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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Sinise's adaptation of the John Steinbeck classic "Of Mice and Men," memories of my junior high English class came rushing back. I remember being totally awed by the story's great themes of Poverty, Friendship and Human Hope, all of which I dutifully memorized for the weekly literature quiz...

Author: By Ronnetta L. Fagan, | Title: George & Lennie on the Big Screen | 10/8/1992 | See Source »

...face it. The Olympics have finally spun out of control. Think not? Then take the following quiz: Who was the gold-medal winner in Rhythmic Gymnastics? What is Rhythmic Gymnastics? Name the horse Australian Matthew Ryan rode to victory in the Three-Day Equestrian Event. Who was the Single Worldwide Food Sponsor of the Games...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Less Wretched Excess, Please | 8/17/1992 | See Source »

Here's a pop quiz sure to make libertarians quiver. Which of the following items cannot be acquired without special permission: a carton of Lucky Strike nonfilters, a liter of grain alcohol, handcuffs, a hypodermic needle or (hint, hint) a nicotine patch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kicking The Habit | 6/8/1992 | See Source »

Test your understanding of Americans' views on "social standing" with the short quiz below. "Correct" answers are based on data from the 1964 and 1989 surveys, in which ratings are on a scale of one to nine, one noting the lowest standing, and nine the highest...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Polling Our Low Opinions of Ourselves | 2/27/1992 | See Source »

...better suited than cable to offer the TV of the future because it will be interactive and they have more experience in dealing with such technologies. Viewers will not just passively watch television as they do now, but will have an opportunity to "talk back" and participate in quiz shows, order pizza with the TV remote control and pick which news stories they want covered in depth. That requires expertise in switched, or two-way, service, a craft practically invented by the phone companies. GTE's Cerritos cable system offers interactive exchanges between one teacher and students in six different...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Communications: A Giant Tug-of-Wire | 2/24/1992 | See Source »

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