{"id":2534,"date":"2014-05-14T05:57:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-14T05:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomfarandasfolly.com\/?p=2534"},"modified":"2025-09-28T17:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:32:41","slug":"annual-dementia-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tomfarandasfolly.com\/?p=2534","title":{"rendered":"Annual dementia test"},"content":{"rendered":"

From my friend Ellen, who is NOT demented.<\/p>\n

I scored 50% (two out of four correct) so I suppose I'm halfway there …<\/p>\n

Yep, it's that time of year again for us to take our Annual D<\/span>ementia Test.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you'll lose it!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Here is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to your last test.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Some may think it is too easy, but ones with memory problems may have difficulty –<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
that's if you can remember<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Take this test to determine if you're losing it or not. Maybe, have lost it totally already!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Spaces below are so you don't see the answers until you've determined your answer.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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OK, relax, clear your mind, and now begin.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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#1. What do you put in a toaster?<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Answer: 'bread.' If you said 'toast,' just give up now, and go do something else.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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And please, try not to hurt yourself!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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# 2. Say 'silk' five times. Now spell 'silk.' What do cows drink?<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Answer: Cows drink water.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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# 3. If a red house is made from red bricks, and a blue house is made from blue bricks, and a<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
pink house is made from pink bricks, and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
house made from?<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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If you said 'green bricks,' why are you still reading this??? PLEASE, go lie down – have a glass a wine and enjoy the rest of the day!!!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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But, if you said 'glass,' go on to Question #4.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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# 4. Do not use a calculator for this:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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You are driving a bus from New York City to Philadelphia.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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     In Staten Island, 17 people got on the bus.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In New Brunswick, 6 people get off the bus, and 9 people get on.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
In Windsor, 2 people get off, and 4 get on.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
In Trenton, 11 people get off and 16 people get on.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
In Bristol, 3 people get off, and 5 people get on.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
And, in Camden, 6 people get off, and 3 get on.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
You then arrive at Philadelphia Station.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Without going back to review, how old is the bus driver?<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Answer: Oh, for crying out loud!!!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Don't you remember your own age?!? It was YOU, driving the bus!!!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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If you pass this along to your friends, pray that they do better than you.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
P.S.: 95% of people fail most of the questions!!!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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