Elementary

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Published Friday, July 31, 2009

Subject: ELEMENTARY
The symbol for the given element provides the initials of the person's name. (e.g., Cobalt: Star of "All in the family." Answer: Carroll O'Connor.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Barium: Lou Costello's partner.
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2. Francium: First African-American to manage a Major League Baseball team.
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3. Argon: Sculptor of "The Thinker."
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GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Selenium: Chair of the Senate Watergate Committee.
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5. Neon: Singing partner of Jeanette MacDonald.
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6. Calcium: Guitarist who won nine Country Music Instrumentalist of the Year awards.
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PH.D. LEVEL

7. Magnesium: His hits include "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)."
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8. Mercury: A rodeo champion and a pioneer cowboy film actor.
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9. Lead: Author of "Jaws."
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ANSWERS:
1. Bud Abbott.
2. Frank Robinson.
3. Auguste Rodin.
4. Sam Ervin.
5. Nelson Eddy.
6. Chet Atkins.
7. Marvin Gaye.
8. Hoot Gibson.
9. Peter Benchley.