The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:
1. Earlier this month, Democrat Corey O’Connor and Republican Tony Moreno won their respective parties’ primaries. Since 1816, how many mayors have served the city of Pittsburgh?
A/ 55
B/ 61
C/ 72
D/ 79
2. U.S. Sen. David McCormick said this week that an arrangement that will allow Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO, a majority of board members from the United States and U.S. government approval over certain corporate functions. Where is Nippon headquartered?
A/ Shanghai
B/ Hong Kong
C/ Tokyo
D/ New Delhi
3. Picklesburgh, one of the largest festivals in Western Pennsylvania, celebrates a key anniversary this summer. How many years has the pickle party been around?
A/ 5
B/ 10
C/ 15
D/ 20
4. The Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont will play host to the U.S. Open next month for the 10th time. When was the last time Oakmont hosted the PGA major tournament?
A/ 2016
B/ 2012
C/ 2010
D/ 2008
5. Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz struck the hardest-hit ball since Statcast started tracking in 2015, a home run off Milwaukee’s Logan Henderson on Sunday at PNC Park. How fast did the ball leave the bat?
A/ 115.3 mph
B/ 117.5 mph
C/ 122.9 mph
D/ 129.1 mph
Answers:
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C