Multiple choice general knowledge What is a berk? A very bright person A stupid person who is easy to take advantage of An intelligent person who is naïve All three Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation 'Berk' is British slang for a stupid person who is easily taken advantage of. The term comes from Cockney rhyming slang (Berkshire Hunt). Option A incorrectly says 'very bright person,' and Option C incorrectly describes an intelligent person.