n By act of Congress, American five-star generals and admirals are not permitted to retire. They may take an extended leave of absence to lead the life of a civilian, but they remain on active duty.

The word “mayday” is used by mariners as a distress call. The word is derived from a French term that means:

A) Hole in ship

B) Help me

C) Too much water

D) Sailor in trouble

Tuesday’s answer: William Randolph Hearst’s father George made his fortune as a prospector and geologist in the California gold rush of the 1850s.