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1
What was significant about the First Italic Typeface introduced in 1501?
It was the first font with extreme stroke contrast
It allowed even more text to fit onto a page.
It aimed to improve readability by making letterforms more distinguishable.
It was the first sans serif font.
2
Which leader would most likely say: "There are some weeks when nothing happens, but some classes when weeks happen."
Benjamin Franklin
Angela Merkel
Vladmir Lenin
Suga
3
What is one significant aspect of typography that Phinney emphasizes?
Its connection to fashion and furniture design.
Its historical roots.
Its role in psychological research.
Its impact on branding.
4
What is a common issue faced by customers using self-checkout machines according to the article?
Slow transaction speed
Inaccurate identification of items
Excessive personal interaction
Limited payment options
5
What drove Phinney to officially establish himself as "The Font Detective"?
Pressure from clients
High demand and financial potential
A desire for a career change
His fascination with typography
6
What tactic is NOT mentioned in the article as a method used by some customers to exploit self-checkout systems?
Using mobile payment apps
Walking out without paying
Swapping items
Not scanning an item
7
The presidential election was won by a prisoner in which country?
Palestine
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
8
Whose version of Nighthawks features an alien?
Red Grooms
Gottfried Helnwein
Banksy
Moebius
9
There are many justified critiques of the "Walmart Effect", but what is a major benefit often discussed by economists?
Walmart prevents competition in specific neighborhoods and counties
Walmarts lead to the development of wooded areas and grasslands
Low income neighborhoods benefit from Walmart's low pricing
The mascot for Walmart is a smiley face
10
Which font type, introduced in 1815, was more attention-grabbing than traditional serifs due to its lack of curvature?
Old Style
Roman typeface
Slab Serif
Italic Typeface
11
Someone with 200 spare army boots is most likely to make which work of art?
Judith and Holofernes
The Ocher Atelier
Missa
The Opening of the Diet 1683
12
While some artists disagree with using AI, which artist would agree with you using AI on your next art assignment?
Kehinde Wiley
Julian van Dieken
Gordon Ramsey
Artemisia Gentileschi
13
What set Sans Serif fonts apart from other font types introduced in the 19th century?
They were based on typographic principles rather than manuscript models.
They lacked serifs, making them distinct.
They were primarily used for calligraphy.
They were the first to use extreme stroke contrast.
14
Chernobyl could've easily been avoided if...
Fish didn't have legs
The staff was paying attention
The reactor was built with more care
They had used boron tipped control rods
15
In the 2000's, the Daily Show, a comedy/satire news show, became one of the most trusted news sources for young people.
False
True
16
Many modern musicians share or sell music for use on social media before making it big, which mirrors the career of...
Charles Dibdin
Arturo Toscanini
the Backstreet Boys
Ludwig von Beethoven
17
Which font would a forensic font expert most likely associate with both the US government and the company Microsoft?
Times New Roman
Georgia
Wing Dings
Calibri
18
Which of the following popular songs captured the vibe of the 1990's not once, but twice through a very popular cover?
Matchbox Twenty's "Push"
George Michael's "Freedom! 90"
Sound Garden's "Black Hole Sun"
Lis Sorenson's "Braendt"
19
The Hijaz Scale, familiarly used in many films and TV shows, is considered an example of what?
Andalusian Cadence
Modern Yodeling
Musical Cliche
Irregular Riff
20
If a historic landmark was too crowded, which country would most likely build a replica across the street?
India
Genovia
France
Peru
21
What type of font did Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy use?
Sans Serif
Blackletter
Italic Typeface
Roman typeface
22
Ancient sloths were massive, fast, swimming monsters. What process would we use to change today's sloths back to titans?
Back Breeding
Re-breeding
Selective Breeding
Pokemon Breeding
23
If you could time travel to the past, what is your biggest problem when trying to buy your favorite childhood product?
The nostalgia would be too much
It would be difficult to talk to the cashier
The money would be different
There was no Line Pay back then
24
What did Claude de Jongh paint?
St Donats Castle
High Line Park
Parador Alcaniz
Old London Bridge
25
According to Jordan Novet's article, what percent of Microsoft's revenue comes from Office products?
10%
24%
47%
30%
26
What is the average loss from companies that use self checkout systems?
2%
3%
1%
4%
27
What is the main advantage of Amazon Go stores over traditional shops?
"Just walk out" shopping experience
Faster checkout process
No need for physical cash
Lower prices on all items
28
Who is considered the 1st full-time type designer? He created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style?
Max Miedinger
William Caslon
Frederic Goudy
Johannes Gutenberg
29
Young Sheldon would most enjoy a trip to which of these cities?
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Howick, New Zealand
Gondar, Ethiopia
Ravenna, USA
30
What historical insight can be gained from studying old menus?
Insights into changing attitudes towards technology
Explanations for the decline in certain food items
Information about past restaurant décor
Details about prices and popular dishes of the time
31
What did Picasso portray in his 1937 Cubist classic painting, Guernica?
Stabbing the radical Jean-Paul Marat as he took a bath.
The Invasion of Ukraine
Future first president leading his men to a pivotal attack on the British
The German bombing of a small Basque town, in fractured screams
32
Where was Joe Woodland when he had the idea for the first bar code?
in the military
a beach in Miami
in college
a supermarket
33
Which of the following were NOT blamed for the burning of the Library of Alexandria?
Julius Caesar
Theophilus
Mark Antony
Caliph Omar
34
What was the problem for the casting of Richard III by the The Globe Theatre in London?
The actor was too good-looking
The actor wasn't disabled
The actor was a woman
The actor was black
35
When did Mount Vesuvius first erupt?
79 CE
82 CE
80 CE
81 CE
36
Which of these artists used Charlie Brown in one of their artworks?
Banksy
Kaws
Betye Saar
Andy Warhol
37
Which group of people introduced the earliest record-keeping systems?
Mongols
Chinese
Sumerians
Russians
38
What was the primary purpose of Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy?
To introduce extreme stroke contrast
To create attention-grabbing headlines
To fit more text on a single page
To improve readability
39
Which is not a factor that limits paleo artists' attempts at recreating extinct animals?
Some animals change between childhood and adulthood
Soft tissues, hair, and feathers do not fossilize
They do not have access to the fossils
Many animal skeletons are incomplete
40
Which of the following would not be used to describe Nobuo Sekine's artwork?
It is temporary
It is large in scale
It is colorful
It is natural
41
New Zealand voters declined the use of a new flag to differentiate them from Australia.
True
False
42
How did Phinney determine the authenticity of the disputed will in his first case?
By consulting with other forensic experts.
By comparing the ink used with historical records.
By analyzing the handwriting of the document.
By counting individual pixels and examining ink patterns.
43
If you believe that actors in movies need to accurately portray historical figures, who would you not cast as Lincoln?
Daniel Day Lewis
Graham Sibley
Sam Waterston
Benjamin Walker
44
Hippos replacing giant llamas in the Colombian countryside after a major disaster would be an example of...
Primary Succession
Secondary Succession
45
Which font type, introduced in the 1780s, is best suited for headlines and display uses?
Slab Serif
Modern Serifs
Sans Serif
Old Style
46
Why did Anne Theriault find QR code menus inconvenient?
They require internet access
They disrupt shared dining experiences
They are difficult to scan
They lack aesthetic appeal
47
Why did the English riot in 1752?
They were upset and confused about the loss of 11 days
The government was way too harsh with executing civilians
They disliked how friendly the government was to the French
A tariff was imposed on art
48
Who are the Mennonites in Belize?
Destroyed their mechanical looms
Prefer horses and buggies over Limos and Teslas
Took 80 years to carve their entire canon into wooden tablets
Killed one man to save a hundred thousand
49
Egyptomania began around what year?
2000
1800
1900
1700
50
How has modern technology helped to recreate the missing parts of old castles, like Castillo San Felipe del Morro?
Play Doh and Glue
3D Printing Missing Parts
Apple Vision Pro and VR
LED Lights on Drones
51
Which product was the item marked with a UPC that was FIRST scanned at the checkout of Troy's Marsh Supermarket?
Coca-Cola
Cheerios cereal
Hershey's chocolate bars
Juicy Fruit chewing gum
52
Which type of map would minimize the amount of distortion?
Stereographic
Globe
Mercator Map
Cylindrical Map
53
What was Erika Iris Simmons' motivation to make something out of her cassette tapes?
She could make more money off of cassette tape sculptures
She had a crush on Jim Morrison
She wanted to make history with a new innovative form of art
She knew that her tapes were useless
54
Who gets credit for creating the 1st Roman typeface, revolutionizing typography by enabling more text to fit on 1 page?
Nicolas Jenson
William Caslon
Johannes Gutenberg
Aldus Manutius
55
What prompted the recent change in London Underground's typeface?
Technological advancements in printing
Government regulation
Aesthetic preferences of commuters
Social media's growing influence
56
What types of products are typically sold in Amazon Go stores?
Electronics and gadgets
Ready-to-eat meals and grocery essentials
Clothing and accessories
Books and stationery
57
"Living museums" can be criticized for their depictions of history. Ex: Plimoth Patuxet in US has been criticized for:
The museum was featured in Netflix's "Wednesday"
The language used was considered too modern
Inaccurate reproductions of pilgrim meals
Poor/lack of representation of indigenous cultures and people
58
If Erika Iris Simmons was asked to created an artistic portrait of your favorite teacher, what would it be made out of?
Butter
Their Favorite Food
Their Class Textbooks
Their Old Clothing
59
What is significant about Aptos, the town after which the new font is named?
It is located in Colorado.
It is the birthplace of the font designer, Steve Matteson.
It has a diverse climate and landscape.
60
What is backpropagation used for?
A de-extinction method similar to back-breeding
Training neural networks
Spreading misinformation
Managing water levels by implementing dams
61
One of the most advertised benefits of Cryptocurrencies is also its biggest complaint by governments, which is...
It is harder for police to track illegal money and purchases
It is more difficult for governments to translate currencies exchange
It is difficult to explain what a blockchain is
It is easier for citizens to use cashless payment apps
62
Which font type aimed to fit more text on a single page by simplifying letterforms?
Slab Serif
Modern Serifs
Roman typeface
Old Style
63
According to Suzume, what caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
A bomb detonated in the middle of the ocean
A tsunami
A giant worm from another dimension
A sabotage attempt by a spy posing as a powerplant worker
64
What is the name of the new default font chosen by Microsoft for its productivity apps like Word and Outlook?
Aptos
Calibri
Helvetica
Bierstadt
65
Artists like Andy Warhol and Banksy have to ask permission from companies before creating artworks of their products.
False
True
66
Which event significantly impacted the cityscape of San Francisco captured in William M. McCarthy's photographs?
The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge
The Rwandan Genocide
The San Francisco earthquake
The California Gold Rush
67
After Richard III died in battle, where was his body eventually located by archaeologists?
Under a Parking Lot
Entombed in the Tower of London
In the Thames River
Near Stonehenge
68
Which of the following shows does not utilize the literary device of "alternate history"?
Yellowstone
Loki
The Man in the High Castle
For All Mankind
69
Why did the State Department previously switch from Courier New 12 to Times New Roman?
Courier New 12 was considered aesthetically displeasing.
Times New Roman offered a crisper and cleaner appearance.
Times New Roman was deemed more accessible for visually impaired people.
Courier New 12 was too modern for the department's needs.
70
Which font type aimed to make letterforms more distinguishable from each other, thus improving readability?
Modern Serifs
Roman typeface
Old Style
Slab Serif
71
What characteristic distinguishes Slab Serif fonts from traditional serifs?
Curvature on the serifs
Lack of serifs
Extreme contrast between strokes
Simplified letterforms
72
What is one of the main reasons cited for the backlash against self-checkout technology?
Increased efficiency
Higher merchandise losses due to errors and theft
Enhanced customer experience
Reduced labor expenses
73
Who do many scholars call ‘the world’s first historian’?
Vitaly Komar
Marat
Herodotus
Alexander Melamid
74
Is this an example of a serif or sans serif typeface?
serif
What's a serif?
sans serif
75
What was the main difficulty in printing the bull's-eye bar code?
Finding a suitable material for printing
Avoiding imperfections that could render the system unworkable
Developing a rotating turret of ballpoint pens
Ensuring accuracy in the printing process
76
When Sec. of State Blinken emailed the State Department regarding a change in font style, to which song did he allude?
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley
"Time in a Bottle" by Jim Croce
"Time after Time" by Cyndi Lauper
"The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan
77
What significant invention in the mid-15th century revolutionized the production of books?
the telegraph
the fountain pen
the typewriter
the printing press
78
Which typeface, created by John Baskerville, was first criticized for its thickness but was later revived?
transitional typefaces
modern serifs
blackletter typefaces
Roman typefaces
79
What prompted the font change within the U.S. State Department?
Complaints from employees regarding visual impairment issues
A suggestion from Microsoft's Office team
A government mandate to modernize office practices
Secretary Antony Blinken's personal preference
80
Which of the following written languages would be the most difficult for us to interpret and learn from?
Geoglyphs
Runes
Nbisidi
Cuneiform
81
It would be most fitting to say that John Key got...
skill issued
'nah id win'ed
ratioed
'L bozo'ed
82
Why did Microsoft decide to change the name of the font from Bierstadt to Aptos?
Aptos was preferred by the font designer, Steve Matteson.
Bierstadt was difficult to pronounce.
Aptos sounded more modern and appealing.
Users didn't take the name Bierstadt seriously.
83
What is the significance of the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar?
It introduced leap years for the first time
It was based on lunar cycles instead of solar cycles
It was more accurate
It started on Jan 1st
84
The first Roman typeface was made by which font-natic?
William Caslon I
Johannes Gutenburg
John Baskerville
Nicholas Jensen
85
Blending fantasy and real tragedies can be controversial. Which film was criticized for referencing the 2011 tsunami?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Your Name
Suzume
The Simpson's Movie
86
Which of the following has made a poem that is most likely to bring up traumatic experiences for Americans?
Koh Buck Song
Wslawa Szymborska
Norman Dubie
John Hay
87
What sparked the "font detective," Thomas Phinney's interest in forensic font examination?
A class in typography during college.
A request from a lawyer regarding a suspected will forgery.
A personal fascination with typography.
An invitation to consult for Adobe Systems.
88
According to the concept of "kusoge", which of the following would be the most popular?
Thrift Store Clothes and Pinterest Boards
Retro gaming and polaroid cameras
Lo-fi Beats and Music Apps
A Taylor Swift Cover of the "Rick Rolling" Song
89
Aliens have often been used in songs to critique human's negative impact on the Earth, which song is the most hopeful?
Styx's "Come Sail Away"
Ella Fitzgerald's "Two Little Men in a Flying Saucer"
Ace Frehley's "Space Invader"
Parliament's "Mothership Connection: Star Child"
90
According to Anne Theriault's article, what was one of the chief pleasures she experienced while in Italy?
Sightseeing famous landmarks
Shopping for souvenirs
Reading the menu descriptions
Attending cultural events
91
What is the main goal of the Johnston100 typeface?
To simplify the font for easier reading
To maintain the original soul while adapting it for the digital age
To completely overhaul the original typeface
To incorporate new symbols like emojis
