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Subbing "Quiz Night"

Post 1

Gnomon - time to move on

I'm subbing your entry on organising a quiz night. You are describing the type of quiz known as a table quiz. Do you think this type of quiz is well known enough that it doesn't need an introductory paragraph saying what a table quiz is? I know I was puzzled by it the first time I encountered one.


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Post 2

Teasswill

I'm glad it's you!

Do you mean a table quiz as opposed to e.g. one in a magazine or a pub quiz answered verbally?
I guess it would benefit from making clear early on that the answers will be written as a team effort.


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Post 3

Gnomon - time to move on

I've added a short paragraph explaining that near the beginning, but if you'd prefer to write one yourself, then be my guest: A29779186


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Post 4

Teasswill

I'm quite happy with your addition, thanks.


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Post 5

Gnomon - time to move on

I'm finished subbing Quiz Night now. Would you like to look it over before I return it?

It's at A29779186.


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Post 6

Teasswill

Looks good, thanks. My only quibble would be recommending teams of four to six as most enjoyable. I'd say six to eight!


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Post 7

Gnomon - time to move on

OK, I'll meet you half way - teams of 5 to 7.


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Post 8

Teasswill

Isn't an even number more likely? smiley - winkeye

Perhaps it would be better not to suggest an ideal number!


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Post 9

Gnomon - time to move on

Having been on a team of 12 for our work quiz, I can tell you it is totally unmanageable and counter-productive. OK, I'll accept your six to eight. I'm sending this back to the Editors.


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Post 10

Teasswill

smiley - ta


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