Essays
What part of an essay is like your general idea?
(Hint: It's not the hook)
Your thesis statement
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1
What was the first dynasty in the world to exist?
The First Dynasty of Egypt, a.k.a., Dynasty I.
I move but never walk, have a mouth but never eat, and have a bed but never sleep. What am I?
A river
What is the oldest line in the DC Metro?
The Red Line
Where is the hook?
In the introductory paragraph.
What note gets 1/8 of a beat?
Eighth Note
Who was a famous general in the Civil War who would later become US President?
Ulysses S. Grant
What has a bottom at the top?
Your legs.
What is the oldest subway system in the world?
The London Underground
What is a good topic for any essay?
Anything you like, a book you read, etc.
What note gets 4 beats?
Whole Note
What was the first US state to ratify the US Constitution?
Delaware
Imagine you're in the forest, surrounded by ravenous, man-eating wolves. How do you put an end to this terrible situation?
Stop imagining it.
How long was the oldest subway tunnel sealed for?
120 years
What is the worst topic for an essay?
Potty-related things, etc.
1/256 of a beat
What was the shortest-lasting dynasty?
The Qin Dynasty.
What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Short.
What is the biggest subway system in the world?
The Shanghai Metro
How else can you write essays?
Docutyper. EssayPro. Take your pick.
P.S. There are many other ways, too.
What is the slowest note in music?
Bonus challenge for double points: What tempo would make this note EVEN SLOWER?
Infinitely repeating whole notes tied together as one tied note
Bonus Challenge answer: Larghissimo
13.8 Billion Years
Who is bigger: Mr. Bigger, Mrs. Bigger, or their baby?
Their baby, because he is a little bigger
Five stations in the DC Metro had been renamed. What are the stations' new names?
Bonus challenge for double points: What were their old names?
North Bethesda, Hyattsvile Crossing, West Falls Church VT, Tysons, and Downtown Largo.
Bonus Challenge answers: White Flint, Prince George's Plaza, West Falls Church VT/UVA, Tysons Corner, and Largo Town Center.