Monthly Archives: April 2010

Extemp Central News Quiz Answers for the Week of April 26th-30th, 2010

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers for this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Coming in a few weeks will be a topic area analysis for CFL Nationals (with an NFL Nationals analysis also coming in a month for USX and IX).  Also, … Continue reading →

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Extemp Tournament of Champions (TOC): Extemp Topic Areas

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Logan Scisco

The Extemp TOC, a third tier tourament in the Extemp Central National Points Race, is a little over two weeks away.  Thanks to the tournament staff of the TOC, Extemp Central has procured what the nine topic areas will be … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 27th-May 3rd, 2010

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1. Does the fight over financial reform still carry significant resonance with American voters? 2. How will political problems in Iraq impact plans to withdraw all U.S. combat forces this summer? 3. Would the imposition of a VAT cost Obama … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 27th-May 3rd, 2010

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1.  What impact will Russia and Norway’s agreement on their Arctic maritime border have on oil and natural gas exploration in the region? 2.  Will the ECFA make Taiwan overly dependent upon China? 3.  How should the international community handle … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of April 26th-30th, 2010 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your short answer news quiz for this week.  Good luck!

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of April 26th-30th, 2010 (Multiple Choice Version)

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is this week’s multiple choice news quiz. Pick well and good luck!

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Extemp News Quiz Answers for the Week of April 19th-23rd, 2010

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers for this week’s extemp news quiz.  Check back Monday for the new one!

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of April 19th-23rd, 2010 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is this week’s short answer news quiz.  Good luck!

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of April 19th-23rd, 2010 (Multiple Choice Version)

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your multiple choice news quiz for this week.  Pick well and good luck!

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 20th-26th, 2010

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Logan Scisco

1.  Does Jacob Zuma need to be firm with Julius Malema? 2.  Will the Liberal Democrats be the kingmakers of the upcoming British elections? 3.  Are efforts taken to dismantle Al Qaeda in Iraq succeeding? 4.  Does Palestinian President Mahmoud … Continue reading →

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