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from the May 31, 2006 edition

Can we count on you to take this quiz?

Can you be accountable to fill in the blanks below? Each blank has a form of the word 'count' in it. We knew we could count on you!


1. Not in the direction in which the hands on a clock rotate, but

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Count _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... blastoff!

Count _ _ _ _

3. He prepares taxes for people; he may also be called a CPA.

_ _ count _ _ _

4. This is a band famous for songs like "Mr. Jones" and "Accidentally in Love," which was nominated for an Academy Award from the soundtrack for "Shrek 2." (2 words)

Count _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5. She is the wife or widow of a count in various European countries.

Count _ _ _

6. He is the world's most famous fictional vampire, first depicted in a novel by Bram Stroker in 1897. (2 words)

Count _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7. He is friends with Franken Berry, Boo Berry, Fruit Brute, and Yummy Mummy. (2 words)

Count _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8. This is what you do when you cannot fall asleep. (2 words)

Count _ _ _ _ _

9. This is money that is not real.

Count _ _ _ _ _ _

10. This is where some people like to keep their money. (2 words)

_ _ _ _ _ _ c o u n t

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Answers:

1. Counterclockwise

2. Countdown

3. Accountant

4. Counting Crows

5. Countess

6. Count Dracula

7. Count Chocula

8. Count sheep

9. Counterfeit

10. Bank account


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