Here ya go: Tests of a broad range of knowledge.
http://www.readfaster.com/culturalliteracy.asp
I took this one:
http://www.readfaster.com/culturalli...st.asp?tid=319
Thanks for completing one of our cultural literacy tests, we hope you enjoyed our unique scoring structure.
SCORING KEY
You scored 84% on American History I.
You answered 21 question(s) correctly on the 1st try.
You answered 3 question(s) correctly on the 2nd try.
You answered 1 question(s) incorrectly.
Last edited by RandomGuy; 09-09-2008 at 02:19 PM.
Here is one on art and architecture from the same basic webpage.
It was relatively basic. I didn't do too well.
http://www.readfaster.com/culturalli...est.asp?tid=30
You scored 68% on Art and Architecture I.
You answered 17 question(s) correctly on the 1st try.
You answered 5 question(s) correctly on the 2nd try.
You answered 3 question(s) incorrectly.
Ok, tried this one, supposedly in my area of expertise:
http://www.readfaster.com/culturalli...est.asp?tid=39
You scored 88% on Math & Economics I.
You answered 22 question(s) correctly on the 1st try.
You answered 3 question(s) correctly on the 2nd try.
You answered 0 question(s) incorrectly.
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You scored 88% on Math & Economics II.
You answered 22 question(s) correctly on the 1st try.
You answered 2 question(s) correctly on the 2nd try.
You answered 1 question(s) incorrectly.
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Last edited by RandomGuy; 07-02-2008 at 11:32 AM.
RandomGuy, you must work as much as I do...which is not a lot.
Thanks RG.
My score on Am. Hist. I...88%. 22 on the first try, 2 on the second, and 1 missed.
Am Hist I: 96
Am Hist II: 96
World Hist I: 92
World Hist II: 92
American History II- 84%, 21 on the first try, 4 on the second. Damn I'm rusty.
I have a very flexible workday. Actually, I do a good chunk of my work on the weekend.RandomGuy, you must work as much as I do...which is not a lot.
Lucky bas .
Myth & Relig I: 92
Myth & Relig II: 100
My B average continues with an 80 in World History I. 20/4/1
92 on W. History II. 24/1/1
Art & Arch I: 84
Art & Arch II: 72
Geog I: 100
Geog II: 100
Am Lit I: 84
Am Lit II: 64
92 and 96 on Myth and Religion
Math & Econ I: 100
Math & Econ II: 96
Tech I: 92
Tech II: 80
(it becomes obvious that these tests are 20 years old)
You scored 84% on American History I.
You scored 84% on American History II.
You scored 68% on Art and Architecture I.
You scored 68% on Art and Architecture II.
You scored 60% on Famous Authors.
You scored 84% on World History I.
You scored 92% on World History II.
You scored 44% on World Literature I. Ouch.
You scored 72% on World Literature II.
You scored 84% on Myth and Religion I.
You scored 100% on Myth and Religion II. YAY.
You scored 92% on Technology I.
You scored 92% on Technology II.
You scored 88% on Civics I.
You scored 92% on Civics II.
You scored 88% on Physical Science I.
You scored 84% on Physical Science II.
You scored 96% on Geography I.
You scored 92% on Geography II.
You scored 72% on Music I.
You scored 92% on Music II. (surprised myself there)
You scored 96% on Quotes & Phrases I.
You scored 96% on Quotes & Phrases II.
You scored 80% on Life Science I.
You scored 88% on Life Science II.
Not too bad. Time to brush up on classic lit, I guess.
I would score a smallish bit higher if I wasn't so quick on the draw. I got a lot of "2nd tries". :^/
Last edited by RandomGuy; 07-02-2008 at 03:00 PM.
Civics I: 100
Civics II: 92
For what it is worth, this stems from a pretty good book by the same name.
"Cultural Literacy"
Something I used to browse through when working at bookstores.
Music I: 76
Music II: 76
You got that right:
Which of these devices use cathode-ray tubes?
bla bla bla...TELEVISIONS?
Not any more jack.
Questions involving "floppy disks"?
Find an 18 year old who even knows what a "floppy disk" is. I dare ya.
World Lit I: 56
World Lit II: 84
You scored 84% on American History I.
You answered 21 question(s) correctly on the 1st try.
You answered 2 question(s) correctly on the 2nd try.
You answered 2 question(s) incorrectly.
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