Star Quiz

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Published Saturday, October 10, 2009

Subject: STAR QUIZ
Each answer contains "star." (e.g., What nursery rhyme begins with "twinkle"? Answer: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.")

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Nickname for Texas.
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2. An epic 1977 film by George Lucas.
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3. What "star" is recognized as a symbol of Jewish identity?
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4. William Shatner starred as Captain Kirk on this TV series.
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5. The right side of a ship.
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GRADUATE LEVEL

6. Romeo and Juliet are the classic example of this type of lovers.
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7. What is a pentagram?
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8. The TV partner of Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson.
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9. A notorious American female outlaw.
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10. Colloquial name for Sirius.
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PH.D. LEVEL

11. What is the claim to fame of actress Florence Lawrence?
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12. The alter ego of rocker Paul Stanley of the band Kiss.
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13. The U.S. has 50, and Brazil has 27. What are they?
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14. The young first mate of the Pequod.
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15. Title of a famous Vincent van Gogh painting.
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ANSWERS:
1. The Lone Star State.
2. "Star Wars."
3. Star of David.
4. "Star Trek."
5. Starboard.
6. Star-crossed lovers.
7. A five-pointed star.
8. David Starsky.
9. Belle Starr.
10. Dog Star.
11. First movie star.
12. "Starchild."
13. Stars on the national flag.
14. Starbuck.
15. "The Starry Night."