ALABAMA ENGINEERING & MEDICAL ENTRANCE EXAM

University of Alabama Engineering & Medical Entrance Exam

(Alabama Residents Version: 329.5a)

Time Limit: 3 Weeks

1. What language is spoken in Alabama?

2. Give a dissertation on the ancient Babylonian Empire with particular reference to architecture, literature, law and social conditions -OR- give the first name of Pierre Trudeau.

3. Would you ask William Shakespeare to
(a) build a bridge
(b) sail the ocean
(c) lead an army or
(d) WRITE A PLAY

4. What religion is the Pope?
(a) Jewish
(b) Catholic
(c) Hindu
(d) Polish
(e) Agnostic (check only one)

5. Metric conversion. How many feet is 0.0 meters?

6. What time is it when the big hand is on the 12 and the little hand is on the 5?

7. How many commandments was Moses given? (approximately)

8. What are people in America's far north called?
(a) Westerners
(b) Southerners
(c) Northerners (Yankees)

9. Spell -- Bush, Carter and Clinton

10. Six kings of India have been called Akbar , the last one being
Akbar the Sixth. Name the previous five.

11. Where does rain come from?
(a) Macy's
(b) a 7-11
(c) Canada
(d) the sky

12. Can you explain Einstein's Theory of Relativity?
(a) yes
(b) no

13. What are coat hangers used for?

14. What year were you born (Apprx.)?

15. Explain Le Chateliers Principle of Dynamic Equilibrium -OR-spell
your name in BLOCK LETTERS.

16. Where is the basement in a three story building located?

17. Which part of America produces the most oranges?
(a) Florida
(b) Russia
(c) Canada
(d) Pakistan

18. Advanced math. If you have three apples how many apples do you have

19. What does VOA (Voice of America) stand for?

20. The University of Alabama’s tradition for efficiency began when
(approximately)? (a) B.C. (b) A.D. (c) still waiting

*You must answer at least three questions correctly to qualify*