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: THE BIBLE

(e.g., Who asked, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Answer: Cain.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Into what other beverage did Jesus turn water?

2. To whom did God ask, “Who told you that you were naked?”

3. Who was the first character in the Bible to die?

4. Which king kept a jealous eye on David?

5. What new name did Jesus give to Simon?

GRADUATE LEVEL

6. Which is the shortest of the four Gospels?

7. Who sold out Samson?

8. Which wicked cities were destroyed by fire?

9. In which river was Jesus baptised?

10. Who were the first twins mentioned in the Bible?

PHD LEVEL

11. What was the name of Sarah’s Egyptian servant?

12. Which son of David staged a revolt against him?

13. Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate what feast?

14. Which queen was impressed by the wealth of King Solomon?

15. Who was the youngest of Jacob’s 12 sons?

ANSWERS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 2:

1. The US 2. Venezuela.

3. England. 4. Peru. 5. Brazil.

6. Cambodia. 7. Jordan. 8. Chile.

9. Iran.

SCORING

24 to 30 points — congratulations, doctor; 18 to 23 points – honours graduate; 13 to 17 points – you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 5 to 12 points – you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 4 points – enrol in remedial courses immediately; 0 points – who reads the questions to you?