For The Gullible

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1. Mathematics: A farmer has 17 sheep. All but nine die. How many are left? 7 8 9 10

2. Spelling: How many L's are there in "gullible"? Two Three One Four

3. Geography: Belgium has two official languages, French and Flemish. So, are "Katholieke Universiteit Leuven" and "Université Catholique de Louvain," in Belgium the same university? Yes No

4. Science: Which will freeze first (all else being equal)-- a glass of hot water or a glass of cold water? Cold water Both will freeze at the same time Hot water Frozen water? What?

5. Quizmaker Tune-Ups: A common (and very funny!) practical joke is to tell someone, "Quick! Look up! There's "Gullible" written on the ceiling!" One assumes that "gullible" is not actually written on the ceiling, so if the person looks up, they must be... Anyway, which of these questions on the subject would be the most appropriate to include in a quiz? Look up! Is the word "Gullible" written on the ceiling? In a common practical joke, the prankster tells the intended victim that what word is written on the ceiling? In the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean," is the word "Gullible" ever written on the ceiling? What's a funny prank to play on people who are really, really gullible idiots?

6. History: Which of these wars is actually the length it is supposed to be? Six Day War Hundred Years' War Seven Years' War War of 1812

7. Movies: Which of these fictional detectives was known for being especially gullible? He was also very, very clumsy! Jacques Cousteau Jane Marple Hercule Poirot Jacques Clouseau

8. Literature: "Good Country People," a short story by Flannery O'Connor, is all about gullibility. Hulga comes from a family of poor, rural Southerners. She has a Ph.D. in philosophy, but she's back living with her mom. She ostensibly hates this brand of Good Country People that her mother so loves. One day, a certain Bible salesman by the name of Manley Pointer shows up. Hulga starts to fall in love with him, but eventually he takes advantage of her by doing what? Locking her in a closet Jilting her at the altar Stealing her wooden leg Running away during their honeymoon

9. Mythology: Prometheus is best known for stealing fire from the gods to give to humans. However, he did a number of other exploits designed to exploit the gullibility of various divinities. In one trick, Prometheus took two containers. He filled one with steak and one with offal. He then covered the top of the steak container with offal, and the top of the offal container with steak. He then asked a certain god to choose a container. Which god was this? He stupidly picked the steak-topped offal container! Zeus Poseidon Hermes Ares

10. Newspapers and Magazines: Which magazine tests and rates products to protect consumers against poorly designed and ineffective products? This magazine also contains the feature "Selling It," a humorous look at badly written ads! Vogue Parade Consumer Reports People