posted 02-06-2003 06:12 PM         

OK. Pay close attention. Here is a very simple little test comprised of four easy questions to determine the level of your intellect. See if you have what it takes to be considered "smart."

Your replies must be spontaneous and immediate, with no deliberating or wasting of time. And no cheating!

On your mark, get set, go...

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1: You are competing in a race and overtake the runner in second place. In which position are you now?

2: If you overtake the last runner, what position are you now in?

Don't take any notes or use a calculator, and remember, your replies must be instantaneous.

3: Take 1000. Add 40. Add another 1000.

Add 30. 1000 again. Plus 20.

Plus 1000. And plus 10.

What is the total?

4: Marie's father has five daughters:

1. Chacha
2. Cheche
3. Chichi
4. Chocho
5. ????

Question: What is the fifth daughter's name?

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Answer #1: If you answered that you're now in first, you're wrong!

You overtook the second runner and took his place, therefore, you are now in second place.

Answer #2: If you answered second to last, you are wrong once again. Think about it...

How can you overtake the person who is last?

If you're behind them, they can't be last.

You would have been last.

It would appear that thinking is not one of your strong points.

Answer#3: 5000?

Wrong again! The correct answer is 4100.

Try again with good calculator.

Today is clearly not your day, although you should manage to get the last question right...

Answer #4: Chuchu?

WRONG!

It's obviously Marie!
Read the question properly.

You are clearly the weakest link.
Now challenge your friends!