1. A chilling version of the events...

1. A chilling version of the events that led up to the slaying of

Newport Beach couple Jackie and Tom Hawks were heard this week in a

court hearing, in which three defendants were ordered to stand trial

on murder charges. The couple, missing since November, were allegedly

killed while on a test drive of their 55-foot cabin cruiser. What’s

the name of their boat?

A. Well Heeled

B. Well Read

C. Well Deserved

D. Well Found

2. While the ever-sizzling real estate market showed some signs of

cooling in July, parts of Costa Mesa continue to see home prices

climb. According to Valerie Torelli, of Torelli Realty in Costa Mesa,

the least expensive house in Costa Mesa was listed at what price?

A. $395,000

B. $495,000

C. $595,000

D. $695,000

3. After a dismal summer of surf, beachgoers got a treat this week

as a south swell pumped up the waves and delighted surfers and

bodysurfers alike. In addition to the bad surf this summer, the beach

has been plagued by such things as red tides and what else?

A. Black jellyfish

B. Orange manta rays

C. Blue barracudas

D. Yellow SpongeBobs

4. By Wednesday, 17 potential candidates had taken out papers to

vie for the open 48th Congressional District seat, left vacant after

former Rep. Chris Cox was officially appointed to lead a federal

commission at the recommendation of President Bush. What is the

commission that Cox now leads?

A. The Coastal Commission

B. The Warren Commission

C. The Securities and Exchange Commission

D. The Outta Commission

5. Irvine Co. officials confirmed this week that as many as four

new seafood or ocean-themed restaurants will open for business at the

company’s shopping centers over the next few months. One restaurant,

Blue Coral Seafood & Wine, will replace which famous Fashion Island

restaurant that recently packed its case and closed its doors?

A. Hard Rock Lobster

B. Hard Dinner Rolls

C. Hard Days and Tasty Nights

D. Hard Rock Cafe

ANSWERS: 1. C; 2. D; 3. A; 4. C.; 5. D