1. By mid week, Newport-Mesa residents enjoyed...

1. By mid week, Newport-Mesa residents enjoyed a respite from the

pounding rains and storm winds that knocked over trees, flooded

streets and endangered buildings. Tuesday’s storm was especially

fierce as it brought thunderstorms and a sighting of what offshore?

A. A killer whale

B. A tsunami

C. A waterspout

D. A tall ship

2. This week we learned that a popular drinking hole was in

business no more. What was the name of this hangout?

A. Snug Harbor

B. Studio Cafe

C. Hazel’s

D. Margaritaville

3. Orange County Water District officials said this week that

their plans for future water consumption in the years and decades

ahead include the use of what type of water?

A. Soda water

B. Evian

C. Reclaimed sewage water

D. Ice cubes

4. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is back in the news as it

attempts to address the needs of its parishioners. What are church

officials looking into now?

A. More parking

B. More songbooks

C. More chairs

D. Bigger steeple

5. The Orange County Performing Arts Center is gearing up for a

seven-week production of what popular Broadway and Disney musical?

A. Cinderella

B. Pinocchio

C. Beauty and the Beast

D. The Lion King

Answers: 1c; 2d; 3c; 4a; 5d