Obama Inauguration

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
King Features Syndicate

Published Monday, May 11, 2009

Subject: OBAMA INAUGURATION
(e.g., Name the chief justice who administered the oath of office. Answer: John Roberts.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. What word was out of place when the oath was initially taken?
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2. George Washington was the first U.S. president; Barack Obama is the ___.
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3. How many different men served as U.S. president prior to Obama?
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GRADUATE LEVEL

4. In his address, Obama said that he was "humbled," "grateful" and "___."
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5. What was he "humbled by," "grateful for" and "mindful of"?
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6. Obama said, "pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off," alluding to what song?
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PH.D. LEVEL

7. Beyonce sang this Etta James classic at the inaugural ball.
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8. What part did Jason Wu play in the inauguration?
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9. The first foreign leader Obama phoned was Mahmoud Abbas. Who is he?
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ANSWERS:
1. Faithfully.
2. 44th.
3. 42 (Grover Cleveland was No. 22 and No. 24).
4. Mindful.
5. The task, the trust, the sacrifices.
6. "Pick Yourself Up."
7. "At Last."
8. Designed Michelle Obama's evening gown.
9. The Palestinian president.