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Mr. Samuel Facts
100

What goes up but never comes down?

Age

100

What is the square root of 144?

12

100

What bone can be found in the leg between the knee and the hip?

Femur

100

Name the two Williams sisters. 

Serena and Venus

100

When is Mr. Samuel's birthday?

 ***An extra 100 points if you also include the year. 

June 17, 1990

200

There is 5 apples and you take 3. How many do you have?

3... duh

200

How many inches long is a yardstick?

36 inches

200

What U.S. state is the smallest in square miles?

Rhode Island
200

Who was the first African American baseball player to play in the MLB?

Jackie Robinson

200

What is Mr. Samuel's wife's profession? 

Teacher

300

How many months have 28 days?

All of them.

300

By definition, what is the lowest prime number?

2

RISK IT QUESTION!!!

300

In a chorus, what is the lowest male voice?

Bass

300

Who is the all-time Olympic gold medal winner? 

Michael Phelps

300

What college did Mr. Samuel attend?

Florida State University


RISK IT QUESTION!!!

400

A rooster laid an egg on the top of a roof. Which way did it roll?

Since when do roosters lay eggs?

400

Factor this trinomial:

x2 - 12 + 36

(x - 6) (x - 6)

400

What is the capital of Florida?

Tallanasty (aka Tallahassee)

400

In football, what is the lowest number of points you can score on a particular play? 

2 points for a safety. 

RISK IT QUESTION!!!

400

Who is Mr. Samuel's favorite superhero? 

*Hint: DC not Marvel

Batman

500

How many of each species did Moses take on the ark with him?

Wasn't it Noah?


RISK IT QUESTION!!!

500

What is the answer to this expression:

-2 + 3 • 4 ÷ 2 + 5

-2 + 3 • 4 ÷ 2 + 5

-2 + 12 ÷ 2 + 5

-2 + 6 + 5

= 9

500

How many time zones are in the world?

24.


RISK IT QUESTION!!!

500

As a team, sing the first 10 words of the national anthem in unison. 

"Oh say, can you see, by the dawn's early light"

500

What position in baseball did Mr. Samuel play growing up?

Third base. 

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