Weekly NIE quiz

August 2, 2003

1. On Tuesday, American forces in Iraq captured one of
Saddam Hussein´s what?
a. Dogs
b. Bodyguards
c. Advisors
d. Sons

2. Which organization is losing most of its federal
support?
a. Amtrak
b. US Postal Service
c. Disney World
d. The FCC

3. Stuart Brioza, recently recognized by Food & Wine
Magazine as one of the “10 best new chefs in America”
directs the kitchen in which northern Michigan
res-taurant?
a. Yakalade
b. Marmaduke
c. Tapawingo
d. Zuccination

4. Last year, Lions receiver Az-Zahir Hakim sustained
a season ending injury to which body part?
a. Hip
b. Ear
c. Elbow
d. Ankle

5. Beloved comedian Bob Hope will be best remembered
for his work with whom?
a. American troops overseas
b. Tiger Woods
c. Former President Jimmy Carter
d. Give Em 40

6. Sam Pfeiffer does what each year at Elk Rapid´s
Harbor Days?
a. Eats an entire pie
b. Sells pins
c. Sets off the fireworks
d. Hosts the opening ceremony

7. The Pistons will open next season against which
Eastern Conference foe?
a. Philadelphia 76ers
b. New Jersey Nets
c. Miami Heat
d. Indiana Pacers

8. Which major phone company is now involved in a
multi-million dollar fraud investigation?
a. AT&T
b. SBC Ameritech
c. MCI
d. Verizon

9. Tuesday´s BATA millage vote will result in what for
BATA?
a. Service stoppage
b. Decreased service
c. Continuation of current service
d. Increased service

10. Recent weight loss research has discovered a
chemical that is safer in its manipulation of which
hormone?
a. Progesterone
b. Gastrin
c. Insulin
d. Thyroid

Answers to previous quiz

July 26, 2003

1. The City of Traverse City discarded plans to implement an ordinance that would have required property owners to:
Answer: b. Keep grass and weeks in their yards no higher than eight inches. The city commission decided to scrap the plan when some community members complained that it would be "too intrusive." July 22, 3A

2. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are looking to open a new casino in what northern Michigan town?
Answer: c. Mackinaw City. The Tribe is considering opening a casino on the nine acres it owns on Nicolet Street in the village, the current site of the Kings Inn. July 22, 3A

3. What was the name of the racehorse that became an unlikely symbol of hope in America during the Depression?
Answer: d. Seabiscuit. The story of the horse has been made into a movie now in theatres. The movie stars Tobey Maquire, Chris Cooper and Jeff Bridges. July 23, 1C

4. Juju Jiang installed software in at least 14-stores of what company to record the passwords and usernames of the people using the computer terminals?
Answer: c. Kinko's. Jiang had secretly installed the softerware and captured more than 450 user names and passwords, using them to access and even open bank accounts online. July 23, 7C

5. Steve Yzerman has been captain of the Detroit Red Wings for how many years?
Answer: d. 17. Yzerman joined the Wings as an 18 year old rookie in 1983, and three years later he was named captain. He recently signed a new contract for the upcoming season for an undisclosed amount. July 22, 1C

6. Women now account for what percentage of all deaths from cardiovasular disease, according to the American Heart Association?

Answer: d. 54%. Ten times as many women die of heart disease and stroke as they do of breast cancer. July 23, 1B

7. Jared Milarch, from Copemish, will try to clone one of the most famous trees in England. What is the name of the tree?
Answer: b. Major Oak. The 1,000 year-old tree is located in England's Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, England. British lore has it that Robin Hood hid inside the tree when the Sheriff of Nottingham rode into the forest searching for the thief. July 23, 3A

8. What is the most threatening parasite in the Great Lakes, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife?
Answer: c. Sea lamprey. The agency continues to treat area rivers an streams with a pesticide designed to target larval lamprey. July 23, 3A

9. The sons of Saddam Hussein, Odai and Qusai, were killed during the raid of what Iraqi building?
Answer: a. A palace belonging to the cousin of Saddam Hussein. The six-hour raid was the most successful American operation since the war. July 23, 1A

10. Next week, Superior Sports Auction will auction off a 1996 Sports Illustrated for Kids card of which famous athlete?
Answer: c. Tiger Woods. The card is one of only seven made and is expected to fetch between $25,000 and $35,000. July 24, 1C