SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: CHRISTMAS IN BOOKS AND MUSIC

(e.g., Who is popularly known as “Santa’s ninth reindeer”? Answer: Rudolph.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. The lyrics include “Where the treetops glisten and children listen.” Answer________ 2. In which film did the song “White Christmas” first appear? Answer________ 3. From which town did the Grinch steal Christmas?

Answer________

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. In this novel, the Pequod leaves the harbor on a cold Christmas Day. Answer________ 5. In this short story, Jim and his wife Della exchange Christmas gifts. Answer________ 6. In this novel, a man of business transforms into a more sympathetic character.

Answer________

PH.D. LEVEL

7. In this novel, Father Christmas gives Peter a sword and Lucy a knife. Answer________ 8. Which artist released a 2009 album titled Christmas in the Heart? Answer________ 9. One Christmas, Harry Potter received this garment for a gift.

Answer________

ANSWERS: SCORING: 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 — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?