Riddles
When Josh was 8, his brother was half his age. Now that Josh is 14, how old is his brother?
10
What New Orleans rapper also played in the NBA?
Master P
This actor was born and raised in West Philadelphia, but was sent to live with his aunt and uncle in Belair.
Will Smith/Fresh Prince
What boxer was known as “The Greatest”?
Muhammad Ali
What city is Ms. Simien from?
Lafayette
If the zoo keeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo and two pairs of babies are born for each and every one of the original animals, and sadly 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
977 animals
Mrs. Boykins and Lil Wayne are both from what part of New Orleans?
Hollygrove
This show starred a psychic highschooler and her two friends, Eddie and Chelsea.
That’s So Raven
Which scientist was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics?
Albert Einstein
What college did Ms. Simien go to?
LSU
If X is an odd number, when a letter is taken away from X, it becomes even. What is that number?
Seven
These two HBCUs play in a football game known as Bayou Classic.
Southern University and Grambling University
The theme song of this Disney Channel cartoon was sang by Solange and Destiny’s Child.
The Proud Family
This is the hardest naturally occurring substance known.
Diamonds
If Ms. Simien didn’t teach art, what subject would she teach?
Art
What can you put between 7 and 8 so that the result is greater than 7, but less than 8?
A decimal
Which two KEA teachers attended Grambling University?
Ms. Butler and Coach Bridges
Which character on Good Times had the catch phrase “dy-no-mite!”
JJ
What is the third sign of the zodiac?
Gemini
What is Ms. Simien’s middle name?
Danielle
How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25?
Once, because once you subtract it, it’s not 25 anymore.
New Orleans is the birthplace of what musical genres?
jazz and bounce
What family moved on up to a deluxe apartment in the sky?
The Jeffersons
What is the world’s longest river?
The Nile
What instrument did Ms. Simien play in band?
Flute