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July 2, 2008

Are you smarter than a naturalized citizen?

As a prelude to the Fourth of July,  MSNBC posted this exam in which they picked out some of the tougher questions from the test given to immigrants who wish to become Americans.

How did you do?

Want more questions? Try here.

Comments

# 1

[July 2, 2008 12:36 PM]

Gary

95% right, missed #2

# 2

[July 2, 2008 1:03 PM]

Michelle

Gary,

Don't feel bad. Obama doesn't know the answer to #8.

# 3

[July 2, 2008 4:15 PM]

ronbailey : →http://ntelligentsia.com

Missed #16.

# 4

[July 2, 2008 7:06 PM]

HERB KREBS

You answered 100% of questions correctly. Here's your rating:
This was copied and pasted from my quiz.
Problem is how many immigrants retain this info I we do and hold it dearly.
I am 44 and have been out of school for 26 years. Lets the the immigramts answer 100% 5 years after they are let in.

# 5

[July 3, 2008 8:43 AM]

AJ

Krebs,

You are either an immigrant, the progeny of immigrants, or a Native American. Aren't you glad to be an American?

# 6

[July 3, 2008 8:59 AM]

HERB KREBS

AJ,
I was Born in Panama city florida. On tindall Air force base.
My father was Born In Baltimore and served 22 years in the Air Force as Did I.
My roots came over legally thru Elis Island in 1894.
So I hope your comment was just for fun. Of course your three options above is every American that has or Lives here.

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