Northwestern University researchers have found that...

June 04, 2000|By Theresa Walla.

Northwestern University researchers have found that adults' memories are:

A: Suspect

B: Rosier than reality

C: More negative than necessary (Perspective section, Page 1)

1. A gallon of gas now costs $4.65 in which country?

A. United States

B. England

C. Japan

2. The Grand Illinois Trail, which encircles northern Illinois, will cover how much distance when complete?

A. 14 miles

B. 475 miles

C. 1,700 miles

D. 20,000 miles

3. The 7th- and 8th-grade students of Coonley Elementary teacher Sharon Stone have mastered:

A. ABC's

B. Flower arranging

C. Shaking hands

Who is `he'?

4. "It struck me that he is very much in control of what he wants to do and he is resolved to continue to be successful, but with a different demeanor."

The answers:

From Page 1: All of the above. After 40 years of asking questions, the memory miners found that adults misperceive just about everything.

1. In England, the cost of gas has created a bicycle boom. 2. The trail, which officially opens this weekend, is less than half done but proponents hope for 475 miles in all. 3. Tribune columnist Eric Zorn lauded the students' grasp of C, which he considers an important social skill. 4. Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight, envisioned by Board of Trustrees President John Walda.


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