Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Subject: SCARY THINGS

(e.g., What special day is Oct. 31? Answer: Halloween.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. What illuminated "Jack" is popular on Oct. 31?

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2. This creature may leave marks on your neck.

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3. What Victor created a famous monster?

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4. What was the name of the good witch in "The Wizard of Oz"?

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5. Who is known as "The Friendly Ghost"?

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GRADUATE LEVEL

6. On what TV show did Elizabeth Montgomery portray a witch?

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7. Count Chocula and Boo Berry are the names of ____.

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8. He is the best-known vampire.

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9. What scary creature is brought to mind by "Jaws"?

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10. What scary role did Heath Ledger play in "The Dark Knight"?

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PH.D. LEVEL

11. Who starred as Imhotep in the 1932 movie "The Mummy"?

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12. In this 1984 film, a boy breaks three rules concerning his new pet.

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13. This character was the star in "Nightmare on Elm Street."

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14. Jason Voorhees drowned in this 1980 film.

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15. In what book does Jadis the "White Witch" appear?

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ANSWERS: 1. Jack-o'-lantern. 2.Vampire. 3. Victor Frankenstein. 4. Glinda (the Good Witch of the South). 5. Casper. 6. "Bewitched." 7. Breakfast cereals. 8. Dracula. 9. Shark. 10. The Joker. 11. Boris Karloff. 12. "Gremlins." 13. Freddy. 14. "Friday the 13th." 15. "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."

SCORING:

24 to 30 points — congratulations, doctor; 18 to 23 points — honors graduate; 13 to 17 points — you're plenty smart, but no grind; 5 to 12 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 4 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?