LITTON’S PROBLEMATICAL RECREATIONS CHAPTER 1 Quiz
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What was Rufus T. Flypaper's required average speed to arrive at work on time?

  • 30 mph (correct)
  • 20 mph
  • 25 mph
  • 40 mph

In the reverse tic-tac-toe game, what happens to the first player with three markers in a row?

  • They lose the game (correct)
  • They win the game
  • The game continues
  • It's a draw

What was the length of the hunter's rifle that he wanted to take on the train?

  • 1.7 yards (correct)
  • 2 yards
  • 1.5 yards
  • 1 yard

What does the baggage man refuse to take on the train according to the problem?

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What is the distinct rule of reverse tic-tac-toe (toe-tac-tic) compared to standard tic-tac-toe?

<p>The first player with three markers in a row loses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the problem about moving a Knight to all squares on a simulated board, what is the solution provided by the text?

<p>Put the knight diagonally in a cubical box 1 yard on each side (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far did the South American botfly fly before being crushed in the eventual collision?

<p>300 miles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From how many points on the surface of the earth can a man walk one mile south, one mile west, then one mile north, ending where he began?

<p>4 points (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Dr. LaRouche buying at the hardware store?

<p>10-cent nails (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many consecutive nonprime numbers are there in 1000?

<p>1001 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the game of 'Stogey,' can the 1st player assure himself of victory?

<p>Yes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can the checkerboard be filled with 31 dominoes after removing two squares from opposite corners?

<p>No (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a lost boy scout determine south by means of a watch on a cloudless day?

<p>Align the h-hand with south Azimuth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Maynard's Grandfather Clock use two weights for?

<p>For timekeeping and striking mechanism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Dr. Fubisher LaRouche figure out the price of the articles at the hardware store?

<p>By analyzing the number patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a bricklayer find the heaviest brick among 8 bricks using only 2 weighings on a balance scale?

<p>Yes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Rufus T. Flypaper's Speed

The speed Rufus T. Flypaper needs to reach work on time is 30 miles per hour.

Reverse Tic-Tac-Toe Rule

In reverse tic-tac-toe, the first player to get three markers in a row loses.

Hunter's Rifle Length

The hunter's rifle is 1.7 yards long, making it too large for the train's baggage.

Baggage Size Limit

The baggage man won't accept any item larger than 1 yard in any dimension.

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Knight Problem Solution

To solve the Knight problem, the knight is placed diagonally in a 1-yard cubic box.

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Botfly's Flight Distance

The South American botfly flew 300 miles before being crushed.

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Earth Geometry

There are four points on Earth where you can walk one mile south, one mile west, and one mile north, ending where you started.

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Dr. LaRouche's Purchase

Dr. LaRouche was buying 10-cent nails at the hardware store in the story.

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Non-prime Numbers

There are 1001 consecutive non-prime numbers within the number 1000.

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Stogey Game Strategy

The first player in the game of 'Stogey' can guarantee a win.

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Checkerboard Problem

You cannot fill a checkerboard with 31 dominoes after removing two opposite corner squares.

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Finding South

A lost boy scout can determine south by aligning the hour hand of his watch with the south Azimuth on a clear day.

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Grandfather Clock Function

Maynard's Grandfather Clock uses two weights for timekeeping and striking the hour.

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Price Pattern Analysis

Dr. Fubisher LaRouche figured out the prices at the hardware store by analyzing the number patterns on the price tags.

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Brick Weight Problem

Yes, a bricklayer can find the heaviest brick out of eight using a balance scale in two weighings.

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Study Notes

Rufus T. Flypaper's Commute

  • Rufus T. Flypaper had to maintain a certain average speed to arrive at work on time.

Reverse Tic-Tac-Toe

  • In reverse tic-tac-toe, the first player to get three markers in a row loses the game.
  • The distinct rule of reverse tic-tac-toe is that the player who gets three in a row first loses.

The Hunter's Rifle

  • The length of the hunter's rifle was not specified in the problem.

Baggage Restrictions

  • The baggage man refused to take a rifle on the train.

Chess Problem

  • The solution to the problem of moving a Knight to all squares on a simulated board is provided in the text.

South American Botfly

  • The South American botfly flew a certain distance before being crushed in a collision.

Geographical Puzzle

  • From two points on the surface of the earth, a man can walk one mile south, one mile west, and one mile north, ending where he began.

Dr. LaRouche's Purchase

  • Dr. LaRouche was buying something at the hardware store.

Number Theory

  • There are a certain number of consecutive nonprime numbers in 1000.

Game of Stogey

  • The 1st player can assure himself of victory in the game of Stogey.

Domino Puzzle

  • It is possible to fill a checkerboard with 31 dominoes after removing two squares from opposite corners.
  • A lost boy scout can determine south using a watch on a cloudless day.

Maynard's Grandfather Clock

  • Maynard's Grandfather Clock uses two weights.

Shopping at the Hardware Store

  • Dr. Fubisher LaRouche figured out the price of the articles at the hardware store.

Weight Puzzle

  • A bricklayer can find the heaviest brick among 8 bricks using only 2 weighings on a balance scale.

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Test your problem-solving skills with this quiz based on the problems from Chapter 1 of Litton’s Problematical Recreations. Solve mathematical and logical problems to challenge your perceptiveness.

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