Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Tomato Points®

Less than a week left until the first Tomato champion is named. From here on out every other Tuesday will be test day. The other Tuesday in between will the new Tomato champ will be named.

Is it just a quiz? No, it's a test.

Your chance to make up ground on the competition by racking up lots of points by answering questions ranging from easy to difficult and other activities to help you earn more points. So without further ado, it's test day:

1) 10 points for every person who completes and posts the results of The World's Smallest Political Quiz.

2) 5 points for every person who lists their top 3 favorite bands that have made at least one album in the last 3 years.

3) Movie quotes, name the movie (7 points each):

A)
"So, did you enjoy your first visit to the nut house?"
"Hey, hey, shh, shh, shh. Come on. Be sensitive to the fact that other people are not comfortable talking about emotional disturbances. Um, you know, I am, I'm fine with that, but... other people. Come on."

B)
"I'm the most dangerous man in this prison. You know why? 'Cause I control the underwear."

C)
"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that."
"It just got too hard."
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard...is what makes it great."

D)
"Shhhhhhhh! I'm trying to use the phone!"
"Did anybody tell you that this is the private club of the Satan's Helpers?"
"Nobody hipped me to that, dude."

E)
"There are two types of people in this world: Those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't."

4) 1 point for each word that you can list using the suffix 'ship.' You may not use any of the examples given by those who commented before you.

5) This one requires the honor system: With out using Google or Internet or any other reference how many of the first 10 amendments to the constitution (A.K.A the bill of rights) can you name? Paraphrasing is fine of course. The first commenter obviously gets the first stab at it but the next person can fill in any they didn't remember or if you think they got one wrong. I'll award 10 points per correct answer. (Possible 100 points!)


Special Bonus Question: (click to enlarge)

Social Welfare Assembly Lesson of the Day

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What did you learn from today's lesson?

You will be graded and given points based on your answer


You'll find scan-trons and number two pencils under your desk. Good luck!

24 comments:

Crystal Starr said...

1) I scored..."LIBERTARIANS support maximum liberty in both personal and economic matters. They advocate a much smaller government; one that is limited to protecting individuals from coercion and violence. Libertarians tend to embrace individual responsibility, oppose government bureaucracy and taxes, promote private charity, tolerate diverse lifestyles, support the free market, and defend civil liberties.

The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map."
--- My rid dot leaned a little toward the right.

"Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 90%."


2) 1) Architecture in Helsinki
2) Sufan Stevens
3) Okkervil River

3) NO IDEA on ANY of them.

4) 1) relationship
2) Mothership
3) Worship
4) Lordship
5) Leadership
6) Scottisadorkship

5) Not in order

1) Right to bare arms
2) Freedom of speech
3) Freedom of religion
4) Ummm...
5) The famous "I plead the 5th" which means you don't have to talk.
6) Ya drawing a blank here.

Bonus ~ What did I learn? A good lesson.

Scott said...

Crystal's Test Scores:

1) Took the quiz, good job. Other people don't have to cut and paste the whole sentence that comes out with the test answer though.

10 points

2) All three bands made albums last year, in fact.

5 points

3) No guesses, no points.

4) 5 words. Yes, FIVE words.

5 points

5) Speech and religion are covered under the same ammendment, so that counts as one right. Right to bear arms is another. I'll accept the 5th as well, but if someone wants to add to it or any of the others you may.

30 points

Bonus: You didn't tell me anything that you learned, silly.

0 bonus points

Crystal's Grade: 50 points

Swinging Sammy said...

1. Centrist with a slight right leaning. 60% on both personal and economic issues, does that mean I'm a waffle?
2.a. Casting Crowns - Lifesong
b. Chris Tomlin - Arriving
c. Sugarland - I don't know why
3. A. bottle rocket
B. American History X
C. A league of their own
D. No Idea
E. What about Bob? (a great one, btw)
4. survivorship
ownership
censorship
spaceship
stewardship
I'vethoughttoolongonthisship
5. 1 free speech and religion
2 right to bare arms
3 no use of private homes for soldiers
4 unlawful search and seizure
5 right to not incriminate oneself
6 right to due process
7 right to peaceable assembly???
7-10 I need a refresher in history. Can I google now?

Seriously, I can't believe how poorly I did on the bill of rights. Mr. Arpino (my high school history teacher) would be ashamed.

Swinging Sammy said...

Oh, by the way, I like the (R) on your title!

sdixon82 said...

*For the Record I am not using google or any other internet search AND I scrolled all the way to the end of the comments wiout looking at anyone elses answers. So these are all original:

1. I'm a "Centrist" - I posted it on my Xanga.
2. Polyphonic Spree, Beck, Modest Mouse
3. a.- b. American History X c. A League of Their Own! d.- e.-
4. Apprenticeship, Internship, entrepenuership, censorship, discipleship, relationship, battleship, partnership, tenureship
5.
1. The right to free speech
2. The right to bear arms
3. The right to a peaceful assembly
4. The right to remain silent? (plead the 5th.)
5. The right to have representation (like in court)
ok I thought I knew more...
6. The United Nations is wonderful for the Burmese. Except for the fact that it can't get their political leaders out of prison.

I also want to tell everyone that little Jack, my 5 month old, was laying next to me on the couch while I was making this post. He had a light cast on him from the kitchen, casting a shadow onto the couch. He discovered his own shadow tonight and he laughed like crazy for about 10 minutes straight by himself on the couch before I figured out what he was laughing at. Then I saw him holding up his hand and watching the shadow, cracking up. He got so excited he tried to grab his feet (which he only does when he's very very excited) but is too chubby to get them, so he grabbed his knees.

Scott said...

Sammy's Test Scores:

1) Took the test

10 points

2) 3 bands listed.

5 points

3) A, B, C, & E are all correct.

28 points

4) 5 words.

5 points

5) Crystal already got speech, arms, and religon so I can't give you points for those. I can give you one for the first ammendment which includes the right of the people peaceably to assemble. The first ammendment affords two other rights that have yet to be mentioned so the rest of you can still get points for those. You also got search & siezure and due process which are 4 and 5. And the no quarter ammendment as well so that's four all together.

40 points

You declined to answer the bonus question.

0 points

Sammy's Grade: 88 points

sdixon82 said...

oh my gosh I just looked at everyone elses answers.

http://www.bustedtees.com/shirt/secondamendment

And I totally remeber when Eric got in trouble for using that quote! "shhh I'm trying to use the phone!"

Scott said...

Eric's Test Score:

1) Took the quiz.

10 points

+7 points for the Detholz! reference

2) Good bands. Except that one that isn't very good. Except for that one cool video they made.

5 points

3) You got those all right, but Sammy is ahead of you already. Except for the Pee Wee, which you did well on.

7 points

4 & 5

0 points

Bonus question:

Burmese ppl speak amazing English, better then me, also.

Meh, you probably should have known that already. Still, you did an overall good job and at least gave it an effort.

37 bonus points

Eric's grade: 59 points

Scott said...

Oops, I forgot to add your 7 bonus points.

Eric: 66 points

Crystal Starr said...

Red Lobster!

Did you tell Eric that Detholz is going to play at Shubas but sold out? Ya maybe you didn't because you wouldn't want to break his heart.

Hey does Eric still have our Netflix?

Do you think Eric likes me talking about him on your blog like he's not gonna see it. Cuz I could just ask and tell him these things myself?

Did you tell him to ask Melissa to start a blog?

Can you also tell him that I want to have that stamp party (cuz now we don't have to wait for a third surgery) but I'm waiting for Steph to let me know when she can do it because she wants to have it at her house so I need to pick a date so I can talk to Melissa and I can't until Steph tells me what day will work for her?

Maybe Steph will read this and let me know when she can let me have my party?

OK, I am sounding "flighty" and being attacked by bugs again! WHY ARE THESE BUGS IN MY HOUSE!!!!!!???

Scott said...

NO TALKING DURING TEST TIME!!!!!

Scott said...

Sarah's Test Score:

1) Took the test.

10 points

2) I'm kinda meh on the Beck and Mouse but the Spree are fantastic.

5 points

3) You got those right, and it's impressive that you didn't look at the answers, but they were already given.

0 points

4) 8 words, nice job.

8 points

5) The right to assistance of counsel is afforded by the 6th ammendment. The others were already mentioned.

10 points

Bonus question:

The United Nations is wonderful for the Burmese. Except for the fact that it can't get their political leaders out of prison.

Gold star for you! A+++

60 points


Sarah's Grade: 93 points

sdixon82 said...

Oh goodness, I'm all flustered now!

Steph Stanger said...

Crystal,cuz Mark has to tell me when we are going to Iowa then I can tell you when we can have stamp party...maybe Mark will read this and tell me when we are going to Iowa...then you can read it and tell Scott to tell Melissa through Eric when we can have the party.

Crystal Starr said...

Well I actually already talked to you today around 2 and we picked out the dates. Maybe you don't remember because you are crazy. I already e-mailed Melissa too and gave her the 3 dates we picked out.

Scott said...

Due to Blogger's incompetence Scott and Syaddie were unable to post thier tests. Both have emailed me and I will post them both in thier honor and grade them now.

Anonymous said...

1. I scored as a liberal! I was 60/20 how the heck did that happen?

2. Top 3 Favorite Bands with recent albums
(a) Beck
(b) John Mayer (Trio)
(c) Coldplay

3.
(a) Um...50 First Dates?

(b) The Shawshank Redemption? I dunno.

(c) Parenthood?

(d) PeeWee's Big Adventure!

(e) I dunno.

4. I can't answer that question because I can't see other people's
answers. Darn.

5. I learned that Rangoon is a cool name for a place. Oh, and also I
learned the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague.

I have no idea what all the amendments are and I don't want to sound
stupid for trying.

Sadie Lou Who

Anonymous said...

Libertarian. I didn't know that. Not only am I Libertarian, but smack dab in the middle of the grid.

Bands:I'm weak, I can't do it.

Movies: a) don't know, b) guessing American History X. Could be Shawshank, but I'm guesssing the former. c) Guess Bull Durham d) don't know e) I saw it but don't remember, the guy from American Pie, right?

4. I didn't look at other answers, so here goes: Lordship, township, Blankenship, Midship

5. This will be embarassing. Free speech, right of assembly, to bear arms, to refuse unreasonable search, to not have to surrender your home to military siezure (???), to not incriminate yourself. Aw shucks. I'm not even sure those are amendments.

Bonus question: I've learned nothing except what I've been told to believe by a rag of propaganda.

Scott said...

Crystal and Steph shouldn't be passing notes in class, btw.

Sadddie, your truancy is unacceptable. I'm tempted to take points off your test score but the judges have allowes an exemption based on your claims of "being responsible" and what not.

Sadie's Test Score:

1) Took the test.

10 points

2) What's with the Beck love with females whose names start with S?

5 points

3) You got Pee Wee right and that's it. I'll give you credit for it even though it was already figured out since I know you weren't able to see everyone else's comments.

7 points

4) You could have answered, I think you just lack the motivation. I'd like to see you really apply yourself next semester.

0 points

5) Again with the no try. Very dissapointing. Being the class clown and making poo jokes will only get you so far in life. Only so far.

0 points

Bonus Question:

I learned that Rangoon is a cool name for a place. Oh, and also I
learned the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague.


Well you learned something about geography and biology so that's not too bad.

30 points

Sadie's Grade: 52 points

Scott said...

Scott's Test Score:

1) Took the test.

10 points

2) No music. Hmm, what do you listen to all day when you're staring at the computer screen?

0 points

3) Got American History X right, then others wrong. See Sadie's grade as to why I'm giving redundant points for you two.

7 points

4) According to Webster's, blankenship is not a word. If you can prove it is I'll award the point and give you bonus points for Proving Webster's wrong.

3 points

5) Speech and assembly are both the first ammendment so I can only give you one for both. All the others are good. Nice job!

50 points

Bonus Question:

I've learned nothing except what I've been told to believe by a rag of propaganda.

Not bad, but it's a bit generic.

38 points

Scott's Grade: 108 points

Scott said...

Whew! Grading papers is hard work!

Sadie Lou said...

Gosh. This is the best post ever!

NO TALKING DURING TEST TIME!!!!!

I busted a vein in my head when I read that. You're a hardnose teacher, Mr. Koontz.

58? What is that? An F? I don't think I've ever got an F in my life.
I'm ashamed and slightly excited that I'm such a rebel.
Pee Wee's Big Adventure was just viewed by my movie-critic children. They loved it. They hated Big Top Pee Wee.

Thanks for such a fun post--Sincerely.

Sadie Lou said...

blogger is being lame by the way.
*grumpy*

Crystal Starr said...

Scott this post was so awesome. You are the master of awesomeness. And ya blogger stunk today!