NEWS QUIZ OUR WEEKLY CURRENT-EVENTS TEST
1. The same day incumbent Scott Walker conceded that Democrat Tony Evers had defeated him in the race for governor, the Republican leader of the state Assembly:
a. Announced his own plan to run for governor in 2022.
b. Promised to “play ball” with Evers.
c. Threatened to reverse expansions of the governor’s power enacted during Walker’s tenure.
d. Filed papers to recall Evers before he takes office.
2. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin won her re-election race against Republican challenger Leah Vukmir. Which of these did not happen during Baldwin’s campaign?
a. Baldwin won 17 Wisconsin counties that Donald Trump carried in 2016.
b. Baldwin received endorsements from key Republicans.
c. Baldwin raised $29 million, vs. Vukmir’s $5 million.
d. Baldwin hit the road with the state’s other Democratic candidates, many of whom also won Tuesday.
3. In the national elections, which of the following happened?
a. Republicans retained control of the Senate.
b. Democrats gained a majority in the House of Representatives.
c. A record number of women were elected to the House. d. All of the above
4. Wisconsin taxpayers, via referendums Tuesday, voted to spend at least $1.3 billion more on what?
a. Public schools b. Roads c. Mental health d. Snowplows
5. A day after the elections, President Donald Trump forced out a key administration figure. Who? a. Chief of Staff John Kelly b. Defense Secretary James Mattis c. Attorney General Jeff Sessions d. Senior adviser Ivanka Trump
6. Aaron Rodgers’ Packers lost to Tom Brady’s New England Patriots Sunday night. What happened the last time the two star quarterbacks faced each other? a. The Packers won. b. The Patriots won. c. It was a tie.
d. Brady was caught deflating a football.
7. Foxconn denied a Wall Street Journal report that the company was looking to bring workers to its new Wisconsin operations from where? a. Mexico b. Florida c. China d. Illinois
8. Four Brewers were finalists for a Gold Glove, baseball’s top honor for defensive play. How many won? a. All four b. Three c. One d. None
9. A $75 million proposal for Bayshore Town Center would add more housing and offices. What would it take away from the Glendale complex? a. Parking b. Bike lanes c. Taverns d. Retail space
10. OK, one last election question: An 83-year-old Cedarburg man walked, with a cane, almost a mile to the polls to vote Tuesday. Why? a. Forecasts called for clear skies. b. A deer totaled his car. c. His Fitbit needed charging. d. He was paying off a bet on Sunday’s Packers game.