Multiple Choice

Question

Which rest lasts the longest?
(1 point)
Responses

A half rest is a small rectangular block that rests on the middle line of the staff.
Image with alt text: A half rest is a small rectangular block that rests on the middle line of the staff.

A whole rest is a small rectangular block suspended below the middle line of the staff in the middle of the measure.
Image with alt text: A whole rest is a small rectangular block suspended below the middle line of the staff in the middle of the measure.

A quarter rest is a vertical character tapered at both ends with several soft and angular squiggles along its length.
Image with alt text: A quarter rest is a vertical character tapered at both ends with several soft and angular squiggles along its length.

An eighth rest consists of a forward slash character with a fat dot attached to the top at the left by a small tail.

Answer 1

The rest that lasts the longest is:

A whole rest, which is a small rectangular block suspended below the middle line of the staff in the middle of the measure.