Here’s a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:
1. Russell Wilson and the Steelers broke huge news at the beginning of the week. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Steelers worth $1.21 million while his old team, the Denver Broncos pay the remainder of his $39 million salary. Which two colleges did Wilson play for?
A/ Rutgers and Michigan
B/ North Carolina State and Wisconsin
C/ Virginia and Minnesota
D/ Maryland and Utah
2. A man and woman were tragically killed in a house explosion in a local community. There were reports that homes several miles away were damaged and people from around the area said they felt the explosion. Where did this occur?
A/ Collier Township
B/ Bradford Woods
C/ Crescent Township
D/ Carnegie
3. Pittsburgh Regional Transit officials are discussing what the future of the 154-year-old Monongahela Incline will look like, including the possibility it could be replaced by more modern technology after the service was shut down because of a computer issue. When did the incline begin its service?
A/ 1850
B/ 1870
C/1890
D/ 1900
4. Glen’s Frozen Custard, located in Springdale and Lower Burrell, opened this week with another production facility to open soon in Lower Burrell. When do the custard stands close?
A/ The day after Halloween
B/ Dec. 1
C/ The day before Thanksgiving
D/ Oct. 15
5. Meghan Trainor announced a new album and tour, with a stop planned in Pittsburgh later this year. When did the “All About That Bass” singer last perform in the Steel City?
A/ 2016
B/ 2019
C/ 2018
D/ 2013
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Answers:
1/ B
2/ C
3/ B
4/ C
5/ A
