Logophile: Summer Brain Teasers

1. As the election nears, volunteers will ______ neighborhoods to drum up support for their candidates.
   1. canvas
   2. canvass
2. Benjamin enjoys a post-prandial drink. He always takes a nip of brandy after he finishes
   1. eating dinner.
   2. reading a book.
   3. having sex.
3. What letter that appears in the name of 11 U.S. states does not appear in the name of any state capital?

Answers

1. b
2. a
3. W

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