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...University of Nebraska, the latest quiz is on the Bible. Less than 50 per cent could name 10 books in the Old Testament, and some included Salms, Joab, Phillestines and Xerxes...
...Edison's famous inquisition has had time to be forgotten; but a New York newspaper revives it by advising the inventor how he should quiz the applicants for his Literary Department. The new questionnaire is a match for any mid-years. Passing over in bewilderment such queries as "Who drinks the porter in Macbeth?" "Who wrote the famous poker scene in which Pippa passes?" and "When did A. H. Woods produce "Getting Goethe's Garter'?" the student will pause at number thirteen. For once the ancient hoodoo reems to be broken; here is a question for which he can hope...
...psychological tests. A large group of graduates, it appears, gathered for the Alumni Day exercises, fell into a discussion as to whether or not their brains were as sharp as those of the present Freshmen: and to settle the question, playfully decided to submit themselves to the curious quiz that makes or mars a mentality. The deed was done. The results were announced as "satisfactory...
Coach H. H. Haines gave the men general and detailed instruction in the fundamentals of rowing. He used the "quiz" cards to explain the various fixtures of the boat, the stretcher, seat, and riggers, making clear the function of each part. He followed this with directions as to the use of the oars, and the regulation of the stroke...
...Coach H. H. Haines will address a meeting of all Freshman oarsmen in Smith Halls Common Room. This meeting is one of the most important of the 1926 fall season, both for purposes of organization and of instruction in the finer principles of rowing. All men should bring their "quiz-cards...