The Britannica Quizmaster

• Platform:   Windows 98 / NT / 95 / Me / Vista / 2000 / XP
• Media: CD-ROM
• Item Quantity: 1

From the opening screen you can select your subject, difficulty level and whether you'd like the quiz to be timed or untimed. The timed quizzes last three minutes, the untimed ones allow you to choose between 10 and 50 questions. A plummy-voiced quizmaster introduces the program and reads out the questions, after which you'll see four answers, only one of which is correct; should the quizmaster's voice irritate you, you can mute him. Clicking on an answer moves you on to the next question.

At the end of each quiz you're given a score and shown all the correct answers. In addition, there's a Web-style link after each answer which, when clicked, displays a paragraph or two of extra information about the subject. Every time the program loads you're invited to type in your name so it can track the questions you've already been asked and avoid repetition.

In addition to specific subject areas there's a quiz called Kaleidoscope which takes questions from every topic and another called Audio/Video which provides multimedia and audio clues as the questions are being asked. The difficulty of the questions means that it's not suitable for kids--unless they're particularly brainy--but otherwise this is a quality product with a simple interface that will reward quiz fans. --Rob Beattie

Manufacturer's Description
The quest for knowledge is an ongoing process. One of the most exciting and popular methods of acquiring knowledge is through quizzing. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica now bring to quiz fans, a unique CD-ROM derived from the world's greatest source of knowledge -- Encyclopaedia Britannica. This interactive CD-ROM is a compilation of more than 2,800 questions and answers, with each answer providing you with a brief explanation of the subject of the related question.

The Britannica Quizmaster CD-ROM gives you a choice of playing the quiz the way you want to. Covering a wide range of specialist subjects including Geography, History, Literature, Science, and Sports - you can choose your favourite subject, time your quiz, and know your score. So whether you are compiling a quiz for yourself or are looking for a way to amuse yourself, family or friends, there is sure to be something on this PC CD-ROM to challenge your mind.

Compete against the world’s greatest source of knowledge and answer questions such as:

Literature - find out who wrote Darkness at Noon or what was Daniel Defoe’s last major work of fiction?
Kaleidoscope – take pot luck and get questioned on anything from where did Cole slaw originate through to what was the name of the father of Zeus?
History - delve into the depths of time and answer questions on numerous topics including the Inca Empire and World War 1.
Sport - do you know who invented volleyball or what is the height of the wicket in cricket?
Science - answer questions on crucial scientific developments and discoveries that have shaped our world.
Geography - do you know where the world’s tallest tree is located or which Scottish explorer discovered the Victoria Falls?

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