Quiz Bowl
Test your knowledge! Make new friends! Join the fun!
What is Quiz Bowl?
Quiz bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports, and more.
The defining feature of quiz bowl is the use of a “buzzer system” that lets players interrupt the reading of a question when they know the answer. That element adds a dimension of confidence, anticipation, and rapid recall to a game about knowing facts. Those “tossup” questions are answered individually, but doing so earns one’s team a chance at a three-part “bonus” question. Bonus questions are worth more points and allow collaboration, but are generally more difficult.*
When are Practices & Tournaments?
Watch a practice in action to learn more, or email Lisa Keelan, Library Manager at St. Monica, to join or ask questions. Practice sessions are in the library meeting room on Tuesdays from 7:00-7:45 a.m. and Thursdays from 3:35-4:45 p.m. There are usually 3-4 tournaments per year at area schools. They begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until about 2:30 p.m. If our team advances to the finals round, the tournament will last until 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Who Can Join & How?
Quiz Bowl tournaments are open to students in middle school, but and fifth-grade students may get a head start next year by attending practices and gaining knowledge and skills early!
Want more info about Quiz Bowl? Visit the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) site.
*Source: https://www.naqt.com/about/quiz-bowl.html