Astronomy current events question: First Family star party

Astronomy 210L, Fall Semester 2009
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

Students are assigned to read online articles on current astronomy events, and take a short current events quiz during the first 10 minutes of lab. (This motivates students to show up promptly to lab, as the time cut-off for the quiz is strictly enforced!)

Kelly Beatty, "Stargazing with the Obamas," October 8, 2009
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/63749172.html

What was the special occasion commemorated by the White House Star Party, which was attended by the President and the First Lady?
(A) Washington D.C. Light Pollution Darkout 2009.
(B) 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
(C) NASA LCROSS mission lunar impact.
(D) Renovation of the White House Observatory.
(E) International Year of Astronomy 2009.

Correct answer: (E)

Student responses
Sections 70178, 70186, 70200
(A) : 17 students
(B) : 4 students
(C) : 8 students
(D) : 4 students
(E) : 22 students