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** Game 9, Round 9 - Sports - Team Logos
Did you know that sports teams usually have logos to differentiate
themselves from other teams? It's true! We've provided you a
2-page handout with the logos of 24 different sports teams, with
the team names blanked out as necessary.
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/9:9/log.pdf
1. Atlanta Dream (WNBA).
4. Juventus (Serie A Futbol Italia).
7. Queensland Reds (Super Rugby Pacific).
10. University of California Santa Cruz Banana Slugs.
** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge - The Butler Did It
* A. Butlers in Books
A1. The prototypical butler in fiction is Jeeves, even though
he takes pains to point out that he is Bertie Wooster's
faithful valet and not a butler. Who wrote the Jeeves and
Wooster books?
A2. Giovanni Bertuccio is the faithful butler to which of
Alexandre Dumas p|?re's characters?
* B. Butler Sports
B1. Butler University is a member of the only major American
college sports conference to *not* promote football as a
university sport. What is the name of that conference,
which was officially formed in 2013?
B2. What is the name of Butler University's sports teams?
*Hint*: it is an animal which could be a house pet.
* C. Historical Butlers
C1. Paul Burrell is a butler who was born in 1966. He was the
butler for a particularly important British person, which is
why he wrote a successful memoir about his buttling career.
Who did Burrell buttle for?
C2. Eugene Allen, whose life inspired the 2013 movie "The
Butler", worked his way up to become the head butler at
what residence?
* D. Hollywood Butlers
D1. Geoffrey, played by James Marcel, was the butler for the
Banks family in which 1990s television show?
D2. Edmund Blackadder was the butler to Prince George in
Blackadder the Third. Who played Edmund Blackadder --
as well as all the other Blackadders?
* E. Buttling
E2. Some butlers were traditionally referred to as "silvermen",
indicating an additional responsibility. What was that
responsibility?
** Game 9, Round 9 - Sports - Team Logos
3. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga).
4. Juventus (Serie A Futbol Italia).
9. Cleveland Monsters (American Hockey League).
12. Erny Znqevq (Yn Yvtn).
14. Cbegynaq Gvzoref (ZYF).
16. Havirefvgo qr Zbagerny Pnenovaf.
18. Rvfonera Oreyva (Qrhgfpur Rvfubpxrl Yvtn).
24. Wnpxfbaivyyr Whzob Fuevzc (Vagreangvbany Onfronyy Yrnthr).
** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge - The Butler Did It
* A. Butlers in Books
A1. The prototypical butler in fiction is Jeeves, even though
he takes pains to point out that he is Bertie Wooster's
faithful valet and not a butler. Who wrote the Jeeves and
Wooster books?
* C. Historical Butlers
C1. Paul Burrell is a butler who was born in 1966. He was the
butler for a particularly important British person, which is
why he wrote a successful memoir about his buttling career.
Who did Burrell buttle for?
** Game 9, Round 9 - Sports - Team Logos
1. Atlanta Dream (WNBA).
2. Arlington Renegades (XFL).
3. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga).
4. Juventus (Serie A Futbol Italia).
5. Wigan Warriors (Super Rugby League).
6. Wake Forest University Demon Deacons.
7. Queensland Reds (Super Rugby Pacific).
8. Yomiuri Giants (Nippon Baseball League).
9. Cleveland Monsters (American Hockey League).
10. University of California Santa Cruz Banana Slugs.
** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge - The Butler Did It
* A. Butlers in Books
A1. The prototypical butler in fiction is Jeeves, even though
he takes pains to point out that he is Bertie Wooster's
faithful valet and not a butler. Who wrote the Jeeves and
Wooster books?
A2. Giovanni Bertuccio is the faithful butler to which of
Alexandre Dumas p?re's characters?
* B. Butler Sports
B2. What is the name of Butler University's sports teams?
*Hint*: it is an animal which could be a house pet.
* C. Historical Butlers
C1. Paul Burrell is a butler who was born in 1966. He was the
butler for a particularly important British person, which is
why he wrote a successful memoir about his buttling career.
Who did Burrell buttle for?
C2. Eugene Allen, whose life inspired the 2013 movie "The
Butler", worked his way up to become the head butler at
what residence?
* D. Hollywood Butlers
D1. Geoffrey, played by James Marcel, was the butler for the
Banks family in which 1990s television show?
D2. Edmund Blackadder was the butler to Prince George in
Blackadder the Third. Who played Edmund Blackadder --
as well as all the other Blackadders?
* E. Buttling
E1. Bertie Wooster's Jeeves often explains that he is a valet
rather than a butler. What is the difference between
the two?
** Game 9, Round 9 - Sports - Team Logos
Did you know that sports teams usually have logos to differentiate
themselves from other teams? It's true! We've provided you a
2-page handout with the logos of 24 different sports teams, with
the team names blanked out as necessary.
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/9:9/log.pdf
(Note that the numbers are *above* the images.)
We're sure you're familiar with all of them, so we'll name the
team (and sometimes the league), and you tell us what number their
logo is.
1. Atlanta Dream (WNBA).
2. Arlington Renegades (XFL).
3. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga).
4. Juventus (Serie A Futbol Italia).
5. Wigan Warriors (Super Rugby League).
6. Wake Forest University Demon Deacons.
7. Queensland Reds (Super Rugby Pacific).
8. Yomiuri Giants (Nippon Baseball League).
9. Cleveland Monsters (American Hockey League).
10. University of California Santa Cruz Banana Slugs.
If you'd like to try the 14 decoys for fun, but for no points,
please decode the rot13:
11. QP Qrsraqref (KSY).
12. Erny Znqevq (Yn Yvtn).
13. Zvaarfbgn Havgrq (ZYF).
14. Cbegynaq Gvzoref (ZYF).
15. Ghynar Havirefvgl Terra Jnir.
16. Havirefvg|- qr Zbagerny Pnenovaf.
17. Zbnan Cnfvsvxn (Fhcre Ehtol Cnpvsvp).
18. Rvfonera Oreyva (Qrhgfpur Rvfubpxrl Yvtn).
19. Noobgfsbeq Pnahpxf (Nzrevpna Ubpxrl Yrnthr).
20. Pnebyvan Zhqpngf (Pnebyvanf Onfronyy Yrnthr).
21. Unyvsnk Guhaqreoveqf (Angvbany Ynpebffr Yrnthr).
22. Funakv Oenir Qentbaf (Puvarfr Onfxrgonyy Nffbpvngvba).
23. Zbagerny Ivpgbver (Cebsrffvbany Jbzra'f Ubpxrl Yrnthr).
24. Wnpxfbaivyyr Whzob Fuevzc (Vagreangvbany Onfronyy Yrnthr).
** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge - The Butler Did It
* A. Butlers in Books
A1. The prototypical butler in fiction is Jeeves, even though
he takes pains to point out that he is Bertie Wooster's
faithful valet and not a butler. Who wrote the Jeeves and
Wooster books?
A2. Giovanni Bertuccio is the faithful butler to which of
Alexandre Dumas p|?re's characters?
* B. Butler Sports
B1. Butler University is a member of the only major American
college sports conference to *not* promote football as a
university sport. What is the name of that conference,
which was officially formed in 2013?
B2. What is the name of Butler University's sports teams?
*Hint*: it is an animal which could be a house pet.
* C. Historical Butlers
C1. Paul Burrell is a butler who was born in 1966. He was the
butler for a particularly important British person, which is
why he wrote a successful memoir about his buttling career.
Who did Burrell buttle for?
C2. Eugene Allen, whose life inspired the 2013 movie "The
Butler", worked his way up to become the head butler at
what residence?
* D. Hollywood Butlers
D1. Geoffrey, played by James Marcel, was the butler for the
Banks family in which 1990s television show?
D2. Edmund Blackadder was the butler to Prince George in
Blackadder the Third. Who played Edmund Blackadder --
as well as all the other Blackadders?
* E. Buttling
E1. Bertie Wooster's Jeeves often explains that he is a valet
rather than a butler. What is the difference between
the two?
E2. Some butlers were traditionally referred to as "silvermen",
indicating an additional responsibility. What was that
responsibility?
* F. Cleaning Products--
F1. This crystalline solid -- typically purchased by individuals
as a powder -- dissolves in water to make a solution useful
as an antifungal agent, a pesticide, or a deodorizer among
other uses. What is it?
F2. Powdered oxalic acid is the primary ingredient in what
brand-name scouring powder, which was the first canned
scouring powder introduced to consumers in 1882?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-11-11,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 9, Round 9 - Sports - Team Logos
Did you know that sports teams usually have logos to differentiate
themselves from other teams? It's true! We've provided you a
2-page handout with the logos of 24 different sports teams, with
the team names blanked out as necessary.
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/9:9/log.pdf
(Note that the numbers are *above* the images.)
We're sure you're familiar with all of them, so we'll name the
team (and sometimes the league), and you tell us what number their
logo is.
1. Atlanta Dream (WNBA).
2. Arlington Renegades (XFL).
3. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga).
4. Juventus (Serie A Futbol Italia).
5. Wigan Warriors (Super Rugby League).
6. Wake Forest University Demon Deacons.
7. Queensland Reds (Super Rugby Pacific).
8. Yomiuri Giants (Nippon Baseball League).
9. Cleveland Monsters (American Hockey League).
10. University of California Santa Cruz Banana Slugs.
If you'd like to try the 14 decoys for fun, but for no points,
please decode the rot13:
11. DC Defenders (XFL).
12. Real Madrid (La Liga).
13. Minnesota United (MLS).
14. Portland Timbers (MLS).
15. Tulane University Green Wave.
16. Universito de Montreal Carabins.
17. Moana Pasifika (Super Rugby Pacific).
18. Eisbaren Berlin (Deutsche Eishockey Liga).
19. Abbotsford Canucks (American Hockey League).
20. Carolina Mudcats (Carolinas Baseball League).
21. Halifax Thunderbirds (National Lacrosse League).
22. Shanxi Brave Dragons (Chinese Basketball Association).
23. Montreal Victoire (Professional Women's Hockey League).
24. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (International Baseball League).
** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge - The Butler Did It
* A. Butlers in Books
A1. The prototypical butler in fiction is Jeeves, even though
he takes pains to point out that he is Bertie Wooster's
faithful valet and not a butler. Who wrote the Jeeves and
Wooster books?
A2. Giovanni Bertuccio is the faithful butler to which of
Alexandre Dumas p*re's characters?
* B. Butler Sports
B1. Butler University is a member of the only major American
college sports conference to *not* promote football as a
university sport. What is the name of that conference,
which was officially formed in 2013?
B2. What is the name of Butler University's sports teams?
*Hint*: it is an animal which could be a house pet.
* C. Historical Butlers
C1. Paul Burrell is a butler who was born in 1966. He was the
butler for a particularly important British person, which is
why he wrote a successful memoir about his buttling career.
Who did Burrell buttle for?
C2. Eugene Allen, whose life inspired the 2013 movie "The
Butler", worked his way up to become the head butler at
what residence?
* D. Hollywood Butlers
D1. Geoffrey, played by James Marcel, was the butler for the
Banks family in which 1990s television show?
D2. Edmund Blackadder was the butler to Prince George in
Blackadder the Third. Who played Edmund Blackadder --
as well as all the other Blackadders?
* E. Buttling
E1. Bertie Wooster's Jeeves often explains that he is a valet
rather than a butler. What is the difference between
the two?
E2. Some butlers were traditionally referred to as "silvermen",
indicating an additional responsibility. What was that
responsibility?
* F. Cleaning Products
F1. This crystalline solid -- typically purchased by individuals
as a powder -- dissolves in water to make a solution useful
as an antifungal agent, a pesticide, or a deodorizer among
other uses. What is it?
F2. Powdered oxalic acid is the primary ingredient in what
brand-name scouring powder, which was the first canned
scouring powder introduced to consumers in 1882?