“Bob, your question on American History is a two-part question. As you know, you may answer either part first. As a rule, the second half of the question is always easier. Which part would you like to take a stab at first?” Bob was now becoming more noticeably nervous. He couldn’t believe it, but he was drawing a blank. American History was his easiest subject, but he played it safe.
“I’ll try the easier part first.” The M.C. nodded approvingly. “Here we go, Bob. I will ask you the second half first, then the first half.”The audience was silenced with gross anticipation…“Bob, here is your question: And in what year did it happen?”