Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Aug. 15

The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:

1. A local university signed a contract with Wyndham Grand hotel in Downtown that will place up to 90 freshmen in off-campus housing at the start of the fall semester. Which school is it?

A/ Pitt

B/ Duquesne

C/ Chatham

D/ Point Park

2. A Gallup poll released this week shows fewer Americans are reporting they drink alcohol. The poll finds 54% of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol, the lowest since the late 1980s. Even those who drink are consuming less. What is the reason?

A/ Cost

B/ Health

C/ Watching weight

D/ Using THC products

3. On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers thumped the Pirates 12-5, extending their winning streak to 12 games. Because of the streak of a dozen wins, a local restaurant chain offered free products for the entire city. What was given away?

A/ Tacos

B/ Hamburgers

C/ Cheese curds

D/ Ice cream sundaes

4. On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers left the campus of Saint Vincent to end training camp. Who do the Steelers play for opening week?

A/ Seahawks

B/ Browns

C/ Jets

D/ Broncos

5. This week, Taylor Swift announced her new studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” How many records has the pop star released?

A/ 15

B/ 12

C/ 10

D/ 17

Answers:

1. D

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. B