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 A Column by Carl Langley web posted October 30, 2007 GUEST COLUMN – The following is a weekly quiz compiled by retired newspaper reporter, editor and columnist Carl Langley. It is aimed at expanding a reader’s word power and general knowledge. Take the quiz and write down your answers to see how well you score. 1. A diffusion of fluid, such as the movement of oil in the wick of a lamp, is known as what? A. Osmosis B. Glucosis C. Halitosis D. Metrosis 2. The science of hydrology deals with which of these substances? A. Gasoline B. Water C. Coffee D. Tea 3. Hieroglyphics is a designation for which of these crafts? A. Hair styling B. Ancient writing C. Painting D. Automotive repairs 4. Magnetic north refers to which land mass? A. North America B. South America C. The Arctic D. The Antarctic 5. What was New York City’s name when it was first founded? A. New Albany B. New Amsterdam C. Newark D. Trenton 6. What is a harridan? A. A mean, scolding woman B. A small hawk C. A person who plays the harp D. A garden tool 7. What is a camion? A. A small cannon B. A woman’s overcoat C. A type of biscuit D. A wagon without sides 8. Which American president, upon learning of scandals in his administration, remarked, “My friends, they’re the ones who keep me walking the floors all night.” A. Warren Harding B. Franklin Pierce C. Woodrow Wilson D. Harry Truman 9. How many American generals and admirals achieved five-star rank, the highest military posting in the nation’s history? A. Four B. Nine C. Seven D. Eight 10. Which of these places is not one of the Lesser Antilles islands? A. Aruba B. Azteca C. Bonaire D. Curacao ANSWERS: 1-A 2-B 3-B 4-C 5-B 6-A 7-D 8-A 9-B 10-B Scoring: 10 right, go to the head of the class; 9 right, superior, 8 right, excellent, 7 right, passing, 6 or less right, re-enroll in elementary school. ©
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