Monthly Archives: September 2009

Extemp Questions for the Week of September 29th-October 5th, 2009

1. How much economic reform will the next German government be able to achieve? 2. Is Hamas making Netanyahu’s job easy? 3. Will South Korea’s offer of a “grand bargain” significantly change the way the international community handles North Korea? … Continue reading

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Topic Brief: 2009 German Federal Election Results

Several days ago, Germany’s federal election took place and voters gave Chancellor Angela Merkel another term in office.  The major change from the election result was that the period of Germany’s “grand coalition” between Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU), and the … Continue reading

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Short Answer News Quiz for September 28th-October 2nd, 2009

Here’s the third installment of the Extemp Central news quiz. This is the short answer version of the quiz for experienced extempers and can be utilized by coaches for their squads. The questions are the same as the multiple choice … Continue reading

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Multiple Choice News Quiz for September 28th-October 2nd, 2009

Here’s the third installment of the Extemp Central news quiz. This is the multiple choice version of the quiz for novice extempers and can be utilized by coaches for their squads. The questions are the same as the short answer … Continue reading

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AGD: The Economist Releases “Did You Know” 4.0 Video

One of the most important skills for an Extemper to master is gaining an understanding of the global landscape.  We certainly can’t be experts on all topics at all times; however, it’s important to not only see but also recognize … Continue reading

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News Quiz Answers for September 21st-25th, 2009

It’s time for the answers to this week’s extemp news quiz. Before the answers are released, here is a quick recap of the quiz this week: 1. Barack Obama changed plans for what type of defense system last week? 2. … Continue reading

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Topic Brief: Missile Defense Adjustments in Europe

Last Friday, President Barack Obama opened a new chapter in U.S.-Russian relations by decided to adjust plans to place missile interceptors in Poland and an advanced radar system in the Czech Republic.  Obama’s policy was likely fuelled by advice from … Continue reading

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Extemp Questions for the Week of September 22nd-28th, 2009

1.  Does the tea party movement significantly threaten Obama’s presidency? 2. Should the UN sanction Venezuela if it undermines stronger sanctions on Iran? 3. Does healthcare legislation need to do more to restrict access by illegal immigrants? 4. Is U.S. … Continue reading

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Extemp Central News Quiz for September 21st-25th, 2009

This is the latest news quiz from Extemp Central.  There are ten questions consisting of domestic and international issues that are  eant to help extempers check and/or broaden their knowledge base. Although last week’s quiz had multiple choice, this week’s … Continue reading

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September 14th-September 18th, 2009 Quiz Answers

This week saw the debut of the first ever Extemp Central news quiz.  Extemp Central hopes that this resources will be of great use to the extemp community and can aid extempers to all ability levels. A quick recap of … Continue reading

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