Ten News Quiz 2/24

Why did so many Texans lose power during last week's winter storm?

• They forgot to plug in their appliances.

• Texas's power plants weren't weatherized to handle the cold.

• Their pipes froze.

• Too many regulations on the power plants meant they couldn't do their jobs.

What does the state of emergency declaration mean for Texas?

• Nothing, it doesn't change anything.

• It means their senators and congresspeople have to help with home repairs.

• It means people will be able to get assistance from the federal government.

• It means ambulances and firetrucks don't have to stop at red lights.

What does a psychiatrist do?

• Cleans up after people.

• Helps people with their taxes.

• Walks people's dogs.

• Helps people to process their emotions and to understand what might be affecting their mental health. They can even prescribe medicine if it will help.

Is a psychiatrist a medical doctor?

• Yes.

• No.

• Only in some states.

• It depends on who you ask.

What is grief?

• Crying all the time.

• Bugging somebody too much.

• The normal range of emotions you feel when you experience a loss (like anger and sadness).

• An expression that Charlie Brown says.

According to Dr. Jess, what's the best way to cope with big and/or uncomfortable feelings?

• Hiding them.

• Pretending they are happening to someone else.

• Buying yourself something new.

• Talking about them. You're not alone and you should always ask for help if you need it.

Freshly hatched T-Rex babies were

• about the size of a dog.

• About the size of a horse.

• About the size of a house.

• About the size of a mouse.

And they were

• covered in scales.

• covered in goo.

• fuzzy and cute, like a cross between a lizard and a baby turkey.

• totally weird looking.

When was the first T-Rex fossil discovered.

• 1899

• 1900

• 1901

• 1902

Why did Stettler, the elderly fruit bat, become an internet sensation?

• His handlers take him on daily "flights" because he's too old to fly on his own anymore.

• He can ride a tiny bicycle.

• He can predict the weather.

• He can sing along with the radio.