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: ICE

Each answer contains ‘ice.’ (e.g., The Titanic hit one. Answer: Iceberg.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Its capital is Reykjavik.

2. It was replaced by the refrigerator.

3. Employees hired to maintain the peace, safety and order of the community.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Dislike or unjust behaviour deriving from unfounded opinions.

5. A document that gives someone permission to do or use something.

6. A person who works for an expert in order to learn a trade.

PHD LEVEL

7. Outstanding of its kind; excellent.

8. The muscles at the back of your upper arm.

9. An orange and black butterfly somewhat smaller than the monarch.

ANSWERS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:

:1. Current state of affairs. 2. Solid ground. 3. By the day; per day. 4. On the face of it; at first sight. 5. In law; by right. 6. Let the buyer beware. 7. Evidence of a crime. 8. I think, therefore I am. 9. From many, one.

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?