So many candidates ... so-called debates ... celebrity endorsements ... campaign promises ... juicy rumors. Are you keeping up with the latest from Washington and the campaign trail? Test yourself with our weekly political pop quiz. Remember, what you do not know can hurt you. Good luck!
1. Which cable television talk show host is rumored to be considering a run for a Pennsylvania Senate seat?
2. How did Barack Obama's staff divide the press seating area at a news conference in Chicago this week?
A. North Side - South Side
B. Cubs - White Sox
C. Republicans - Democrats
D. Fox News - Liberal Media
3. Where did the Obama family spend Thanksgiving?
A. A restaurant in Washington
B. Camp David with President Bush
C. Home in Chicago
D. A resort in Hawaii
4. How many people have applied for jobs with the Obama administration?
A. More than 3,000
B. More than 5,000
C. More than 7,000
D. More than 13,000
5. Who did President-elect Obama announce he would nominate as secretary of Treasury?
6. Which terrorist group claimed to have coordinated the deadly attacks in Mumbai, India?
A. Al-Qaida
B. Hamas
C. Deccan Mujahideen
D. Lashkar-e-Omar
7. What were the names of the two turkeys "pardoned" by President Bush?
A. Tom and Larry
B. Pistachio and Pinto
C. Acorn and Squash
D. Pumpkin and Pecan
8. This former first lady had surgery to repair a perforated ulcer:
A. Rosalynn Carter
9. The invitation to a White House Hanukkah reception sent to American Jewish leaders had what faux pas in the card's photo?
A. It depicted a manger scene
B. It featured a seven-branched menorah, not a nine-branched menorah
C. It showed a Christmas tree being delivered to a wreath-adorned White House
D. It was a picture of Santa Claus
10. Which member of President Bush's cabinet is expected to stay on after Barack Obama is inaugurated?
A. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson
B. Attorney General Michael Mukasey
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