** Final, Round 4 - Science
1. Identify the consortium established in 2016 by scientists
from Cambridge University and Genentech in order to locate
and identify all the cell types in every human tissue over the
course of a lifetime.
* Chemical Changes
4. In the early 1300s, glassmakers in Venice created a new, clear
type of glass by adding a specific type of ash to molten glass.
What did the glassmakers burn to create this special ash?
* Artificial Intelligence
9. In 1959, computer scientist Arthur Samuel introduced one of
the first self-learning programs to play a game. What game?
* Fictional Scientists in the Movies
10. In 1984, this scientist was a particle physicist, neurosurgeon,
test pilot, martial artist, and rock star, who adventured across
the eighth dimension. Name the scientist.
12. In 1955, this scientist was the inventor of the flux capacitor,
which makes time travel possible.
* Canadian Inventions
13. The Shuttle Remote Manipulator System was developed under the
auspices of the Canadian National Research Council and was
first tested in 1981. What is its short name?
** Final, Round 6 - History
1. This former SS and Gestapo officer, known as the "Butcher of
Lyon", was extradited from Bolivia in 1984 and tried in 1987.
He was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment, and
died in prison 4 years later. What was his name?
2. This trial in Tennessee in 1926 was of a teacher who was
accused of teaching evolution, which was prohibited in Tennessee
at the time. Name the defendant, after whom the case was named.
3. Ferdinando Nicola Sacco was one of two Italian immigrants
executed for murder in 1927 in Massachusetts. They were
suspected anarchists who allegedly murdered two men during a
robbery attempt of a shoe factory. Who was Sacco's co-defendant?
4. England became part of the Roman Empire during which emperor's
reign?
5. Built by the Romans to protect England from invading Picts
and Scots, parts of this fortification still stand. Name the
fortification.
6. This northern English town was called Eboracum by the Romans.
By what name is it known now?
7. Vincent Massey.
8. Rom?o LeBlanc.
9. Micha?lle Jean.
10. This American journalist, and social reformer founded in
Boston the well-known anti-slavery newspaper, "The Liberator",
which operated 1831-65. Who was he?
11. This former slave rescued approximately 70 people from slavery,,
including her family and friends, using the network of
antislavery activists and safe houses known collectively as
the Underground Railroad. Who was she?
12. This female abolitionist published a highly influential
anti-slavery novel in 1852 that is said to have helped provoke
the American Civil War. Name her.
13. "But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found
it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and
to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without
the help and support of the woman I love."
14. "Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of
bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country,
the colonies will submit."
15. "Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales
in history not to have a mistress?"
** Final, Round 4 - Science
1. Identify the consortium established in 2016 by scientists
from Cambridge University and Genentech in order to locate
and identify all the cell types in every human tissue over the
course of a lifetime.
3. Name the process that drives changes in the gene pool of a
geographically or culturally isolated small population, taking
place strictly by chance rather than by natural selection.
5. Potassium-40 is used in "radiometric dating" of certain
materials. It decays radioactively with a half-life of
1,250,000,000 years -- into what element?
6. A substance such as litmus, that changes color in response to
changes in pH, is called a what?
7. In 1983, a "learning algorithm" was developed that led to
the invention of the "Boltzmann Machine", an early example of an
unsupervised deep-learning model. Who developed the algorithm?
9. In 1959, computer scientist Arthur Samuel introduced one of
the first self-learning programs to play a game. What game?
** Final, Round 6 - History
3. Ferdinando Nicola Sacco was one of two Italian immigrants
executed for murder in 1927 in Massachusetts. They were
suspected anarchists who allegedly murdered two men during a
robbery attempt of a shoe factory. Who was Sacco's co-defendant?
4. England became part of the Roman Empire during which emperor's
reign?
5. Built by the Romans to protect England from invading Picts
and Scots, parts of this fortification still stand. Name the
fortification.
6. This northern English town was called Eboracum by the Romans.
By what name is it known now?
13. "But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found
it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and
to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without
the help and support of the woman I love."
14. "Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of
bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country,
the colonies will submit."
15. "Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales
in history not to have a mistress?"
** Final, Round 4 - Science
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/f-deco/r4.jpg
* Human Genetics
3. Name the process that drives changes in the gene pool of a
geographically or culturally isolated small population, taking
place strictly by chance rather than by natural selection.
* Chemical Changes
5. Potassium-40 is used in "radiometric dating" of certain
materials. It decays radioactively with a half-life of
1,250,000,000 years -- into what element?
6. A substance such as litmus, that changes color in response to
changes in pH, is called a what?
* Artificial Intelligence
9. In 1959, computer scientist Arthur Samuel introduced one of
the first self-learning programs to play a game. What game?
* Fictional Scientists in the Movies
In each case, name the fictional scientist (not the movie).
10. In 1984, this scientist was a particle physicist, neurosurgeon,
test pilot, martial artist, and rock star, who adventured across
the eighth dimension. Name the scientist.
12. In 1955, this scientist was the inventor of the flux capacitor,
which makes time travel possible.
** Final, Round 6 - History
* Trials of the Century -- the 20th century, that is.
1. This former SS and Gestapo officer, known as the "Butcher of
Lyon", was extradited from Bolivia in 1984 and tried in 1987.
He was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment, and
died in prison 4 years later. What was his name?
2. This trial in Tennessee in 1926 was of a teacher who was
accused of teaching evolution, which was prohibited in Tennessee
at the time. Name the defendant, after whom the case was named.
3. Ferdinando Nicola Sacco was one of two Italian immigrants
executed for murder in 1927 in Massachusetts. They were
suspected anarchists who allegedly murdered two men during a
robbery attempt of a shoe factory. Who was Sacco's co-defendant?
* Roman Britain
4. England became part of the Roman Empire during which emperor's
reign?
5. Built by the Romans to protect England from invading Picts
and Scots, parts of this fortification still stand. Name the
fortification.
6. This northern English town was called Eboracum by the Romans.
By what name is it known now?
* Canadian Governor-Generals
We name a governor-general; you identify their contemporary prime
minister (or any one if there was more than one).
7. Vincent Massey.
8. Rom|-o LeBlanc.
9. Micha|2lle Jean.
* American Slavery Abolitionists
10. This American journalist, and social reformer founded in
Boston the well-known anti-slavery newspaper, "The Liberator",
which operated 1831-65. Who was he?
11. This former slave rescued approximately 70 people from slavery,,
including her family and friends, using the network of
antislavery activists and safe houses known collectively as
the Underground Railroad. Who was she?
12. This female abolitionist published a highly influential
anti-slavery novel in 1852 that is said to have helped provoke
the American Civil War. Name her.
* What the Monarch Said
Name the English monarch associated with the following quotes.
13. "But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found
it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and
to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without
the help and support of the woman I love."
14. "Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of
bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country,
the colonies will submit."
15. "Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales
in history not to have a mistress?"
** Final, Round 4 - Science
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/f-deco/r4.jpg
* Human Genetics
1. Identify the consortium established in 2016 by scientists
from Cambridge University and Genentech in order to locate
and identify all the cell types in every human tissue over the
course of a lifetime.
2. The 2024 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was awarded
to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of a
type of molecule that had a role in "post-transcriptional
gene regulation". Name this type of molecule.
3. Name the process that drives changes in the gene pool of a
geographically or culturally isolated small population, taking
place strictly by chance rather than by natural selection.
* Chemical Changes
4. In the early 1300s, glassmakers in Venice created a new, clear
type of glass by adding a specific type of ash to molten glass.
What did the glassmakers burn to create this special ash?
5. Potassium-40 is used in "radiometric dating" of certain
materials. It decays radioactively with a half-life of
1,250,000,000 years -- into what element?
6. A substance such as litmus, that changes color in response to
changes in pH, is called a what?
* Artificial Intelligence
7. In 1983, a "learning algorithm" was developed that led to
the invention of the "Boltzmann Machine", an early example of an
unsupervised deep-learning model. Who developed the algorithm?
8. In 2014, Google acquired this UK-based AI company. This company
developed AlphaGo, a program that played the game Go, using deep
neural networks. In 2016, AlphaGo beat the world Go champion
in a challenge match 4 games to 1. Name the company.
9. In 1959, computer scientist Arthur Samuel introduced one of
the first self-learning programs to play a game. What game?
* Fictional Scientists in the Movies
In each case, name the fictional scientist (not the movie).
10. In 1984, this scientist was a particle physicist, neurosurgeon,
test pilot, martial artist, and rock star, who adventured across
the eighth dimension. Name the scientist.
11. In 1951, this American scientist organized a scientific
reception for Klaatu's message of peace.
12. In 1955, this scientist was the inventor of the flux capacitor,
which makes time travel possible.
* Canadian Inventions
13. The Shuttle Remote Manipulator System was developed under the
auspices of the Canadian National Research Council and was
first tested in 1981. What is its short name?
14. This precursor to the CANDU reactor was built in Chalk
River, Ontario. When it went "critical" in 1945, it was the
first operational nuclear reactor outside the US, and the world's
second "heavy water reactor". What was its official name?
15. The first electric-powered wheelchair to be put into production
was invented by a mechanical engineer who worked for the NRC
from 1929 to 1969. Name this mechanical engineer.
** Final, Round 6 - History
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/f-deco/r6.jpg
* Trials of the Century -- the 20th century, that is.
1. This former SS and Gestapo officer, known as the "Butcher of
Lyon", was extradited from Bolivia in 1984 and tried in 1987.
He was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment, and
died in prison 4 years later. What was his name?
2. This trial in Tennessee in 1926 was of a teacher who was
accused of teaching evolution, which was prohibited in Tennessee
at the time. Name the defendant, after whom the case was named.
3. Ferdinando Nicola Sacco was one of two Italian immigrants
executed for murder in 1927 in Massachusetts. They were
suspected anarchists who allegedly murdered two men during a
robbery attempt of a shoe factory. Who was Sacco's co-defendant?
* Roman Britain
4. England became part of the Roman Empire during which emperor's
reign?
5. Built by the Romans to protect England from invading Picts
and Scots, parts of this fortification still stand. Name the
fortification.
6. This northern English town was called Eboracum by the Romans.
By what name is it known now?
* Canadian Governor-Generals
We name a governor-general; you identify their contemporary prime
minister (or any one if there was more than one).
7. Vincent Massey.
8. Rom|-o LeBlanc.
9. Micha|2lle Jean.
* American Slavery Abolitionists
10. This American journalist, and social reformer founded in
Boston the well-known anti-slavery newspaper, "The Liberator",
which operated 1831-65. Who was he?
11. This former slave rescued approximately 70 people from slavery,,
including her family and friends, using the network of
antislavery activists and safe houses known collectively as
the Underground Railroad. Who was she?
12. This female abolitionist published a highly influential
anti-slavery novel in 1852 that is said to have helped provoke
the American Civil War. Name her.
* What the Monarch Said
Name the English monarch associated with the following quotes.
13. "But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found
it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and
to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without
the help and support of the woman I love."
14. "Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of
bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country,
the colonies will submit."
15. "Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales
in history not to have a mistress?"
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-04-07,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 4 - Science
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/f-deco/r4.jpg
* Human Genetics
1. Identify the consortium established in 2016 by scientists
from Cambridge University and Genentech in order to locate
and identify all the cell types in every human tissue over the
course of a lifetime.
2. The 2024 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was awarded
to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of a
type of molecule that had a role in "post-transcriptional
gene regulation". Name this type of molecule.
3. Name the process that drives changes in the gene pool of a
geographically or culturally isolated small population, taking
place strictly by chance rather than by natural selection.
* Chemical Changes
4. In the early 1300s, glassmakers in Venice created a new, clear
type of glass by adding a specific type of ash to molten glass.
What did the glassmakers burn to create this special ash?
5. Potassium-40 is used in "radiometric dating" of certain
materials. It decays radioactively with a half-life of
1,250,000,000 years -- into what element?
6. A substance such as litmus, that changes color in response to
changes in pH, is called a what?
* Artificial Intelligence
7. In 1983, a "learning algorithm" was developed that led to
the invention of the "Boltzmann Machine", an early example of an
unsupervised deep-learning model. Who developed the algorithm?
8. In 2014, Google acquired this UK-based AI company. This company
developed AlphaGo, a program that played the game Go, using deep
neural networks. In 2016, AlphaGo beat the world Go champion
in a challenge match 4 games to 1. Name the company.
9. In 1959, computer scientist Arthur Samuel introduced one of
the first self-learning programs to play a game. What game?
* Fictional Scientists in the Movies
In each case, name the fictional scientist (not the movie).
10. In 1984, this scientist was a particle physicist, neurosurgeon,
test pilot, martial artist, and rock star, who adventured across
the eighth dimension. Name the scientist.
11. In 1951, this American scientist organized a scientific
reception for Klaatu's message of peace.
12. In 1955, this scientist was the inventor of the flux capacitor,
which makes time travel possible.
* Canadian Inventions
13. The Shuttle Remote Manipulator System was developed under the
auspices of the Canadian National Research Council and was
first tested in 1981. What is its short name?
14. This precursor to the CANDU reactor was built in Chalk
River, Ontario. When it went "critical" in 1945, it was the
first operational nuclear reactor outside the US, and the world's
second "heavy water reactor". What was its official name?
15. The first electric-powered wheelchair to be put into production
was invented by a mechanical engineer who worked for the NRC
from 1929 to 1969. Name this mechanical engineer.
** Final, Round 6 - History
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/f-deco/r6.jpg
* Trials of the Century -- the 20th century, that is.
1. This former SS and Gestapo officer, known as the "Butcher of
Lyon", was extradited from Bolivia in 1984 and tried in 1987.
He was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment, and
died in prison 4 years later. What was his name?
2. This trial in Tennessee in 1926 was of a teacher who was
accused of teaching evolution, which was prohibited in Tennessee
at the time. Name the defendant, after whom the case was named.
3. Ferdinando Nicola Sacco was one of two Italian immigrants
executed for murder in 1927 in Massachusetts. They were
suspected anarchists who allegedly murdered two men during a
robbery attempt of a shoe factory. Who was Sacco's co-defendant?
* Roman Britain
4. England became part of the Roman Empire during which emperor's
reign?
5. Built by the Romans to protect England from invading Picts
and Scots, parts of this fortification still stand. Name the
fortification.
6. This northern English town was called Eboracum by the Romans.
By what name is it known now?
* Canadian Governor-Generals
We name a governor-general; you identify their contemporary prime
minister (or any one if there was more than one).
7. Vincent Massey.
8. Romoo LeBlanc.
9. Michaolle Jean.
* American Slavery Abolitionists
10. This American journalist, and social reformer founded in
Boston the well-known anti-slavery newspaper, "The Liberator",
which operated 1831-65. Who was he?
11. This former slave rescued approximately 70 people from slavery,,
including her family and friends, using the network of
antislavery activists and safe houses known collectively as
the Underground Railroad. Who was she?
12. This female abolitionist published a highly influential
anti-slavery novel in 1852 that is said to have helped provoke
the American Civil War. Name her.
* What the Monarch Said
Name the English monarch associated with the following quotes.
13. "But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found
it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and
to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without
the help and support of the woman I love."
14. "Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of
bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country,
the colonies will submit."
15. "Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales
in history not to have a mistress?"
Scores, if there are no errors:
FINAL ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 4 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Geo Ent Sci His
Joshua Kreitzer 27 60 16 44 147
Dan Blum 32 44 11 40 127
Dan Tilque 32 12 28 36 108
Erland Sommarskog 20 12 8 16 56
Pete Gayde 24 32 -- -- 56
On 3/1/26 23:50, Mark Brader wrote:
Scores, if there are no errors:
FINAL-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a ROUNDS->-a-a 2-a-a 3-a-a 4-a-a 4-a-a-a TOTALS
-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a TOPICS-> Geo Ent Sci His
Joshua Kreitzer-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a 27-a 60-a 16-a 44-a-a-a-a 147
Dan Blum-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a 32-a 44-a 11-a 40-a-a-a-a 127
Dan Tilque-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a 32-a 12-a 28-a 36-a-a-a-a 108
Erland Sommarskog-a-a-a-a-a-a 20-a 12-a-a 8-a 16-a-a-a-a-a 56
Pete Gayde-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a 24-a 32-a ---a ---a-a-a-a-a 56
I don't think you scored these two rounds correctly. I only got 4
correct answers in round 4, so unless you're giving 7 points per answer,
my score is wrong. No one else got even that many correct answers, so
the whole round is wrong. Haven't done a detailed analysis for round 6 (which is mislabeled as 4) but I'm fairly sure things are wrong there too.
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