GETTING READY: Kinds of Questions

As you're looking to recruit people for the 2013-2014 season, the first questions that often come up are "What is Bible Quizzing like?  What kinds of questions do they ask?"  Luckily, we have a little video that shows the kinds of questions we face in Bible Quizzing.  Feel free to pass it around!

The Cresskill Quiz Meet is ONE WEEK AWAY

WHAT? Quiz Meet at Cresskill, NJ

WHEN? Next Saturday, March 12

WHAT TIME DO WE LEAVE? 7:30 AM sharp.

WHAT CHAPTERS ARE WE QUIZZING ON? John 1-19

WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING? $5 for lunch, and a bag of snacks (chips, pretzels, etc.)

WHAT TIME DO WE RETURN? Between 3 and 4 PM, depending on the schedule and the traffic. As usual, we'll ask the teens to call from the Tappan Zee Bridge

CAN YOU STAND ON YOUR HEAD WHILE JUGGLING APRICOTS? No. No I can't. But thanks for asking.

Midwinter Details!

It's time for your friendly, neighborhood frequently-asked-questions post on Midwinter.

WHEN IS IT? This Saturday, January 22
WHERE IS IT? Sparta Evangelical Free Church in Sparta, NJ
WHAT TIME DO WE LEAVE CHURCH? 6:30 AM (Yes, we know it's early.)
WHAT TIME WILL WE BE BACK? Depending on traffic and events, between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? $16 fee for Midwinter registration (covers lunch here and at Districts) and money for dinner (we'll be stopping on the way home, we recommend about $15)
IS MIDWINTER AN OVERNIGHT THIS YEAR? No. It'll just be a day trip for us all.
WHAT SHOULD WE BRING? If you have a Quiz Team shirt, bring it. Also your scripture portion for studying in the van.
WHAT IF IT SNOWS? Please keep an eye on QuizPad.Com. We're hoping the predicted storm will not affect us. If it does, we'll announce any details here.

VIDEO WEEK: Finish-the-Verse Question Sample

Next up we have an example of a Finish-the-Verse question for new quizzers. This one, questions are taken from a pre-defined list of memory verses. The answer must be word-perfect, with reference.

VIDEO WEEK: Quiz Team Questions

This week will be a week of videos demonstrating different kinds of questions (for anyone new to quizzing) or just for fun. Feel free to drop me an e-mail if there is something specific you'd like to see here.

We start with a normal Quiz Team Bonus question to give people an idea of what they're like.

Final Districts Reminders

You should already know all of these details from earlier postings and Wednesday's announcements, but here they are again for your last-minute needs.

WHAT TIME DO WE LEAVE?

3:00 PM. Please arrive by 2:45 PM, so we can pack the vans!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING/PACK?

4 outfits. Wear one outfit for travel on Friday, bring your quiz team shirt (or a blue shirt) for quizzing on Saturday and jeans (no shorts during quizzing!), church clothes for Sunday morning (no shorts! no jeans!), and travel clothes to wear after church.

1 duffle bag, 1 sleeping bag, 1 pillow, and a carry-on that fits on your lap.

HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD I BRING?

$10 for gas, plus money for 3 meals ($10 recommended), plus souvenir money for Chocolate World. At least $40.

WHAT TIME WILL WE GET BACK ON SUNDAY?

Our time getting back will be strongly influenced by traffic. We expect to be home between 3 PM and 5 PM. We'll be able to call parents by cell from the road. (And we'll be posting photos from key points all weekend.)

Midwinter Reminders

WHEN DO WE LEAVE? This coming Friday at 3 PM. (Contact Coach Jim ASAP if this is a problem.)

WHAT IS THE COST? $15 registration fee + approximately $30 for 3 meals + $5 for gas = $50 (plus any extra for souvenirs)

WHEN DO WE RETURN: Sunday probably about 4 PM, depending on traffic (kids can call from the road when we're an hour out)

WHAT SHOULD WE PACK? Basics: Sleeping bag, pillow, 1 crushable suitcase, 1 carry-on for your lap
Clothes: Quiz team shirts (or a basic blue shirt) for Saturday, Sunday clothes (No jeans! No shorts! No t-shirts!) for church, traveling clothes for Sunday after church, remember a WARM jacket - it IS Midwinter
Other stuff: Scripture portion, Official Question List for studying/cramming

HOW WILL HOUSING WORK? Quizzers will be housed with families from the Lancaster Church in Lititz, PA. If families intend to come along, they should make reservations at local hotels.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO PREPARE FOR MIDWINTER? Study, study, study, and don't forget to get a good night's sleep beforehand. You may also wish to review the rules.

Reference Questions for 1 Corinthians 1-7

Yesterday was all about Finish-the-the-Verse. Today is all about Reference Questions. The preliminary list of reference questions is up and ready for your review. This list only covers 1 Corinthians chapters 1 thru 7, but the other chapters will be along shortly.

Last year, we had quite a competition amongst the guys to see who could do the best on references. Who will be this year's Reference King... or perhaps there will be a Reference Queen this year? Download it now and print, to give yourself a head start.

VIDEO SERIES: What is a situation question?

A situation question provides a Biblical quote (i.e. something a person said) and then asked for specific information about that quote. You may be asked to provide information like "Who said it?", "How was it said?", or "To whom was it said?" And in most cases you'll be asked many of those at once - "Who said it, to whom, and how?"

VIDEO SERIES: What is a Reference Question?

A reference question is asked on a passage of scripture which is the same across the multiple books that are being studied. (For example, Jesus answered his critics MANY times across he many gospels.) It includes a reference in the question to differentiate the answers. The quizzer answering the question must provide the full question, as well as the answer. Reference questions are handed out at the beginning of the year, so everyone knows which questions might be references.

VIDEO SERIES: What is a bible quizzing question?

One key barrier to entry for new quizzers is understanding the different kinds of questions that can be asked. This video is of a "regular question" as a bonus question. It gives a good sense of what a "regular question" is like.