CMPS 3680: Quiz Project
1. Mahatma Gandhi began his nonviolent crusade in South Africa.
True
False
2. Tapas are common Scandinavian appetizers.
True
False
3. According to Thomas Edison, "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% fabrication."
True
False
4. "Magma" is the scientific name for lava.
True
False
5. The classic sci-fi novel Fahrenheit 451 gets its title from the temperature used to burn paper.
True
False
6. Lacking social polish; tactless.
A: Gauche
B: Kowtow
C: Interpolate
D: Deciduous
7. Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance.
A: Kowtow
B: Nonsectarian
C: Hubris
D: Notarize
8. Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness.
A: Taxonomy
B: Unctuous
C: Parameter
D: Fiduciary
9. Which of these are stars in our galaxy?
(Select all that apply)
A: Tora
B: Ezekiel
C: Vega
D: Polaris
10. Which of these are multiplanetary systems?
(Select all that apply)
A: Gliese 581
B: YZ Ceti
C: Sun
D: HD 108720