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    What is it called when homeowners cannot pay for their home loan, and the bank takes ownership?

    • Foreclosure
    • Mortgage
    • Loan Modification
    • Bankruptcy
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Here is an amazing "General Events Quest: Quiz" which is actually a test based around the year 2010 events. Search your mind to find the answers to these general events questions. Let us see how much you can answer these questions on general events. Try to give the correct answer to all the questions. The test will also make you even more aware of various events and facts. Best of luck with this quiz!

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  • 2. 

    Why did some people talk about "boycotting" Arizona?

    • Because of its controversial governor

    • Because of its new immigration law

    • Because of its new gun control law

    • Because of its new hate-crimes law

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    For what crime was former Illinois governor Blagojevich being tried?

    • Blagojevich attempted to pay someone to accept construction contracts from his brother.

    • Blagojevich accepted bribes from contractors.

    • Blagojevich attempted to use his influence to get his family jobs.

    • Blagojevich attempted to sell the former Senate seat of President Obama.

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  • 4. 

    What country was hosting the Soccer World Cup this year (2010)?

    • Brazil

    • Argentina

    • Italy

    • South Africa

    • South Korea

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  • 5. 

    Which movie was #1 over the Memorial Day weekend?

    • Shrek Forever After

    • Iron Man 2

    • Prince of Persia

    • Robin Hood

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  • 6. 

    What are your "Miranda" rights?

    • Your right to be told what you are being arrested for and your right to humane treatment while in custody

    • Your right to be told what you are being arrested for, and your right to a phone call.

    • Your right to remain silent while being arrested, and your right to an attorney.

    • Your right to remain silent while being arrested, and your right to be told what you are being arrested for.

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  • 7. 

    Approximately how many users does Facebook have worldwide?

    • 100 million

    • 200 million

    • 250 million

    • 400 million

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  • 8. 

    What is the meaning of a boycott?

    • It means speaking out against a company or organization.

    • It means picketing and marching against a company or organization.

    • It means refusing to do business with a company or organization.

    • It means actively protesting a company or organization.

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  • 9. 

    A tropical storm recently hit which Central American country?

    • Costa Rica

    • Honduras

    • El Salvador

    • Guatemala

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  • 10. 

    When was Memorial Day created as a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service?

    • After the Revolutionary War

    • After the Civil War

    • After WWI

    • After WWII

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  • 11. 

    What was the LA Laker's regular-season Win-Loss record for the year?

    • 61-21

    • 59-23

    • 57-25

    • 54-28

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  • 12. 

    What was the Boston Celtic's regular-season Win-Loss record for the year?

    • 50-32

    • 61-21

    • 53-29

    • 57-25

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  • 13. 

    What was the name of the oil rig that blew up in the Gulf of Mexico in April?

    • British Petroleum

    • Deepwater Horizon

    • Port Fourchon

    • Sunrise Outpost

    • Grandstand Oceanic

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    What was the name of the company that owned the oil rig that blew up in the Gulf of Mexico?

    • Transocean Ltd.

    • Halliburton Inc.

    • Oceanic Explorers Unlimited

    • Petroleum Discovery Inc.

    • OPEC

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    Which two people are running for President Obama's former U.S. Senate seat?

    • Roland Burris

    • Mark Kirk

    • Alexi Giannoulias

    • Jan Schakowsky

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