These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-02-10,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of the Night Owls, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2024-08-30
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 5, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment- Canadian Sci-Fi TV Shows
This is a round on science-fiction television shows produced
in Canada. In each case we will give the year it debuted, the
lead actor, and a description of the series. You name the show.
1. 1973, Keir Dullea. The show's setting is a huge generational
colony spacecraft called Earthship Ark, which has gone off course
following an unspecified accident. Centuries after its original
launch, most of the descendants of the original crew
and colonists are unaware that they are even aboard a spaceship.
2. 1988, Jerry O'Connell. A 14-year-old named Andrew Clements,
while looking one day for his friend, Dr. Benjamin Jeffcoate,
trips and is hit by a photon beam, causing him to develop
superpowers. He uses these abilities to fight crime, to solve
personal problems, and to help others. The show is set in the
fictional suburb of Briarwood.
3. 1992, Geraint Wyn Davies. This is a series about an 800-year-old
vampire working as a police detective in modern-day Toronto.
Wracked with guilt for centuries of killing others, he seeks
redemption by working as a homicide detective on the night
shift while struggling to find a way to become human again.
4. 1994, Greg Evigan. Set in the year 2044, the series follows
Jake Cardigan, a former police officer who lost his badge after
being framed for dealing in an illicit narcotic-like substance
and murdering his fellow officers on a bust.
5. 1997, Richard Dean Anderson. This show is based on a 1994
movie, and picks up about a year after the events of the film,
when the US government learns that an ancient alien device
can access a network of similar devices on other planets.
The series draws upon Egyptian, Greek, and Norse mythology,
as well as the legend of King Arthur.
6. 2000, Kevin Sorbo. The series follows Captain Dylan Hunt
of the Systems Commonwealth, an intergalactic government
that presided over an extended period of peace and prosperity
until its destruction from a rebellion led by the warmongering
Nietzcheans and parasitic Magog.
7. 2000, Chris Demetral. The show is a fictionalized telling of the
life of a famous French author, placing him into the settings of
the stories he wrote about such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Seas" and "Around the World in Eighty Days".
Full title required.
8. 2004, Peter Outerbridge. The series revolves around the
scientists of NorBAC (North American Biotechnology Advisory
Commission), a fictional organization with a lab based
in Toronto. The organization investigates problems of a
scientific nature, such as bioterrorism, mysterious diseases,
or radical changes in the environment throughout North America.
9. 2016, Eric McCormack. In a post-apocalyptic future, thousands
of special operatives are tasked with preventing the collapse
of society. These operatives, have their consciousnesses sent
back in time and transferred into the "host" body of present-day
individuals who are about to die.
10. 2013, Tatiana Maslany. The series focuses on Sarah Manning,
one of several genetically identical human clones, and later
on some of the other clones.
* Game 5, Round 8 - Science - Name that Biologist
Many people -- not all professional biologists -- have contributed
to the field of biology. From the clues given, please identify
the scientist.
1. Born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. Developed the modern
theory of evolution, based largely on research done in the
Galapagos Islands.
2. Born in 129 in Pergamum in Asia Minor. Postulated a circulation
system in which the liver produced the natural spirit, the
heart the vital spirit, and the brain the animal spirit.
Also demonstrated that arteries carry blood, not air.
3. Born in 1920 in England. Did research on X-ray diffraction which
helped other scientists to determine the chemical structure
of DNA.
4. Born in 1822 in Dole, France. Discovered that fermentation is
caused by micro-organisms and developed the germ theory of
disease.
5. Born in 1827 in Upton, Essex. Founder of antiseptic surgery.
Introduced dressing soaked in carbolic acid and strict rules
of hygiene to combat wound sepsis in hospitals.
6. Born in 1922 in Beaufort West, South Africa. Performed the
first human heart transplant in 1967.
7. Born in 1452 in Tuscany, Italy. Among many other things,
studied the flight of birds in connection with the laws of
mechanics, and so developed prototypes of a flying machine.
8. Born in 1707 in Smaland, Sweden. Devised a concise and precise
system for naming plants and animals, using one Latin
(or Latinized) word to represent the genus and a second to
distinguish the species.
9. Born in 1744 in Bazentin, France. Developed a theory
of evolution that was based on the idea that acquired
characteristics are inherited by the offspring, and that
organisms have an intrinsic urge to evolve into better-adapted
forms.
10. Born in 1891 in Alliston, Ontario. Discovered a technique
for isolating the hormone insulin, making possible the treatment
of diabetes.
* Game 5, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment- Canadian Sci-Fi TV Shows
1. 1973, Keir Dullea. The show's setting is a huge generational
colony spacecraft called Earthship Ark, which has gone off course
following an unspecified accident. Centuries after its original
launch, most of the descendants of the original crew
and colonists are unaware that they are even aboard a spaceship.
5. 1997, Richard Dean Anderson. This show is based on a 1994
movie, and picks up about a year after the events of the film,
when the US government learns that an ancient alien device
can access a network of similar devices on other planets.
The series draws upon Egyptian, Greek, and Norse mythology,
as well as the legend of King Arthur.
10. 2013, Tatiana Maslany. The series focuses on Sarah Manning,
one of several genetically identical human clones, and later
on some of the other clones.
* Game 5, Round 8 - Science - Name that Biologist
1. Born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. Developed the modern
theory of evolution, based largely on research done in the
Galapagos Islands.
2. Born in 129 in Pergamum in Asia Minor. Postulated a circulation
system in which the liver produced the natural spirit, the
heart the vital spirit, and the brain the animal spirit.
Also demonstrated that arteries carry blood, not air.
3. Born in 1920 in England. Did research on X-ray diffraction which
helped other scientists to determine the chemical structure
of DNA.
4. Born in 1822 in Dole, France. Discovered that fermentation is
caused by micro-organisms and developed the germ theory of
disease.
5. Born in 1827 in Upton, Essex. Founder of antiseptic surgery.
Introduced dressing soaked in carbolic acid and strict rules
of hygiene to combat wound sepsis in hospitals.
6. Born in 1922 in Beaufort West, South Africa. Performed the
first human heart transplant in 1967.
7. Born in 1452 in Tuscany, Italy. Among many other things,
studied the flight of birds in connection with the laws of
mechanics, and so developed prototypes of a flying machine.
8. Born in 1707 in Smaland, Sweden. Devised a concise and precise
system for naming plants and animals, using one Latin
(or Latinized) word to represent the genus and a second to
distinguish the species.
9. Born in 1744 in Bazentin, France. Developed a theory
of evolution that was based on the idea that acquired
characteristics are inherited by the offspring, and that
organisms have an intrinsic urge to evolve into better-adapted
forms.
* Game 5, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment- Canadian Sci-Fi TV Shows
This is a round on science-fiction television shows produced
in Canada. In each case we will give the year it debuted, the
lead actor, and a description of the series. You name the show.
3. 1992, Geraint Wyn Davies. This is a series about an 800-year-old
vampire working as a police detective in modern-day Toronto.
Wracked with guilt for centuries of killing others, he seeks
redemption by working as a homicide detective on the night
shift while struggling to find a way to become human again.
5. 1997, Richard Dean Anderson. This show is based on a 1994
movie, and picks up about a year after the events of the film,
when the US government learns that an ancient alien device
can access a network of similar devices on other planets.
The series draws upon Egyptian, Greek, and Norse mythology,
as well as the legend of King Arthur.
7. 2000, Chris Demetral. The show is a fictionalized telling of the
life of a famous French author, placing him into the settings of
the stories he wrote about such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Seas" and "Around the World in Eighty Days".
Full title required.
10. 2013, Tatiana Maslany. The series focuses on Sarah Manning,
one of several genetically identical human clones, and later
on some of the other clones.
* Game 5, Round 8 - Science - Name that Biologist
Many people -- not all professional biologists -- have contributed
to the field of biology. From the clues given, please identify
the scientist.
1. Born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. Developed the modern
theory of evolution, based largely on research done in the
Galapagos Islands.
2. Born in 129 in Pergamum in Asia Minor. Postulated a circulation
system in which the liver produced the natural spirit, the
heart the vital spirit, and the brain the animal spirit.
Also demonstrated that arteries carry blood, not air.
3. Born in 1920 in England. Did research on X-ray diffraction which
helped other scientists to determine the chemical structure
of DNA.
4. Born in 1822 in Dole, France. Discovered that fermentation is
caused by micro-organisms and developed the germ theory of
disease.
5. Born in 1827 in Upton, Essex. Founder of antiseptic surgery.
Introduced dressing soaked in carbolic acid and strict rules
of hygiene to combat wound sepsis in hospitals.
6. Born in 1922 in Beaufort West, South Africa. Performed the
first human heart transplant in 1967.
7. Born in 1452 in Tuscany, Italy. Among many other things,
studied the flight of birds in connection with the laws of
mechanics, and so developed prototypes of a flying machine.
8. Born in 1707 in Smaland, Sweden. Devised a concise and precise
system for naming plants and animals, using one Latin
(or Latinized) word to represent the genus and a second to
distinguish the species.
10. Born in 1891 in Alliston, Ontario. Discovered a techniqueBanting
for isolating the hormone insulin, making possible the treatment
of diabetes.
* Game 5, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment- Canadian Sci-Fi TV Shows
This is a round on science-fiction television shows produced
in Canada. In each case we will give the year it debuted, the
lead actor, and a description of the series. You name the show.
1. 1973, Keir Dullea. The show's setting is a huge generational
colony spacecraft called Earthship Ark, which has gone off course
following an unspecified accident. Centuries after its original
launch, most of the descendants of the original crew
and colonists are unaware that they are even aboard a spaceship.
2. 1988, Jerry O'Connell. A 14-year-old named Andrew Clements,
while looking one day for his friend, Dr. Benjamin Jeffcoate,
trips and is hit by a photon beam, causing him to develop
superpowers. He uses these abilities to fight crime, to solve
personal problems, and to help others. The show is set in the
fictional suburb of Briarwood.
3. 1992, Geraint Wyn Davies. This is a series about an 800-year-old
vampire working as a police detective in modern-day Toronto.
Wracked with guilt for centuries of killing others, he seeks
redemption by working as a homicide detective on the night
shift while struggling to find a way to become human again.
4. 1994, Greg Evigan. Set in the year 2044, the series follows
Jake Cardigan, a former police officer who lost his badge after
being framed for dealing in an illicit narcotic-like substance
and murdering his fellow officers on a bust.
5. 1997, Richard Dean Anderson. This show is based on a 1994
movie, and picks up about a year after the events of the film,
when the US government learns that an ancient alien device
can access a network of similar devices on other planets.
The series draws upon Egyptian, Greek, and Norse mythology,
as well as the legend of King Arthur.
6. 2000, Kevin Sorbo. The series follows Captain Dylan Hunt
of the Systems Commonwealth, an intergalactic government
that presided over an extended period of peace and prosperity
until its destruction from a rebellion led by the warmongering
Nietzcheans and parasitic Magog.
7. 2000, Chris Demetral. The show is a fictionalized telling of the
life of a famous French author, placing him into the settings of
the stories he wrote about such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Seas" and "Around the World in Eighty Days".
Full title required.
8. 2004, Peter Outerbridge. The series revolves around the
scientists of NorBAC (North American Biotechnology Advisory
Commission), a fictional organization with a lab based
in Toronto. The organization investigates problems of a
scientific nature, such as bioterrorism, mysterious diseases,
or radical changes in the environment throughout North America.
9. 2016, Eric McCormack. In a post-apocalyptic future, thousands
of special operatives are tasked with preventing the collapse
of society. These operatives, have their consciousnesses sent
back in time and transferred into the "host" body of present-day
individuals who are about to die.
10. 2013, Tatiana Maslany. The series focuses on Sarah Manning,
one of several genetically identical human clones, and later
on some of the other clones.
* Game 5, Round 8 - Science - Name that Biologist
Many people -- not all professional biologists -- have contributed
to the field of biology. From the clues given, please identify
the scientist.
1. Born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. Developed the modern
theory of evolution, based largely on research done in the
Galapagos Islands.
2. Born in 129 in Pergamum in Asia Minor. Postulated a circulation
system in which the liver produced the natural spirit, the
heart the vital spirit, and the brain the animal spirit.
Also demonstrated that arteries carry blood, not air.
3. Born in 1920 in England. Did research on X-ray diffraction which
helped other scientists to determine the chemical structure
of DNA.
4. Born in 1822 in Dole, France. Discovered that fermentation is
caused by micro-organisms and developed the germ theory of
disease.
5. Born in 1827 in Upton, Essex. Founder of antiseptic surgery.
Introduced dressing soaked in carbolic acid and strict rules
of hygiene to combat wound sepsis in hospitals.
6. Born in 1922 in Beaufort West, South Africa. Performed the
first human heart transplant in 1967.
7. Born in 1452 in Tuscany, Italy. Among many other things,
studied the flight of birds in connection with the laws of
mechanics, and so developed prototypes of a flying machine.
8. Born in 1707 in Smaland, Sweden. Devised a concise and precise
system for naming plants and animals, using one Latin
(or Latinized) word to represent the genus and a second to
distinguish the species.
9. Born in 1744 in Bazentin, France. Developed a theory
of evolution that was based on the idea that acquired
characteristics are inherited by the offspring, and that
organisms have an intrinsic urge to evolve into better-adapted
forms.
10. Born in 1891 in Alliston, Ontario. Discovered a technique
for isolating the hormone insulin, making possible the treatment
of diabetes.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-02-10,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 5, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment - Canadian Sci-Fi TV Shows
This is a round on science-fiction television shows produced
in Canada. In each case we will give the year it debuted, the
lead actor, and a description of the series. You name the show.
1. 1973, Keir Dullea. The show's setting is a huge generational
colony spacecraft called Earthship Ark, which has gone off course
following an unspecified accident. Centuries after its original
launch, most of the descendants of the original crew
and colonists are unaware that they are even aboard a spaceship.
2. 1988, Jerry O'Connell. A 14-year-old named Andrew Clements,
while looking one day for his friend, Dr. Benjamin Jeffcoate,
trips and is hit by a photon beam, causing him to develop
superpowers. He uses these abilities to fight crime, to solve
personal problems, and to help others. The show is set in the
fictional suburb of Briarwood.
3. 1992, Geraint Wyn Davies. This is a series about an 800-year-old
vampire working as a police detective in modern-day Toronto.
Wracked with guilt for centuries of killing others, he seeks
redemption by working as a homicide detective on the night
shift while struggling to find a way to become human again.
4. 1994, Greg Evigan. Set in the year 2044, the series follows
Jake Cardigan, a former police officer who lost his badge after
being framed for dealing in an illicit narcotic-like substance
and murdering his fellow officers on a bust.
5. 1997, Richard Dean Anderson. This show is based on a 1994
movie, and picks up about a year after the events of the film,
when the US government learns that an ancient alien device
can access a network of similar devices on other planets.
The series draws upon Egyptian, Greek, and Norse mythology,
as well as the legend of King Arthur.
6. 2000, Kevin Sorbo. The series follows Captain Dylan Hunt
of the Systems Commonwealth, an intergalactic government
that presided over an extended period of peace and prosperity
until its destruction from a rebellion led by the warmongering
Nietzcheans and parasitic Magog.
7. 2000, Chris Demetral. The show is a fictionalized telling of the
life of a famous French author, placing him into the settings of
the stories he wrote about such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Seas" and "Around the World in Eighty Days".
Full title required.
8. 2004, Peter Outerbridge. The series revolves around the
scientists of NorBAC (North American Biotechnology Advisory
Commission), a fictional organization with a lab based
in Toronto. The organization investigates problems of a
scientific nature, such as bioterrorism, mysterious diseases,
or radical changes in the environment throughout North America.
9. 2016, Eric McCormack. In a post-apocalyptic future, thousands
of special operatives are tasked with preventing the collapse
of society. These operatives, have their consciousnesses sent
back in time and transferred into the "host" body of present-day
individuals who are about to die.
10. 2013, Tatiana Maslany. The series focuses on Sarah Manning,
one of several genetically identical human clones, and later
on some of the other clones.
* Game 5, Round 8 - Science - Name that Biologist
Many people -- not all professional biologists -- have contributed
to the field of biology. From the clues given, please identify
the scientist.
1. Born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. Developed the modern
theory of evolution, based largely on research done in the
Galapagos Islands.
2. Born in 129 in Pergamum in Asia Minor. Postulated a circulation
system in which the liver produced the natural spirit, the
heart the vital spirit, and the brain the animal spirit.
Also demonstrated that arteries carry blood, not air.
3. Born in 1920 in England. Did research on X-ray diffraction which
helped other scientists to determine the chemical structure
of DNA.
4. Born in 1822 in Dole, France. Discovered that fermentation is
caused by micro-organisms and developed the germ theory of
disease.
5. Born in 1827 in Upton, Essex. Founder of antiseptic surgery.
Introduced dressing soaked in carbolic acid and strict rules
of hygiene to combat wound sepsis in hospitals.
6. Born in 1922 in Beaufort West, South Africa. Performed the
first human heart transplant in 1967.
7. Born in 1452 in Tuscany, Italy. Among many other things,
studied the flight of birds in connection with the laws of
mechanics, and so developed prototypes of a flying machine.
8. Born in 1707 in Smaland, Sweden. Devised a concise and precise
system for naming plants and animals, using one Latin
(or Latinized) word to represent the genus and a second to
distinguish the species.
9. Born in 1744 in Bazentin, France. Developed a theory
of evolution that was based on the idea that acquired
characteristics are inherited by the offspring, and that
organisms have an intrinsic urge to evolve into better-adapted
forms.
10. Born in 1891 in Alliston, Ontario. Discovered a technique
for isolating the hormone insulin, making possible the treatment
of diabetes.
** Game 5, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Solve for X
1. There used to be two companies in the Fortune 500 list that had
a name where the letter X appeared twice. One of the companies
was Xerox. Name the *other* one.
2. Microsoft created their own version of Unix, intended for use on
microcomputers. They could not call it Unix, so they gave it
their own name. What was the name they gave to this software
of theirs?
3. In Welsh this item is named Caledfwich (not a typo). In legend
it is sometimes said to have magical powers and its owner is
associated with the rightful sovereignty of England. What is
the English name of this item?
4. This place was the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty
in China, before he decided to move the seat of his dynasty to
the Jin Dynasty capital of Shangdu. It was visited in about
1275 by Marco Polo, and in 1797 inspired a poem by Samuel
Taylor Coleridge. Name this place.
5. In his State of the Union address in 2002, George W. Bush
accused Iran, Iraq, and North Korea of helping terrorism and
seeking nuclear weapons. What phrase did he subsequently use
to identify these countries?
6. First settled in 1786, this city was the first capital of
Tennessee. It also hosted the 1982 World's Fair. Name the city.
$NOTES
7. Their real names were Leonard, Adolph (who became Arthur),
Julius, Milton, and Herbert. These brothers enjoyed success
in Vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood from the early 1900s
into the 1950s. What was their family name?
8. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 to the outbreak
of World War I in 1914 was period of relative peace in Europe
and the world. At the time the British Empire was the largest
empire of all time. What 2-word phrase was used to describe
this period of peace due to British hegemony?
9. In 1989 three classmates at Thornlea Secondary School banded
together to form a band, the Chia Pets. They changed their
name in 1992, added a fourth band member, performed and released
albums until 2000, and disbanded in 2001. Name this band.
10. What was the first name of Draco Malfoy's aunt in the Harry
Potter series?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Valentine'S Day
A. History: It Happened on Valentine's Day
A1. In 1929, there was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre where
the gang led by Al Capone murdered several members of the
gang led by Bugs Moran. In which city did this occur?
A2. In 1945, a particular European city was targeted for a heavy
bombing campaign on the night of February 13-14. Name the
city.
* B. Literature: Romantic Literature -- Sort Of
B1. Who is the author of the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey"?
B2. Who is the author of the vampire romance series that
includes the novels "Twilight", "New Moon", "Eclipse",
and "Breaking Dawn"?
* C. Geography: What's in a Name?
C1. In what Canadian province would you find towns named
Come By Chance, Dildo, and Heart's Delight?
C2. In what Canadian province would you find towns named Fertile,
Old Wives, and Poor Man?
* E. Entertainment: Romantic Film Classics
E1. In this 1957 movie, a couple played by Cary Grant and
Deborah Kerr fall in love and agree to meet in 6 months
at the Empire State Building. This is the inspiration
for the ending of the 1993 movie "Sleepless in Seattle".
What is the name of the 1957 movie?
E2. This 1953 movie is about the troubles of soldiers stationed
on Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl
Harbor. It stars Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr and is
best known for the kiss-on-the-beach scene. What is the
name of this movie?
* F. Miscellaneous: What Did You Say?
F1. What comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker said the
following? "Sex without love is an empty experience,
but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best"
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-02-10,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of the Night Owls, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2024-08-30
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
** Game 5, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Solve for X
Thus is a round about people, places, or things having the letter
X in their name. One or more persons, places, or things, with X
in their name will be described. You must name them.
1. There used to be two companies in the Fortune 500 list that had
a name where the letter X appeared twice. One of the companies
was Xerox. Name the *other* one.
2. Microsoft created their own version of Unix, intended for use on
microcomputers. They could not call it Unix, so they gave it
their own name. What was the name they gave to this software
of theirs?
3. In Welsh this item is named Caledfwich (not a typo). In legend
it is sometimes said to have magical powers and its owner is
associated with the rightful sovereignty of England. What is
the English name of this item?
4. This place was the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty
in China, before he decided to move the seat of his dynasty to
the Jin Dynasty capital of Shangdu. It was visited in about
1275 by Marco Polo, and in 1797 inspired a poem by Samuel
Taylor Coleridge. Name this place.
5. In his State of the Union address in 2002, George W. Bush
accused Iran, Iraq, and North Korea of helping terrorism and
seeking nuclear weapons. What phrase did he subsequently use
to identify these countries?
6. First settled in 1786, this city was the first capital of
Tennessee. It also hosted the 1982 World's Fair. Name the city.
$NOTES
7. Their real names were Leonard, Adolph (who became Arthur),
Julius, Milton, and Herbert. These brothers enjoyed success
in Vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood from the early 1900s
into the 1950s. What was their family name?
8. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 to the outbreak
of World War I in 1914 was period of relative peace in Europe
and the world. At the time the British Empire was the largest
empire of all time. What 2-word phrase was used to describe
this period of peace due to British hegemony?
9. In 1989 three classmates at Thornlea Secondary School banded
together to form a band, the Chia Pets. They changed their
name in 1992, added a fourth band member, performed and released
albums until 2000, and disbanded in 2001. Name this band.
10. What was the first name of Draco Malfoy's aunt in the Harry
Potter series?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Valentine'S Day
A. History: It Happened on Valentine's Day
A1. In 1929, there was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre where
the gang led by Al Capone murdered several members of the
gang led by Bugs Moran. In which city did this occur?
A2. In 1945, a particular European city was targeted for a heavy
bombing campaign on the night of February 13-14. Name the
city.
* B. Literature: Romantic Literature -- Sort Of
B1. Who is the author of the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey"?
B2. Who is the author of the vampire romance series that
includes the novels "Twilight", "New Moon", "Eclipse",
and "Breaking Dawn"?
* C. Geography: What's in a Name?
C1. In what Canadian province would you find towns named
Come By Chance, Dildo, and Heart's Delight?
C2. In what Canadian province would you find towns named Fertile,
Old Wives, and Poor Man?
* D. Sports: 40-Love
These questions are about the marriages and divorces of professional
tennis players.
D1. Andre Agassi has been married to which tennis player
since 2001?
D2. Chris Evert has been married and divorced three times.
Who did she marry in 2008 and divorce in 2009 after only
18 months?
* E. Entertainment: Romantic Film Classics
E1. In this 1957 movie, a couple played by Cary Grant and
Deborah Kerr fall in love and agree to meet in 6 months
at the Empire State Building. This is the inspiration
for the ending of the 1993 movie "Sleepless in Seattle".
What is the name of the 1957 movie?
E2. This 1953 movie is about the troubles of soldiers stationed
on Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl
Harbor. It stars Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr and is
best known for the kiss-on-the-beach scene. What is the
name of this movie?
* F. Miscellaneous: What Did You Say?
F1. What comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker said the
following? "Sex without love is an empty experience,
but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best"
F2. What comedian and actor said the following? "God gave men
both a penis and a brain, but unfortunately not enough
blood supply to run both at the same time."
** Game 5, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Solve for X
Thus is a round about people, places, or things having the letter
X in their name. One or more persons, places, or things, with X
in their name will be described. You must name them.
1. There used to be two companies in the Fortune 500 list that had
a name where the letter X appeared twice. One of the companies
was Xerox. Name the *other* one.
2. Microsoft created their own version of Unix, intended for use on
microcomputers. They could not call it Unix, so they gave it
their own name. What was the name they gave to this software
of theirs?
3. In Welsh this item is named Caledfwich (not a typo). In legend
it is sometimes said to have magical powers and its owner is
associated with the rightful sovereignty of England. What is
the English name of this item?
4. This place was the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty
in China, before he decided to move the seat of his dynasty to
the Jin Dynasty capital of Shangdu. It was visited in about
1275 by Marco Polo, and in 1797 inspired a poem by Samuel
Taylor Coleridge. Name this place.
5. In his State of the Union address in 2002, George W. Bush
accused Iran, Iraq, and North Korea of helping terrorism and
seeking nuclear weapons. What phrase did he subsequently use
to identify these countries?
6. First settled in 1786, this city was the first capital of
Tennessee. It also hosted the 1982 World's Fair. Name the city.
$NOTES
7. Their real names were Leonard, Adolph (who became Arthur),
Julius, Milton, and Herbert. These brothers enjoyed success
in Vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood from the early 1900s
into the 1950s. What was their family name?
8. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 to the outbreak
of World War I in 1914 was period of relative peace in Europe
and the world. At the time the British Empire was the largest
empire of all time. What 2-word phrase was used to describe
this period of peace due to British hegemony?
9. In 1989 three classmates at Thornlea Secondary School banded
together to form a band, the Chia Pets. They changed their
name in 1992, added a fourth band member, performed and released
albums until 2000, and disbanded in 2001. Name this band.
10. What was the first name of Draco Malfoy's aunt in the Harry
Potter series?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Valentine'S Day
A. History: It Happened on Valentine's Day
A1. In 1929, there was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre where
the gang led by Al Capone murdered several members of the
gang led by Bugs Moran. In which city did this occur?
A2. In 1945, a particular European city was targeted for a heavy
bombing campaign on the night of February 13-14. Name the
city.
* B. Literature: Romantic Literature -- Sort Of
B1. Who is the author of the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey"?
B2. Who is the author of the vampire romance series that
includes the novels "Twilight", "New Moon", "Eclipse",
and "Breaking Dawn"?
* C. Geography: What's in a Name?
C1. In what Canadian province would you find towns named
Come By Chance, Dildo, and Heart's Delight?
C2. In what Canadian province would you find towns named Fertile,
Old Wives, and Poor Man?
* D. Sports: 40-Love
These questions are about the marriages and divorces of professional
tennis players.
D1. Andre Agassi has been married to which tennis player
since 2001?
D2. Chris Evert has been married and divorced three times.
Who did she marry in 2008 and divorce in 2009 after only
18 months?
* E. Entertainment: Romantic Film Classics
E1. In this 1957 movie, a couple played by Cary Grant and
Deborah Kerr fall in love and agree to meet in 6 months
at the Empire State Building. This is the inspiration
for the ending of the 1993 movie "Sleepless in Seattle".
What is the name of the 1957 movie?
E2. This 1953 movie is about the troubles of soldiers stationed
on Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl
Harbor. It stars Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr and is
best known for the kiss-on-the-beach scene. What is the
name of this movie?
* F. Miscellaneous: What Did You Say?
F1. What comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker said the
following? "Sex without love is an empty experience,
but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best"
F2. What comedian and actor said the following? "God gave men
both a penis and a brain, but unfortunately not enough
blood supply to run both at the same time."
** Game 5, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Solve for X
Thus is a round about people, places, or things having the letter
X in their name. One or more persons, places, or things, with X
in their name will be described. You must name them.
1. There used to be two companies in the Fortune 500 list that had
a name where the letter X appeared twice. One of the companies
was Xerox. Name the *other* one.
2. Microsoft created their own version of Unix, intended for use on
microcomputers. They could not call it Unix, so they gave it
their own name. What was the name they gave to this software
of theirs?
3. In Welsh this item is named Caledfwich (not a typo). In legend
it is sometimes said to have magical powers and its owner is
associated with the rightful sovereignty of England. What is
the English name of this item?
4. This place was the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty
in China, before he decided to move the seat of his dynasty to
the Jin Dynasty capital of Shangdu. It was visited in about
1275 by Marco Polo, and in 1797 inspired a poem by Samuel
Taylor Coleridge. Name this place.
5. In his State of the Union address in 2002, George W. Bush
accused Iran, Iraq, and North Korea of helping terrorism and
seeking nuclear weapons. What phrase did he subsequently use
to identify these countries?
6. First settled in 1786, this city was the first capital of
Tennessee. It also hosted the 1982 World's Fair. Name the city.
7. Their real names were Leonard, Adolph (who became Arthur),
Julius, Milton, and Herbert. These brothers enjoyed success
in Vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood from the early 1900s
into the 1950s. What was their family name?
8. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 to the outbreak
of World War I in 1914 was period of relative peace in Europe
and the world. At the time the British Empire was the largest
empire of all time. What 2-word phrase was used to describe
this period of peace due to British hegemony?
9. In 1989 three classmates at Thornlea Secondary School banded
together to form a band, the Chia Pets. They changed their
name in 1992, added a fourth band member, performed and released
albums until 2000, and disbanded in 2001. Name this band.
10. What was the first name of Draco Malfoy's aunt in the Harry
Potter series?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Valentine'S Day
A. History: It Happened on Valentine's Day
A1. In 1929, there was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre where
the gang led by Al Capone murdered several members of the
gang led by Bugs Moran. In which city did this occur?
A2. In 1945, a particular European city was targeted for a heavy
bombing campaign on the night of February 13-14. Name the
city.
* B. Literature: Romantic Literature -- Sort Of
B1. Who is the author of the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey"?
B2. Who is the author of the vampire romance series that
includes the novels "Twilight", "New Moon", "Eclipse",
and "Breaking Dawn"?
* C. Geography: What's in a Name?
C1. In what Canadian province would you find towns named
Come By Chance, Dildo, and Heart's Delight?
C2. In what Canadian province would you find towns named Fertile,
Old Wives, and Poor Man?
* D. Sports: 40-Love
These questions are about the marriages and divorces of professional
tennis players.
D1. Andre Agassi has been married to which tennis player
since 2001?
D2. Chris Evert has been married and divorced three times.
Who did she marry in 2008 and divorce in 2009 after only
18 months?
* E. Entertainment: Romantic Film Classics
E1. In this 1957 movie, a couple played by Cary Grant and
Deborah Kerr fall in love and agree to meet in 6 months
at the Empire State Building. This is the inspiration
for the ending of the 1993 movie "Sleepless in Seattle".
What is the name of the 1957 movie?
E2. This 1953 movie is about the troubles of soldiers stationed
on Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl
Harbor. It stars Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr and is
best known for the kiss-on-the-beach scene. What is the
name of this movie?
* F. Miscellaneous: What Did You Say?
F1. What comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker said the
following? "Sex without love is an empty experience,
but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best"
F2. What comedian and actor said the following? "God gave men
both a penis and a brain, but unfortunately not enough
blood supply to run both at the same time."
** Game 5, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Solve for X
4. This place was the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty
in China, before he decided to move the seat of his dynasty to
the Jin Dynasty capital of Shangdu. It was visited in about
1275 by Marco Polo, and in 1797 inspired a poem by Samuel
Taylor Coleridge. Name this place.
5. In his State of the Union address in 2002, George W. Bush
accused Iran, Iraq, and North Korea of helping terrorism and
seeking nuclear weapons. What phrase did he subsequently use
to identify these countries?
6. First settled in 1786, this city was the first capital of
Tennessee. It also hosted the 1982 World's Fair. Name the city.
7. Their real names were Leonard, Adolph (who became Arthur),
Julius, Milton, and Herbert. These brothers enjoyed success
in Vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood from the early 1900s
into the 1950s. What was their family name?
8. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 to the outbreak
of World War I in 1914 was period of relative peace in Europe
and the world. At the time the British Empire was the largest
empire of all time. What 2-word phrase was used to describe
this period of peace due to British hegemony?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Valentine'S Day
A. History: It Happened on Valentine's Day
A1. In 1929, there was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre where
the gang led by Al Capone murdered several members of the
gang led by Bugs Moran. In which city did this occur?
A2. In 1945, a particular European city was targeted for a heavy
bombing campaign on the night of February 13-14. Name the
city.
* D. Sports: 40-Love
D1. Andre Agassi has been married to which tennis player
since 2001?
* E. Entertainment: Romantic Film Classics
E1. In this 1957 movie, a couple played by Cary Grant and
Deborah Kerr fall in love and agree to meet in 6 months
at the Empire State Building. This is the inspiration
for the ending of the 1993 movie "Sleepless in Seattle".
What is the name of the 1957 movie?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-02-10,
and should be interpreted accordingly.,, For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 5, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Solve for X
Thus is a round about people, places, or things having the letter
X in their name. One or more persons, places, or things, with X
in their name will be described. You must name them.
1. There used to be two companies in the Fortune 500 list that had
a name where the letter X appeared twice. One of the companies
was Xerox. Name the *other* one.
2. Microsoft created their own version of Unix, intended for use on
microcomputers. They could not call it Unix, so they gave it
their own name. What was the name they gave to this software
of theirs?
3. In Welsh this item is named Caledfwich (not a typo). In legend
it is sometimes said to have magical powers and its owner is
associated with the rightful sovereignty of England. What is
the English name of this item?
4. This place was the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty
in China, before he decided to move the seat of his dynasty to
the Jin Dynasty capital of Shangdu. It was visited in about
1275 by Marco Polo, and in 1797 inspired a poem by Samuel
Taylor Coleridge. Name this place.
5. In his State of the Union address in 2002, George W. Bush
accused Iran, Iraq, and North Korea of helping terrorism and
seeking nuclear weapons. What phrase did he subsequently use
to identify these countries?
6. First settled in 1786, this city was the first capital of
Tennessee. It also hosted the 1982 World's Fair. Name the city.
7. Their real names were Leonard, Adolph (who became Arthur),
Julius, Milton, and Herbert. These brothers enjoyed success
in Vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood from the early 1900s
into the 1950s. What was their family name?
8. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 to the outbreak
of World War I in 1914 was period of relative peace in Europe
and the world. At the time the British Empire was the largest
empire of all time. What 2-word phrase was used to describe
this period of peace due to British hegemony?
9. In 1989 three classmates at Thornlea Secondary School banded
together to form a band, the Chia Pets. They changed their
name in 1992, added a fourth band member, performed and released
albums until 2000, and disbanded in 2001. Name this band.
10. What was the first name of Draco Malfoy's aunt in the Harry
Potter series?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Valentine'S Day
A. History: It Happened on Valentine's Day
A1. In 1929, there was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre where
the gang led by Al Capone murdered several members of the
gang led by Bugs Moran. In which city did this occur?
A2. In 1945, a particular European city was targeted for a heavy
bombing campaign on the night of February 13-14. Name the
city.
* B. Literature: Romantic Literature -- Sort Of
B1. Who is the author of the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey"?
B2. Who is the author of the vampire romance series that
includes the novels "Twilight", "New Moon", "Eclipse",
and "Breaking Dawn"?
* C. Geography: What's in a Name?
C1. In what Canadian province would you find towns named
Come By Chance, Dildo, and Heart's Delight?
C2. In what Canadian province would you find towns named Fertile,
Old Wives, and Poor Man?
* D. Sports: 40-Love
These questions are about the marriages and divorces of professional
tennis players.
D1. Andre Agassi has been married to which tennis player
since 2001?
D2. Chris Evert has been married and divorced three times.
Who did she marry in 2008 and divorce in 2009 after only
18 months?
* E. Entertainment: Romantic Film Classics
E1. In this 1957 movie, a couple played by Cary Grant and
Deborah Kerr fall in love and agree to meet in 6 months
at the Empire State Building. This is the inspiration
for the ending of the 1993 movie "Sleepless in Seattle".
What is the name of the 1957 movie?
E2. This 1953 movie is about the troubles of soldiers stationed
on Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl
Harbor. It stars Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr and is
best known for the kiss-on-the-beach scene. What is the
name of this movie?
* F. Miscellaneous: What Did You Say?
F1. What comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker said the
following? "Sex without love is an empty experience,
but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best"
F2. What comedian and actor said the following? "God gave men
both a penis and a brain, but unfortunately not enough
blood supply to run both at the same time."
Were the results to Game 5, Rounds 9-10 posted?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-02-10,
and should be interpreted accordingly.,, For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 5, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Solve for X
Thus is a round about people, places, or things having the letter
X in their name. One or more persons, places, or things, with X
in their name will be described. You must name them.
1. There used to be two companies in the Fortune 500 list that had
a name where the letter X appeared twice. One of the companies
was Xerox. Name the *other* one.
2. Microsoft created their own version of Unix, intended for use on
microcomputers. They could not call it Unix, so they gave it
their own name. What was the name they gave to this software
of theirs?
3. In Welsh this item is named Caledfwich (not a typo). In legend
it is sometimes said to have magical powers and its owner is
associated with the rightful sovereignty of England. What is
the English name of this item?
4. This place was the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty
in China, before he decided to move the seat of his dynasty to
the Jin Dynasty capital of Shangdu. It was visited in about
1275 by Marco Polo, and in 1797 inspired a poem by Samuel
Taylor Coleridge. Name this place.
5. In his State of the Union address in 2002, George W. Bush
accused Iran, Iraq, and North Korea of helping terrorism and
seeking nuclear weapons. What phrase did he subsequently use
to identify these countries?
6. First settled in 1786, this city was the first capital of
Tennessee. It also hosted the 1982 World's Fair. Name the city.
7. Their real names were Leonard, Adolph (who became Arthur),
Julius, Milton, and Herbert. These brothers enjoyed success
in Vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood from the early 1900s
into the 1950s. What was their family name?
8. From the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 to the outbreak
of World War I in 1914 was period of relative peace in Europe
and the world. At the time the British Empire was the largest
empire of all time. What 2-word phrase was used to describe
this period of peace due to British hegemony?
9. In 1989 three classmates at Thornlea Secondary School banded
together to form a band, the Chia Pets. They changed their
name in 1992, added a fourth band member, performed and released
albums until 2000, and disbanded in 2001. Name this band.
10. What was the first name of Draco Malfoy's aunt in the Harry
Potter series?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Valentine'S Day
A. History: It Happened on Valentine's Day
A1. In 1929, there was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre where
the gang led by Al Capone murdered several members of the
gang led by Bugs Moran. In which city did this occur?
A2. In 1945, a particular European city was targeted for a heavy
bombing campaign on the night of February 13-14. Name the
city.
* B. Literature: Romantic Literature -- Sort Of
B1. Who is the author of the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey"?
B2. Who is the author of the vampire romance series that
includes the novels "Twilight", "New Moon", "Eclipse",
and "Breaking Dawn"?
* C. Geography: What's in a Name?
C1. In what Canadian province would you find towns named
Come By Chance, Dildo, and Heart's Delight?
C2. In what Canadian province would you find towns named Fertile,
Old Wives, and Poor Man?
* D. Sports: 40-Love
These questions are about the marriages and divorces of professional
tennis players.
D1. Andre Agassi has been married to which tennis player
since 2001?
D2. Chris Evert has been married and divorced three times.
Who did she marry in 2008 and divorce in 2009 after only
18 months?
* E. Entertainment: Romantic Film Classics
E1. In this 1957 movie, a couple played by Cary Grant and
Deborah Kerr fall in love and agree to meet in 6 months
at the Empire State Building. This is the inspiration
for the ending of the 1993 movie "Sleepless in Seattle".
What is the name of the 1957 movie?
E2. This 1953 movie is about the troubles of soldiers stationed
on Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl
Harbor. It stars Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr and is
best known for the kiss-on-the-beach scene. What is the
name of this movie?
* F. Miscellaneous: What Did You Say?
F1. What comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker said the
following? "Sex without love is an empty experience,
but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best"
F2. What comedian and actor said the following? "God gave men
both a penis and a brain, but unfortunately not enough
blood supply to run both at the same time."
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