“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end.
1. What two iconic vessels are featured on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy stamp?
a) USCGC Bertholf and USCGC Eagle
b) USCGC Cheyenne and USCGC Thetis
c) USCGC Dauntless and USCGC Reliance
d) USCGC Mellon and USCGC Mohawk
2. What did photographer Natalia Kostikova use to simulate snow on the wreath featured on this year’s Winter Wreath Global Forever stamp?
a) Baking soda
b) Powdered sugar
c) Rock salt
d) Spray paint
3. Which of the following countries does not mark its independence on Sept. 15 each year?
a) Costa Rica
b) El Salvador
c) Honduras
d) Mexico
4. Where should USPS Operation Santa letters be mailed?
a) 100 Santa Lane, North Pole, 22222
b) 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888
c) 1225 Candy Cane Lane, North Pole, 12345
d) 888 Kindness Road, North Pole, 55555
5. What is the main purpose of the Privacy Act of 1974?
a) To prevent personally identifiable information from being improperly disclosed
b) To protect citizens’ financial data from fraudulent investment schemes
c) To safeguard the rights of people who don’t want their tax returns made public
d) To stop marketers from making unwanted sales calls to private phone numbers
Answers: 1) a. 2) a. 3) d. 4) b. 5) a.
