News quiz

1. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama began a weeklong Middle East and Europe trip on July 21 to visit U.S. troops and allies. Which country is NOT on his itinerary?

A. Afghanistan
B. France
C. Italy
D. Jordan

2. Hurricane Dolly slammed into the Texas coast on July 23 with punishing winds of 100 mph. Name the last hurricane to hit the U.S.

A. Arthur
B. Felix
C. Humberto
D. Katrina

3. The FDA issued a strong warning on July 22 for consumers to avoid which food item after finding a salmonella strain?

A. Beef
B. Cilantro
C. Eggs
D. Jalapeno peppers

4. Fish pedicures at a D.C.-area spa created something of a splash on July 21. What type of fish nibble away at the feet of clients to remove their scaly skin?

A. Carp
B. Bluegill
C. Shrimp
D. Zebra fish

5. Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, wanted for genocide charges, was captured in Serbia on July 21 and is awaiting extradition to the U.N. How many years did Karadzic elude capture?

A. 10 years
B. 13 years
C. 18 years
D. 22 years

6. "Dark Knight" actor Christian Bale denied allegations of assault made by his mother and sister, after he was arrested, questioned and released by police in what city on July 22?

A. London
B. Los Angeles
C. New York City
D. Paris

7. The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff on July 24 to limit use of what due to possible cancer risk?

A. Artificial sweeteners
B. Cell phones
C. Grilling meat
D. Granite countertops

8. Actress Estelle Getty, best known for her role as feisty octogenarian Sophia on TV's "The Golden Girls," died on July 22 at 84. What year did the series end?

A. 1985
B. 1988
C. 1992
D. 1995

9. Padraig Harrington won the British Open on July 21 taking home the oldest prize in golf for a second straight year. What do they call the trophy?

A. Claret Jug
B. Conn Smythe
C. Lester Patrick
D. Scottish King

10. Which actor topped Forbes magazine's Ultimate Star Payback list on July 23 as Hollywood's best value for the money?

A. George Clooney
B. Brad Pitt
C. Will Smith
D. Vince Vaughn