THIS WEEK'S NEWS QUIZ

1) Name two state proposals that received approval to appear on the
November ballot after they got enough signatures from voters.
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A. The Nugent Amendment to repeal the ban on dove hunting.

B. The measure to lift restrictions on embryonic stem cell
research.

C. A plan to allow the use of medical marijuana for patients with
certain debilitating illnesses.

D. The proposal to allow drinking at age 18.

2) What has Ford Motor Co. been allowing employees to do in order to
reenergize their confidence in the company?

A. Join in grouse-hunting outings with CEO Alan Mulally.

B. Drive next-generation vehicles at its test track.

C. Evaluate their supervisors' performances.

D. Take cruises on Elena Ford's yacht.

3) According to a Free Press article Tuesday, what children's game is
enjoying a popularity revival among adults? A. Hide-and-seek. B.
Doctor. C. Wiffle ball. D. Kickball.

4) Name the suburban scourge that has the Farmington City Council
considering a ban.

A. Keggers.

B. Serial garage sales.

C. Christmas decorations on cars.

D. Underground lawn sprinklers.

5) What was the basis for a judge's ruling Monday that the Detroit
City Council lacked the power to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick?

A. He ruled the majority of council members are "non compos
mentis."

B. The city charter is too imprecise.

C. He feared the mayor might stage a coup.

D. He said only the governor can remove the mayor.

Answers: 1) B and C; 2) B; 3) D; 4) B; 5) B