** Game 3, Round 9 - Geography - Country Outlines
1. Spain.
2. Panama.
3. Denmark.
4. Croatia.
5. Myanmar.
6. Ecuador.
7. Malaysia.
8. Costa Rica.
9. Bangladesh.
10. Equatorial Guinea.
And here are the others. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to identify
them as well, for fun but for no points.
11. Senapr.
15. Zbebppb.
16. Cbeghtny.
17. Nmreonvwna.
18. Nstunavfgna.
19. Fjvgmreynaq.
** Game 3, Round 10 - Colorful Canadiana Challenge Round
** Game 3, Round 9 - Geography - Country Outlines
Please see:
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/3-9/maps.pdf
We name the country; you give the letter of the map. All maps
have north at the top, but they are not to the same scale.
1. Spain.
2. Panama.
3. Denmark.
4. Croatia.
5. Myanmar.
6. Ecuador.
7. Malaysia.
8. Costa Rica.
9. Bangladesh.
10. Equatorial Guinea.
And here are the others. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to identify
them as well, for fun but for no points.
11. Senapr.
12. Orezhqn.
13. Onunznf.
14. Anzvovn.
15. Zbebppb.
16. Cbeghtny.
17. Nmreonvwna.
18. Nstunavfgna.
19. Fjvgmreynaq.
20. Gevavqnq naq Gbontb.
** Game 3, Round 10 - Colorful Canadiana Challenge Round
Each answer contains a color.
* A. Colorful Names
A2. Which Canadian sued the Prime Minister in his fight to
become a member of the British House of Lords, only to lose
that position in 2024 due to "lack of attendance"?
* C. Colorful Movie Titles
C2. In which successful franchise, with 11 movies between 1963
and 2009, did Canadian actor Christopher Plummer once play
the character known as the Phantom?
* F. Colorful Sports Names
F1. In 1984, the Montreal Expos signed a 43-year-old player who
notched his 4,000th hit that year. Despite being the
all-time leader in hits, games played, and plate appearances,
this former Expo has never been inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame. Who was he?
** Game 3, Round 9 - Geography - Country Outlines
1. Spain.
2. Panama.
3. Denmark.
4. Croatia.
5. Myanmar.
6. Ecuador.
7. Malaysia.
8. Costa Rica.
9. Bangladesh.
10. Equatorial Guinea.
** Game 3, Round 10 - Colorful Canadiana Challenge Round
A2. Which Canadian sued the Prime Minister in his fight to
become a member of the British House of Lords, only to lose
that position in 2024 due to "lack of attendance"?
B2. In 1966 at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph,
research scientist Gary Johnston succeeded in creating,
through cross-breeding, a food product known technically as
G6666-4y which came from a male parent grown in North Dakota
(considered male because it spreads pollen), and a female,
yellow parent grown in Peru. What is the common name now
used in grocery stores for G6666-4y?
F1. In 1984, the Montreal Expos signed a 43-year-old player who
notched his 4,000th hit that year. Despite being the
all-time leader in hits, games played, and plate appearances,
this former Expo has never been inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame. Who was he?
** Game 3, Round 9 - Geography - Country Outlines
Please see:
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/3-9/maps.pdf
We name the country; you give the letter of the map. All maps
have north at the top, but they are not to the same scale.
1. Spain.
2. Panama.
3. Denmark.
4. Croatia.
5. Myanmar.
6. Ecuador.
7. Malaysia.
8. Costa Rica.
9. Bangladesh.
10. Equatorial Guinea.
And here are the others. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to identify
them as well, for fun but for no points.
11. Senapr.
12. Orezhqn.
13. Onunznf.
14. Anzvovn.
15. Zbebppb.
16. Cbeghtny.
17. Nmreonvwna.
18. Nstunavfgna.
19. Fjvgmreynaq.
20. Gevavqnq naq Gbontb.
** Game 3, Round 10 - Colorful Canadiana Challenge Round
Each answer contains a color.
* A. Colorful Names
A1. What is the name given to the room in the eastern end of
Parliament's Centre Block where the Speech from the Throne
is delivered?
A2. Which Canadian sued the Prime Minister in his fight to
become a member of the British House of Lords, only to lose
that position in 2024 due to "lack of attendance"?
* B. Colorful Science Names
B1. What is the common name of the antiseptic dye used to treat
fungal infections that, in 2019, Health Canada advised
Canadians to stop using?
B2. In 1966 at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph,
research scientist Gary Johnston succeeded in creating,
through cross-breeding, a food product known technically as
G6666-4y which came from a male parent grown in North Dakota
(considered male because it spreads pollen), and a female,
yellow parent grown in Peru. What is the common name now
used in grocery stores for G6666-4y?
* C. Colorful Movie Titles
C1. Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds has played roles in 4 movies
that have a color in their title. One of them is "Green
Lantern". Name any of the other three:
C2. In which successful franchise, with 11 movies between 1963
and 2009, did Canadian actor Christopher Plummer once play
the character known as the Phantom?
* D. Colorful Book Titles
D1. What is the all-time best-selling book written by a Canadian?
D2. Born in Alberta in 1978, Esi Edugyan has twice won the
Giller Prize. Name *either* the novels she won it for.
* E. Colorful Place Names
E1. What was the southern section of Toronto's Peter St. renamed
to in January 1993?
E2. Which Canadian city has a border crossing with Point Roberts
in the US?
* F. Colorful Sports Names
F1. In 1984, the Montreal Expos signed a 43-year-old player who
notched his 4,000th hit that year. Despite being the
all-time leader in hits, games played, and plate appearances,
this former Expo has never been inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame. Who was he?
F2. According to Don Cherry, the Canadian hockey player, coach,
team owner, and TV commentator, he molded the playing style
of the 1970s Boston Bruins after the feisty personality of
his bull terrier. What was this dog's name?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-09-29,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2026-03-10 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 3, Round 9 - Geography - Country Outlines
Please see:
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/3-9/maps.pdf
We name the country; you give the letter of the map. All maps
have north at the top, but they are not to the same scale.
1. Spain.
2. Panama.
3. Denmark.
4. Croatia.
5. Myanmar.
6. Ecuador.
7. Malaysia.
8. Costa Rica.
9. Bangladesh.
10. Equatorial Guinea.
And here are the others. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to identify
them as well, for fun but for no points.
11. France.
12. Bermuda.
13. Bahamas.
14. Namibia.
15. Morocco.
16. Portugal.
17. Azerbaijan.
18. Afghanistan.
19. Switzerland.
20. Trinidad and Tobago.
** Game 3, Round 10 - Colorful Canadiana Challenge Round
Each answer contains a color.
* A. Colorful Names
A1. What is the name given to the room in the eastern end of
Parliament's Centre Block where the Speech from the Throne
is delivered?
A2. Which Canadian sued the Prime Minister in his fight to
become a member of the British House of Lords, only to lose
that position in 2024 due to "lack of attendance"?
* B. Colorful Science Names
B1. What is the common name of the antiseptic dye used to treat
fungal infections that, in 2019, Health Canada advised
Canadians to stop using?
B2. In 1966 at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph,
research scientist Gary Johnston succeeded in creating,
through cross-breeding, a food product known technically as
G6666-4y which came from a male parent grown in North Dakota
(considered male because it spreads pollen), and a female,
yellow parent grown in Peru. What is the common name now
used in grocery stores for G6666-4y?
* C. Colorful Movie Titles
C1. Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds has played roles in 4 movies
that have a color in their title. One of them is "Green
Lantern". Name any of the other three:
C2. In which successful franchise, with 11 movies between 1963
and 2009, did Canadian actor Christopher Plummer once play
the character known as the Phantom?
* D. Colorful Book Titles
D1. What is the all-time best-selling book written by a Canadian?
D2. Born in Alberta in 1978, Esi Edugyan has twice won the
Giller Prize. Name *either* the novels she won it for.
* E. Colorful Place Names
E1. What was the southern section of Toronto's Peter St. renamed
to in January 1993?
E2. Which Canadian city has a border crossing with Point Roberts
in the US?
* F. Colorful Sports Names
F1. In 1984, the Montreal Expos signed a 43-year-old player who
notched his 4,000th hit that year. Despite being the
all-time leader in hits, games played, and plate appearances,
this former Expo has never been inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame. Who was he?
F2. According to Don Cherry, the Canadian hockey player, coach,
team owner, and TV commentator, he molded the playing style
of the 1970s Boston Bruins after the feisty personality of
his bull terrier. What was this dog's name?
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