The Labor Day Quiz

   To celebrate Labor Day, a day on which most Americans do not labor, a small quiz is in order. As usual, a correct answer will demonstrate your smarts. A wrong one takes you to, where else, work.

1. Martin O’Dowd, a restaurant chain veteran with over 30 years of experience, was appointed president of Hurricane Wings & Grill this week. Which chain hasn’t O’Dowd worked for?

– Hard Rock Cafe

– Famous Dave’s
 
– Rainforest Cafe

– Buca di Beppo

2.  A new study shows that people who live near fast-food joints but don’t have cars are 12 pounds heavier on average.

– True

– False

3.  What percent of men say the recession may keep them working past retirement age?

– 30 percent

– 72 percent

– 54 percent

4. What treat chain renamed a popular menu item to celebrate freedom of marriage?

– Orange Julius

– Ben & Jerry’s 

– Dairy Queen

– Dunkin Donuts

5. In this beleaguered state unemployment jumped to 10.7% in July from 6.3% a year ago, well above the national rate of 9.4%. Which is it?

– Florida

– Hawaii

– California

– Maine