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: COMIC FILMS

Identify the film. (e.g., Woody Allen becomes a Central American revolutionary. Answer: Bananas.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Dustin Hoffman portrays a man who impersonates a woman.

2. Michael Keaton’s character reverses roles with his wife.

3. Goldie Hawn’s character enlists in the army.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. About a mobile medical unit during the Korean War.

5. Gene Wilder portrays a descendant of an infamous doctor.

6. Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd’s characters rid New York of paranormals.

PHD LEVEL

7. Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd portray secret agents.

8. The Shoveler (William H. Macy) and Mr Furious (Ben Stiller) are superheroes.

9. Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is an aspiring stand-up comedian.

ANSWERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20:

1. Walmart. 2. Mercedes. 3. Gleem (toothpaste). 4. American Express.

5. Alka-Seltzer. 6. Taco Bell.

7. Adidas. 8. Lay’s. 9. Chiffon (margarine).

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?