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Last Updated: January 16, 2011

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1 Former US Congressman Tom DeLay has been given a three year prison sentence on what charges?

Conspiracy
Money laundering
Conspiracy and money laundering
None of the above

2 In California, a United States Marines amphibious vehicle capsized and sank. How many people were killed and injured as a consequence?

None killed, four injured
One killed, two injured
One killed, three injured
Two killed, two injured

3 The Burmese junta have introduced a military law, dated November 4, 2010. Which of these groups is NOT included in the list of those who will, by law, be required to join the army?

All persons aged over 18 who do not have children
Able-bodied persons over the age of 18
All men between the ages 18 and 45
All women between the ages of 18 and 35

4 In relation to the New York City weather emergency declared by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the New York City Housing Authority said: "Turn a snow day into a payday. The city is looking for snow removal help. Apply now." On which social networking website did the Authority announce this?

Facebook
Twitter
Google Buzz
Identi.ca

5 Until Verizon Wireless announced their agreement with Apple Inc. to sell a CDMA version of the iPhone 4, which rival company was the exclusive official US carrier of the iPhone?

Qwest
Sprint
CenturyLink
AT&T