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: COGNATE ANAGRAMS

The letters of the phrase are related to the original meaning. Rearrange to form a cognate anagram. A clue is provided. (e.g., Unto a star: Neil Armstrong. Answer: Astronaut)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Hated for ill: World War II leader. 2. These bleat: English band. 3. That great charmer: UK prime minister.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Genuine class: distinguished English actor. 5. Ah, not a smile? Famous painting. 6. Cash lost in ‘em: casino standby.

PHD LEVEL

7. Flit on, cheering angel! Famous nurse. 8. I lead, sir: English prime minister. 9. A lewd loony: director, actor.

ANSWERS FOR WED, JUN 14:

1. Lake Superior. 2. Loch Ness. 3. Lake Michigan. 4. Lake Victoria. 5. Venezuela. 6. Great Bear Lake. 7. Lake Baikal, Russia. 8. Caspian Sea. 9. Loch Lomond.

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?