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    Stephen's list of favorite movies does NOT include:

    • Lord of the Rings
    • Transformers
    • Duck Soup
    • The BBC version of Pride and Prejudice
    • UHF
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  • 2. 

    Stephen got to run several swim team practices when he was 18. He incorporated the consumption of which item into a set also requiring swimmers to get out of the water to do sit-ups:

    • Doughnuts

    • Water

    • Grapes

    Correct Answer
    A. Doughnuts
    Explanation
    Stephen incorporated the consumption of doughnuts into the swim team practices. He required the swimmers to get out of the water to do sit-ups while eating doughnuts.

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  • 3. 

    Stephen NEVER wore his hair this way in college:

    • Dual mohawks

    • Dyed green

    • Dyed red

    • Completely shaved

    • Neatly combed

    Correct Answer
    A. Neatly combed
    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that Stephen never wore his hair neatly combed in college. This can be inferred from the list of hairstyles mentioned, which includes dual mohawks, dyed green, dyed red, and completely shaved. Since neatly combed is listed separately from these unconventional hairstyles, it can be concluded that Stephen did not have his hair neatly combed during his college years.

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  • 4. 

    Stephen NEVER did which of the following during a final exam in college

    • Dressed up

    • Beat a classmate in a race

    • After making a bet, used the word "Monkey" on an essay without first knowing the topic

    • Used Crayons

    Correct Answer
    A. Dressed up
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Dressed up". The passage states that Stephen never dressed up during a final exam in college. This implies that he did all the other actions mentioned in the options, such as beating a classmate in a race, using the word "Monkey" on an essay without knowing the topic, and using crayons.

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  • 5. 

    Stephen's list of personal weaknesses fortunately does NOT include:

    • Singing

    • Dancing

    • General awkwardness

    • Colors

    • Inhibitions preventing him from making a fool out of himself

    Correct Answer
    A. Inhibitions preventing him from making a fool out of himself
    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that Stephen's list of personal weaknesses does not include having inhibitions that prevent him from making a fool out of himself. This means that Stephen is not afraid of embarrassing himself and is willing to take risks or act in a silly manner without feeling self-conscious.

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  • 6. 

    Stephen found a way to do all of the following for course credit in college EXCEPT:

    • Make a film called, "The Apple Bobbing Olympics"

    • Transcribe peoples' dreams

    • Write a letter to an imaginary person

    • Anything in French

    Correct Answer
    A. Anything in French
    Explanation
    Stephen was able to do all of the mentioned activities for course credit in college except for anything in French. This suggests that Stephen was able to make a film called "The Apple Bobbing Olympics," transcribe peoples' dreams, and write a letter to an imaginary person for course credit. However, he did not have the opportunity to do anything related to the French language for credit.

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  • 7. 

    Stephen has owned but never played which musical instrument:

    • Bagpipes

    • Wind controller

    • Guitar

    • Bass

    • Saxophone

    • Drums

    Correct Answer
    A. Bagpipes
    Explanation
    Stephen has owned but never played the bagpipes.

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  • 8. 

    Stephen can do many wonderful things

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Stephen is capable of performing numerous impressive actions or tasks. The word "wonderful" implies that these actions are positive and noteworthy. Therefore, the correct answer is "True" as it affirms Stephen's ability to do many remarkable things.

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  • 9. 

    While swimming as a youngster, Stephen once got saved by a lifeguard against his will because his stroke looked so bad the lifeguard actually thought he was drowning

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the correct answer "True" is that Stephen's swimming stroke looked so bad that the lifeguard mistakenly thought he was drowning and saved him against his will. This incident suggests that Stephen's swimming skills were poor and led to a lifeguard's intervention.

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  • 10. 

    Stephen knows the 5 positions in ballet

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given answer is true because the statement clearly states that Stephen knows the 5 positions in ballet. Since there is no contradictory information provided, we can assume that Stephen indeed knows the 5 positions in ballet.

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  • 11. 

    The Harvard Crimson once quoted Stephen as saying: "I think it was the communists who spilled the oil. They’re kind of sneaky"

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is a quote from Stephen, as reported by The Harvard Crimson. In the quote, Stephen expresses his belief that the communists were responsible for spilling the oil and describes them as sneaky. Since the statement is a direct quote from Stephen, it can be considered true that he made this statement.

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  • 12. 

    Stephen has sold kegs to California middle schools on the internet

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Stephen has sold kegs to California middle schools through the internet. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or context that would indicate otherwise, it can be inferred that the statement is true.

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  • 13. 

    Stephen can solve the Rubik's cube in less time than he can hold his breath.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Stephen is able to solve the Rubik's cube in less time than he can hold his breath. This implies that Stephen is able to solve the Rubik's cube relatively quickly, as holding one's breath for an extended period of time is generally considered to be a relatively short duration. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 14. 

    Stephen wrote "I like fried chicken" as his entire personal statement essay on a college application.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given answer is true because the statement clearly states that Stephen wrote "I like fried chicken" as his entire personal statement essay on a college application. This implies that Stephen did not provide any additional information or elaborate on his interests, achievements, or goals, which is not a suitable approach for a college application essay.

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  • 15. 

    On July 16th, 2016, Stephen intends to marry this woman.

    Correct Answer
    Lulu
    Lu lu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Lulu, Lu lu" because it is the name of the woman Stephen intends to marry on July 16th, 2016.

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  • 16. 

    Stephen's dirty secret in college was that he:

    • Was a closet vegetarian

    • Played intramural ice hockey

    • Overindulged in the crack rock

    • Didn't know how to speak Spanish

    Correct Answer
    A. Played intramural ice hockey
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Played intramural ice hockey." This means that Stephen's secret in college was that he participated in ice hockey games within his college or university, but kept it hidden or unknown to others.

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  • 17. 

    The only state in 'Murica Stephen has not visited is

    • Arkansas

    • North Dakota

    • Massachusetts

    • Nevada

    Correct Answer
    A. North Dakota
    Explanation
    Stephen has visited all states except for North Dakota.

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  • 18. 

    Stephen's current approach to God regularly involves

    • Modesty and holy water

    • Drinks in bars with friends and long walks alone

    • Fervent fasting and fiery preaching

    • The tried and true "flirt and convert" method

    Correct Answer
    A. Drinks in bars with friends and long walks alone
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that Stephen's current approach to God involves spending time with friends in bars and taking long walks alone. This implies that Stephen finds solace and connection with God through socializing and introspection. It may indicate that Stephen's spirituality is more personal and informal, rather than adhering to traditional religious practices such as fasting or preaching.

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  • 19. 

    This is NOT one of Stephen's holiday traditions:

    • Falling asleep to Lord of the Rings

    • A meal of fried chicken and chocolate milk

    • The most worthless gift competition

    • The Althing (Viking Olympics)

    • Potpourri steam baths

    Correct Answer
    A. Potpourri steam baths
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Potpourri steam baths. The other options are mentioned as Stephen's holiday traditions, but potpourri steam baths are not mentioned in the question.

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  • 20. 

    This is NOT considered a Stephen classic:

    • Meat Salad

    • Cake and Shake

    • The Turkey Beast

    • Veganism

    Correct Answer
    A. Veganism
    Explanation
    The given options consist of food items except for "Veganism", which is a lifestyle choice or dietary preference. Veganism is not a specific dish or food item, making it different from the other options listed. Therefore, it is not considered a Stephen classic.

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  • 21. 

    Stephen has never:

    • Been to a barber

    • Graduated from high school

    • Had a job interview

    • Owned an Apple product

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Stephen has never done any of the mentioned activities. He has never been to a barber, indicating that he has never had a haircut from a professional barber. He has also never graduated from high school, suggesting that he did not complete his high school education. Additionally, he has never had a job interview, implying that he has never gone through the process of being interviewed for a job. Lastly, he has never owned an Apple product, indicating that he has never owned any electronic device or gadget produced by Apple. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

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  • 22. 

    Which accomplishment is Stephen NOT proud of:

    • Successfully bobbing for apples without using his teeth

    • Eating 1,000 blueberries at an orchard to beat his brother in a contest while they were picking fruit

    • Driving a car from Missouri to Oklahoma without using his hands to steer

    • Shaving his legs and wearing a size 28 speedo as a grown man

    • Stephen is actually proud of all of those accomplishments

    Correct Answer
    A. Stephen is actually proud of all of those accomplishments
  • 23. 

    This item does NOT currently hang on Stephen's wall:

    • Reindeer skin

    • Map of Middle Earth

    • Kindergarten diploma

    • His painting titled, "Hope in the Midst of Agony"

    • A beautiful tapestry overflowing with grandeur and wonder

    Correct Answer
    A. A beautiful tapestry overflowing with grandeur and wonder
    Explanation
    The given answer states that a beautiful tapestry overflowing with grandeur and wonder does not currently hang on Stephen's wall. This implies that all the other items mentioned in the question (reindeer skin, map of Middle Earth, kindergarten diploma, and his painting titled "Hope in the Midst of Agony") are currently hanging on Stephen's wall.

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