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Yes...It is Quiz Time Again!

By Lafe Tolliver, Esq
Guest Column

     I know...I know... Nobody likes pop quizzes. I get it. But, there are times when I feel compelled to give a pop quiz to make sure that my dear readers are not snoozing during news broadcasts and are not simply exercising their thumbs on their smart phones when they need to have their heads in a book.

    It is my pet theory that too much social media distractions and texting makes for bad social manners and awkward interactions with others and you begin to think that the world is reduced to the size of your three inch by eight inch cell phone screen.
 


Lafe Tolliver, Esq

    So, lighten up and take the quiz and if you earn a perfect score, you can feel good about going back to your one-on-one love affair with your cell phone.

     As usual, this quiz is taken on the honor code in which you will allow yourself only two minutes to answer each question and no help from trying to Google the answer and no group participation. Either you are a dummy or a genius.

So, ready...set...go!

QUESTION ONE:  In the race for Mayor of Toledo, which below person is not running?

(a) Michael Bell

(b) Paula Hicks Hudson

(c) "Wade"

(d) "Tom"

QUESTION TWO: What is the name for the water condition in Lake Erie that can cause drinking problems?

(a) Eyretrius fostorus

(b) Gambilla flora bloom

(c)  Lake Erie algae water bloom

(d) Algae Debonus Rigoris type 2

QUESTION THREE: What happens to TPS Superintendent R. Durant if TPS gets another "D" or "F" grade from the Ohio Department of Education?

(a) By law he must retire and return prior bonus performance monies

(b) By law he must publicly apologize to the school board and parents for his inability to turn around the failing system.

(c) He gets another pay boost and all is well.

(d) Nothing. Toledoans are now used to TPS being a failed school system.

QUESTION FOUR:  If former President Obama had cuddled up to Russian President V. Putin as Trump has fawningly done so, what would have happened to Obama?

(a) The GOP would be asking for his head on a silver platter.

(b) There would be open rebellion in the streets and protest marches at the White House.

(c) Impeachment...Impeachment...Impeachment led by Sen. Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul Ryan.

(d) Military Coup, anyone?

QUESTION FIVE:  With President Trump continuing to not reveal what it is that the Russkies have on him that prevents him from standing up to Putin, what do you think it could be?

(a) Risqué sexual hijinks caught on tape.

(b) Money laundering.

(c) Money laundering and sexual hijinks.

(d) In big time debt with the Russian oligarchs who hold his bank notes and, unless he plays ball with Putin, will cash them in.

QUESTION SIX:  What have the current mayor and the minority members of city council specifically done for the black community which is their political base?

(a)  Kept the swimming pools open...ain't that enuff?

(b)  Gone back to the black churches and meet, eat and greet the membership.

(c)  Have very polite in public and don't "sag" their pants.

(d)  Nothing I can point to...ain't that a shame?

QUESTION SEVEN: How segregated is Toledo as to social interactions and public socializing with minority groups and white society?

(a)  Minimal interaction.

(b) Sme but it is artificial.

(c) Toledo is as segregated as a city in South in the 1950's.

(d) A lot. In my world, I rarely see or talk with any white people on a social level.

QUESTION EIGHT: Does black Toledo have a progressive or an aggressive civil rights movement?

(a) If so, I haven't see it.

(b) Yeah, a little here and there.

(c) Hit and miss.

(d) Ha...that is a joke!

QUESTION NINE: Who should lead a civil rights movement in Toledo?

(a) Clergy members.

(b) The middle class.

(c)  Institutional organizations like the NAACP or the Urban League.

(d) Grass roots people who come together and form their own agenda and appoint their leaders.

QUESTION TEN: What is the major obstacle that is holding you back from achieving your goals in life?

(a) Lack of mentors

(b) Lack of money

(c) I am not focused

(d) Support groups

QUESTION ELEVEN: If the kids of today (seven-18 years of age) would listen to you and follow your advice, what would you emphasize?

(a)  Education.

(b)  Respect for family and self.

(c)  Plan your life with help from people who have been where you want to go.

(d)  Seek God first and his wisdom.

QUESTION TWELVE: If you could make one significant change in your life, what would it be?

(a) Would have listened to my parents more.

(b) Would have stayed in school and avoided certain "friends" in my life

(c)  Would not have gotten married so early and/or had kids without first being married and having a job.

(d)  Would have stayed out of trouble and avoided drugs and the "fast" life.

  

 Where...there you have it. Did you only spend two minutes on each question?

Good! Now for the answers, simply send me an untraceable money order for $38.17 (shipping and handling included) and I will send you the correct answers!

What's there not to like?

 

Contact Lafe Tolliver at tolliver@Juno.com

 

 

    

   
   


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Revised: 08/16/18 14:12:33 -0700.


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