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: SIX-LETTER ‘UN’ WORDS

Replace the underlined word with a six-letter word that starts with ‘un’. (e.g., The flower will blossom shortly. Answer: Unfold.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. It is risky to cross that old wooden bridge.

2. The unpopular law will result in widespread agitation.

3. The swimming scene required the actor to undress.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. The protest became disorderly when the police arrived.

5. The workers are unified in their opposition to the offer. 6. After a hard day at work I like to relax with a cool drink.

PHD LEVEL

7. I felt that the punishment was overly cruel.

8. The choir sang in perfect harmony.

9. The emerald ring was incomparable.

ANSWERS FOR THURS, OCTOBER 15:

1. Copycat. 2. Forgery. 3. Scanner.

4. Clone. 5. Copyright. 6. Xerox.

7. Plagiarism. 8. Facsimile (duplicate, replica). 9. Scribe.

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?