A Quiz

[firstsgtmike]

The following short quiz consists of 4 questions and tells whether you are qualified to be a "professional". Scroll down for each answer.

The questions are not that difficult. Please answer them first, before you scroll down for the correct answer.

1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?













The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe and close the door.

This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.



2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?












Wrong Answer: Open the refrigerator, put in the elephant and close the refrigerator.

Correct Answer: Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door. This tests your ability to think through the repercussions of your actions.



3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. All the animals attend except one. Which animal does not attend?















Correct Answer: The Elephant. The Elephant is in the refrigerator. This tests your memory. OK, even if you did not answer the first three questions correctly, you still have one more chance to show your abilities.


4. There is a river you must cross. But it is inhabited by crocodiles. How do you manage it?













Correct Answer: You swim across. All the Crocodiles are attending the animal conference. This tests whether you learn quickly from your mistakes.


According to Andersen Consulting Worldwide, around 90% of the
professionals they tested got all questions wrong.

But many preschoolers got several correct answers.

Anderson Consulting says this conclusively disproves the theory that most professionals have the brains of a four year old.

[lurchenstein]

Failed the quiz, but ended up with a freezer full of "wild" game.
:bandit:

[firstsgtmike]

1) How long did the Hundred Years’ War last?

2) Which country makes Panama hats?

3) From which animal do we get catgut?

4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

5) What was King George VI's first name?

All done? Check your answers:

1) How long did that war last? *116 years. 2) Maker of Panama hats? "Equador. 3) Source of catgut? *Sheep, goats, horses. 4) October Revolution celebration month? *November. 5) King George VI's first name? Albert.

Okay, okay, here’s an easier one. But you must answer each question in a split second.

1) Quickly now, what do you put in a toaster?

If you answered "toast," then give up now and go do something else, like reading the political news. You might hurt yourself. If you said "bread," proceed to the next question.

2) Say "silk" five times. Now spell "silk". What do cows drink?

Answer: cows drink water. If you said "milk," please do not attempt the next question. If you answered right, go to number 3.

3) Remember, answer in a split second. If a red house is made from red bricks, and a pink house is made from pink bricks, and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a greenhouse made from?

Greenhouses are made of glass.


4) Twenty years ago a plane was flying at 20,000 feet over Germany, then politically divided into West and East Germany. Unfortunately the plane’s engines conked out and crashed smack in the middle of "no man’s land" between East and West Germany. Where were the survivors buried?

They were not buried because they survived. If you answered "east", "west" or anything else, please don’t ever attempt to rescue anyone from a plane crash. Survivors won’t appreciate it. If you said "you don’t bury survivors," proceed.

5) If the hour hand on a clock moves 1/60th of a degree every minute, then how many degrees will the hour hand move in one hour?

Answer: one degree. If you said "360 degrees" or anything other than "one degree," you should be congratulated for getting this far. Still, you’re obviously out of your league. Turn in your pencil and step out of the room. The rest, go to the last question. * * *

So you breezed through the two tests above and are beginning to think you’re a candidate for Mensa. Here’s something to bring you back down to earth. No scores needed for this one. Trying is enough:

1) Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2) Name five Heisman trophy winners.

3) Name five winners of the Miss Universe contest.

4) Name five people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5) Name five Best Actor and Best Actress Academy Award Winners.

How did you do? You just read through it but gave no answers? That’s all right, because none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. Those persons were no second-raters, but the best in their fields. Still, the applause dies down. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten, the accolades and certificates buried with the owners.

Now see how you do on this one:

1) List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2) Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3) Name five persons who taught you something worthwhile.

4) Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5) Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Bet it was easier. The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most titles, the most money, the most awards.

They’re the ones who CARE.

[Doc Crow]

We have to get you guys a life ROTFLMAO

[echo3mike]

What is Mensa?

[Phantom Blooper]

Men·sa [ ménssa ]

noun

1. constellation in the southern hemisphere: a faint constellation, found between Hydrus and Volans in the southern hemisphere, that forms part of the Large Magellanic Cloud


2. high-IQ organization: an international organization for people with a very high IQ. Members are admitted after passing an IQ test.


[Mid-20th century. From Latin, “table.”]

[lurchenstein]

Men-sa [noun-verb combo]
Mensa not put together like women.

(Apologies to Chuck. Couldn't resist.)