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Posted by Alban (# 9047) on
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I came upon this quiz, apparently inspired by a question my friend was asked in a job interview, and couldn't resist sharing it.
I got 16, but a lot of it was guesswork.
Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on
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12 - I wouldn't do very well in an Italian restaurant!
Posted by The Undercover Christian (# 17875) on
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Magnificent.
Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on
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15. But I had a bad few early on, which threw me off my stride a little.
Posted by Honest Ron Bacardi (# 38) on
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17. But there are some wildly obscure pastas and unheard of composers in there. Put it down to luck mostly.
Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on
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14. A horrible start before a strong finish.
Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on
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15. They said "well done" but I think it's more of an al dente kind of score.
Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on
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13. Oh dear.
Posted by Hart (# 4991) on
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14. My knowledge of pasta was much more useful than my knowledge of music.
Posted by Hart (# 4991) on
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[Stats geekery: at the 95% level, the threshold for having significant evidence that you're doing better than random guessing is to get at least 15 right].
Posted by ArachnidinElmet (# 17346) on
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14 and I used to work in a music library. I got trigger finger at one point and picked pasta for a composer, but even then. I hang my head in shame ![[Disappointed]](graemlins/disappointed.gif)
Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on
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19.
It helps that I spend time in both music libraries and Italian grocery stores.
Posted by basso (# 4228) on
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18. There are some real obscurities in there.
(Al dente! <snort>)
Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on
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I surprised myself with another 18 there.
Posted by Timothy the Obscure (# 292) on
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17. Mostly due to having a pretty good knowledge of pasta. Never heard of most of the composers.
Posted by orfeo (# 13878) on
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It said 17. I actually thought it was 18 but obviously I couldn't even keep track of my WRONG answers.
Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on
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Does anyone know of a composer who shares his name with a pasta? Apart from Lasagna Verdi that is, Guiseppe's less well-known brother.
[ 18. December 2013, 03:36: Message edited by: Sioni Sais ]
Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on
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I recognised the pasta I have eaten, but I flipped a coin on most of the composers. Still respectable, I think.
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[ 18. December 2013, 07:24: Message edited by: PeteC ]
Posted by Ann (# 94) on
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12 - I went for the composer except in the case of the one pasta I recognised.
Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on
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17. Not quite sure how...
Posted by Pearl B4 Swine (# 11451) on
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18 right. Had to call in the Guessometer several times.
Posted by pimple (# 10635) on
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15. Gave me quite an appetite. Just off for a nice big plate of Scarlatti...
Posted by Ariel (# 58) on
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19. It helps if you speak Italian; some of the words fit the descriptions of various kinds of pasta much better than they fit the concept of surname.
Posted by Pa'Looka (# 17917) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Sioni Sais:
Does anyone know of a composer who shares his name with a pasta? Apart from Lasagna Verdi that is, Guiseppe's less well-known brother.
I love his music! So many layers.
I got an embarrassing 15.
Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on
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I missed five. Dunno how many I got right...
Posted by The Rogue (# 2275) on
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Middle Rogueling scored 10 and was also told well done.
Posted by Chorister (# 473) on
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16, some very obscure composers and also pasta varieties.
Posted by Abigail (# 1672) on
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Hmm, only 12 for me. I’m not at all musical but I thought my love of pasta would stand me in good stead ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
Posted by L'organist (# 17338) on
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I used to share a flat with an Italian ... 21.
Posted by Organ Builder (# 12478) on
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I managed to get 18 correct. I guess I should have paid more attention in graduate school.
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