I came across the suggested new High School Exit Exam (for fun folks) below and I thought I would see how many would take a stab at answering them. Maybe one week later, I would list the answers and each person answering could test their “Expert” knowledge. I am sure everyone knows some of the answers! I would suspect that anyone answering all questions correctly must have “Taken the test” before or really did some researching to get them! In checking your answers, you must be aware that it is possible that others may also be aware of your knowledge of the questions by your answers.
"In answering the questions, I would suggest using Quote for quick reference when posting, but a simple numbered 1-10 with each answer corresponding with the correct number is all that is needed. In one week, I will post the answers for them for each individual to check themselves! After one week, Everyone should have found most or all of the correct answers with research! Let's see how this will go!
Ready, Set, Go!
Subject: New High School Exit Exam
(Passing requires 4 correct answers supposedly,,,not sure how this was established!)
1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last?
2) Which country makes Panama hats?
3) From which animal do we get cat gut?
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?
6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?
7) What was King George VI's first name?
8) What color is a purple finch?
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?
10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?
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NoneAug 30, 2011Saw this test or one similar to it a few years back. It would scare you how many American high school students couldn't get a 90 or higher?
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Gerry-4Aug 30, 2011I'm not surprised. Consider this: 1)How long did the Hundred Years' War last? At last count, it had lasted 116 years. There just happened to be periods of peace along the way. 2)Which country makes Panama hats? Would you believe Ecuador? 3)From which animal do we get cat gut? Despite the name, this type of cord has never been made from the guts of cats. 4)In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? It depends on which calendar you use. The armed insurrection in Petrograd is said to have occured on October 25, 1917, but that's reckoning by the Old Style Julian Calendar. This actually corresponds to November 7, 1917 on the Gregorian Calendar. 5)What is a camel's hair brush made of? This is a trick question. Do they mean the brush to use on camel hair? Or do they mean a brush made of camel hair? Cheaper hair for paint brushes is sometimes called camel hair, but it does not come from camels. 6)The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? The nameIslas Canariasis likely derived from the Latin termInsula Canaria, meaning "Island of the Dogs". (EDIT after the fact: The Canary Islands are NOT in the Pacific. See further down.) 7)What was King George VI's first name? Actually, his first name was Albert. His given names were Albert Frederick Arthur George. 8)What color is a purple finch? The female is brown, the male is red. Neither is purple. 9)Where are Chinese gooseberries from? Actually, Chinese gooseberries can be found in China. However, they are produced more abundantly in other countries, most notably New Zealand where its more modern name, the kiwi, originated. 10)What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane? Flight recorders are most often red.ReactReply - GEGerry-4Aug 30, 2011
Shoot! Just not fast enough!
ReactReply - GEGerry-4Aug 31, 2011[quote]Canary Islands are in the Atlantic...LOL[/quote] OOOOOPS! :) But the question with the word Pacific is EVERYWHERE on the net. In some cases, there is a "By the way, the Canary Islands are in the Atlantic," but not everywhere.ReactReply
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DesertRatAug 31, 2011In the United States passing this exam, or one like it, should be a prerequisite for running for Congress.
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ManOfWicklowAug 31, 2011[quote]Canary Islands are in the Atlantic...LOL[/quote] No, they're i the aviaryReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterSep 1, 2011
NudeInMa,
wut colige is dat war I kin ce if I kin git som finacil acistence to gragitate won da?ReactReply - MEMemberSep 1, 2011
I have to admit I only got 7 of the 10 correct (without the help of google)
JenReactReply - NONoneSep 1, 2011[quote]Saw this test or one similar to it a few years back. It would scare you how many American high school students couldn't get a 90 or higher?[/quote] Actually the test I saw had the answers in the questions. It still was failed by the majority of the high school students who took the test.ReactReply
- JO
johnwsligerSep 1, 2011As an ex-air force flight control technician, I can tell you that airliner "black" boxes are called "black" because either the electronics is unknown to all but the manufacturer or the recoverer - OR - that the information is unknown to any but the reader - OR - both. There were several "black" boxes that I was aware of on every aircraft that I worked on in the air force. Some were weapons control, flight control, and a few other systems.
JohnReactReply - GEGerry-4Sep 1, 2011[quote]When studints is past that exam and is grajewatid, they is redy fer this collij kericuloum.
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LOL! Seriously, though, the number of high school graduates who can't even read their own diploma is alarming! There was a time when reading and writing was optional for success in life. This is no longer the case, at least not for most of us. There can be enough jobs for all, but if they all require reading, many positions will continue to be unfilled and many people will be left without work.ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterSep 1, 2011Since I got started on math in the previous post, I thought I might add this little illustration in case anyone is still checking this forum:
The New Math
I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried.. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:
1. Teaching Math In 1950s (when I was in school)
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?
2. Teaching Math In 1960s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3. Teaching Math In 1970s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit ?
4. Teaching Math In 1980s
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 1990s
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok).
6. Teaching Math In 2010
Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?
ANSWER: His profit was $375,000 because his logging business is just a front for his marijuana farm.
DON'T LAUGH! WE ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK....ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterSep 2, 2011[quote]City of Los Angeles High School Math Proficiency Exam Name:_____________________ Gang:________________________ 1. Duane has an AK47 with a 30 round clip. If he misses 6 out of 10 shots and shoots 13 times at each drive by shooting, how many drive by shootings can he attempt before he has to reload? 2. If Jose has 2 ounces of cocaine and he sells an 8 ball to Jackson for $320 and 2 grams to Billy for $85 per gram, what is the street value of the balance of the cocaine if he doesn't cut it? 3. Pancho is pimping for 3 girls. If the price is $65 for each trick, how many tricks will each girl have to turn so Rufus can pay for his $800 per day crack habit? 4. Jarome wants to cut his 1/2 pound of Heroin to make 20% more profit. How many ounces of cut will he need? 5. Willie gets $200 for stealing a BMW, $50 for a Chevy and $100 for a 4x4. If he has stolen 2 BMW's and 3 4x4's, how many Chevy's will he have to steal to make $800? 6. Raoul is in prison for 6 years for murder. He got $10,000 for the hit. If his common law wife is spending $100 per month, how much money will he have left when he gets out of prison and how many years will he get for killing the bitch that spent his money? 7. If the average spray paint can covers 22 square feet and the average letter is 3 square feet, how many letters can a tagger spray with 3 cans of paint? 8. Hector knocked up 6 girls in his gang. There are 27 girls in the gang. What percentage of the girls in the gang has Hector knocked up?[/quote]Awwww NIM! You left out 9 & 10!9. LaShaundra is a lookout for the gang. LaShaundra also has a Boa Constrictor that she feeds 5 rats per week and the cost be $5 per rat. If LaShaundra makes $700 a week as a lookout, how many weeks can she feed her snake with one weeks income? 10. Marvin steals Juan's skateboard. As Marvin skates away at 15 mph, Juan loads his 357 Magnum piece. If it takes Juan 20 seconds to load his piece, how far away will Marvin be when he gets whacked?ReactReply