Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
Published Monday, June 29, 2009
Subject: POP CULTURE PLUS
(e.g., What film won the Best Picture Oscar for 2008? Answer: "Slumdog Millionaire.")
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. Which state once had Rod Blagojevich as its governor?
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2. This Yankee slugger admitted to using a banned substance between 2001 and 2003.
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3. What did Nadya Suleman have on Jan. 26, 2009?
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GRADUATE LEVEL
4. Which star athlete had a son named Charlie Axel on Feb. 8, 2009?
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5. The lifting of term limits allows this Venezuelan leader to run again.
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6. Her son Trig has Down syndrome.
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PH.D. LEVEL
7. His Ponzi scheme swindled investors of $50 billion.
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8. In what film does the title character grow younger as time passes?
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9. Which car won the U.S. Car of the Year award for 2009?
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ANSWERS:
1. Illinois.
2. Alex Rodriguez.
3. Octuplets.
4. Tiger Woods.
5. Hugo Chavez.
6. Sarah Palin.
7. Bernard Madoff.
8. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
9. Hyundai Genesis.
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