The Week That Was: July 2nd-8th, 2005

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1. What city won their bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics? London New York City Paris Madrid

2. One of the surprise american TV hits of the summer of 2005 was "Dancing With The Stars." One of the celebrity finalists was probably best known for his supporting role on "Seinfeld" playing what character? Neumann J. Peterman Soup Nazi Puddy

3. Right after the Live 8 concert, the number one iTune download across Europe was a Paul McCartney and U2's rendition of what Beatles song? Strawberry Fields Forever Revolution A Day In The Life Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

4. What comic strip celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2005 with a three-month tie-in with other strips including "Garfield" and "The Wizard of Id"? Blondie Beetle Bailey Dick Tracy Popeye

5. What now deceased U.S vice-presidential candidate famously said "Who am I? Why am I here?" during a vice-presidential debate? Lloyd Bentsen James Stockdale Edmund Muskie Sargent Shriver

6. Which of these tennis players has not won three Wimbledon tournments in a row? John McEnroe Bjorn Borg Roger Federer Pete Sampras

7. For the first time in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, the same song (recorded by different artists) held down two of the top three spots. What song accomplished this feat? We Belong Together I Believe A Moment Like This Inside Your Heaven

8. In the critically acclaimed documentary "Murderball", a variation of the game rugby is played by what contestants? Mentally challenged Prison inmates Quadriplegics Those 65 or over

9. Which was NOT a subway station(s) involved in the July 7th, 2005 London terrorist bombings? Edgware Road Station KIng's Cross/Russell Square Station Liverpool St./Moorgate Station Regent's Park/Oxford St. Stations

10. At 1:52 EST on July 4th, 2005, the NASA Deep Impact probe struck a city-size comet at 23,000 miles with a force equivalent to 4.5 tons of TNT. What was the name of this comet? Tempel 1 Crassus 6 Vessna 4 Arroyo 7