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: CULINARY GEOGRAPHY

Which country is best identified by the food and/or drink? (e.g., Tim Hortons Coffee and poutine. Answer: Canada.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Cannelloni and gelato

2. Sushi and sashimi

3. Moussaka and ouzo

4. Haggis and cock-a-leekie soup

5. Sauerbraten and bratwurst

GRADUATE LEVEL

6. Tapas and gazpacho

7. Coq au vin and croissants

8. Barmbrack and Guinness

9. Falafel and challah

10. Mooncake and dim sum

PHD LEVEL

11. Samosas and lassi

12. Horchata and torta

13. Frita and mojito

14. Rosti and Rivella

15. Ackee and saltfish, Ting

1. Makes perfect; what you preach. 2. Is a virtue. 3. Is ninetenths of the law. 4. Live in glass houses should not throw stones.

5. Goes before a fall. 6. Best foot forward; money where your mouth is. 7. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. 8. Is better than cure.

9. Wise and pound foolish.

24 to 30 points – congratulations, doctor; 18 to 23 points – honors graduate; 13 to 17 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 5 to 12 points – you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 4 points – enrol in remedial courses immediately; 0 points – who reads the questions to you?