“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end.
1. Which of the following is not an official reminder from the Postal Service for mailing hazardous materials?
a) Check all six sides of a package for hazmat markings.
b) Only mail one hazardous material per box.
c) Place the “H” icon on the postage label.
d) Remove hazmat markings if reusing a box to mail nonhazardous items.
2. Approximately how many delivery points across the country does USPS service?
a) 125 million
b) 150 million
c) 170 million
d) 1.2 billion
3. To avoid possible delays when making health coverage and benefits changes during open season, which of the following are not necessary for USPS employees?
a) Confirming their pertinent passwords
b) Purchasing the latest security firewall
c) Resetting forgotten login information
d) Verifying their Login.gov account
4. Where was the injured customer when Heavener, OK, Letter Carrier Kelsie Davis noticed her and came to her rescue?
a) Next to her car at a gas station
b) Outside of her apartment building
c) Sitting on her front porch
d) Walking out of the Post Office
5. How many scrapbooking ribbons has St. Paul, MN, Letter Carrier Craig Barrett won at the Minnesota State Fair since 2002?
a) 11
b) 24
c) 39
d) 54
Answers: 1) b. 2) c. 3) b. 4) b. 5) d.
