1. University of Hawaii researchers recently discovered a new butterfly in Hawaii–the Sleepy Orange. First identified on Oahu in late 2013, the Sleepy Orange is now found all over Maui, according to a Sept. 24 UH news release. According to that news release, when is the last time researchers discovered a new butterfly species in Hawaii?
A. 2008
B. 1998
C. 1988
D. 1978
E. 1968
2. Civil Beat reported on Sept. 22 that former Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie chose Maui-born artist Kirk Kurokawa to paint his official portrait. According to the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, when was Kurokawa born?
A. 1970
B. 1971
C. 1972
D. 1973
E. 1974
3. On Sept. 24, Mrs. Hawaii Caroline Absalom (who won that title after being crowned Mrs. Maui) competed in the Mrs. America pageant in Las Vegas. How well did Absalom do?
A. Won Mrs. America title
B. First runner-up
C. Second runner-up
D. Made it to the top 6
E. Made it to the top 16
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ANSWERS
1: A–2008
2: E-1974
3: C–Second runner-up
Photo of Sleepy Orange Butterfly: Forest & Kim Starr/Wikimedia Commons
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