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LITTLE ROCK — 1.Who wrote the novel The Rainmaker?

2. Does high blood pressure increase the risk of kidney failure?

3. Identify the "Sagebrush State." 4. Name any one of the three secretaries of the treasury during Ronald Reagan's presidency.

5. "Rice bird" is a Southern name for the ... 6. What are the usual dances at a barn dance?

7. Is it true or false that the Rome Beauty is considered a good apple for baking?

8. The largest planet is Jupiter, which has a diameter 7, 11 or 15times that of Earth?

9. What is Lyme disease?

10. "Hatikvah" is the national anthem of what nation?

Answers 1. John Grisham 2. Yes, as well as the risks of stroke, heart attack and congestive heart failure. 3. Nevada 4. In order, they were Donald Regan, James Baker and Nicholas Brady. 5. Bobolink 6. Square dances 7. True 8. 11 times 9. It is a bacterial illness spread by bites of ticks. 10. Israel