
    2. Christianity
    3. Catholicism
    4. Judaism
  1. What state is the first in the nation to report gasoline prices reaching $4/gallon?
    1. California
    2. Alaska
    3. New York
    4. Hawaii
  1. Where is Ed Davis park?
    1. Georgetown
    2. Lexington
    3. Richmond
    4. Paducah
  1. American shoppers did the least retail spending in March in 13 years.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. What is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States, causing about 6,800 lab-confirmed illnesses?
    1. Salmonella
    2. E-Coli
    3. Processed meat products
    4. Milk products from cows
  1. Coach Bill Self has decided to remain at the University of Kansas despite speculation he might leave for what school?
    1. Texas
    2. Nebraska
    3. UCLA
    4. Oklahoma State
  1. What major golf tournament started Thursday?
    1. U.S. Open
    2. British Open
    3. Players Championship
    4. The Masters

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

Quiz written by
Taryn Mynear, UK student


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