Are you smarter than an NFL quarterback?

[RJM62]

This sample quiz in the Christian Science Monitor is based on a test given to all new NFL quarterbacks. I scored 100 percent on it -- proof attached -- which you'll realize is no great achievement once you actually take the quiz.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Sports/2011/0104/Are-you-smarter-than-an-NFL-quarterback-Take-the-quiz/

Considering that most (if not all) NFL quarterbacks are college-educated, I find their scores (published in the article) to be rather depressing. The test I took to get into high school was more challenging than this one.

-Rich

 

[Jim Logajan]

The question did not ask if they were synonyms.

I don't recall an option that said "they share similar meanings," just "they have similar meanings," or something to that effect. Maybe the author of the question believes "have" and "share" 'have' similar meanings? Ironic.

Still, I think we should give the question writer's credence where credence is due. Surely when you give someone credit or when you give someone credence you are giving them the same thing? In the great ledger of life, when you tally up your debits and credences[1], these similarities all balance out, right?

I'm just glad they aren't asking people to enter their Credence Card numbers to take the test.

[1] The Mozilla dictionary doesn't recognize a plural for credence, but does for credits.