Thursday, November 20, 2014

Current Events Quiz 11/20/14

1. Why would the city spend money to develop two PGA-level golf courses in East Austin? Page A1 "Austin council considers…"
It's a vision that's been in the works for four decades and it would help fund work in the city and share income.

2. What is the % of 1st time gun buyers purchasing weapons at Metro Shooting Supplies in Ferguson, MO? Page A2 "Gun sales surge…"

60%

3. How many feet of snow fell in Buffalo, NY in a 24 hour period yesterday? Page A3 "7 dead in Buffalo…"

5 1/2 feet of snow. 

4. Why were 2 Austin Police Department officers suspended yesterday? Page B1 "2 officers suspended…"

They were caught on tape making jokes about rape.

5. What has helped Target stores report an increase of 3.2% on profits? BE SPECIFIC Page B5 "Target rebounds…"

Beauty products, toys, and back-to-school items.

6. Who are the current projected teams who will play in the 1st ever NCAA football play-offs? Page C3 "Power Four plus more" List the 4 teams projected by both the National Staff Writers and the other team selected by the Austin American Statesman for a total of 5 teams.

Alabama, Oregon, Florida State, Baylor, Mississippi State. 

7. What are three of the best items you can build to improve your outdoor space to make it more livable? Page SA3 "Move your lifestyle…"

Outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, and fire pits.

8. Why is Players burger joint closing" Page D1 "Customers reminisce about…"

To become a building that houses a school for business.

9. Which of the 5 items in the Long Weekend Five Things to Do would you like to go to? Page D2

The performance of Hamlet. 

10. Do you ever read your horoscope? Go to page D5 and read yours and respond to the predictions.

Oh wow, my horoscope (Sagittarius) definitely has some advice that I really need to take to heart. I don't read serious horoscopes very often, but I think they can be interesting and have good advice even if you don't believe in astrology.

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