The quiz doesn't seem to be working or I can't see the questions
I see an "Internet Explorer Script Prompt," but there's no text in it
I put in the right answer, but the quiz says I'm wrong
I don't see any answers / explanations come up
All I see is a weird ThinkQuest page
I can't see the image the quiz refers to
The quiz doesn't seem to be working or I can't see the questions
The quiz requires that your browser's JavaScript or Active Scripting support be enabled.
Enabling it varies among web browsers. Here are a few common examples:
Netscape 4.x - 6.x (all Operating Systems): Edit, Preferences, Advanced. Make sure "Enable JavaScript" is checked.
Internet Explorer 5 - 6 (for Windows): Tools, Internet Options, Security tab, and click Default Level (or select Medium). Advanced users
can use a custom level as long as they make sure "Active Scripting" is enabled.
Internet Explorer 5 (for Mac OS): Edit, Preferences, Web Browser - Security Zones, Medium. Advanced users can use a custom level as long
as they make sure Scripting is enabled.
Remember that you can also use our multiple choice text-only quizzes
which will work in any browser.
I see an "Internet Explorer Script Prompt," but there's no text in it
This is a bug in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 for Mac OS X. It only affects those using version 10.1 or higher of Mac OS X.
One workaround is to drag the Script Prompt window off the screen (below the Dock or to the side) so that most of the window is
not visible. When you drag it back, you should see the text. Unfortunately, you will have to do this for every question.
The other workaround is to use another OS X browser such as Netscape 6.2 or iCab (OmniWeb doesn't yet work),
or use an older browser in Classic mode.
Remember that you can also use our multiple choice text-only quizzes
which will work in any browser.
I put in the right answer, but the quiz says I'm wrong
The quiz was designed to accept only one correct response per question. Of course, there might
be more than one way to express the same correct answer. For example, the quiz might accept 3/4 but not 12/16 or .75, even though they
are equivalent. So it is very important that you follow all of the "Rules" listed
on the quiz page. This will ensure that your answer is in the form the quiz is looking for. Do remember what we write
at the bottom of the quiz rules: "This quiz is to be used as a tool to help you figure out how well you understand the concept, not to figure out how well you can sort through all the rules.
If you miss a problem because you didn't put it in alphabetical order, etc., don't worry about it!"
Remember that you can also use our multiple choice text-only quizzes.
If you do find a legitimate error in the quiz, please contact us.
I don't see any answers / explanations come up
We haven't been able to duplicate this problem (if you encounter it, please contact us and let us
know which browser & operating system you are using.
We have been told that if you click in the Answers / Explanations pane (underneath where it says the answers / explanations will be "listed below")
they will appear.
Remember that you can also use our multiple choice text-only quizzes.
All I see is a weird ThinkQuest page
This is an Intro / Disclaimer page that occasionally pops up when you're browsing our site. It is put there by
the people who host our site, and we have no control over it. If it appears when you're trying to
take a quiz, you will either need to Reload / Refresh the page or click Back then Forward. We apologize
for any inconvenience this may cause.
Remember that you can also use our multiple choice text-only quizzes.
I can't see the image the quiz refers to
The image will open in a new, separate window. It usually pops up in front of the quiz, but occasionally
it is behind the quiz and you can't see it. In Microsoft Windows, you can see it in the Taskbar (the area to the right of the Start button).
Just click on it and it will show up. In Mac OS, just go to Window in the menu bar and select the appropriate window.
Note that in some browser / operating system combinations, you can't switch between windows while taking the quiz. You will need to type
'quit' in the quiz, then click 'Back' and rearrange or resize the browser window so that you will be able to see both the
quiz and the image on screen when you click 'Forward.'
Also, if you see the ThinkQuest page instead of the image, just refresh or reload the page (usually F5 for Windows,
Command-R for Mac).
Remember that you can also use our multiple choice text-only quizzes.
If you have problems or questions that were not covered in this FAQ, please contact us.