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[[2006]] is the 58th year of Hi-Q and will have 21 high school teams competing. A $1000 prize is awarded to the first place school, $500 to second place, and $250 to third place. |
[[2006]] is the 58th year of Hi-Q and will have 21 high school teams competing. A $1000 prize is awarded to the first place school, $500 to second place, and $250 to third place. |
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Each team is composed of ten students. The quiz covers |
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* Art History |
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* Physics |
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* Shakespeare |
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* U.S. Government |
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Revision as of 07:00, 10 February 2006
The Hi-Q is the oldest academic quiz competition in the United States, begun in 1948 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It presently takes place as an intracounty competition in 6 counties in 6 different states.
2006 is the 58th year of Hi-Q and will have 21 high school teams competing. A $1000 prize is awarded to the first place school, $500 to second place, and $250 to third place.
Each team is composed of ten students. The quiz covers 13 subject areas:
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Current Events
- Geography
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Shakespeare
- Sports
- U.S. Government
- U.S. History
- World History
Questions are selected from standard high school scholastic curricula, general scholastic knowledge, or from reference materials provided.
Points awarded throughout the season accumulate and determine semi-final and championship entry eligibility.