Scotland

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Published Friday, July 3, 2009

Subject: SCOTLAND
(e.g., On what island is Scotland? Answer: Great Britain.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Name (a) the traditional musical instrument and (b) the floral emblem.
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2. What is Scotland's (a) capital city and (b) largest city?
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3. Which Scottish author created Sherlock Holmes?
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GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Which Scottish author wrote "Ivanhoe"?
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5. In Scotland, who is known simply as "The Bard"?
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6. What is the name of the cross on Scotland's flag?
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PH.D. LEVEL

7. What is Scotland's highest point?
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8. How many people make up a jury in Scotland?
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9. What are the three possible verdicts in Scotland for a criminal trial?
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ANSWERS:
1. (a) Bagpipes (b) thistle.
2. (a) Edinburgh (b) Glasgow.
3. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
4. Sir Walter Scott.
5. Robert Burns.
6. Saltire or Saint Andrew's Cross.
7. Ben Nevis.
8. Fifteen.
9. Guilty, not guilty, not proven.