j p, the d'monquis guy, sent me the following with the challenge: show you mine if you show me yours!

How cultured are you?

Some British children cannot tell the difference between a violin and a guitar. Others think Shakespeare, Elvis and Michael Jackson are classical composers, according to a survey.

Before you scoff at such Philistinism, see if you can make the grade in BBC News Online's culture quiz. [read more]

j p got 6 out of 10. I have been humbled — only 5 out of 5. The shame! Hey! I know who played bass for the Grateful Dead!