SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: ANIMAL VERBS

Provide the name of an animal to complete the sentence. (e.g., He didn't ____ an eyelash when I told him the news. Answer: Bat.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. I can't ___ to watch any more of the punishment.

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2. The two boxers will ___ it out.

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3. This offer should ____ the deal.

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4. He deliberately tried to ____ my car from behind.

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5. Don't ____ the remote control. Give someone else a chance.

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GRADUATE LEVEL

6. His mind was like a ____, ready to absorb anything.

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7. Children often ____ their parents' behavior.

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8. The rest of us were sick of hearing her ____ about her success.

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9. Don't ___ me about it. I'll pay you back as soon as I can.

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10. The store security watched the teenager like a ____.

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PH.D. LEVEL

11. With our new goalie, we hope to ____ our traditional rivals.

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12. Reporters constantly ____ her about her love life.

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13. He tried to ____ his way out of taking any responsibility.

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14. Officials are attempting to ____ out abuses in the welfare program.

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15. He is like a ____ feeding off the kindness of others.

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ANSWERS: 1. Bear. 2. Slug. 3. Seal. 4. Ram. 5. Hog. 6. Sponge. 7. Ape. 8. Crow. 9. Bug or hound. 10. Hawk. 11. Skunk. 12. Badger. 13. Weasel. 14. Ferret. 15. Leech.

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?

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