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: JARGON

(e.g., Political jargon for a liberal, progressive viewpoint. Answer: Left wing.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Poker word used to mean ‘bet nothing.’

2. Musical term meaning at ‘ease’ (i.e., play slowly).

3. Computer term for software that protects from viruses, malware, etc.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Acting expression used prior to performing, meaning good luck.

5. Flag terminology for the background of a flag.

6. Wine-tasting term for the aroma, smell or bouquet of a wine.

PHD LEVEL

7. Nautical term for towards the stern, relative to some object.

8. In business, a physical printout of a document.

9. Architectural word for the topmost member of a column.

ANSWERS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 13:

1. 1930s. 2. Sunday. 3. General Motors. 4. Environmental Protection Agency. 5. Battle of Gettysburg. 6. General Motors (Chevrolet). 7. Helen Keller. 8. William Jennings Bryan. 9. Three.

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?