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: COMPOUND WORDS

Use the clue to determine the compound word. (e.g., Bunk + chamber. Answer: Bedroom)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Dwelling + ship 2. Downpour + knot 3. Pekoe + mug

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Dirt + mansion 5. Instrument + carton 6. Dark + lumber

PHD LEVEL

7. Taper + branch 8. Sneaker + twine 9. Acreage + woman

ANSWERS FOR MON, JUN 26:

1. Canoe. 2. Catamaran. 3. Dinghy. 4. Junk. 5. Kayak. 6. Barge. 7. Umiak. 8. Dhow. 9. Punt.

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?