1. CURRENT EVENTS

2.  What year was the poem written that would become the “Star Spangled Banner”?  A. 1814  B. 1864  C. 1824  D. 1994

3.  Who won the Iowa-Iowa State football game last Saturday?  A. Iowa Hawkeyes  B. Iowa State Cyclones  EXTRA CREDIT  Write the game score on your paper

4.  What award is Kentucky marine Dakota Meyer receiving this week from President Obama?  A. Medal of Bravery  B. Medal of Freedom  C. Medal of Honor  D. Medal of America

5.  How much bail money must be paid before each of the remaining American hikers could be released from the Iranian jail?  A. $50,000  B. $500,000  C. $5,000  D. $5,000,000

6.  The instructional support levy was approved by voters during the recent school board election.  A. TRUE  B. FALSE

7.  What festival is occurring in Le Mars this coming Saturday?  A. Blue Grass Music Festival  B. Healthy Living Festival  C. Chalk Art Festival  D. Old Car Festival

8.  What NFL rookie quarterback set the record for the most passing yards in their first professional game?  A. Tom Brady  B. Michael Vick  C. Joe Montana  D. Cam Newton

9.  What city did the Iowa-Iowa State football game take place in?  A. Ames, IA  B. Iowa City, IA

10.  According to CNN.com, a majority of Americans support President Obama’s job creation bill.  A. TRUE  B. FALSE

11.  How long have some families living in Dakota Dunes been forced to remain out of their homes?  A. 5 weeks  B. 10 weeks  C. 15 weeks  D. 20 weeks

12.  An 85-year-old man in Texas wrote ________ on his car because he thought he was going to die in his car.  A. His will  B. A note to his friend  C. a note to his wife  D. A message to his dog

13.  Using the clues provided select the correct person from the choices.  --I lost my job Tuesday  --I donated a kidney to my dying son and I was fired during the absence  --I’m from Philadelphia  --I used my vacation time to be with my mother so I didn’t have more time to take for the transplant

14.  QUESTION 12  WHO AM I?  A. Marilyn Monroe  B. Kristie VerMulm  C. Laura Bush  D. Claudia Rendon

15.  1) A9) A  2) B (44-41)10) C  3) C11) A  4) B12) D  5) A  6) C  7) D  8) A