The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:
1. A local university signed a contract with Wyndham Grand hotel in Downtown that will place up to 90 freshmen in off-campus housing at the start of the fall semester. Which school is it?
A/ Pitt
B/ Duquesne
C/ Chatham
D/ Point Park
2. A Gallup poll released this week shows fewer Americans are reporting they drink alcohol. The poll finds 54% of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol, the lowest since the late 1980s. Even those who drink are consuming less. What is the reason?
A/ Cost
B/ Health
C/ Watching weight
D/ Using THC products
3. On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers thumped the Pirates 12-5, extending their winning streak to 12 games. Because of the streak of a dozen wins, a local restaurant chain offered free products for the entire city. What was given away?
A/ Tacos
B/ Hamburgers
C/ Cheese curds
D/ Ice cream sundaes
4. On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers left the campus of Saint Vincent to end training camp. Who do the Steelers play for opening week?
A/ Seahawks
B/ Browns
C/ Jets
D/ Broncos
5. This week, Taylor Swift announced her new studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” How many records has the pop star released?
A/ 15
B/ 12
C/ 10
D/ 17
Answers:
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
