Roanoke Times News Quiz For Jan. 18

1.

If you start a business in the city of Roanoke (even to what amounts to a hobby business that doesn’t produce much money), who should you contact about acquiring a business license?
- A.
  
  Economic Development
- B.
  
  Commissioner of the Revenue
- C.
  
  Treasurer
- D.
  
  Clerk of Circuit Court
Correct Answer
B. Commissioner of the Revenue

Explanation
New businesses should contact the Roanoke commissioner of the revenue’s office for more information, 853-2524, or [email protected]. Musicians, handyman businesses, part-time landscapers and even people who make money officiating sports must acquire business licenses, which must be renewed annually on or before March 1. The city levies various rates depending upon the type of business and the amount of revenue.

Related story: The hazards of jamming without a license

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2.

Last weekend, one of the Roanoke Valley's Goodwill stores ended its bi-weekly auctions. Instead of the auctions, Goodwill plans to open an outlet store in about two months. Where will this outlet store be located?
- A.
  
  Northwest Roanoke
- B.
  
  East Salem
- C.
  
  West Salem
- D.
  
  Cave Spring
Correct Answer
B. East Salem

Explanation
East Salem. Goodwill will open an outlet store in the adjoining warehouse space where the auctions have been held on East Main Street. The store's managers believe they can increase revenue by selling the items individually and by the pound rather than at auction. The outlet store will be open five days a week.

Related story: Goodwill to trade auction space for store,

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3.

Earlier this week, one of three museums started its move to the newly renovated Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke. Can you name the museum?
- A.
  
  Harrison Museum of African American Culture
- B.
  
  Science Museum of Western Virginia
- C.
  
  History Museum of Western Virginia
Correct Answer
C. History Museum of Western Virginia

Explanation
The History Museum of Western Virginia started moving its offices, gift shop merchandise and archives from the old Shenandoah Hotel building back to the center this week. However, the history museum will remain closed until Center in the Square's grand opening, which is scheduled for May 18. Mill Mountain Theatre, the Harrison Museum of African American Culture and the Science Museum of Western Virginia are the other Campbell Avenue building tenants.

Related story: History Museum of Western Virginia moves back into Center in the Square,

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4.

True or False: Country music star Miranda Lambert once performed at Roanoke's Festival in the Park.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True: Lambert performed in Roanoke twice in 2005: She opened for Shenandoah at Festival in the Park and headlined on the Roanoke Civic Center plaza for the old Sounds at Six. Lambert returns to the Roanoke Civic Center coliseum as a headliner on Saturday, Jan. 19.

Related story: She's all grown up, http://www.roanoke.com/extra/wb/319006

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5.

The owners of Parkway Brewing Co. -- Salem's first craft brewery -- are starting with four styles of beer. One of those beers is called Magella Belgian Dark Abbey Ale. Where did the name come from?
- A.
  
  A 16th-century Italian nun
- B.
  
  A type of hops
- C.
  
  The brewer's wife's middle name
- D.
  
  Explorer Ferdinand Magellan
Correct Answer
C. The brewer's wife's middle name

Explanation
Parkway Brewing Co. brew master Ryan Worthington created a recipe as a birthday present to his wife (Magella is her middle name). Owner Mike "Keno" Snyder said he hopes to launch Parkway Brewing Co. with a soft opening near the end of January. In the beginning, they'll sell kegs to restaurants and have beer on tap at the brewery for tastings, pints and growlers. If all goes well, the bottled beers will be available for purchase on-site and in stores this spring. Related story: In Salem, excitement is brewing for Parkway Brewing Co. (photo gallery)

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6.

On Tuesday, Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas announced he would be returning to the Hokies for the 2013 season. But how many other VT players decided to leave early for the NFL?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
A. 0

Explanation
None. This is the first time since 2009 the Hokies haven't had a player leave early for the NFL. Thomas' announcement comes a week after cornerback Antone Exum and defensive end James Gayle let it be known that they would return for their senior seasons. Related story: Hokies' leader happy to be back

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7.

True or False: Once Salem finishes its third leg of the Roanoke River Greenway project, the length of the Salem portion will be about the same distance as Roanoke's stretch of the greenway.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
FALSE. Once the bridge at West Riverside and Twelve O'Clock Knob Road is completed, Salem will have a 3.4-mile-stretch of path along the riverside, uninterrupted except for a single street crossing. That's a little more than half the distance of Roanoke's portion of the river greenway. When the bridge is finished, most likely by the beginning of March, anyone will be able to get on the greenway near the intersection of Apperson and Electric Roads and follow it west almost to Mill Lane.

Related story: Salem is polishing its gem of a greenway

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Roanoke Times News Quiz For Jan. 18

If you start a business in the city of Roanoke (even to what amounts to a hobby business that doesn’t produce much money), who should you contact about acquiring a business license?

Last weekend, one of the Roanoke Valley's Goodwill stores ended its bi-weekly auctions. Instead of the auctions, Goodwill plans to open an outlet store in about two months. Where will this outlet store be located?

Earlier this week, one of three museums started its move to the newly renovated Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke. Can you name the museum?

True or False: Country music star Miranda Lambert once performed at Roanoke's Festival in the Park.

The owners of Parkway Brewing Co. -- Salem's first craft brewery -- are starting with four styles of beer. One of those beers is called Magella Belgian Dark Abbey Ale. Where did the name come from?

On Tuesday, Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas announced he would be returning to the Hokies for the 2013 season. But how many other VT players decided to leave early for the NFL?

True or False: Once Salem finishes its third leg of the Roanoke River Greenway project, the length of the Salem portion will be about the same distance as Roanoke's stretch of the greenway.