The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:
1. The White House has announced that construction on a new ballroom will begin in September. The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will be located where the East Wing currently sits and hold 650 people seated. What is the price tag of the addition?
A/ $200 million
B/ $100 million
C/ $50 million
D/ $25 million
2. After shutting down at the end of 2024, South Side concert venue Club Cafe is preparing to open its doors this week. When did the listening room originally open?
A/ 1979
B/ 1989
C/ 1995
D/ 1999
3. The Pittsburgh Pirates dealt two-time All-Star closer and local product David Bednar to the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon in a trade-deadline deal. What high school did Bednar attend?
A/ Moon
B/ Mars
C/ Montour
D/ South Fayette
4. North Allegheny grad Cole Young of the Seattle Mariners hit his third career home run on Thursday night. How far did the infielder’s big fly travel?
A/ 405 feet
B/ 420 feet
C/ 455 feet
D/ 470 feet
5. Ozzy Osbourne, who died at 76 on Tuesday, was the frontman of the band Black Sabbath before having success with his solo career. What was Black Sabbath’s original name?
A/ Rat Salad
B/ Naked Toddler
C/ The Polka Tulk Blues Band
D/ Katie Caterpillar
Answers:
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. C
