Current Events Quizzes: CEQ1

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

On Saturday night, the leader of which branch of the U.S. government died?
How many positions are now open in this branch of government?
Which of the following people is least likely to replace the dead leader? a. Antonin Scalia; b. Hillary Rodham Clinton; c. Clarence Thomas; d. Dick Cheney
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, thousands of people unable to evacuate took shelter in two large buildings that were frequently on the news. On Saturday, people were finally evacuated from these buildings. Name one of the two buildings. (Hint: One of the buildings is where the Saints play football.)
Who does not like the new Iraqi constitution: Shiites or Sunnis?
What local college football team lost—again, for the twentieth time—to UCLA on Saturday night in its opening game of the season? (The only game this team has not lost to UCLA was in 1924 when they tied 13-13.)
A plane crash in what country on Sunday killed all 117 passengers on board?
Name two states that have been directly affected by Hurricane Katrina.
What caused the deaths of close to a thousand Shiites in a single day last week?