1. The Newport Ridge community center, which...

1. The Newport Ridge community center, which received preliminary

approval from the Newport Coast Advisory Board, will cost about how

much?

A. $7 million

B. $3.5 million

C. $15 million

D. Nothing; the mayor simply puts a blueprint under his pillow,

and the community center fairy leaves a big, fat check.

2. Quoting from a letter from Rep. Chris Cox in campaign mailers

is dangerous because:

A. It could be spelled wrong

B. People will incorrectly believe he has endorsed you

C. You could mistaken for a Republican

D. You could get a paper cut

3. Not all endorsements from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger -- such as

the one given to Assemblyman John Campbell for his race in the 35th

Assembly District -- come complete with:

A. Financial support

B. A year’s supply of protein powder

C. An appearance at a fundraising event

D. Campaign advice

4. On Friday the 13th, Newport-Mesa residents can look forward to:

A. A full moon

B. The grand opening of the new Costa Mesa nightclub, Vegas

C. A head start on Valentine’s Day festivities

D. New episodes on television

5. Project ChildSafe, an organization that has teamed up with

local police departments to give away gun locks, was created to:

A. Encourage responsible gun ownership and storage

B. Team up with police departments to give away gun locks

C. Keep children safe

D. All of the above

ANSWERS: 1. A; 2. B; 3. C; 4. B; 5. D