Take our current events quiz to see how in-the-know you are about the week’s news.
1. New fuel economy rules announced by President Obama should have what impact by 2016?
A) Automakers likely will raise the price of large vehicles.
B) The amount of greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles should be reduced by 30 percent.
C) Passenger cars and trucks should get an average of 35.5 miles per gallon.
D) All of the above
2. GQ Magazine says Great Lake’s Mortadella Pie is the best pizza in America. Where in Chicago is the restaurant located?
A) Humbolt Park
B) Andersonville
C) Hyde Park
D) Evanston
3. A moderate earthquake hit southern California on Monday. What was the magnitude?
A) 3.3
B) 4.7
C) 5.1
D) 5.3
4. Patti Blagojevich (above) was asked to take husband Rod Blagojevich’s place on “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!” Why did the former Illinois governor not join the show?
A) He thought he was not being paid enough.
B) He said he still considers himself a politician, not a celebrity.
C) A judge forbid him to travel to Costa Rica for filming, fearing he might flee.
D) He’s working on his autobiography instead.
Answers: 1. D; 2. B; 3. B; 4. C
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