Adidas410s
08-14-2006, 01:06 PM
I found this in the paper this morning. Some of the questions are easy...some not so easy. See how well you do. I scored a 75.
Newsplace (5 points each)
The president of ________ recently disappeared from the public's view to undergo stomach surgery. He transferred power to his brother July 31, saying he needed several weeks to recuperate. He has not been seen publicly since then, but a spokesman said he had undergone successful surgery and was recovering. Name the country and leader.
People/Sports/Entertainment (5 points each)
1) The NASCAR spoof "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby"...stars ________?
2) Tennis player _________ defeated Kim Clijsters to win the Acura Classic.
3) Director __________'s latest film is "World Trade Center." a film about the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
4) Pop star __________ has has drawn criticism from religious groups for performing a mock crucifixion as part of his/her latest concert series.
5) A&E is debuting a new reality series starring KISS lead singer ______.
Worldscope (10 points each)
1) A UN resolution calling for a half to the fighting in Lebanon was put forth by the US and ______.
2) Anti-war protester _______ purchased land near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, TX.
3) Oil producer ________ began shutting down its biggest oil field in the US after discovering a pipeline leak.
4) More than 200 people died and hundreds more are missing after floods swept through the African nation of ______.
5) Troops in _______ launched new artillery attacks against Tamill rebil positions.
Newsname (15 points)
I'm not writing out the long bio that is given. Look at the picture...this guy tested positive for steroids. Who is it?
http://www.sport.fr/photos/Floyd-Landis-remporte-Paris-Nice-54689p.jpg
Newsplace (5 points each)
The president of ________ recently disappeared from the public's view to undergo stomach surgery. He transferred power to his brother July 31, saying he needed several weeks to recuperate. He has not been seen publicly since then, but a spokesman said he had undergone successful surgery and was recovering. Name the country and leader.
People/Sports/Entertainment (5 points each)
1) The NASCAR spoof "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby"...stars ________?
2) Tennis player _________ defeated Kim Clijsters to win the Acura Classic.
3) Director __________'s latest film is "World Trade Center." a film about the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
4) Pop star __________ has has drawn criticism from religious groups for performing a mock crucifixion as part of his/her latest concert series.
5) A&E is debuting a new reality series starring KISS lead singer ______.
Worldscope (10 points each)
1) A UN resolution calling for a half to the fighting in Lebanon was put forth by the US and ______.
2) Anti-war protester _______ purchased land near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, TX.
3) Oil producer ________ began shutting down its biggest oil field in the US after discovering a pipeline leak.
4) More than 200 people died and hundreds more are missing after floods swept through the African nation of ______.
5) Troops in _______ launched new artillery attacks against Tamill rebil positions.
Newsname (15 points)
I'm not writing out the long bio that is given. Look at the picture...this guy tested positive for steroids. Who is it?
http://www.sport.fr/photos/Floyd-Landis-remporte-Paris-Nice-54689p.jpg