Which Genius Are You?


What do you focus on?
a) The big picture
b) The small details
c) The general idea
d) Everything

What is your ideal vacation?
a) Go to a famous city
b) Go to an awards banquet
c) Travel around the world
d) Retreat to the countryside

What is your favorite subject:
a) art or music
b) chemistry
c) biology
d) math

How do you handle conflict:
a) Persevere until you prove your opinion is right
b) Make a calm and eloquent defense
c) Delay the conflict as long as possible
d) Make a fuss and get revenge

Do you like:
a) things that go fast
b) things that glow
c) things that take a long time
d) things that work every time

Which one of these sounds like more fun:
a) watching a star
b) watching a rock
c) watching animals
d) watching a rainbow

Would you describe yourself as:
a) humorous and bold
b) not afraid of breaking down barriers
c) charming and adventurous
d) shy and serious

Which of the following is the most important quality to have:
a) an amazing imagination
b) an amazing memory
c) an amazing diligence for meticulous study
d) an amazing wide-ranging interest in topics

What question most intrigues you:
a) Where did the universe come from?
b) What are the tiniest particles that make up our world made of?
c) Where did humans come from?
d) What laws govern our universe?

Which phrase best describes what you see as proof:
a) things you can describe but not necessarily see
b) things you can see and touch
c) things you can describe and see part of, but not all of
d) things you can predict

IF YOU CHOSE…

Mainly A’s:
Einstein! – You are bold, determined and brilliant. You like to explore the farthest reaches of your mind and the universe. You are fine to work in obscurity as long as you, one day, get the chance to prove that you are right! You keep working no matter what, and for however long it takes. You love music and art, and sometimes are a little flighty.

Mainly B’s:
Curie! - You are passionate, instinctual, and caring. You have an amazing memory that helps you notice the tiniest things. You are interested in the make-up of the universe; you want to know what’s going on below the surface. You area city-kid, and love the right kind of attention.

Mainly C’s:
Darwin! – You are an explorer and adventurer at heart. You have a detail-oriented mind that combines with your ability to see large, long-term ideas in motion. You love travel, animals, and big earth-sized ideas. You are calm and eloquent, and can really commit to an idea, even if it is unfashionable.

Mainly D’s:
Newton! – You are secretive but stunningly smart. You will work by yourself in order to get your work done just perfectly. Some people may find you a bit odd, but everyone knows you are a huge talent. You like to think about ordering things, including planets! You can be a bit argumentative and stubborn sometimes, but you are always right.

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Short History
A Short History of Nearly Everything

for middle and high schools

October 13 - November 7, 2008

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2007 Cast (clockwise): Christen Karle, Noah James Butler, Virginia Wilcox, Daveed Daniele Diggs (members, AEA)