Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Subject: THREE-LETTER, ONE-SYLLABLE WORDS

Provide the three-letter, one-syllable word. (e.g., A policeman. Answer: Cop.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. A female deer.

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2. Throw in a high arc.

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3. King Kong, for example.

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GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Catchphrase of Little Orphan Annie's dog, Sandy.

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5. A linear measure of 16.5 feet.

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6. Classic affirmative retort by Gary Cooper.

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PH.D. LEVEL

7. The vessel that contains the seeds of a plant.

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8. A mark on a playing card.

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9. The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time.

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ANSWERS: 1. Doe. 2. Lob. 3. Ape. 4. Arf. 5. Rod. 6. Yep. 7. Pod. 8. Pip. 9. Net.

SCORING:

18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you're plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?