News Quiz

By Val Castronovo, Matthew Cooper, Daren Fonda, Daniel S. Levy, Benjamin Nugent, Julie Rawe, Sora Song and Josh Tyrangiel

1. While a guest of the North Korean government, Madeleine Albright stayed at:

a Kampin' Korea b The home of Kim Jong Il's son, Li'l Kim c The One Hundred Flowers Blooming Guest House d Red Roof Inn

2. Kim Jong Il asked for Albright's e-mail address in order to: a Include her on "Stupid South Koreans" joke list b Have an e-mail pen pal, since he's one of the few North Koreans allowed to use the Internet c Copy her on petition to bring back Freaks and Geeks d Finish what they started

3. What did the U.S. delegation bring for a celebratory banquet?

a Kool & the Gang, to sing the national anthems of the U.S. and North Korea b All the food and water c A stash of California wine d A special edition of the board game Risk[TM] with newly drawn borders to celebrate the treaty

4. These North Korean soldiers are:

a Auditioning for the chorus of Miss Pyongyang b Welcoming Secretary Albright c Training for 2004 Olympics Synchronized Armed Mayhem event d Celebrating their first exposure to a Village People album

5. North Koreans look forward to government holidays because:

a They are among the few days when ordinary people can obtain meat b Everyone loves a martial parade c A day off from constant government observation recharges the batteries d They are told to

6. Among the songs played during this variety show at May Day Stadium were:

a Sympathy for the Dictator b The General and People Are a Single Mind c Smells Like Teen Compliance d Donald, Where's Your Trousers?

Answers: 1. c; 2. b; 3. c; 4. b; 5. a; 6. b