greatreporter.com, October 8th, 2007
Question 1 of 10:
In politics, what name is given to the person who keeps order in the House of Commons?
The Adjudicator
The Speaker
The Invigilator
The Announcer
Question 2 of 10:
In history, who did
William the Conqueror defeat at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
King Harold II
King Edward I
King Charles I
King Henry II
Question 3 of 10:
In biology, what part of a plant cell is the essential component in photosynthesis?
Mitochondria
Chlorophyll
Ribosomes
Nucleus
Question 4 of 10:
In food, which herb is used in the creation of pesto sauce?
Thyme
Rosemary
Basil
Oregano
Question 5 of 10:
In music, what was the nickname given to jazz genius
Charlie
Parker
?
Bird
Snake
Bear
Mole
Question 6 of 10:
In chemistry, what is the chemical symbol for common salt?
SoCl
HCl
NaCl
KCl
Question 7 of 10:
In literature, which 19th Century Russian novelist wrote ‘Crime and Punishment’?
Tolstoy
Chekhov
Dostoevsky
Gogol
Question 8 of 10:
In geography, which sea forms the largest inland body of water in the world?
Baltic Sea
Caspian Sea
Red Sea
Black Sea
Question 9 of 10:
In art, which 20th Century painter worked alongside Picasso to develop Cubism?
Max
Ernst
Henri
Matisse
Georges
Braque
Camille
Pissarro
Question 10 of 10:
In philosophy, which great German thinker wrote the famous ‘Critique of Pure Reason’?
Kant
Hegel
Nietzsche
Schopenhauer
[Result 1: 0-3 Points]
Well how do you explain this awful performance? Prefer gossipy glossies and trashy films to newspapers and documentaries? You ARE the Weakest Link. Goodbye!
[Result 2: 4-6 Points]
Shoddy to be sure, but there might be hope for you yet. Perhaps you need to get out more, or cultivate a cleverer circle of friends. As it is, you leave... with nothing.
[Result 3: 7-9 Points]
So-so. At least you do have SOME general knowledge heaped in that head of yours. Swot up some more and you might not be a loser next time. Goodbye!
[Result 4: 10 Points]
The strongest link, and probably smug about it too. Join us again soon, if you think you're up to it.
