NEWS QUIZ OUR WEEKLY TEST OF CURRENT EVENTS
1. Gov. Scott Walker made 99 partial vetoes in signing the $76 billion state budget bill this week. What key item did he cut?
a. A funding increase for school districts that spend the least on their students
b. The Educational Approval Board, which regulates for-profit colleges
c. A law requiring sexually violent offenders to be placed after release in their home counties
d. All of the above 2. One of last year’s biggest attractions returned to a Milwaukee County Park Friday. Which one? a. Harness racing at Washington Park b. The China Lights festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park c. 24-hour beer garden at Estabrook Park d. Demolition-derby Kite Night in Veterans Park
3. It’s official: The state will provide up to $3 billion in subsidies for a new plant for electronics giant Foxconn in Racine County. What red flag did lawyers working for the Legislature raise about the measure?
a. There’s no guarantee on job creation. b. The plant didn’t have an official location yet.
c. Some provisions may be unconstitutional. d. No one’s buying flat-screen TVs anymore.
4. The Brewers, who were supposed to be in a rebuilding mode, are still battling for a playoff spot. Which division rival will they not play in the final 10 days of the 2017 season? a. Cincinnati Reds b. Chicago Cubs c. Pittsburgh Pirates d. St. Louis Cardinals
5. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traded insults this week. What name did the U.S. president call Kim during his address at the United Nations Tuesday? a. “Rocket Man” b. “Pinball Wizard” c. “Honky Cat” d. “Tiny Dancer”
6. TV host Ryan Seacrest shared an embarrassing story about the time he met Aaron Rodgers at a party without recognizing the Packers quarterback. What happened?
a. He bragged about how the Falcons “crushed” the Packers in the NFC Championship Game.
b. He asked Rodgers if he was the guy on those American Family commercials.
c. He mistook Rodgers for former Bears QB Jay Cutler.
d. He told Rodgers to get his car for him, thinking he was with valet service. 7. A Common Council committee approved a plan to redevelop the BMO Harris Bank building that was torched in last year’s Sherman Park riot. What is the new development expected to be used for? a. A new bank branch b. Home to 14 small businesses owned by African-Americans c. An art gallery d. Loft apartments
8. Greendale native Ryan Povlick battled heroin addiction and, with support from family, wound up launching his own business. What is he doing?
a. Inspirational speaking b. Painting houses c. Making and selling premium ice cream d. Employment counseling for people with addictions
9. The Milwaukee Repertory Theater received a pair of gifts totaling $1 million to upgrade what? a. Its computerized ticketing system b. The costume and props shop c. Valet parking outside the theater complex d. The Stackner Cabaret
10. Kohler Co. introduced a new state-ofthe-art toilet technology this week. What’s so special about it?
a. It is powered by solar panels.
b. It allows for a more powerful flush, and a cleaner bowl.
c. It plays a preselected song of congratulations to encourage toddlers in potty training.
d. It customizes the bowl’s shape for each user.