1. On Sept. 8, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced that Hawaii would receive federal grant money for tsunami preparation. How much money will Hawaii be getting?
A. $375,093
B. $400,762
C. $550,025
D. $625,477
E. $750,163
2. In its Sept. 11 story on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s lack of transparency in regards to its recent layoffs and buyouts, Honolulu Civil Beat reported that 18 percent of American workers have to sign non-disclosure agreements or agree to no-compete clauses. According to the story, which of the following jobs now sometimes includes such contracts?
A. Yoga instructor
B. Summer camp counselor
C. Sandwich maker
D. All of the above
E. A and C only
3. The median price for a home on Maui in August of this year was $669,125, according to a Sept. 12 Pacific Business News report. What was the median home price on Maui in August 2015?
A. $550,000
B. $570,000
C. $590,000
D. $610,000
E. $630,000
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ANSWERS
1: D–$625,477
2: D–All of the above
3: A–$550,000
Photo of U.S. Senator Brian Schatz courtesy U.S. Senate
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