1. Hundreds in Austin celebrated Dussehra Mela, the culmination of a nine-day international festival named Navaratri, which means "Nine Nights," Saturday. What religion celebrates Dussehra Mela? A. Baha’i B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Islam Need a hint? Read this article:
Answer: C. Hinduism

2. State transportation officials, even as they were declaring this week that plans to build a tollway twin to Interstate 35 had died, said it will take about $2.2 billion to "complete" Interstate 35 from San Antonio to north of Hillsboro. How much has been currently committed to completing the expansion of what was a four-lane freeway to six lanes, along with building 18 bridges and making other frontage lane, ramp and interchange improvements? A. $172 million B. $278 million C. $350 million D. $498 million Need a hint? Read this article:
Answer: B. $278 million

3. Oct. 1, a state District Court judge in Dallas ruled without elaboration that the state ban on same-sex marriage violated the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of equal protection under the law. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott quickly filed an appeal and has vowed to "defend the traditional definition of marriage" that was added to the Texas Constitution in By what percentage did that amendment pass? A. 74 percent B. 76 percent C. 83 percent D. 87 percent Need a hint? Read this article:
Answer: B. 76 percent

4. The Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center recently changed its name to Austin Travis County Integral Care. The change was made to avoid use of the “R” word: Retardation. What organization has an ongoing campaign titled "Spread the Word to End the Word," in which nearly 50,000 people have pledged online to not to say the epithet "retard”? Special Olympics U.S. Department of Health and Human Services American Association on Mental Retardation The Arc of the United States Need a hint? Read this article:
Answer: A. Special Olympics