News quiz

1. What is the term used when unlocking a cell phone, allowing the user to download third-party apps?

• A. "Flipping"

• B. "Jailbreaking"

• C. "Apple picking"

• D. "Berry cracking"

2. A House investigatory panel alleged 13 violations of congressional ethics and federal law statutes by which veteran lawmaker on July 29?

• A. Rep. John Conyers

• B. Rep. Dave Obey

• C. Rep. Charles Rangel

• D. Rep. Henry Waxman

3. What day will Robert Dudley officially replace BP CEO Tony Hayward?

• A. August 1, 2010

• B. September 1, 2010

• C. October 1, 2010

• D. November 1, 2010

4. The first ever full face transplant took place in which country?

• A. Russia

• B. Canada

• C. Spain

• D. Turkey

5. What political position is musician Wyclef Jean reportedly considering running for?

• A. President of Haiti

• B. Mayor of Burbank, Calf.

• C. West Virginia senator

• D. School board member in Miami

6. Who is Marc Mezvinsky?

• A. Attorney for Rod Blagojevich

• B. Chelsea Clinton's finace

• C. The founder of WikiLeaks

• D. Recently inducted manager to baseball's Hall of Fame

7. What do Rob Schneider, 50 Cent and President Obama have in common?

• A. All were born in Hawaii

• B. All appeared on 'The View'

• C. Everyone's wife is named Michelle

• D. All are left handed

8. What change in drug sentencing did Congress approve on July 28?

• A. Reduced the penalty for crack cocaine offenders

• B. Passed legislation decriminalizing marijuana

• C. Lbeled alchohol a Schedule IV drug

• D. Put sanctions on the import of poppy seeds

9. What team did Matt Garza throw a no-hitter for on July 26?

• A. Tampa Bay Rays

• B. Chicago White Sox

• C. Oakland A's

• D. Cincinnati Reds

10. What will be the sticker price of the new electric Chevy Volt, according to GM's announcment on July 27?

• A. $18,000

• B. $29,000

• C. $37,000

• D. $41,000