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Snide, issue 2, February 1941
Page 29
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Quiz Page by Fred Hurter In line with our 'the reader is always right; except when he attempts to correct glaring errors in SNIDE' policy, we present this quiz to show that eh is usually wrong anyway. We offer it solely for the discomfort it gives you when you find out that you aren't as smart as you thought you were, and with the hope that it gives you no information that will cause you to criticize the stories. If you rate ½% correct in your answers, you are considerably ahead of the average dumb cluck that reads this mag. Give yourself 13 3/4 points for each correct answer. TRUE OR FALSE (1) A gnomon is the pointer on a sun-dial. True False (2) The orbits of most comets are almost circular. True False (3) Absolute zero is -275° Centigrade. True False (4) A plant uses carbon monoxide and water to make sugar. True False (5) SNIDE is noted for the accuracy of its science, and the serious deep essays it contains. True False (6) Trilobites are a type of butterfly. True False (7) The coefficients of linear expansion of iron wire and concrete are the same. True False (8) There are at present 48 constellations. True False (9) About 62,399 miles make one astronomical unit. True False (10) In a photograph of the moon the North pole is at the top of the picture, True False (11) SNIDE is the best fan mag on the market. True False (12) The average length of the Moon's shadow is 232,000 miles. True False (13) The orbit of Pluto crosses that of Neptune. True False 29
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Quiz Page by Fred Hurter In line with our 'the reader is always right; except when he attempts to correct glaring errors in SNIDE' policy, we present this quiz to show that eh is usually wrong anyway. We offer it solely for the discomfort it gives you when you find out that you aren't as smart as you thought you were, and with the hope that it gives you no information that will cause you to criticize the stories. If you rate ½% correct in your answers, you are considerably ahead of the average dumb cluck that reads this mag. Give yourself 13 3/4 points for each correct answer. TRUE OR FALSE (1) A gnomon is the pointer on a sun-dial. True False (2) The orbits of most comets are almost circular. True False (3) Absolute zero is -275° Centigrade. True False (4) A plant uses carbon monoxide and water to make sugar. True False (5) SNIDE is noted for the accuracy of its science, and the serious deep essays it contains. True False (6) Trilobites are a type of butterfly. True False (7) The coefficients of linear expansion of iron wire and concrete are the same. True False (8) There are at present 48 constellations. True False (9) About 62,399 miles make one astronomical unit. True False (10) In a photograph of the moon the North pole is at the top of the picture, True False (11) SNIDE is the best fan mag on the market. True False (12) The average length of the Moon's shadow is 232,000 miles. True False (13) The orbit of Pluto crosses that of Neptune. True False 29
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