Arizona news quiz: How much do you pay attention?

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Posted: 05/25/2012

PHOENIX - How much do you remember about events in the news this past week?

Take our quiz and find out if you were really paying attention.

Hey, no Googling! See how well you do without peeking.

The quiz begins on the next page

1. What do officials say caused a horrific and deadly RV crash on the Loop 202 this week?

a) Another vehicle cut in front of the RV
b) High winds
c) An animal running across the freeway
d) A blown tire

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The answer to question #1 is (d) a blown tire. Click here to read the story.

2. Outside what store did an Arizona woman give birth?

a) Circle K
b) K Mart
c) Walmart
d) 7-Eleven

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The answer to question #2 is (a) Circle K. Click here to read the story.

3. Which historic Valley location reopened to the public this week?

a) The Petersen House
b) The original Arizona State Capitol building
c) Hayden Flour Mill
d) Tovrea Castle

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The answer to question #3 is (c) Hayden Four Mill. Click here to read the story.

4. How old was a woman who was sentenced in two Tucson bank heists?

a) 91
b) 75
c) 83
d) 72

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The answer to question #4 is (d) 72. Click here to read the story.

5. What was an eclipse called that was best seen in northern Arizona?

a) 'Dark side of the Moon'
b) 'Ring of Fire'
c) 'Sun shield'
d) 'Solar fade'

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The answer to question #5 is (b) Ring of Fire. Click here to read the story.

6. In which Arizona town has a couple built a 204-square foot home?

a) Kingman
b) Prescott
c) Casa Grande
d) Sedona

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The answer to #6 is (b) Prescott. Click here to read the story.

7. Authorities say a man from Tennessee is on the run after being convicted of threatening which Arizona official?

a) Sheriff Joe Arpaio
b) Attorney General Tom Horne
c) Gov. Jan Brewer
d) Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox

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The answer to question #7 is (a) Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Click here to read the story.

8. Two Casa Grande men were arrested for the theft of what items?

a) Copper wire spools
b) Street signs
c) Manhole covers
d) Police cars

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The answer to question #8 is (c) manhole covers. Click here to read the story.

9. A Phoenix woman said she was 'humiliated' when TSA tried to inspect which prosthetic item?

a) Buttock
b) Hip
c) Leg
d) Breast

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The answer to question #9 is (d) breast. Click here to read the story.

10. What is one ailment state health officials are considering adding to the list of medical marijuana uses?

a) Gout
b) Stroke
c) Migraines
d) Heart attack

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The answer to #10 is (c) migraines. Click here to read the story.

Thanks for taking our quiz! How did you do? Have a suggestion or an idea? Leave us a comment by clicking below.

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