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