> It's that time of year for us to take our annual senior citizen test.
> Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow
> older, it's important to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you lose
> it!
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> Below is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to the last
> test. Some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may
> have difficulty. Take the test presented here to determine if you're losing
> it or not.
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> The spaces below each question are so you don't see the answers until you've
> made your own answer.
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> OK, relax, clear your mind and begin.
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> 1. What do you put in a toaster?
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> Answer: 'bread.' If you said 'toast' give up now and do something else..
> Try not to hurt yourself.
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> If you said, bread, go to Question 2.
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> 2. Say 'silk' five times. Now spell 'silk.' What do cows drink?
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> Answer: Cows drink water. If you said 'milk,' don't attempt the next
> question. Your brain is over-stressed and may even overheat. Content
> yourself with reading a more appropriate literature such as Auto World.
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> However, if you said 'water', proceed to question 3.
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> 3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue
> bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made
> from black bricks, what is a green house made from?
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> Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said 'green bricks,' why
> are you still reading these???
> If you said 'glass,' go on to Question 4.
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> 4 Without using a calculator - You are driving a bus from London to
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> Milford Haven in Wales . In London , 17 people get on the bus.
> In Reading , 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on.
> In Swindon , 2 people get off and 4 get on.
> In Cardiff , 11 people get off and 16 people get on.
> In Swansea , 3 people get off and 5 people get on.
> In Carmathen, 6 people get off and 3 get on.
> You then arrive at Milford Haven ..
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> Without scrolling back to review, how old is the bus driver?
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> Answer: Oh, for crying out loud!
> Don't you remember your own age?
> It was YOU driving the bus!!
> Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow
> older, it's important to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you lose
> it!
>
> Below is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to the last
> test. Some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may
> have difficulty. Take the test presented here to determine if you're losing
> it or not.
>
> The spaces below each question are so you don't see the answers until you've
> made your own answer.
>
> OK, relax, clear your mind and begin.
>
>
>
> 1. What do you put in a toaster?
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>
>
>
>
>
>
> Answer: 'bread.' If you said 'toast' give up now and do something else..
> Try not to hurt yourself.
>
> If you said, bread, go to Question 2.
>
> 2. Say 'silk' five times. Now spell 'silk.' What do cows drink?
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> Answer: Cows drink water. If you said 'milk,' don't attempt the next
> question. Your brain is over-stressed and may even overheat. Content
> yourself with reading a more appropriate literature such as Auto World.
>
> However, if you said 'water', proceed to question 3.
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> 3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue
> bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made
> from black bricks, what is a green house made from?
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> Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said 'green bricks,' why
> are you still reading these???
> If you said 'glass,' go on to Question 4.
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> 4 Without using a calculator - You are driving a bus from London to
>
> Milford Haven in Wales . In London , 17 people get on the bus.
> In Reading , 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on.
> In Swindon , 2 people get off and 4 get on.
> In Cardiff , 11 people get off and 16 people get on.
> In Swansea , 3 people get off and 5 people get on.
> In Carmathen, 6 people get off and 3 get on.
> You then arrive at Milford Haven ..
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> Without scrolling back to review, how old is the bus driver?
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> Answer: Oh, for crying out loud!
> Don't you remember your own age?
> It was YOU driving the bus!!
