Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: March 15, 2024

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