Here’s the third installment of the Extemp Central news quiz. This is the short answer version of the quiz for experienced extempers and can be utilized by coaches for their squads. The questions are the same as the multiple choice version. The answers for the quiz will be revealed on Friday.
1. Who was named to Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat?
2. What is the name of the governor that has been reportedly pressure by the Obama administration to not run for re-election?
3. What state is this governor from?
4. Which two parties will lead the next German government?
5. Where will the global climate change summit occur this December?
6. Last week’s G-20 meeting saw a lot of protests, some of which got out of control. Where did the G-20 meet?
7. Which country is allowing Manuel Zelaya to stay in its embassy?
8. Which major piece of American security legislation expires on December 31st and has to be renewed by Congress?
9. Which Southeast Asian nation witnessed protests on September 19th, the anniversary of a military coup in 2006?
10. Which Australian city was blanketed by a red dust storm last week?