ljdq | Live Journal Daily Quiz, 3 January 2005

1. Reflecting the historical notion that their nation was the central island of civilization in an ocean of barbarians, what is the Chinese name for China?

2. What is the name of the TV sitcom that follows the family adventures of Lois, Hal, Francis, Reese, Dewey, and ... the other brother?

3. Answer one or both parts:

a) In American football, which position (played by such greats as Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, and Jack Lambert) is responsible for stopping the run up the center and helping to close side gaps?

b) In football/soccer, which position is responsible for stealing the ball and redirecting it to the forwards, and sometimes taking shots at the goal?

4. What is it called when a person in their 40s or 50s suddenly undergoes a rapid realignment of priorities and values, sometimes taking radical behavioral steps like getting a divorce or buying a Ferrari?

5. For the following set of numbers:

34
65
92
65
65
43
18
50
34

give the mean, median, and mode.

6. Briefly outline your plans for achieving peace in the Middle East.