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: IT’S GREEK TO ME

Each answer is a word derived from Greek myths. The word meaning and derivation are given. (e.g., A loss of control; from the Greek god Pan, who caused humans to flee in fear. Answer: Panic.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. A type of book; from the name of a Titan condemned to carry the heavens on his shoulders.

2. The selfless giving to others; from Charis, one of the three Graces.

3. A plant secretion; from the favourite drink of the Greek gods.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. A pain-killing drug; from the name Morpheus, the god of sleep and dreams.

5. Sexual in nature; from Eros, the God of love and desire.

6. A sleep-like state; from Hypnos, the God of sleep.

PHD LEVEL

7. A lack of energy; from the water of the river Lethe, which made people forget.

8. The order of events in time; from Chronos, the god of time.

9. A sound; from a nymph cursed to speak only the last words that were spoken to her.

ANSWERS FOR WED, MARCH 24:

1. Flies. 2. Lion. 3. Mockingbird. 4. Mice. 5. Penguins. 6. Seagull. 7. Elephants. 8. Bear. 9. Crows.

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?