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100
What is UC Berkeley's motto?

Fiat Lux

100

The human eye can only detect three colors. What are they? 

Red, blue, and green.

100

What animal represents the Hufflepuff house crest in the Harry Potter series?

A badger

100

How many events must you attend to be an active member? 

5 for new members, 4 for returning members.

100

You can read a book perfectly, but road signs in the distance look blurry. What refractive error might you have?

Myopia (nearsightedness).

200

How many elements were discovered at UC Berkeley?

16

200

Which type of photoreceptor helps us see in dim light?

What are rods?

200

What does IYKYK stand for? 

If you know, you know

200

Which two rooms do we most commonly hold our meetings in?

Minor 491 and 489

200

What eye disease damages the optic nerve and is often associated with increased eye pressure?

Glaucoma

300

How many libraries does UC Berkeley have?

26 libraries

300

What proportion of the eye is exposed to the outside world?

1/6

300

Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?

Brazil

300

Name two intern positions we offer at Foresight.

Events Planning Intern

Family and Mentorship Intern

Fundraising and Volunteer Intern

Social Media and Marketing Intern

Outreach Intern

300

You have central vision loss but can still see objects off to the sides. What part of the retina is most likely affected by this condition?

The macula

400

How tall is the Campanile (rounded to the nearest ten)?

307 feet

400

Which animal has the largest eye?

The Giant Squid

400

Who is known as the "Queen of Pop"?

Madonna

400

What is Foresight's next event?

Little Gem fundraiser

400

You see flashes of light and suddenly notice lots of new floaters. What serious eye emergency must be ruled out?

Retinal detachment

500

Historically, the students inside the Oski costume were male, though that restriction was changed in what decade to allow students of all identities to join the committee and portray the mascot?

1970s (1974). 

500

What color can humans differentiate the most shades of? 

Green

500

What movie won the first Oscar for Best Animated Film in 2001?

Shrek

500

Most of Foresight's current board is pursuing which major?

Integrative biology.

500

You’re over 40 and suddenly need to hold your phone farther away to read texts. What age-related condition is likely responsible?

Presbyopia

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