News Quiz
Week of 08/05
1. The State Department, citing security concerns, has closed 22 embassies and consulates. All are located in nations that are what?
2. Private Bradley Manning was convicted of what charge last week?
3. The unemployment rate declined to 7.4% in July, the lowest it has been since what year?
4. When it comes to gun murders, which U.S. city has by far the highest per-capita rate?
5. Congressman Charles Rangel denounced them as "white crackers." Who?
6. The intramural spat between Republicans Chris Christie and Rand Paul was ignited by a disagreement over what issue?
7. Last week some House Democrats held a hearing on "race and justice." Who was the only black conservative invited to speak?
8. State workers in Washington have been advised to avoid using what term, which is considered "racially insensitive?"
9. Which magazine will no longer be sold at Army PX stores in the U.S.?
10. Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia has set an all-time Major League Baseball record for what?