“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 percentage of the nation’s population currently receives their mail and packages in fewer than three days?
a) 75 percent
b) 86 percent
c) 92 percent
d) 98 percent
2. The Postal Service was ranked No. 186 in the world for international express mail customer service in 2021. What ranking did USPS receive this year?
a) No. 24
b) No. 56
c) No. 87
d) No. 103
3. According to the Greeting Card Association, how many Christmas cards are mailed annually in the United States?
a) 685 million
b) 976 million
c) 1.3 billion
d) 1.8 billion
4. True or false: Combined Federal Campaign events can only be used to raise awareness of the campaign — no fundraising or soliciting is allowed.
a) True
b) False
5. Sheila Holman, the Postal Service’s marketing vice president, recently appeared on which national TV show to promote USPS Operation Santa?
a) “CBS Mornings”
b) “Fox & Friends”
c) “GMA3”
d) “Today”
Answers: 1) d. 2) a. 3) c. 4) a. 5) c.
