
As fellow Zabajnikit Maya (ok, well, not so much Zabaj on her as she’s like 90 lbs soaking wet) is nearing her Israeli rite-of-passage, the dreaded “psychometri” exam, we learned some fun things about how the test itself is composed and what it means to Israelis and Israeli society.
It’s divided into a few parts, including Hebrew, Logic, and Math, among others. The Hebrew part I’m sure is pretty tough, but I thought I could wrap my head around the Israeli Logic section pretty well. Israeli Logic…here are some actual* sample questions from the upcoming 2007 exam. The answers are below the jump, let’s see how you do!
Answer the following multiple choice (Americai) questions.
1. (5 pts) You are waiting in line at the bank where there are two windows with tellers, and eight without. You are thirteenth in line. Suddenly, another window opens. Do you:
a) Continue waiting, relieved that at least the line will now progress more quickly
b) Take the window opening as a sign that other windows should be opened as well, and let fly a good “ALLO ALLO!”
c) Quickly rush to the newly opened window ahead of anyone else, regardless of your position in line or trampling anyone in the way
d) Line? What are you doing waiting in line in the first place? Go *immediately* to the front and demand service, frier!!
2. (3 pts) You are driving on a three-lane in each direction highway approaching an intersection. You need to make a left turn, but you notice that there is a large buildup of cars also waiting to make said turn. The other two (non-turn) lanes are wide open. Select the logical solution:
a) Enter the queue of cars at the end and await a green arrow
b) Stay in the center lane and turn from there, screw the green arrow
c) Stop at the end of the center lane, block traffic in this lane, and force your way into the front of the line, honking profusely
d) Reverse around the corner from the other side, make a three-point-turn, and look at everyone you’re inconveniencing as “frierim” who should never look at you like that
3. (10 pts) You’re at a bar with Dudi, Hezi, and Motti. You order a rum and Coke, and Dudi and Hezi order a different drink from you but the same drink as each other. Motti is drinking something red, but then orders a drink with the same carbonation as you but served in the same glass as Dudi and Hezi. What are you drinking?
a) Goldstar
b) Vodka Redbull
c) Chaser of schoog
d) None of the above — all of you are sharing one beer that remains half-full all night
4. (3.5 pts) You and a passenger are driving and need to park in front of your favorite café, but doing so requires you to block in a parked car as well as disrupt traffic in the lane you’re blocking. But you want to park there. Select the logical response:
a) Let your friend off to buy you both coffee and drive around the block so as to not disrupt the flow of traffic
b) Stop in front of the café, but send your passenger as in a) and remain in the car with the hazard lights on in case you have to move
c) Stop in front of the café, enjoy a nice coffee break, but keep a good eye on your car and move it if neccesary
d) Go inside the café, take your sweet damn time, and if anyone says anything about you blocking them in and/or blocking traffic, make sure they understand that this is their fault, not yours, and “lo kara klum.”
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