News Quiz
Week of 10/29
1. Which sub-Saharan African country was mentioned twice in last in last week's presidential debate on foreign policy?
2. Ten incumbent Senators have decided to retire rather than run for reelection. Who is not among the retirees?
3. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been found guilty of what crime?
4. Which swing state newspaper surprised most observers with its endorsement of Mitt Romney?
5. Four countries are currently designated by the State Department as "state sponsors of terrorism." Which is not among them?
6. Who used the phrase "shuck and jive," which some people claim is racially insensitive?
7. Muslims are being targeted for violence in the Asian nation of Myanmar, which was formerly known by what name?
8. Which left-wing media outlet is up for sale?
9. David Stern has announced that he's leaving his post after 20 years on the job. What organization does he head?
10. Fifty years ago, in October 1962, the Beatles released their first single. What was it?