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You can scratch an itch for knowledge with the ”National Science Test II,” the season premiere episode of ”Nova” at 7 p.m. Tuesday on WTTW-Ch. 11. ”Nova” fans will have an upper hand as questions drawn from the show`s past episodes test viewers` scientific acumen. Topics range from dinosaurs to test-tube babies, with film clips illustrating the questions and answers.

Edwin Newman, the winner of last year`s quiz, returns to defend his title. He competes with naturalist David Attenborough, psychiatrist Alvin Poussaint and U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Johnson. Art Fleming of

”Jeopardy” fame is quizmaster.