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Published: November 14, 2008
So much news, so little time. Are you keeping up with the latest from Washington? Test yourself with our weekly political pop quiz. Remember, what you don't know can hurt you. Answers are at the bottom, along with a scorecard on how you'd fare as a politician. Good luck!
1) How many votes separated incumbent Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken in Minnesota's Senate race before a hand recount began?
A. 1,456
B. 729
C. 206
D. 15
2) As the Obamas prepare to move into the White House, what forthcoming decision by the family is Washington buzzing about?
A. What kind of dog the Obamas will get for their children
B. The color of the carpet in the Oval Office
C. What the vanity plates on the presidential limousine will say
D. Whether Sen. Obama will replace the White House bowling alley with a basketball court
3) One of Sen. John McCain's few post-election appearances was on this late-night talk show:
A. Late Show with David Letterman
B. The Tonight Show
C. Late Night with Conan O'Brien
D. Jimmy Kimmel Live
4) Sen. Hillary Clinton is rumored to be under consideration for what cabinet post?
A. Secretary of Health and Human Services
B. Secretary of State
C. Secretary of Defense
D. Secretary of Labor
5) Which senator will resign from his seat effective Nov. 16?
A. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.
B. Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del.
C. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
D. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska
6) John McCain campaigned for which senator whose reelection race has yet to be resolved?
A. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska
B. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn.
C. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C.
D. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R- Ga.
7) The Obamas will give their first post-election television interview on what program:
A. "The Today Show"
B. "60 Minutes"
C. "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
D. "The Late Show with David Letterman"
8) Tickets for which state's inaugural ball have sold out?
A. Illinois
B. Arizona
C. South Carolina
D. Hawaii
9) Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., apologized after likening Barack Obama to whom?
A. Benito Mussolini
B. Adolph Hitler
C. Jim Jones
D. Saddam Hussein
10) Which star of a sitcom featuring an African American family said the show didn't deserve credit for Barack Obama's election?
A. Bill Cosby of "The Cosby Show"
B. Sherman Hemsley of "The Jeffersons"
C. Jimmie Walker of "Good Times"
D. Brandy Norwood of "Moesha"
Click on the link to the right to check your answers.
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