** Final, Round 2 - Geography
3. In 1933 the airship USS Akron crashed into the Atlantic Ocean,
resulting in the deaths of 73 people, near the coast of which
US state?
4. Which country is home to the aye-aye, a nocturnal primate known
for its big, striking eyes and long middle finger, which local
people often view as a sign of bad luck?
5. In which country would you find the kakapo, a flightless
parrot... flightless because they are so heavy, weighing up to
4 kg?
6. In which country would you find the okapi, a horse-like animal
that has zebra-like stripes only on its legs?
7. There are 9 countries whose English names begin and end with
the letter A. Three of them are Australia, Albania, and Antigua
& Barbuda. Of the *other six*, name the one with the *highest
elevation*.
8. There are 4 countries whose English names begin and end with the
letter S. All four are island nations. Name the *southernmost*
of the four.
9. Name the more populous of the two countries whose English name
begins and ends with the letter C?
* Earthquakes
10. Name the US state that experienced the strongest earthquakes
ever recorded east of the Rockies, a series of magnitude 7.2
to 8.2 earthquakes that took place in 1811 near a town called
New Madrid.
11. Canada's largest-ever known earthquake was the Cascadia
megathrust earthquake that happened, according to First Nations
oral tradition, in about 1700. Written records of the arrival
of a massive tsunami triggered by the earthquake establish the
date of the earthquake as January 26, 1700. In what country
were these records made?
12. In modern times, i.e. since 1900, what country has experienced
the largest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5 event
in 1960?
* Maps and Drawings
13. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma13.jpg
14. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma14.jpg
15. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma15.jpg
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
3. The series centers on a laid-back private investigator who,
following an unjust stint in San Quinton Penitentiary, begins
tackling various cases. Now fully pardoned, he takes on
clients and solves mysteries out of his mobile home in Malibu,
California.
4. This horror movie about a group of American researchers in
Antarctica terrorized by an extraterrestrial was directed by
John Carpenter from a screenplay by Bill Lancaster.
5. This movie is an American sword-and-sorcery epic and was directed
by John Milius from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oliver Stone.
6. This movie starred Jeff Bridges as a computer programmer who
is digitized and must survive inside a world of video games.
The film pioneered the use of computer-generated imagery and
back-lit animation.
7. Even Taylor Swift could not save this 2019 adaption of an Andrew
Lloyd Webber musical. The movie received overwhelmingly negative
reviews from critics and audiences alike for its visual effects,
storytelling, and overall execution. Its estimated loss was
$71,000,000 to $100,000,000.
8. Despite an extremely high budget of $300,000,000, this 2023 final
installment of a storied film franchise received negative reviews
from critics and audiences. Its estimated loss was $134,000,000.
9. This 2012 science-fiction movie's complex story and visual
effects did not resonate strongly with audiences, resulting in
disappointing box-office returns. Disney cancelled its planned
sequels 'Gods of Mars' and 'Warlord of Mars'. Its estimated
loss was $200,000,000.
15. In this 1972 film, a mystery writer invites his wife's lover
over to his mansion. Games ensue. Lawrence Olivier plays
the role of the writer while Michael Caine plays the role of
the lover. In a later remake, Michael Caine plays the writer
while Jude Law plays the younger man.
1. British airship development effectively ended with the crash
of the airship R101, which killed 48 people on its first voyage.
In *which country* did the R101 crash?
5. In which country would you find the kakapo, a flightless
parrot... flightless because they are so heavy, weighing up to
4 kg?
6. In which country would you find the okapi, a horse-like animal
that has zebra-like stripes only on its legs?
* Countries that Start and End with the Same Letter
7. There are 9 countries whose English names begin and end with
the letter A. Three of them are Australia, Albania, and Antigua
& Barbuda. Of the *other six*, name the one with the *highest
elevation*.
8. There are 4 countries whose English names begin and end with the
letter S. All four are island nations. Name the *southernmost*
of the four.
9. Name the more populous of the two countries whose English name
begins and ends with the letter C?
10. Name the US state that experienced the strongest earthquakes
ever recorded east of the Rockies, a series of magnitude 7.2
to 8.2 earthquakes that took place in 1811 near a town called
New Madrid.
11. Canada's largest-ever known earthquake was the Cascadia
megathrust earthquake that happened, according to First Nations
oral tradition, in about 1700. Written records of the arrival
of a massive tsunami triggered by the earthquake establish the
date of the earthquake as January 26, 1700. In what country
were these records made?
12. In modern times, i.e. since 1900, what country has experienced
the largest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5 event
in 1960?
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
** Final, Round 2 - Geography
* Airship Disasters
1. British airship development effectively ended with the crash
of the airship R101, which killed 48 people on its first voyage.
In *which country* did the R101 crash?
2. A Zeppelin airship, originally constructed for the Imperial
German Navy, was handed over to France as part of war
reparations. It was recommissioned by the French Navy and
renamed Dixmude. This airship exploded in mid-air in 1923,
killing all 52 on board -- off the coast of which island?
3. In 1933 the airship USS Akron crashed into the Atlantic Ocean,
resulting in the deaths of 73 people, near the coast of which
US state?
* Animals Unique to One Country
4. Which country is home to the aye-aye, a nocturnal primate known
for its big, striking eyes and long middle finger, which local
people often view as a sign of bad luck?
5. In which country would you find the kakapo, a flightless
parrot... flightless because they are so heavy, weighing up to
4 kg?
* Countries that Start and End with the Same Letter
7. There are 9 countries whose English names begin and end with
the letter A. Three of them are Australia, Albania, and Antigua
& Barbuda. Of the *other six*, name the one with the *highest
elevation*.
8. There are 4 countries whose English names begin and end with the
letter S. All four are island nations. Name the *southernmost*
of the four.
9. Name the more populous of the two countries whose English name
begins and ends with the letter C?
* Earthquakes
10. Name the US state that experienced the strongest earthquakes
ever recorded east of the Rockies, a series of magnitude 7.2
to 8.2 earthquakes that took place in 1811 near a town called
New Madrid.
11. Canada's largest-ever known earthquake was the Cascadia
megathrust earthquake that happened, according to First Nations
oral tradition, in about 1700. Written records of the arrival
of a massive tsunami triggered by the earthquake establish the
date of the earthquake as January 26, 1700. In what country
were these records made?
12. In modern times, i.e. since 1900, what country has experienced
the largest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5 event
in 1960?
* Maps and Drawings
The following maps or drawings show famous locations. For each one,
give the *modern name of the city* where the location is.
13. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma13.jpg
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
In each case give the title of the movie or TV series described.
If the title has a subtitle, it is not required.
* 1970s TV Detectives
In each case name the title.
1. This show follows veteran police lieutenant Mike Stone as he
partners with the youthful detective Steve Keller to crack
cases in a city in Northern California.
2. The show follows Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson, LAPD's top
undercover police officer. A member of the Criminal Conspiracy
Unit, Pepper works the wild side of the street, where she poses
as everything from a gangster's moll to a streetwalker to a
prison inmate.
3. The series centers on a laid-back private investigator who,
following an unjust stint in San Quinton Penitentiary, begins
tackling various cases. Now fully pardoned, he takes on
clients and solves mysteries out of his mobile home in Malibu,
California.
* 1982, the Best Year in Science Fiction and Fantasy
(They meant movies.)
Some film buffs consider 1982 as being the best year in science
fiction and fantasy. 8 iconic films were released within 8 weeks
that summer. Here are questions about three of them.
4. This horror movie about a group of American researchers in
Antarctica terrorized by an extraterrestrial was directed by
John Carpenter from a screenplay by Bill Lancaster.
5. This movie is an American sword-and-sorcery epic and was directed
by John Milius from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oliver Stone.
6. This movie starred Jeff Bridges as a computer programmer who
is digitized and must survive inside a world of video games.
The film pioneered the use of computer-generated imagery and
back-lit animation.
* Box-Office Bombs
7. Even Taylor Swift could not save this 2019 adaption of an Andrew
Lloyd Webber musical. The movie received overwhelmingly negative
reviews from critics and audiences alike for its visual effects,
storytelling, and overall execution. Its estimated loss was
$71,000,000 to $100,000,000.
8. Despite an extremely high budget of $300,000,000, this 2023 final
installment of a storied film franchise received negative reviews
from critics and audiences. Its estimated loss was $134,000,000.
9. This 2012 science-fiction movie's complex story and visual
effects did not resonate strongly with audiences, resulting in
disappointing box-office returns. Disney cancelled its planned
sequels 'Gods of Mars' and 'Warlord of Mars'. Its estimated
loss was $200,000,000.
* Movies with Small Casts
13. Except for a few actors in bit parts, Robert Mitchum and Deborah
Kerr were the main cast members in this 1957 movie. Robert
Mitchum plays the role of a US Marine corporal while Deborah
Kerr pays the role of an Irish nun. They find themselves
stranded on a Japanese Island during World War II.
15. In this 1972 film, a mystery writer invites his wife's lover
over to his mansion. Games ensue. Lawrence Olivier plays
the role of the writer while Michael Caine plays the role of
the lover. In a later remake, Michael Caine plays the writer
while Jude Law plays the younger man.
** Final, Round 2 - Geography
* Airship Disasters
1. British airship development effectively ended with the crash
of the airship R101, which killed 48 people on its first voyage.
In *which country* did the R101 crash?
2. A Zeppelin airship, originally constructed for the Imperial
German Navy, was handed over to France as part of war
reparations. It was recommissioned by the French Navy and
renamed Dixmude. This airship exploded in mid-air in 1923,
killing all 52 on board -- off the coast of which island?
3. In 1933 the airship USS Akron crashed into the Atlantic Ocean,
resulting in the deaths of 73 people, near the coast of which
US state?
* Animals Unique to One Country
4. Which country is home to the aye-aye, a nocturnal primate known
for its big, striking eyes and long middle finger, which local
people often view as a sign of bad luck?
5. In which country would you find the kakapo, a flightless
parrot... flightless because they are so heavy, weighing up to
4 kg?
6. In which country would you find the okapi, a horse-like animal
that has zebra-like stripes only on its legs?
After completing this triple, please decode the rot13:
Vs lbh tnir Pbatb sbe nal nafjre, tb onpx naq or zber fcrpvsvp.
* Countries that Start and End with the Same Letter
7. There are 9 countries whose English names begin and end with
the letter A. Three of them are Australia, Albania, and Antigua
& Barbuda. Of the *other six*, name the one with the *highest
elevation*.
8. There are 4 countries whose English names begin and end with the
letter S. All four are island nations. Name the *southernmost*
of the four.
9. Name the more populous of the two countries whose English name
begins and ends with the letter C?
* Earthquakes
10. Name the US state that experienced the strongest earthquakes
ever recorded east of the Rockies, a series of magnitude 7.2
to 8.2 earthquakes that took place in 1811 near a town called
New Madrid.
11. Canada's largest-ever known earthquake was the Cascadia
megathrust earthquake that happened, according to First Nations
oral tradition, in about 1700. Written records of the arrival
of a massive tsunami triggered by the earthquake establish the
date of the earthquake as January 26, 1700. In what country
were these records made?
12. In modern times, i.e. since 1900, what country has experienced
the largest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5 event
in 1960?
* Maps and Drawings
The following maps or drawings show famous locations. For each one,
give the *modern name of the city* where the location is.
13. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma13.jpg
14. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma14.jpg
15. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma15.jpg
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
In each case give the title of the movie or TV series described.
If the title has a subtitle, it is not required.
* 1970s TV Detectives
In each case name the title.
1. This show follows veteran police lieutenant Mike Stone as he
partners with the youthful detective Steve Keller to crack
cases in a city in Northern California.
2. The show follows Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson, LAPD's top
undercover police officer. A member of the Criminal Conspiracy
Unit, Pepper works the wild side of the street, where she poses
as everything from a gangster's moll to a streetwalker to a
prison inmate.
3. The series centers on a laid-back private investigator who,
following an unjust stint in San Quinton Penitentiary, begins
tackling various cases. Now fully pardoned, he takes on
clients and solves mysteries out of his mobile home in Malibu,
California.
* 1982, the Best Year in Science Fiction and Fantasy
(They meant movies.)
Some film buffs consider 1982 as being the best year in science
fiction and fantasy. 8 iconic films were released within 8 weeks
that summer. Here are questions about three of them.
4. This horror movie about a group of American researchers in
Antarctica terrorized by an extraterrestrial was directed by
John Carpenter from a screenplay by Bill Lancaster.
5. This movie is an American sword-and-sorcery epic and was directed
by John Milius from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oliver Stone.
6. This movie starred Jeff Bridges as a computer programmer who
is digitized and must survive inside a world of video games.
The film pioneered the use of computer-generated imagery and
back-lit animation.
* Box-Office Bombs
7. Even Taylor Swift could not save this 2019 adaption of an Andrew
Lloyd Webber musical. The movie received overwhelmingly negative
reviews from critics and audiences alike for its visual effects,
storytelling, and overall execution. Its estimated loss was
$71,000,000 to $100,000,000.
8. Despite an extremely high budget of $300,000,000, this 2023 final
installment of a storied film franchise received negative reviews
from critics and audiences. Its estimated loss was $134,000,000.
9. This 2012 science-fiction movie's complex story and visual
effects did not resonate strongly with audiences, resulting in
disappointing box-office returns. Disney cancelled its planned
sequels 'Gods of Mars' and 'Warlord of Mars'. Its estimated
loss was $200,000,000.
* Ken Burns Documentaries
10. The 1999 documentary explores the movement for women's suffrage
in the US in the 19th century, focusing on leaders Elizabeth
Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.
11. This 2005 biographical documentary is about the life story of
Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing
champion of the world, and describes the racism and social
inequality during the Jim Crow era, against which Johnson
struggled.
12. This 2024 documentary is unique in that it is an exploration
of a subject outside of Burn's usual focus on American history.
It tells the story of the life and work of a 15th-century
polymath and art titan.
* Movies with Small Casts
13. Except for a few actors in bit parts, Robert Mitchum and Deborah
Kerr were the main cast members in this 1957 movie. Robert
Mitchum plays the role of a US Marine corporal while Deborah
Kerr pays the role of an Irish nun. They find themselves
stranded on a Japanese Island during World War II.
14. In this 2013 British movie, the actor Tom Hardy drives from
Birmingham to London during which time he must make multiple
calls to deal with both demanding work and personal challenges.
Hardy is the only actor to appear.
15. In this 1972 film, a mystery writer invites his wife's lover
over to his mansion. Games ensue. Lawrence Olivier plays
the role of the writer while Michael Caine plays the role of
the lover. In a later remake, Michael Caine plays the writer
while Jude Law plays the younger man.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-12-01,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2026-03-10 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 2 - Geography
* Airship Disasters
1. British airship development effectively ended with the crash
of the airship R101, which killed 48 people on its first voyage.
In *which country* did the R101 crash?
2. A Zeppelin airship, originally constructed for the Imperial
German Navy, was handed over to France as part of war
reparations. It was recommissioned by the French Navy and
renamed Dixmude. This airship exploded in mid-air in 1923,
killing all 52 on board -- off the coast of which island?
3. In 1933 the airship USS Akron crashed into the Atlantic Ocean,
resulting in the deaths of 73 people, near the coast of which
US state?
* Animals Unique to One Country
4. Which country is home to the aye-aye, a nocturnal primate known
for its big, striking eyes and long middle finger, which local
people often view as a sign of bad luck?
5. In which country would you find the kakapo, a flightless
parrot... flightless because they are so heavy, weighing up to
4 kg?
6. In which country would you find the okapi, a horse-like animal
that has zebra-like stripes only on its legs?
* Countries that Start and End with the Same Letter
7. There are 9 countries whose English names begin and end with
the letter A. Three of them are Australia, Albania, and Antigua
& Barbuda. Of the *other six*, name the one with the *highest
elevation*.
8. There are 4 countries whose English names begin and end with the
letter S. All four are island nations. Name the *southernmost*
of the four.
9. Name the more populous of the two countries whose English name
begins and ends with the letter C?
* Earthquakes
10. Name the US state that experienced the strongest earthquakes
ever recorded east of the Rockies, a series of magnitude 7.2
to 8.2 earthquakes that took place in 1811 near a town called
New Madrid.
11. Canada's largest-ever known earthquake was the Cascadia
megathrust earthquake that happened, according to First Nations
oral tradition, in about 1700. Written records of the arrival
of a massive tsunami triggered by the earthquake establish the
date of the earthquake as January 26, 1700. In what country
were these records made?
12. In modern times, i.e. since 1900, what country has experienced
the largest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5 event
in 1960?
* Maps and Drawings
The following maps or drawings show famous locations. For each one,
give the *modern name of the city* where the location is.
13. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma13.jpg
14. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma14.jpg
15. http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/f-2/ma15.jpg
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
In each case give the title of the movie or TV series described.
If the title has a subtitle, it is not required.
* 1970s TV Detectives
In each case name the title.
1. This show follows veteran police lieutenant Mike Stone as he
partners with the youthful detective Steve Keller to crack
cases in a city in Northern California.
2. The show follows Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson, LAPD's top
undercover police officer. A member of the Criminal Conspiracy
Unit, Pepper works the wild side of the street, where she poses
as everything from a gangster's moll to a streetwalker to a
prison inmate.
3. The series centers on a laid-back private investigator who,
following an unjust stint in San Quinton Penitentiary, begins
tackling various cases. Now fully pardoned, he takes on
clients and solves mysteries out of his mobile home in Malibu,
California.
* 1982, the Best Year in Science Fiction and Fantasy
(They meant movies.)
Some film buffs consider 1982 as being the best year in science
fiction and fantasy. 8 iconic films were released within 8 weeks
that summer. Here are questions about three of them.
4. This horror movie about a group of American researchers in
Antarctica terrorized by an extraterrestrial was directed by
John Carpenter from a screenplay by Bill Lancaster.
5. This movie is an American sword-and-sorcery epic and was directed
by John Milius from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oliver Stone.
6. This movie starred Jeff Bridges as a computer programmer who
is digitized and must survive inside a world of video games.
The film pioneered the use of computer-generated imagery and
back-lit animation.
* Box-Office Bombs
7. Even Taylor Swift could not save this 2019 adaption of an Andrew
Lloyd Webber musical. The movie received overwhelmingly negative
reviews from critics and audiences alike for its visual effects,
storytelling, and overall execution. Its estimated loss was
$71,000,000 to $100,000,000.
8. Despite an extremely high budget of $300,000,000, this 2023 final
installment of a storied film franchise received negative reviews
from critics and audiences. Its estimated loss was $134,000,000.
9. This 2012 science-fiction movie's complex story and visual
effects did not resonate strongly with audiences, resulting in
disappointing box-office returns. Disney cancelled its planned
sequels 'Gods of Mars' and 'Warlord of Mars'. Its estimated
loss was $200,000,000.
* Ken Burns Documentaries
10. The 1999 documentary explores the movement for women's suffrage
in the US in the 19th century, focusing on leaders Elizabeth
Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.
11. This 2005 biographical documentary is about the life story of
Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing
champion of the world, and describes the racism and social
inequality during the Jim Crow era, against which Johnson
struggled.
12. This 2024 documentary is unique in that it is an exploration
of a subject outside of Burn's usual focus on American history.
It tells the story of the life and work of a 15th-century
polymath and art titan.
* Movies with Small Casts
13. Except for a few actors in bit parts, Robert Mitchum and Deborah
Kerr were the main cast members in this 1957 movie. Robert
Mitchum plays the role of a US Marine corporal while Deborah
Kerr pays the role of an Irish nun. They find themselves
stranded on a Japanese Island during World War II.
14. In this 2013 British movie, the actor Tom Hardy drives from
Birmingham to London during which time he must make multiple
calls to deal with both demanding work and personal challenges.
Hardy is the only actor to appear.
15. In this 1972 film, a mystery writer invites his wife's lover
over to his mansion. Games ensue. Lawrence Olivier plays
the role of the writer while Michael Caine plays the role of
the lover. In a later remake, Michael Caine plays the writer
while Jude Law plays the younger man.
* Earthquakes
12. In modern times, i.e. since 1900, what country has experienced
the largest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5 event
in 1960?
Chile. 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, and Dan Tilque.
12. In modern times, i.e. since 1900, what country has experienced
the largest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5 event
in 1960?
Chile. 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, and Dan Tilque.
I think I answered "China".
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