Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Subject: BIRDS

(e.g., What bird is a symbol of peace? Answer: Dove.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. This bird is known for its rust-red breast.

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2. In North America, this bird is associated with wisdom.

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3. This bird is on the seal of the U.S. president.

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GRADUATE LEVEL

4. This bird's name is in the title of a ballet by Tchaikovsky.

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5. John Keats wrote an ode to this bird.

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6. This bird-named throne is a symbol of the Iranian monarchy.

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PH.D. LEVEL

7. Bird term for money used to buy distressed financial assets at bargain prices.

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8. Bird killed in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."

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9. What bird is on Australia's coat of arms?

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ANSWERS: 1. Robin. 2. Owl. 3. Eagle (bald eagle). 4. Swan ("Swan Lake"). 5. Nightingale ("Ode to a Nightingale"). 6. Peacock Throne. 7. Vulture fund. 8. Albatross. 9. Emu.

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?