Test for dementia

Discussion in 'Other Games Events' started by S. Yama, Nov 22, 2004.

  1. S. Yama

    S. Yama Active Member

    I guess it qualifies as "other games". Enjoy.
    S. Yama


    Test for Dementia

    Below are four (4) questions and a bonus question. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately.
    OK?
    Let's find out just how clever you really are.
    Ready? GO!!! (scroll down)
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    First Question:
    You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?
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    Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong!
    If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!
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    Try not to screw up in the next question.
    To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you took for the first question.
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    Second Question:
    If you overtake the last person, then you are...?
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    Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST Person?
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    You're not very good at this! Are you?
    Third Question:
    Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only.
    Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.
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    Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30.
    Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000
    Now add 10. What is the total?
    Scroll down for answer.
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    Did you get 5000?
    The correct answer is actually 4100.
    Don't believe it? Check with your calculator!
    Today is definitely not your day. Maybe you will get the last question right?
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    Fourth Question:
    Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono.
    What is the name of the fifth daughter?
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    Answer: Nunu?
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    NO! Of course not.
    Her name is Mary. Read the question again
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    Okay, now the bonus round:
    There is a mute person who wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing one's teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.
    Now if there is a blind man who wishes to buy a pair of sunglasses, how should he express himself?
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    .He just has to open his mouth and ask, so simple.
     
  2. Opus21

    Opus21 New Member

    S. Yama

    I once went to a psychiatrist because I thought I had an inferiority complex.

    After a year of analysis he concluded that I was right, I am inferior. Thanks for
    validating his conclusion.

    Also, thanks for your great BJ analysis. I've learned a lot from you and others on this site.
     
  3. swog

    swog Elite Member Staff Member

    Test results

    Good one Yama....
    I had seen a couple of those before..... but if you pass the person in last place you have lapped them and could be anywhere from first down to next to last ......
    funny thing is the only one l missed was the blind guy and the sun glasses...
    which is strange...after hanging around Regina so much ....you would think l would know that blind people do talk a lot ?????????
     
    Last edited: Nov 23, 2004
  4. TXtourplayer

    TXtourplayer Executive Member

    Not absolutely wrong!

    Finally something I can challenge S.Yama on, I would never dare challenge on a BJ question or answer...LOL.

    The phasing is wrong! You asked:

    "You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?"

    It could be several answers depending on what position your at in the race.

    Example: I maybe in 33rd place and overtake the second person in front of me, does that mean I'm in 2nd place now? No!

    Another Example: if your in 4th place and pass two people your dose that mean your now in 2nd place? No, you my have lapped other people in the race. Now if you asked: your in 4th place and move up two places then you could state your in second place.

    Now if you asked: If you move up two places from 4th what place would you be in, then you could say 2nd.

    This from the player who DD on the last hand when he didn't have to...LOL.

    The others I have seen before and use at my parties, it fun asking players who have been drinking mind teasers...LOL.
     
    Last edited: Nov 23, 2004

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