Knowledge Tests

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Read one of four books and take a test on it. Tests are comprised of multiple choice questions to judge reading comprehension and analytical abilities.

Format

In-Person

Number of Tests

4 (one per book)

Book List

Knowledge Test books are available on the MIST National’s website: www.getmistified.com/rulebook

Equal Difficulty

All levels will be of equal difficulty. Each test is on a different book, but every test will be formatted the same.

Registration Guidelines

1. No more than four (4) students from each team may register for each test.
2. Each student may pick only one test to compete in.
   • Example: 4 students may register for Test 1, 4 other students for Test 2, etc.

Procedure

1. Competitors have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete their test.

2. Competitors must achieve a score of 65% or above in order to rank/win a medal.

3. Test contains ONLY multiple choice and multiple-multiple choice questions (select all that apply).

   • Questions will have an analytical/thinking focus.
   • Each test has an essay tie-breaker bonus question worth 10 points.

4. Tests are open-book and must be taken individually.

   • Electronic devices NOT permitted during competition.
   • Electronic versions of books NOT permitted.

5. Annotations NOT permitted within the book:

   • No highlighting
   • No underlining
   • No post-its
   • No writing in margins
   • All books will be checked before exam starts

6. Students must have their own book - sharing NOT allowed once testing begins.

7. Printouts/photocopies of the book are permitted but must be free of any notes.

8. All questions based on material covered in the assigned book.

9. No ballot for this competition - scores based solely on test performance.

Important

Annotations within the book are NOT permitted and all books will be checked before the exam starts. Printouts/photocopies must be free of any notes.

Test Format

Component	Details
Duration	1 hour 30 minutes
Question Types	Multiple choice, Multiple-multiple choice (select all that apply)
Focus	Analytical and reading comprehension
Tie-Breaker	Essay bonus question (10 points)
Required Score to Place	65% or above
Open Book	Yes (physical copy only)
Electronic Devices	Not permitted

What to Bring

• Physical copy of assigned book (no annotations)
• OR Clean printout/photocopy of book (no notes)
• Writing utensils
• MIST ID

Scoring

• No official ballot - scores based entirely on test performance
• Must score 65% or above to rank or win a medal
• Tie-breaker essay question worth 10 points for tied scores