1. What Asian nation experienced a massive earthquake that killed thousands?
1. Philippines
2. Japan
3. China
4. North Korea

2. Name four candidates for the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky.

3. What bill are Congressional Democrats pushing?
1. A bill making flag burning illegal
2. A bill to legalize the purchase of automatic weapons
3. A bill to expand healthcare for recent immigrants
4. A bill to increase the amount of money for college aid for veterans

4. What ecological issue is Sen. John McCain speaking out against recently?
1. Lead pollution in China
2. Carbon emissions
3. Deforestation of the planet
4. Pollution of the world’s oceans

5. Who is the newly-elected Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice?
1. John Minton
2. Joseph Lambert
3. Brandon Ortiz
4. Leroy Rodgers

6. The Department of Homeland Security is using what local resource to aid in projects?
1. Local companies
2. State universities
3. Record offices in Lexington
4. Public school students
   

7. Two local students were honored by which Internet corporation for designing company logos?
1. YouTube
   
2. AOL
3. Google
4. Yahoo

8. What alternative energy source holds a lot of promise, possibly equaling energy from nuclear power?
1. Wind
2. Geothermal
3. Solar
4. Hydroelectric
   

9. What's the name of the president of the NCAA who criticized recruitment of ever-younger prospects?
1. Jeff Orleans
2. Jerry Tipton
3. John Jenkins
4. Myles Brand
   

10. LeBron James scored 21 points Monday night to even up the series with Boston. On what team does James play?
1. Celtics
2. Cavaliers
3. Nets
4. Magic
   

Answers:
1. C, 2. May 13, A1, 3. D, 4. B, 5. A, 6. B, 7. C, 8. A, 9. D, 10. B

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