“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end.
1. Why was the Washington’s Birthday holiday changed to Presidents Day?
a) A 1968 law made the holiday fall on a day other than Washington’s actual birthday.
b) Opposing political parties wanted there to be equal representation.
c) Theodore Roosevelt argued that all presidents should be recognized.
d) Washington’s great-granddaughter thought it would be more inclusive.
2. True or false: Rubbing a frostbitten toe is beneficial for recovery.
a) True
b) False
3. What did USPS Office of Inspector General special agents find inside a safe owned by the former Yonkers, NY, mail carrier who was arrested for drug trafficking?
a) $12,000 in cash, a handgun and 300 grams of fentanyl
b) A fake driver’s license, a handgun and 200 grams of cocaine
c) A handgun, plane tickets and $38,000 in cash
d) Several arrow keys, a counterfeit U.S. passport and plane tickets
4. Why are a growing number of people writing letters, according to a recent Associated Press news story?
a) To be more intentional with their time
b) To foster deeper human connections
c) To minimize screen time
d) All of the above
5. For Mark Inglett, the strategic communications manager for the Postal Service’s Central Area, what is the most rewarding aspect of teaching kenpo to kids?
a) Developing a camaraderie with the students
b) Knowing that the kids understand they are to use their skills wisely
c) Seeing a student achieve the rank of black belt
d) Turning a shy youngster into a confident fighting machine
Answers: 1) a. 2) b. 3) a. 4) d. 5) b.
