Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, December 26, 1994 TAG: 9412280032
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: B12 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE:
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
1. The ESPN announcers keep referring to chukkers. The sport they're describing is:
a) polo.
b) Norwegian indoor volleyball.
c) rugby.
2. Talking heads on TV are discussing the work of Man Ray. You think:
a) ``Must be one of those godawful rappers.''
b) ``Isn't that a famous photographer?''
c) ``Hey! That's the new comic-book hero!''
3. Your fellow dinner companions are engaged in a lively discussion about Twyla Tharp. You picture:
a) an obscure musical instrument.
b) an American choreographer.
c) a brand of bottled water.
4. An acquaintance brags about her Maud Frizons. You assume she's talking about:
a) some ugly modern art.
b) trendy expensive shoes.
c) trendy frozen foods.
5. Your fellow party guests are discussing Dada. You assume they're:
a) whining about their fathers.
b) commenting on a silly artistic movement.
c) referring to the spouse of somebody named Poopsie, Binky
or Lovey.
6. Your host suggests some grappa after dinner. You anticipate:
a) catching some World Wrestling Federation action.
b) sipping an Italian brandy that tastes like diesel fuel.
c) playing some weird board game invented by foreigners.
7. You overhear some colleagues intensely debating the merits of the muni. You guess they're discussing:
a) that bizarre religious sect that worships at airports.
b) municipal bonds.
c) an old European actor whose first name was Paul.
8. You're invited to see Tannhauser. You expect:
a) a TV show starring Chuck Norris.
b) a fancy tanning salon.
c) a German opera.
9. A colleague raves about focaccia. You figure she's talking about:
a) an Italian bread with toppings.
b) an overpriced designer.
c) a no-talent artist.
10. A client uses the term quid pro quo. You suspect:
a) he's craving raw fish.
b) he's suggesting a tit-for-tat agreement.
c) his dental work is faulty.
Answers:
1. c
2. b
3. b
4. b
5. b
6. b
7. b
8. c
9. a
10.b
If you missed all 10 questions, you probably voted for Ross Perot.
If you got five or six right, you can safely window-shop on Park Avenue without offending the local gentry.
If you got all 10 right, you're too sophisticated for your own good.
Memo: ***CORRECTION***