1. This month is now the deadliest for Americans in the eight-year war in Afghanistan. As of yesterday, how many people have died this month fighting in Afghanistan? A. 14 B. 53 C. 61 D. 102 Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/4D9ji8http://bit.ly/4D9ji8 Answer: B. 53

2. The N.F.L. and the players union have added many programs to aid former players since their pension and disability plans came under public fire two years ago. One helps with joint-replacement surgeries, another cardiovascular health screenings. Recently, the New York Times analyzed this plan, which helps pay expenses for players with dementia. The analysis suggested that N.F.L. retirees ages 60 to 89 are experiencing moderate to severe dementia at several times the national rate. What is this plan called? A. Plan 88 B. Degenerative Plan C. Active Non-Football Plan D. Inactive Plan Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/1cJVUhhttp://bit.ly/1cJVUh Answer: A. Plan 88

3. The White House and its allies in the Senate intensified their campaign Tuesday, in the face of some determined opposition, to advance a bill that its supporters say will reduce global warming while making the United States more secure. Who is the energy secretary? A. Kathleen Sebelius B. Lisa Jackson C. Steven Chu D. Arne Duncan Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/Igspshttp://bit.ly/Igsps Answer: C. Steven Chu

4. The so-called "tailoring rule," which was published in the Federal Register Thursday, would apply the Clean Air Act to power plants and other sources that emit at least 25,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. The proposal targets a narrower group than what the act originally envisioned, a measure applying to any facility emitting just 250 tons of pollution. EPA estimates that without the modification the rule could apply to more than how many facilities across the country? A. 5.1 million B. 5.5 million C. 5.7 million D. 6 million Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/1NdSV2http://bit.ly/1NdSV2 Answer: D. 6 million

5. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s risky decision to bring a health-care bill to the Senate floor with a government insurance plan was met with skepticism Tuesday by party moderates, who have not committed to supporting a "public option" on final passage. Who is considered the greatest challenger? A. Olympia Snowe B. Mary Landrieu C. Thomas Carper D. Joe Lieberman Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/2MCOcRhttp://bit.ly/2MCOcR Answer: D. Joe Lieberman