ISAAC ASIMOV’S SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, two points on the Graduate Level and three points on the PhD Level.

SUBJECT: MUSIC: A TO J

Answers are in alphabetical order from A to J. (e.g., An elaborate song for a solo voice as in an opera. Answer: Aria.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. A wind instrument associated with Scotland.

2. A group of singers, or that catchy part of a song that repeats several times.

3. A piece of music sung or played by two people.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. A short, tricky tune played mainly for practice or to demonstrate skill.

5. A violin, especially when used to play folk music.

6. You play this instrument by hitting metal bars with a small hammer. PHD LEVEL

7. A religious song that people usually sing in churches.

8. A short, connecting instrumental movement in an opera.

9. A fast traditional dance that involves a lot of small jumping steps.

ANSWERS: 1. Bagpipe. 2. Chorus. 3. Duet. 4. Etude. 5. Fiddle. 6. Glockenspiel. 7. Hymn. 8. Intermezzo. 9. Jig.

ANSWERS: SAT, JAN 20

1. Afghanistan. 2. Argentina. 3. Iraq. 4. UK (Britain) 5. Israel. 6. Haiti. 7. Italy. 8. Syria. 9. Iran. 10. Switzerland. 11. Philippines. 12. Sudan. 13. Netherlands. 14. China. 15. Venezuela.

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?