ISAAC ASIMOV’S SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a PhD. Score one point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, two points on the Graduate Level and three points on the PhD Level.

SUBJECT: FOOD LINES

Each answer contains the name of a food. (e.g., Man does not live by this alone. Answer: Bread)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. One who does not exercise and spends a lot of time watching TV. 2. About as ‘cool’ as one can get. 3. It’s not a good idea to keep all of these in one basket.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Something you need to wake up to smell. 5. This is where you’ll find the proof. 6. About as flat as it can get.

PHD LEVEL

7. It can be spoiled by having too many cooks. 8. It’s better than vinegar for catching flies. 9. Type of food for people who feel ashamed.

ANSWERS FOR TUES, JAN 24:

1. China. 2. Egypt. 3. Iraq. 4. Israel. 5. Japan. 6. Peru. 7. Oman. 8. Vietnam. 9. Denmark.

SCORING:

18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honours graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enrol in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?