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News Quiz: How much do you remember?

Do you know how many rural carriers work for USPS?

“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end.

1. Fill in the blank: The National Rural Letter Carriers Association represents approximately (blank) rural carriers nationwide.

a) 113,000
b) 133,000
c) 311,000
d) 331,000

2. What’s the name of the new USPS campaign to ensure Post Offices are clean and appealing, inside and out?

a) Retail Refresh
b) Retail Rejuvenation
c) Retail Restoration
d) Retail Revitalization

3. True or false: During fiscal year 2021’s second quarter (Jan. 1-March 31), USPS recorded a net loss of $82 million.

a) True
b) False

4. What’s the single commitment time for all Priority Mail Express deliveries nationwide?

a) 10:30 a.m.
b) Noon
c) 3:30 p.m.
d) 6 p.m.

5. Match the stamp in Column A with its planned release date in Column B.

Column A
a) Backyard Games
b) Happy Birthday
c) Otters in Snow
d) Tap Dance

Column B
I) July 10
II) Aug. 12
III) Sept. 9
IV) Oct. 12

Answers: 1) b. 2) a. 3) a. 4) d. 5) a. II., b. III., c. IV., d. I.

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