Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
Published Saturday, August 1, 2009
Subject: 2009 G-20
Name the country represented by the leader at the G-20 in April 2009. (e.g., Barack Obama. Answer: United States.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. Nicolas Sarkozy
Answer________
2. Gordon Brown
Answer________
3. Felipe Calderon
Answer________
4. Dmitry Medvedev
Answer________
5. Stephen Harper
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
6. Kevin Rudd
Answer________
7. Angela Merkel
Answer________
8. Silvio Berlusconi
Answer________
9. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Answer________
10. Manmohan Singh
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
11. Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz
Answer________
12. Taro Aso
Answer________
13. Hu Jintao
Answer________
14. Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Answer________
15. Lee Myung-bak
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. France.
2. United Kingdom.
3. Mexico.
4. Russia.
5. Canada.
6. Australia.
7. Germany.
8. Italy.
9. Brazil.
10. India.
11. Saudi Arabia.
12. Japan.
13. China.
14. Turkey.
15. South Korea.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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.
Answer________
2. Francium: First African-American to manage a Major League Baseball team.
Answer________
3. Argon: Sculptor of "The Thinker."
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. Selenium: Chair of the Senate Watergate Committee.
Answer________
5. Neon: Singing partner of Jeanette MacDonald.
Answer________
6. Calcium: Guitarist who won nine Country Music Instrumentalist of the Year awards.
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Magnesium: His hits include "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)."
Answer________
8. Mercury: A rodeo champion and a pioneer cowboy film actor.
Answer________
9. Lead: Author of "Jaws."
Answer________
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.
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.
Answer________
2. Francium: First African-American to manage a Major League Baseball team.
Answer________
3. Argon: Sculptor of "The Thinker."
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. Selenium: Chair of the Senate Watergate Committee.
Answer________
5. Neon: Singing partner of Jeanette MacDonald.
Answer________
6. Calcium: Guitarist who won nine Country Music Instrumentalist of the Year awards.
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Magnesium: His hits include "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)."
Answer________
8. Mercury: A rodeo champion and a pioneer cowboy film actor.
Answer________
9. Lead: Author of "Jaws."
Answer________
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.
One Syllable To Three Syllables
Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
Published Thursday, July 30, 2009
Subject: ONE SYLLABLE TO THREE SYLLABLES
Transform the given word from one syllable to three syllables by adding one letter. (e.g., Rome. Answer: Ro-me-o.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. Came
Answer________
2. Are
Answer________
3. Rode
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. Crime
Answer________
5. Lien
Answer________
6. Jude
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Smile
Answer________
8. Gape
Answer________
9. Whine
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Cam-e-o.
2. Ar-e-a.
3. Ro-de-o.
4. Cri-me-a.
5. A-li-en.
6. Ju-de-a.
7. Sim-i-le.
8. A-ga-pe.
9. Wa-hi-ne.
Published Thursday, July 30, 2009
Subject: ONE SYLLABLE TO THREE SYLLABLES
Transform the given word from one syllable to three syllables by adding one letter. (e.g., Rome. Answer: Ro-me-o.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. Came
Answer________
2. Are
Answer________
3. Rode
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. Crime
Answer________
5. Lien
Answer________
6. Jude
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Smile
Answer________
8. Gape
Answer________
9. Whine
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Cam-e-o.
2. Ar-e-a.
3. Ro-de-o.
4. Cri-me-a.
5. A-li-en.
6. Ju-de-a.
7. Sim-i-le.
8. A-ga-pe.
9. Wa-hi-ne.
Initial TV Characters
Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
Published Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Subject: INITIAL TV CHARACTERS
Who played the character? The TV title and initials are provided. (e.g., J.J. Starbuck on "J.J. Starbuck" (D.R.) Answer: Dale Robertson.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. J.R. Ewing on "Dallas" (L.H.)
Answer________
2. T.J. Hooker on "T.J. Hooker" (W.S.)
Answer________
3. B.L. Stryker on "B.L. Stryker" (B.R.)
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. C.J. Parker on "Baywatch" (P.A.)
Answer________
5. B.J. Hunnicutt on "M*A*S*H" (M.F.)
Answer________
6. J.J. Evans on "Good Times" (J.W.)
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. C.J. Barnes on "8 Simple Rules" (D.S.)
Answer________
8. C.J. Cregg on "The West Wing" (A.J.)
Answer________
9. A.C. Slater on "Saved by the Bell" (M.L.)
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Larry Hagman.
2. William Shatner.
3. Burt Reynolds.
4. Pamela Anderson.
5. Mike Farrell.
6. Jimmie Walker.
7. David Spade.
8. Allison Janney.
9. Mario Lopez.
Published Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Subject: INITIAL TV CHARACTERS
Who played the character? The TV title and initials are provided. (e.g., J.J. Starbuck on "J.J. Starbuck" (D.R.) Answer: Dale Robertson.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. J.R. Ewing on "Dallas" (L.H.)
Answer________
2. T.J. Hooker on "T.J. Hooker" (W.S.)
Answer________
3. B.L. Stryker on "B.L. Stryker" (B.R.)
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. C.J. Parker on "Baywatch" (P.A.)
Answer________
5. B.J. Hunnicutt on "M*A*S*H" (M.F.)
Answer________
6. J.J. Evans on "Good Times" (J.W.)
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. C.J. Barnes on "8 Simple Rules" (D.S.)
Answer________
8. C.J. Cregg on "The West Wing" (A.J.)
Answer________
9. A.C. Slater on "Saved by the Bell" (M.L.)
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Larry Hagman.
2. William Shatner.
3. Burt Reynolds.
4. Pamela Anderson.
5. Mike Farrell.
6. Jimmie Walker.
7. David Spade.
8. Allison Janney.
9. Mario Lopez.
Saintly Connections
Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
Published Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Subject: SAINTLY CONNECTIONS
What saintly connection is there between the two? (e.g., St. Valentine and Al Capone. Answer: Capone's St. Valentine's Day Massacre.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. Santa Maria and Christopher Columbus.
Answer________
2. St. Helena and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Answer________
3. Francis of Assisi and Harvey Milk.
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. San Salvador and Christopher Columbus.
Answer________
5. St. Joseph and Jesse James.
Answer________
6. St. Louis and King Louis IX of France.
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Santa Monica and Tobey Maguire.
Answer________
8. St. Bernard and Stephen King.
Answer________
9. St. Thomas and Albert Schweitzer.
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Largest of his three ships.
2. Island of his final exile.
3. City supervisor of San Francisco.
4. First island he visited.
5. Killed in St. Joseph, Mo.
6. St. Louis, Mo., is named for him.
7. Born in Santa Monica, Calif.
8. King's Cujo was a St. Bernard.
9. Graduated from and later principal of Theological College of St. Thomas.
Published Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Subject: SAINTLY CONNECTIONS
What saintly connection is there between the two? (e.g., St. Valentine and Al Capone. Answer: Capone's St. Valentine's Day Massacre.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. Santa Maria and Christopher Columbus.
Answer________
2. St. Helena and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Answer________
3. Francis of Assisi and Harvey Milk.
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. San Salvador and Christopher Columbus.
Answer________
5. St. Joseph and Jesse James.
Answer________
6. St. Louis and King Louis IX of France.
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Santa Monica and Tobey Maguire.
Answer________
8. St. Bernard and Stephen King.
Answer________
9. St. Thomas and Albert Schweitzer.
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Largest of his three ships.
2. Island of his final exile.
3. City supervisor of San Francisco.
4. First island he visited.
5. Killed in St. Joseph, Mo.
6. St. Louis, Mo., is named for him.
7. Born in Santa Monica, Calif.
8. King's Cujo was a St. Bernard.
9. Graduated from and later principal of Theological College of St. Thomas.
Assassination Scenes
Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
Published Monday, July 27, 2009
Subject: ASSASSINATION SCENES
In what city was the person killed? (e.g., Jesse James. Answer: St. Joseph, Mo.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. John F. Kennedy
Answer________
2. Abraham Lincoln
Answer________
3. Julius Caesar
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. Robert Kennedy
Answer________
5. John Lennon
Answer________
6. Gianni Versace
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Anwar Sadat
Answer________
8. Mohandas Gandhi and Indira Gandhi
Answer________
9. Wild Bill Hickok
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Dallas.
2. Washington, D.C.
3. Rome.
4. Los Angeles.
5. New York City.
6. Miami Beach, Fla.
7. Cairo, Egypt.
8. New Delhi.
9. Deadwood, Dakota Territory.
Published Monday, July 27, 2009
Subject: ASSASSINATION SCENES
In what city was the person killed? (e.g., Jesse James. Answer: St. Joseph, Mo.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. John F. Kennedy
Answer________
2. Abraham Lincoln
Answer________
3. Julius Caesar
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. Robert Kennedy
Answer________
5. John Lennon
Answer________
6. Gianni Versace
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. Anwar Sadat
Answer________
8. Mohandas Gandhi and Indira Gandhi
Answer________
9. Wild Bill Hickok
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Dallas.
2. Washington, D.C.
3. Rome.
4. Los Angeles.
5. New York City.
6. Miami Beach, Fla.
7. Cairo, Egypt.
8. New Delhi.
9. Deadwood, Dakota Territory.
Historical People
Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
Published Saturday, July 25, 2009
Subject: HISTORICAL PEOPLE
(e.g., Considered the first "dark horse" candidate elected U.S. president. Answer: James K. Polk.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. America's best-known traitor.
Answer________
2. He surrendered at Yorktown.
Answer________
3. He was defeated by Bernard Montgomery at El Alamein.
Answer________
4. Virtual dictator of the Soviet Union (1929-53).
Answer________
5. Queen who was a patron of Christopher Columbus.
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
6. Queen consort of Louis XVI of France.
Answer________
7. By what title was King Edward VIII known after his abdication?
Answer________
8. Who saved the life of colonist John Smith?
Answer________
9. He defeated the French at the Battle of the Nile (1798).
Answer________
10. She married Philip Mountbatten in 1947.
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
11. French general who died defending Quebec (1759).
Answer________
12. His death ended the Wars of the Roses.
Answer________
13. He headed Adolf Hitler's SS.
Answer________
14. King of Saudi Arabia (1964-75).
Answer________
15. He headed France's Vichy government until 1944.
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Benedict Arnold.
2. Gen. Charles Cornwallis.
3. Erwin Rommel.
4. Josef Stalin.
5. Queen Isabella I (Spain).
6. Marie Antoinette.
7. Duke of Windsor.
8. Pocahontas.
9. Horatio Nelson.
10. Queen Elizabeth II.
11. Gen. Louis-Joseph de Montcalm.
12. Richard III.
13. Heinrich Himmler.
14. King Faisal.
15. Marshal Henri-Philippe Petain.
Published Saturday, July 25, 2009
Subject: HISTORICAL PEOPLE
(e.g., Considered the first "dark horse" candidate elected U.S. president. Answer: James K. Polk.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. America's best-known traitor.
Answer________
2. He surrendered at Yorktown.
Answer________
3. He was defeated by Bernard Montgomery at El Alamein.
Answer________
4. Virtual dictator of the Soviet Union (1929-53).
Answer________
5. Queen who was a patron of Christopher Columbus.
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
6. Queen consort of Louis XVI of France.
Answer________
7. By what title was King Edward VIII known after his abdication?
Answer________
8. Who saved the life of colonist John Smith?
Answer________
9. He defeated the French at the Battle of the Nile (1798).
Answer________
10. She married Philip Mountbatten in 1947.
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
11. French general who died defending Quebec (1759).
Answer________
12. His death ended the Wars of the Roses.
Answer________
13. He headed Adolf Hitler's SS.
Answer________
14. King of Saudi Arabia (1964-75).
Answer________
15. He headed France's Vichy government until 1944.
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Benedict Arnold.
2. Gen. Charles Cornwallis.
3. Erwin Rommel.
4. Josef Stalin.
5. Queen Isabella I (Spain).
6. Marie Antoinette.
7. Duke of Windsor.
8. Pocahontas.
9. Horatio Nelson.
10. Queen Elizabeth II.
11. Gen. Louis-Joseph de Montcalm.
12. Richard III.
13. Heinrich Himmler.
14. King Faisal.
15. Marshal Henri-Philippe Petain.
Title Roles
Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
Published Friday, July 24, 2009
Subject: TITLE ROLES
Who played the title role in the one-word-name title films? (e.g., "Oliver!" (1968). Answer: Mark Lester.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. "Rocky" (1976)
Answer________
2. "Hannibal" (2001)
Answer________
3. "Sabrina" (1954)
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. "Ray" (2004)
Answer________
5. "Arthur" (1981)
Answer________
6. "Alfie" (1966)
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. "Gigi" (1958)
Answer________
8. "Alexander" (2004)
Answer________
9. "Marty" (1955)
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Sylvester Stallone.
2. Anthony Hopkins.
3. Audrey Hepburn.
4. Jamie Foxx.
5. Dudley Moore.
6. Michael Caine.
7. Leslie Caron.
8. Colin Farrell.
9. Ernest Borgnine.
Published Friday, July 24, 2009
Subject: TITLE ROLES
Who played the title role in the one-word-name title films? (e.g., "Oliver!" (1968). Answer: Mark Lester.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. "Rocky" (1976)
Answer________
2. "Hannibal" (2001)
Answer________
3. "Sabrina" (1954)
Answer________
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. "Ray" (2004)
Answer________
5. "Arthur" (1981)
Answer________
6. "Alfie" (1966)
Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
7. "Gigi" (1958)
Answer________
8. "Alexander" (2004)
Answer________
9. "Marty" (1955)
Answer________
ANSWERS:
1. Sylvester Stallone.
2. Anthony Hopkins.
3. Audrey Hepburn.
4. Jamie Foxx.
5. Dudley Moore.
6. Michael Caine.
7. Leslie Caron.
8. Colin Farrell.
9. Ernest Borgnine.
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