Monthly Archives: November 2011

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 29th-December 5th, 2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1.  Should Herman Cain drop out of the GOP primary? 2.  How should Los Angeles deal with Occupy LA? 3.  Would a payroll tax cut extension help the economy? 4.  Was Black Friday a success for American retailers? 5.  How … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz Answers for the Week of November 28th-December 4th, 2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers to this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 29th-December 5th, 2011

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1.  Without the euro, is the EU meaningless? 2.  How much power should Spain’s regions have? 3.  Would it be wise for China to invest in Western infrastructure? 4.  Will global economic unrest manifest itself at next year’s Summer Olympics? … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of November 28th-December 4th, 2011 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your short answer version of the Extemp Central news quiz. Good luck!

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of November 28th-December 4th, 2011 (Multiple Choice Version)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your multiple choice version of the Extemp Central news quiz. Pick well and good luck!

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2011 Glenbrooks: McDonald Wins a Wild Glenbrooks; Des Moines Roosevelt Puts Two in Finals

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Logan Scisco

The 2011 Glenbrooks might go down as one of the wildest in recent memory.  After the final round concluded, Bill McDonald of Brophy College Preparatory in Arizona, Nathan Leys of Des Moines Roosevelt High School in Iowa, and John Cherian … Continue reading →

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No Regular Content This Week Because of Thanksgiving Break

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Since most teams will not be practicing across the country this week because of Thanksgiving Break, no news quizzes or questions will be provided this week. However, when full results from the Glenbrooks become available (and if you have a … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 15th-21st, 2011

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1.  Should the Palestinian Authority be dismantled? 2.  Would adopting a common currency be in the EAC’s best interest? 3.  Will the PRI regain the Mexican presidency next year? 4.  Is ASEAN being too hasty in making Myanmar the chair … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz Answers for the Week of November 14th-20th, 2011

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers to this week’s multiple choice Extemp Central news quiz.

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2011-2012 National Points Race Standings Have Been Updated to Reflect the Florida Blue Key

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Logan Scisco

The new 2011-2012 Extemp Central National Points Race standings have been released. These standings reflect the results of the Florida Blue Key. Check out these standings by clicking on the National Points Race tab above or by clicking here. Our calculations … Continue reading →

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