Acute Angles: An Invitation |
Because SMART feels that all of the existing so-called IQ tests do not measure real intelligence, we accept members only if they score in the top 2% on a test that has been especially created for our organization, one which we feel avoids the cultural biases of which most current IQ tests have been accused. To minimize gender bias, in addition to the general questions there is a separate group of questions for men and a corresponding group for women.
Obviously, one cannot study for an examination of basic intelligence, but having an idea of what the test conditions are and what sort of questions will be asked tends to reduce nervousness and help those taking the test have a better chance of performing to their best ability. Therefore this press release includes samples of the types of questions that appear on our test.
The following instructions will be read aloud by the examiner before the test is administered: "Because some of you are unable to read, this will not be a written test. Each question will be read aloud in three languages – English, Spanish and Ebonics. You will be given a choice of four answers – A, B, C, D – one of which is the best answer. Each line of your answer sheet has four boxes. The first one is A, the second B, etc. After each question, put an X in the box that corresponds to your choice."
Question: You’re playing basketball, you have possession of the ball, and are running a 3 on 2 fast break. Do you: (A) Drive to the basket and try for a lay up, (B) Pass to the open man, (C) Wait for everybody to get to your end of the court, (D) Pass to your team mate in the back court.
Question: You’re jogging late in the evening when a police car passes you, stops and two policemen get out of the car to wait in the path ahead of you. Should you: (A) Try to keep going past them, (B) Reach into your fanny pack for your ID, (C) Stop and do nothing, (D) Tell the policemen you want to see your lawyer.
Question: You own a hamburger restaurant and are running a 2 for $1.99 special. A customer orders one hamburger. Do you: (A) Serve him one hamburger for $1.99, (B) Serve him two hamburgers, (C) Serve him one hamburger and charge him $1.00, (D) Serve him one hamburger and give him free French fries.
Question: You’re at the race track and see a long shot that you’re sure is going to win. Do you (A) Bet him to win, (B) Bet him across the board, (C) Bet him in the daily double, (D) Don’t bet at all.
Question: Which of the following is the best automotive deal: (A) A full-size 4-door sedan for $25,000 with 10% off for cash, (B) A $14,000 compact station wagon with 1.9% financing for 5 years, (C) An $18,000 pickup at $500 less than MSRP, (D) A $22,000 convertible at $200 off MSRP and 0% financing for the first year.
Question: If you purchase stock in a company and don’t want to risk losing too much money, which of the following is your best strategy: (A) Buy a put, (B) Buy a call, (C) Buy an option, (D) Place a stop-loss order.
Question: At current prices, how much change will you get from a $100 bill if you buy 30 grams of marijuana? (A) $10, (B) $50, (C) $90, (D) None.
Women’s Question: You are married and find that your husband has been cheating on you. Which of the following do you do: (A) File for divorce, (B) Get even with him by going out and having an affair, (C) Take the children and go home to your mother, (D) Take out a contract on him.
Men’s Question: You’re the manager of a baseball team. It’s the bottom of the ninth, you’re ahead by two runs, the opposing team has bases loaded, two out, 3 and 2 on the batter. Do you (A) Pitch to the batter, (B) Call in a relief pitcher, (C) Walk the batter and pitch to the next man, (D) None of the above.
The SMART organization welcomes your inquiry concerning membership. It features its no-load HMO, zero per cent APR credit card (good at participating vendors) and its valuable White Pages of the Month Club for those with extra time on their hands and no reading material.