US Election Quiz - 3 November

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Question 1

Senator Barack Obama said there was something he didn't know about his Kenyan aunt. What?

	A: She is living in the US illegally

	B: She is the one who named him Barack

	C: She is a Republican

Question 2

Which well-known politician is said to have been approached by Barack Obama to be his chief-of-staff?

	A: Chicago Mayor Richard Daley

	B: Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel

	C: Former secretary of state Colin Powell

Question 3

What caught Alaska Governor Sarah Palin off guard this week?

	A: A prank call made to her by a comedian pretending to be President Nicolas Sarkozy

	B: A couple of moose, which broke into her home

	C: Her baby Trig's first word - "Joe"

Question 4

What did Cindy McCain say she and John McCain do every election day before the returns come in?

	A: Go to their favourite breakfast spot, vote and go fishing

	B: Vote, go for a long walk and play scrabble

	C: Vote, go to see a movie and eat Mexican food

Question 5

Mr McCain appeared on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. He joked about considering a few "last minute strategies" to help boost him in the polls. Which one was not mentioned?

	A: "The Reverse Maverick"

	B: "The Double Maverick"

	C: "The Do Whatever Palin Wants"

	D: "The Sad Grandpa"

Question 6

By Friday, how many early voting ballots had been collected in 25 early voting states?

	A: 4 million

	B: 17 million

	C: 23 million

Question 7

Whose endorsement of Mr McCain did the Obama campaign feature in a recent television ad?

	A: President George W Bush

	B: Vice-president Dick Cheney

	C: Former British prime minister Tony Blair

Question 8

What politician's previous comments about Mr Obama have the Republicans turned into automated voice messages now being sent to millions of voters in crucial battleground states?

	A: Senator Joe Lieberman

	B: Former governor Mitt Romney

	C: President George W Bush

	D: Senator Hillary Clinton

Question 9

Sarah Palin has asked Alaska Senator Ted Stevens to step down. Why is she pushing for his resignation?

	A: Mr Stevens was found guilty of lying about gifts he received from an oil company

	B: She wants to run for his seat in the senate

	C: She wants Mr Stevens to become her chief-of-staff if she is elected to the White House

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