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: JAPAN

(e.g., Describe the flag. Answer: A large red disc on a white field.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. What is the capital and largest city? 2. Japan is often called ‘The Land of the _____’. 3. What is the official currency?

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. What is the largest and most populous island? 5. What is traditionally known as Japan’s national sport? 6. What flowery term identifies the throne of Japan and the emperor?

PHD LEVEL

7. What four-letter term is applied to the elected legislature? 8. Which city hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics? 9. What is the most popular spectator sport in Japan?

ANSWERS FOR MON, JUN 12:

1. Tokyo. 2. Rising Sun. 3. Yen. 4. Honshu. 5. Sumo. 6. Chrysanthemum Throne. 7. Diet. 8. Nagano. 9. Baseball.

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?