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: ‘HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS’

All questions relate to the book version. (e.g., Who is the author? Dr Seuss.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. What is the name of the town in the story?

2. The Grinch crudely disguises himself as this character.

3. What was the problem with the Grinch’s heart?

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Provide the two missing words: “The Grinch got a _____, _____ idea!”

5. What is the name of Grinch’s loyal dog?

6. His burglary was briefly interrupted by this little girl.

7. What was the last item that the Grinch took up the chimney?

8. The Grinch took his full sleigh to the top of this mountain.

9. Finally the Grinch had the honour of carving this delicacy.

1. Scrooge’s former business partner. 2. Bob Cratchit. 3. Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. 4. Fan.

5. Mr. Fezziwig. 6. Belle. 7. Martha. 8. Chapters. 9. Peter.

18 points – congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points – honors 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?