OUR WEEKLY TEST OF CURRENT EVENTS ABOUT THIS FEATURE
1. In a Labor Day column submitted to the Journal Sentinel, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass a reform plan that is “pro-growth, projobs, pro-worker and pro-American.” What is the plan designed to reform? a. The tax code b. Social Security c. Health care d. Employment law
2. All system employees at University of Wisconsin campuses will get training to help them recognize an ongoing issue on college campuses. What is the issue? a. Alcohol abuse b. Violations of freedom of speech c. Sexual assault d. Plagiarism
3. Twelve state workers were told they need to give back some of their wages after the Department of Corrections discovered an error. What was it?
a. The workers didn’t clock in correctly. b. The department overpaid them. c. The department approved too much overtime.
d. The workers forged their time sheets.
4. The public is invited to two meetings on Sept. 13 to discuss a project that’s set to begin in the spring of 2018. What is the project?
a. Another new building for Northwestern Mutual
b. The entertainment plaza next to the new Bucks arena
c. A new public art project for Wisconsin Ave.
d. Demolition of the Estabrook Park dam on the Milwaukee River
5. The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was dismantling the DACA program, inviting Congress to come up with a way to preserve it and help the so-called Dreamers it affects. What does DACA stand for?
a. Differences Always Create America
b. Do Allow Children Access
c. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
d. Determined Action for Children Association
6. Dogs rescued after Hurricane Harvey were sent to the Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha this week and put up for adoption. How many dogs did HAWS receive? a. 10 b. 75 c. 30 d. 44
7. Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard R. Schmidt vowed to make what his No. 1 priority?
a. Public safety, including that of all Milwaukee County Jail inmates
b. Safety in construction zones on highways
c. Disorderly conduct in Milwaukee nightlife neighborhoods
d. The environment
8. Most restrictions for sex offenders would be lifted under a plan approved by the Milwaukee Common Council. The city’s current ordinance bans offenders from living within 2,000 feet of places like parks and schools. Under the plan, where could sex offenders live?
a. Practically anywhere in the city of Milwaukee
b. Basically only in southern Milwaukee
c. Only on the city’s north side Each week, the Journal Sentinel puts together a quiz about the past week’s news events. You’ll find it online on Fridays at and in print in the Green Sheet on Saturdays.
d. Beyond a 5-mile radius of the new Bucks arena
9. Kohl’s Corp. announced Wednesday that an e-commerce giant will sell smart home devices in more than 1,000 square feet in 10 its stores. Which company is partnering with Kohl’s? a. Poshmark b. Craigslist c. eBay d. Amazon
10. Coakley Bros. plans to install a massive work of art on top of its building in Walker’s Point. What will it be?
a. A painted Milwaukee skyline
b. A mosaic sculpture of a water tower
c. A giant statue made of beer cans
d. A giant wedge of cheese