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Yakima Herald-Republic news quiz

1. At what point does window tinting become illegal in Washington?

A) When the reflective tinting blinds other drivers

B) When you can't see you've locked your keys in the vehicle

C) When the tinting doesn't let in at least 35 percent of light

D) When the officer who pulled you over can't see you

2. What annual summer event was held at Sarg Hubbard Park on Saturday for the 16th time?

A) Lollapalooza

B) Daschunds on Parade

C) A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz

D) The Democratic National Convention

3. Camp Ghormley is ...

A) A Christian camp run by the First Presbyterian Church

B) The setting where the "Friday the 13th" movies take place

C) Where the president vacations

D) Where the Olympic swimming events are held

4. Which senator visited the Yakima Valley on Thursday?

A) Sen. Maria Cantwell

B) Sen. Larry Craig

C) Sen. Patty Murray

D) Sen. Padmé Amidala of Naboo

5. Where did Jan and Greg Luring, who own and operate 11 McDonald's franchises in the Valley, first meet?

A) While parking their cars at the Yakima Mall

B) At a Burger King

C) On vacation in Hawaii

D) At Ohio State University

6. Russian forces bombed and invaded what area last week?

A) South Ossetia

B) France
C) The suburbs north of Atlanta

D) The Tri-Cities

7. "Friends of Toppenish Creek" is a group that ...

A) Enjoys swimming in local ponds and streams

B) Opposes a large proposed dairy on the Yakama reservation

C) Uses automatic weapons to fish

D) Meets weekly to discuss poetry

8. In a recent visit to the area, U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings said he believes the country should ...

A) Give George Bush another term as president

B) Remove restrictions on offshore drilling and in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve

C) Have its own Olympics every year

D) Invade Russia

9. Central Washington University's football team heads into this season with what notoriety?

A) It's ranked 11th in the preseason Division II coaches poll

B) It doesn't yet have a quarterback

C) It decided to spot Western Washington 14 points in each of their two games this year to give the Vikings a chance at winning

D) It will be sponsored by Starbucks

10. American Airlines last week was widely ridiculed for ...

A) Not allowing passengers to bring their own snacks aboard flights

B) Only showing films featuring the Olsen twins

C) Charging excessive baggage fees to on-duty U.S. military members

D) Pulling all flights out of the Yakima area

11. How many gold medals did Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps win in Beijing?

A) 6

B) 9

C) 8

D) 7

12. VBS is an acronym for ...

A) Very Bad Singers

B) Voluptuous Blond Surfer

C) Vacation Bible School

D) Voldemort's Battle Squadron

* Answers will appear in Monday's Home Front section and online at yakimaherald.com.