CEQ5
- The Olympics are currently taking place in what country?
- At his trial last week, Saddam Hussein announced he was doing what as a form of rebellion and in protest against what he saw as an unjust prosecution?
- New pictures and videos have been released showing abuse of Iraqi prisoners by US soldiers that took place at what famous Iraqi prison?
- In a seemingly related story, film has been released of British soldiers doing what to a group of Iraqi teenagers?
- After investigations of widespread electoral fraud, Rene Preval was declared president of what Carribean country?
- Ismail Haniya was officially sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority. From what victorious political party is he?
- The United States continues to face international criticism demanding that the US close what prison camp, located on the island of Cuba?
- A mudslide in what country killed hundreds and possibly thousands?
- What is the controversy about the hiring of a certain company by the United States government to provide shipping operations and security for six major US ports?
- The largest what was discovered under the border of the United States and Mexico?
ANSWER ONLY ONE OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW.
11) Who is the “flying tomato”? What event did he win?
12) What was Shani Davis’s historic accomplishment?
13) Which country currently has the highest medal total and the greatest number of golds?
CEQ4
- President Bush presented his annual message to both houses of Congress last week. What is the name of the speech the president gives every January?
- Identify one “highlight” of the speech in #1 that demonstrates you read about the speech over the next few days.
- Fundamentalist and secular Muslims from around the world are expressing their fury at the actions of a newspaper in Denmark. The Danish embassy has been attacked in several countries amidst rioting. What’s the complaint?
- Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld compared Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president, to what World War II-era dictator? Needless to say, Chavez did not appreciate the comparison.
- The governor of West Virginia demanded that what be stopped temporarily for safety reasons following the death of two more workers this week.
- The IAEA, the International Atomic Energy Administration, voted to refer to what state to which very powerful United Nations organization because of the state’s activities involving nuclear technology which they may use to build nuclear weapons.
- Who is the new Majority Leader of the House of Representatives?
- Who was expected to be the new Majority Leader of the House but lost and will remain the Majority Whip?
- Who won the Super Bowl? Who lost the Super Bowl? What was the score? Who was the MVP? (1/2 point for each correct answer)
- What movie received the most Oscar nominations last week?
CEQ3
- A woman, whose husband has a United States national holiday named for him, died last night. Give either the woman’s or her husband’s name.
- Happy birthday to this Austrian composer, whose fans celebrated his 250th birthday last week. What’s his name?
- A prominent news anchor and cameraman were injured in Iraq when an IED (improvised explosive device) exploded near the army convoy with which they were travelling. Name either the news anchor, the cameraman, or the network for which they work.
- The Venezuelan president threatened to jail any U.S. spies who caught gathering information about Venezuela. He also appeared this week with the American anti-war mom Cindy Sheehan. What’s the president’s name?
- Fundamentalist and secular Muslims from around the world are expressing their fury at the actions of a Danish newspaper. On Sunday, Libya even closed its embassy in Denmark. What’s the complaint?
- What political party won a landslide victory in the Palestinian Authority elections last week?
- Explain why the Bush administration has a problem with the winners of the last question.
- What political party, which had controlled the Palestinian destiny for the last four decades, lost?
- What is the name of the leader of the party in the last question?
- EURO ONLY: Define the term “lobbyist.”
- WC ONLY: Explain how the eunuchs of the Ming and Qing dynasties were an early form of “lobbyist.” (In the process, make sure to explain what a lobbyist is!)
