Can you pass these tests?

by Allen D. Bragdon

Book Overview

For ambitious and avid trivia mongers, here are dozens of bona fide tests to take for the pure challenge of it--or to truly explore a new career. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566198682
• ISBN13: 9781566198684
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Can You Pass These Tests by Bragdon

This book has a multitude of facts and thought questions written for students in later high school or the collegiate years. Here are some classic discussion questions. - Name six historical dates in English History and provide the significance of each. i.e. Magna Carta etc. - How does the Federal Bill of Rights apply to the States? - What did the Monroe Doctrine accomplish? - Explain classic architectural designs i.e. Roman, Egyptian, Gothic and Greek - Discuss the United States Constitution and the period of its creation. These are just a few of the questions posed for discussion. This work could be very helpful on any teacher certification examination, Regents test or other formal standardized exam which tests general knowledge comprehensively.

Entertaining

Although most of the tests in this book are not complete versions, the majority have a few dozen multiple- choice questions. The answers follow the tests, and many have explanations of several sentences or more. Especially entertaining is the test for a New York City cab driver. Here is a sample question: "A baker hails your taxi on the East side, puts a tray of donuts in your taxi, and asks you to take them across town. You should... A. take the donuts across town B. eat the donuts C. charge double the amount on the meter D. tell the baker he must ride with the donuts." -"Can You Pass These Tests?", page 273 The answer is D. Hundreds of other questions on many topics are equally or more entertaining. This is a great book for a party, or a rainy day.

Engaging

Although a book of tests sounds unbelievably yawn-worthy, the breadth of exams contained here is impressive. Most notable are the tests for MLB Umpire, California Culinary Chef, and NYPD Detective. Other less thrilling exams are Ballroom Dance Instructor, SAT, Abnormal Psychology Behavior, Copy Editor, New York City Taxi License, Architect, US Citizen, Accountant, Harvard US History Final, Art Dealer, and Colorado Trucker.Four stars because only a paltry 10 questions are given for several of the best exams. Most are 20-40 questions long. None of the exams comprise all sections of the true exam. Entertainment purposes only; not a study aid for over-achievers.