News quiz

1. President Bush asked Congress for how much in food aid on May 2 to help alleviate escalating food prices around the world?

A. $570 million
B. $675 million
C. $770 million
D. $875 million

2. What type of natural disaster hit Myanmar, the Southeast Asian nation also known as Burma, on May 3 -- leaving tens of thousands dead in its wake?

A. Earthquake
B. Cyclone
C. Tsunami
D. Volcano

3. Which school did federal agents conduct a drug bust on May 6 that landed members of three fraternities in jail and led to the suspension of six frats?

A. Pepperdine University
B. San Diego State University
C. University of California, Berkeley
D. University of California, San Diego

4. Barack Obama moved closer towards his party's nomination with 1,847 delegates. How many delegates does Hillary Clinton have after her win in Indiana on May 6?

A. 1,469
B. 1,567
C. 1,696
D. 1,796

5. Israel marked its birthday celebration, beginning at sundown on May 7. The country is marking how many years of independence?

A. 50 years
B. 55 years
C. 60 years
D. 75 years

6. Irvine Robbins, co-founder of Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors, died at 90 on May 7. In 1948, he and partner Burton Baskin created their 31st flavor, what was it called?

A. Beatle Nut
B. Chocolate Mint
C. Jamoca Almond Fudge
D. Rocky Road

7. In what South American country did a week-old eruption of the Chaiten volcano force regional airports to close and more than 7,000 residents to flee on May 8?

A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Chile
D. Peru

8. The 134th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3 yielded lots of drama with the death of second place finisher Eight Belles. What was the name of the winning horse?

A. Big Brown
B. Cool Coal Man
C. Colonel John
D. Denis of Cork

9. Which entertainer was selected on May 8 to host the 62nd annual Tonys in June, which honors the best of the Broadway season?

A. Whoopi Goldberg
B. Hugh Jackman
C. David Hyde Pierce
D. Robin Williams

10. Which actor did 38-year-old singer Mariah Carey confirm to People Magazine on May 8 that she had married on April 30 after a courtship that began in March?

A. Nick Cannon
B. Omar Epps
C. Terrence Howard
D. Ryan Reynolds