The Book of Tests

by Allen D. Bragdon

Contains questions and answers that test knowledge in areas such as astrology, fashion design, auto mechanics, history and literature, securities, and broadcasting

315 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1989

About the author

The whimsical old dog with puzzle experience and a curious mind. Member of the Society for Neuroscience. Founding Editor of Games magazine, Editor of Playspace daily puzzle column formerly syndicated internationally by the New York Times. Author of dozens of books of professional and academic examinations and how-to instructions in practical skills. Director, The BrainWaves Center. During the summer, Allen writes from his office at the Brainwaves Center on Cape Cod and races sailboats. During the winter he works from his 14th century villa in Tuscany. You can contact him by e-mail at abragdon@brainwaves.com

Reviews

[Tom Schulte · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a series of multiple question tests on a wide gamut of topics generally taking from sources like certifying bodies. Often questions include explanatory details. These cover topics from bartending to barbering and graphology to geology.

This is actually my second time reading this. The first was over thirty years ago as a teenager. Then, I did all the tests mostly using a green highlighter and corrected them in pencil. So, I was listening to a three album stage piece and was looking for a book on the shelf I could leaf through while the albums turned and I listened. This seemed to be a good choice to page through for a couple of hours while I considered my answers from three decades ago. I had been reading Mathematics and the Search for Knowledge and I needed something less taxing while I also listened to the dialogue.