USC Enterance Exam

Football Player Version

Time Limit: 3 Weeks

1. What language is spoken in France?

2. Give a dissertation on the ancient Babylonian Empire with particular reference to architecture, literature, law and social conditions or give the first name of Pierre Trudeau.

3. Would you ask William Shakespeare to
   (a) build a bridge
   (b) sail the ocean
   (c) lead an army
   (d) WRITE A PLAY

4. What religion is the Pope?
   (a) Jewish
   (b) CATHOLIC
   (c) Hindu
   (d) Polish
   (e) Agnostic
   (check only one)

5. Metric conversion--How many feet in 0.0 meters?

6. What time is it when the big hand is on the 12 and the little hand is on the 5?

7. How many commandments was Moses given? (approximately)

8. What are people in America's far north called?
   (a) Westerners
   (b) Southerners
   (c) NORTHERNERS

9. Spell--Bush, Carter and Clinton

10. Six kings of England have been called George, the last one being George the Sixth. Name the previous five.

11. Where does rain come from?
    (a) Macy's
    (b) a 7-11
    (c) Canada
    (d) THE SKY

12. Can you explain Einstein's Theory of Relativity?
    (a) yes
    (b) NO

13. What are coat hangers used for?

14. The Star Spangled Banner is the National Anthem for what country?

15. Explain Le Chatelier's Principle of Dynamic Equilibrium or spell your name in BLOCK LETTERS.

16. Where is the basement in a three story building located?

17. Which part of America produces the most oranges?
    (a) New York
    (b) FLORIDA
    (c) Canada
    (d) Wisconsin

18. Advanced math. If you have three apples how many apples do you have?

19. What does NBC (National Broadcasting Corp.) stand for?

20. The Cornell University tradition for efficiency began when (approximately)?
    (a) B.C.
    (b) A.D.
    (c) STILL WAITING

You must answer three or more questions correctly to qualify.