frequently Asked Questions
The Battle of the Brains was the most fun in all of high school, when can I do it again?
We are so glad you asked! Because of popular demand, and a selfish love of doing "trivia research" we are planning another Battle of the Brains for the spring. We are thinking May 16th. While you are waiting I would highly suggest Sporcle or mental_floss to get your trivia fix. You're welcome.
How many people can be on my team?
You can have up to 5 people on your team. These people can be any combination of grades, and can be all teachers, all students, or a combination of both. You don't need to have five, but it's more fun with more people. You can have between 1 and 5 people on your team.
Is it really expensive?
Of course not! It's $5 per team. So this is another reason that having more people is better, if you have 5 people it's only a dollar. The money goes to charity as well, so it is money well spent.
Do I need a team name?
Is the sky blue? Of course! You have to have some team pride. If you can't come up with one, we can pick one for you, but that would be boring. We also will put the team name on rosters to help with scoring.
I love it, how do I sign up?
Pick up a form in the office or in the media center. They should be available starting monday, and you can sign up and turn in your money with your form. Or click here
I am a habitual procrastinator, can I sign up at the door?
Why yes you can. We would like to know in advance about how many teams are coming, so if you are able to fill out a form, to let us know to expect you, but if you show up at the door we would be glad to have you!
I don't really know that much trivia, should I bother?
We designed the quiz so that no one person has the knowledge and experience to answer all the questions. The questions cover a variety of topics, from history to literature, physics to pop culture and everything in between.
My reaction time is like a turtle in molasses, will I have a chance?
Lucky for you, so is mine. So we have designed the quiz so that you write your answers down on a score sheet. This way it is easier for us to grade, and speed is not an issue. The questions won't be up forever, but there will be enough time to converse with your team.
Will there be a prize for the winning team?
Other than the undying envy of the other teams, the ability to use the title "best brains of North", and possible a paper crown, we hope to have some kind of prize for the winning team. The type of prize is still being determined but it will be awesome!
I have to feed my pet rhino, and make it to a scottish dance class, how long will the quiz last?
We are hoping about an hour and a half. So probably around 4:30 or 5:00.
Who are the masterminds behind this plan?
We hoped you would ask. Go to the about us page to view our official bios.
Can my team study?
Not really. We designed it so that no one really has to study or has too much of an advantage, so do what you do anyway and just come have fun.
I want more battle of the brains!
That is not a question, but please follow us on twitter @nfhsbattleofthebrains we hope to put more information out there, as we know it. And use our contact link to send us questions or comments.
I am still completely confused
Don't worry we are here to help! Keep checking here and at the twitter for updates. If you have specific questions or concerns don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]
We are so glad you asked! Because of popular demand, and a selfish love of doing "trivia research" we are planning another Battle of the Brains for the spring. We are thinking May 16th. While you are waiting I would highly suggest Sporcle or mental_floss to get your trivia fix. You're welcome.
How many people can be on my team?
You can have up to 5 people on your team. These people can be any combination of grades, and can be all teachers, all students, or a combination of both. You don't need to have five, but it's more fun with more people. You can have between 1 and 5 people on your team.
Is it really expensive?
Of course not! It's $5 per team. So this is another reason that having more people is better, if you have 5 people it's only a dollar. The money goes to charity as well, so it is money well spent.
Do I need a team name?
Is the sky blue? Of course! You have to have some team pride. If you can't come up with one, we can pick one for you, but that would be boring. We also will put the team name on rosters to help with scoring.
I love it, how do I sign up?
Pick up a form in the office or in the media center. They should be available starting monday, and you can sign up and turn in your money with your form. Or click here
I am a habitual procrastinator, can I sign up at the door?
Why yes you can. We would like to know in advance about how many teams are coming, so if you are able to fill out a form, to let us know to expect you, but if you show up at the door we would be glad to have you!
I don't really know that much trivia, should I bother?
We designed the quiz so that no one person has the knowledge and experience to answer all the questions. The questions cover a variety of topics, from history to literature, physics to pop culture and everything in between.
My reaction time is like a turtle in molasses, will I have a chance?
Lucky for you, so is mine. So we have designed the quiz so that you write your answers down on a score sheet. This way it is easier for us to grade, and speed is not an issue. The questions won't be up forever, but there will be enough time to converse with your team.
Will there be a prize for the winning team?
Other than the undying envy of the other teams, the ability to use the title "best brains of North", and possible a paper crown, we hope to have some kind of prize for the winning team. The type of prize is still being determined but it will be awesome!
I have to feed my pet rhino, and make it to a scottish dance class, how long will the quiz last?
We are hoping about an hour and a half. So probably around 4:30 or 5:00.
Who are the masterminds behind this plan?
We hoped you would ask. Go to the about us page to view our official bios.
Can my team study?
Not really. We designed it so that no one really has to study or has too much of an advantage, so do what you do anyway and just come have fun.
I want more battle of the brains!
That is not a question, but please follow us on twitter @nfhsbattleofthebrains we hope to put more information out there, as we know it. And use our contact link to send us questions or comments.
I am still completely confused
Don't worry we are here to help! Keep checking here and at the twitter for updates. If you have specific questions or concerns don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]