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-- 1. To what organization was Mahmoud Abbas Mahmoud Abbas (Arabic: محمود عباس) (born March 26, 1935), also known by the kunya Abu Mazen  elected President in January? A. Palestine Liberation Organization Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), coordinating council for Palestinian organizations, founded (1964) by Egypt and the Arab League and initially controlled by Egypt. ; B. Hamas; C. Palestinian Authority; D. Israeli Defense League

-- 2. Who is the Prime Minister of Israel? A. Kim Jong II; B. Mahmoud Abbas; C. Ayad Allawi; D. Ariel Sharon

-- 3. What charge is being brought in a Mississippi civil rights case after nearly 41 years? A. murder; B. kidnapping; C. assault; D. discrimination

-- 4. What horrific event occurred in La Conchita, California La Conchita (population 338 in 2000) is a small unincorporated community in western Ventura County, California, on U.S. Route 101 just southeast of the Santa Barbara county line. , last month? A. earthquake; B. mudslide; C. tsunami; D. hurricane

-- 5. Which of the following is not a possible side effect of steroid abuse? A. uncontrollable anger; B. liver cancer Liver Cancer Definition

Liver cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer but has a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types.
; C. blindness; D. stunted growth

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