Is This Beijing's Brainiest Bartender? Jack Zhou

CONTESTANT: Jack Zhou, First Floor
SPECIALIST SUBJECT: Wine

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Which country hosts the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics?
Russia. I’ve forgotten. ×

Beijing has two “official flowers.” Name one of them.
I’ve got a feeling one might be chrysanthemum. I used to be a tour guide. √

How many ribs does an adult human have?
I’ll guess 72. No! I’ll count them – no, that won’t work. I’ll guess 22. ×

According to the 2010 census, which Chinese province has the largest population?
Sichuan. Oh, no no no! Henan! Henan. ×

Sixty percent of all tigers on Earth are found in which country?
Hmm. It’s probably in Africa. I don’t know. I’ll guess China. ×

SPECIALIST SUBJECT

Founded in 1892, what is the oldest of China’s modern wine companies?
Changyu. √

In which city was it established?
Yantai? √

According to a 2007 survey, how much of the wine consumed in China is red: 55 percent, 70 percent or 90 percent?
90 percent. I know this. √

China drinks more wine per head of population than South Korea: True or false?
False. It’s got to be South Korea. Definitely South Korea. ×

Which country produces more wine by volume than any other country on Earth?
Italy. √

FINAL SCORE: 5/10

Answers
1) Brazil 2) chrysanthemum and “Chinese rose” 3) 24 4) Guangdong 5) India 6) Changyu 7) Yantai 8) 90 percent 9) true 10) Italy

Verdict: Your votes may have elevated Jack above all other bartenders in Beijing, but his “Best Bartender” award counts for little in the battle of great bar minds. Still, after a decent showing, Jack is tied for third place.

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Photo: Judy Zhou