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Mark Brader:

These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-11-18,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".

Game 10 is over and DAN BLUM has won by a considerable margin.
Hearty congratulations, eh?

** Game 10, Round 9 - Canadiana History - The Diplomatic and Consular Service

1. Although its current legal name is the Department of Foreign
Affairs, Trade and Development, what is the department's current
"applied" name, used within government and the media?

Global Affairs Canada.

2. <Answer 1> was first founded as the "Department of External
Affairs" in 1909. For historical reasons, it kept that name
even after Canada's full autonomy in foreign relations was
confirmed on 1931-12-11 by what statute?

Statute of Westminster. 4 for Joshua and Dan Tilque.

3. Although the department is now known as <answer 1>, the minister
who oversees it is still called the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Who is the only Minister of Foreign Affairs who was a diplomat
*before* entering politics? He joined the Foreign Service in
1927 and was first elected to Parliament in 1948. His focus
on diplomacy continued throughout his career.

Lester B. Pearson.

4. In March 1953, <answer 3> was one of four candidates in the
running for Secretary-General of the United Nations. He received
the required majority, but was vetoed by one country. Which one?

USSR. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque. 3 for Pete.

5. In addition to <answer 1>, the Foreign Affairs Minister's
portfolio includes many foundations, joint commissions, joint
boards, and Crown corporations. It also includes Roosevelt
Campobello International Park, jointly owned and administered by
the governments of Canada and the United States. Name *either*
the province or the state where its international border
is located.

New Brunswick, Maine. 4 for Joshua and Dan Tilque (both the hard
way).

6. Which Prime Minister's nephew, a career diplomat, served as
ambassador to five countries, including 7 years as Ambassador
to the United States in the 1990s?

Jean Chrotien (Raymond Chrotien).

7. In non-Commonwealth countries the Canadian diplomatic mission
in the capital city is called an embassy, but what is it called
in Commonwealth countries?

High commission. 4 for Joshua.

8. The headquarters for the Canadian <answer 7> to the United
Kingdom is Canada House in the City of Westminster in Central
London -- even more specifically, on which iconic plaza?

Trafalgar Sq. 4 for Pete and Dan Blum.

9. One father and son have both served (at different times)
as Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations. One of them was,
at another time, a provincial premier. Give their surname.

Rae (Saul Rae: 1972-76, Bob Rae: 2020-).

10. Ken Taylor was a Canadian diplomat best known for his role
in the "Canadian Caper", the 1979 joint covert rescue by the
Canadian government and the CIA of 6 American diplomats who had
evaded capture during the seizure of the United States embassy
in what city?

Tehran. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.

** Game 10, Round 10 - Challenge - The Grey Cup?

In the original game the current-events round was the easiest,
and this was the second-easiest.

* A. Earls Grey

A1. Earl Grey tea is named for the second Earl Grey, who was
also Prime Minister of the UK -- belonging to what party?

Whig. 4 for Erland and Dan Blum. 2 for Joshua.

A2. The fourth Earl Grey, who was Governor-General of
Canada, is also who the Grey Cup is named for. Before he
was Governor-General, he worked extensively in Britain's
southern African colonies, which led him to become one of
the first trustees of what educational award program?

Rhodes Scholarships. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

* B. Grey Movies

B1. The Maysles ["MAY-zuls"] Brothers directed what documentary
about two reclusive upper-class women living in the Hamptons?

"Grey Gardens". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

B2. The 2011 movie "The Grey" stars Liam Neeson, and has
sometimes been described as "Liam Neeson versus..." *what
animals*?

Wolves. 4 for Dan Blum.

* C. Grey Places

C1. Grey County, Ontario, is home to what well-known ski and
golf resort?

Blue Mountain.

C2. The UK has undertaken a study of towns and counties that
it is calling the "grey belt" -- why that name?

The number of retirees/seniors living there. 4 for Dan Blum
and Dan Tilque.

* D. Cups!

D1. How many fluid ounces does the average teacup hold?

Accepting 4-6. 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.

D2. The teacup and saucer originated in China during the Tang
Dynasty. By the 1700s they were commonplace in the
Western world, with one noticeable difference. What was
that difference?

Handles. 4 for everyone -- Pete, Erland, Dan Blum, Joshua,
and Dan Tilque.

* E. Grey Books

E1. The "50 Shades of Grey" series was originally written as
a fan-fiction series inspired by what other book series?

"Twilight". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

E2. Who wrote "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?

Oscar Wilde. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.

* F. The Actual Grey Cup

F1. The Toronto Argonauts have *won* the most Grey Cups in the
history of the Cup, but which team has *played in* the
most Grey Cup games?

Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 4 for Dan Blum.

F2. In 1967 the Grey Cup was stolen from the offices of the
Ottawa Rough Riders and held for ransom. The CFL refused
to pay, and the Cup was eventually found in a locker --
where, specifically?

Royal York Hotel, Toronto


Scores, if there are no errors:

GAME 10 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Ent Geo Mis Aud Sci Ent Spo Can Cha SEVEN
Dan Blum 40 10 32 0 6 28 0 12 36 164
Joshua Kreitzer 4 13 20 24 8 20 2 20 22 127
Dan Tilque 12 16 20 0 11 8 12 16 16 103
Pete Gayde -- -- 12 4 30 -- -- 7 8 61
Erland Sommarskog 0 0 8 0 4 8 8 0 8 36
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