News Quiz

By Melissa August, Amanda Bower, Beau Briese, Rhett Butler, Kathryn Hoffman, Ellin Martens, Julie Rawe, Sora Song, Heather Won Tesoriero, Josh Tyrangiel

1. Pornographic magazines were found in Queen Elizabeth's car because

a) her drawer is totally stuffed b) it's too dangerous to watch videos while driving c) Clinton's in town d) factory workers who built the car put them there

2. Japanese farmers grow square watermelons because

a) they need the refrigerator space b) gift wrapping is so much easier c) they fit nicely in bento boxes d) square Watermelon Super Happy Fun Go-Go

3. On his European tour, George Bush

a) drank from the finger bowl b) drank from the bidet c) used "receptivity" without stumbling d) suggested the Tuileries would make "awesome T-ball field, French dude!"

4. Disney World workers rejected a contract proposal because

a) pirates of the Caribbean didn't get "rapin' overtime" b) salary demands weren't met c) Chip 'n Dale not given domestic-partner benefits d) won't rehire Flash Mountain guy

5. Household candles may be

a) the most stylish way to say you're out of the closet b) polluting indoor air c) California's energy solution d) wiping out entire fields of potpourri

ANSWERS: 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b, 5-b