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QFTCICR19 Game 4, Rounds 7-8: social issues, "brook"
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Mark Brader
Mar 9, 2019, 8:35:39 PM3/9/19
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
In each case we will describe a novel or play that deals with
social issues, and give the year of publication. You give *either*
the title or the author.
1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
2. Set in England. The central character, a butler, narrates his
reminiscences of the events of the 1920s and '30s. He is
content in his role in life, one that offers dignity and service.
He shows no interest in the world outside the estate, even as
current events show sweeping changes. He is a lonely man who
takes pride in what he sees as a life of work and dignity.
(1989)
3. Through a mix of events and characters both fictional and
historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
American history. (1975)
4. A journalist tells the story of a woman's 50-year search
for her forcibly adopted son. The journalist had been collating
evidence to accuse the Catholic Church for its abominable
treatment of pregnant young girls, whose babies were taken
from them for adoption, sometimes without consent. (2009)
5. The author reveals the power of the combined church and state
in the medieval world through its oppression of freedom of
thought. Condemned to isolation when his scientific research
contradicts the beliefs of the Catholic church, the central
character continues to think and work. By opposing this
power, he reveals the value of personal freedom in the face
of oppression. (This play was published in 1938, with an
"American" version in 1947.)
6. The title of the novel is the title of a historical document
that records the names of 3,000 black Loyalists who were
evacuated in 1783 to Nova Scotia as free people of color.
The novel focuses on the story of one woman's life from her
capture in Africa through moving to Halifax, to working for
the abolitionist cause in England. (2007)
7. This book is a letter from the author to his teenage son about
the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being
black in the United States, showing the "racist violence that
has been woven into American culture". (2015)
8. A young adult novel follows the life of a 16-year-old black girl,
who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting
of a childhood friend. (2017)
9. This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy, who experiences
the tumultuous events of Afghanistan's history from the fall of
the monarchy, through Soviet military intervention, the exodus
of refugees to Pakistan, the rise of the Taliban regime, and
American military intervention. (2003)
10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to
have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one
of the best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
* Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
2. Female Canadian fashion designer, popular in the 1970s and
'80s, who opened eponymous boutiques across Canada and the US.
She also designed costumes for the Doug Henning magic show.
3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
in their respective presidential campaigns.
4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
for years.
5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
her father's professional name as her last name.
8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
funds by family members.
9. Toronto hospital located on Bayview Av.
10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
of the Dymock poets' group.
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Fvapr gur tnzr vf
onfrq ba fcbxra nafjref, anzrf gung jbhyq or cebabhaprq qvssreragyl ner
abg vagrepunatrnoyr. Cyrnfr erivrj lbhe nafjref naq frr vs lbh jnag gb
punatr gur raqvat ba nal bs gur anzrf.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net
"No, no, Oscar, you forget. When you and I are together, we
never talk about anything except me." --James MacNeill Whistler
"It is true, Jimmy, we were talking about you, but I was
thinking of myself." --Oscar Wilde
My text in this article is in the public domain.
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
In each case we will describe a novel or play that deals with
social issues, and give the year of publication. You give *either*
the title or the author.
1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
2. Set in England. The central character, a butler, narrates his
reminiscences of the events of the 1920s and '30s. He is
content in his role in life, one that offers dignity and service.
He shows no interest in the world outside the estate, even as
current events show sweeping changes. He is a lonely man who
takes pride in what he sees as a life of work and dignity.
(1989)
3. Through a mix of events and characters both fictional and
historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
American history. (1975)
4. A journalist tells the story of a woman's 50-year search
for her forcibly adopted son. The journalist had been collating
evidence to accuse the Catholic Church for its abominable
treatment of pregnant young girls, whose babies were taken
from them for adoption, sometimes without consent. (2009)
5. The author reveals the power of the combined church and state
in the medieval world through its oppression of freedom of
thought. Condemned to isolation when his scientific research
contradicts the beliefs of the Catholic church, the central
character continues to think and work. By opposing this
power, he reveals the value of personal freedom in the face
of oppression. (This play was published in 1938, with an
"American" version in 1947.)
6. The title of the novel is the title of a historical document
that records the names of 3,000 black Loyalists who were
evacuated in 1783 to Nova Scotia as free people of color.
The novel focuses on the story of one woman's life from her
capture in Africa through moving to Halifax, to working for
the abolitionist cause in England. (2007)
7. This book is a letter from the author to his teenage son about
the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being
black in the United States, showing the "racist violence that
has been woven into American culture". (2015)
8. A young adult novel follows the life of a 16-year-old black girl,
who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting
of a childhood friend. (2017)
9. This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy, who experiences
the tumultuous events of Afghanistan's history from the fall of
the monarchy, through Soviet military intervention, the exodus
of refugees to Pakistan, the rise of the Taliban regime, and
American military intervention. (2003)
10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to
have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one
of the best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
* Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
2. Female Canadian fashion designer, popular in the 1970s and
'80s, who opened eponymous boutiques across Canada and the US.
She also designed costumes for the Doug Henning magic show.
3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
in their respective presidential campaigns.
4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
for years.
5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
her father's professional name as her last name.
8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
funds by family members.
9. Toronto hospital located on Bayview Av.
10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
of the Dymock poets' group.
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Fvapr gur tnzr vf
onfrq ba fcbxra nafjref, anzrf gung jbhyq or cebabhaprq qvssreragyl ner
abg vagrepunatrnoyr. Cyrnfr erivrj lbhe nafjref naq frr vs lbh jnag gb
punatr gur raqvat ba nal bs gur anzrf.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net
"No, no, Oscar, you forget. When you and I are together, we
never talk about anything except me." --James MacNeill Whistler
"It is true, Jimmy, we were talking about you, but I was
thinking of myself." --Oscar Wilde
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
Mar 10, 2019, 12:45:15 AM3/10/19
to
> 1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
All the King's Men
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
> 2. Set in England. The central character, a butler, narrates his
> reminiscences of the events of the 1920s and '30s. He is
> content in his role in life, one that offers dignity and service.
> He shows no interest in the world outside the estate, even as
> current events show sweeping changes. He is a lonely man who
> takes pride in what he sees as a life of work and dignity.
> (1989)
> 3. Through a mix of events and characters both fictional and
> historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
> celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
> events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
> characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
> American history. (1975)
> 7. This book is a letter from the author to his teenage son about
> the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being
> black in the United States, showing the "racist violence that
> has been woven into American culture". (2015)
> 9. This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy, who experiences
> the tumultuous events of Afghanistan's history from the fall of
> the monarchy, through Soviet military intervention, the exodus
> of refugees to Pakistan, the rise of the Taliban regime, and
> American military intervention. (2003)
> 10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
> toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to
> have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one
> of the best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
Brooks Brothers
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
> 6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
> running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
> 10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
> World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
> of the Dymock poets' group.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Dan Tilque
Mar 10, 2019, 5:02:38 AM3/10/19
to
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
>
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
>
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
>
> 2. Female Canadian fashion designer, popular in the 1970s and
> '80s, who opened eponymous boutiques across Canada and the US.
> She also designed costumes for the Doug Henning magic show.
>
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
>
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
>
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
>
> 6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
> running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
>
> 7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
> starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
> her father's professional name as her last name.
>
> 8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
> and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
> involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
> funds by family members.
>
> 9. Toronto hospital located on Bayview Av.
>
> 10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
> World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
> of the Dymock poets' group.
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Fvapr gur tnzr vf
> onfrq ba fcbxra nafjref, anzrf gung jbhyq or cebabhaprq qvssreragyl ner
> abg vagrepunatrnoyr. Cyrnfr erivrj lbhe nafjref naq frr vs lbh jnag gb
> punatr gur raqvat ba nal bs gur anzrf.
>
--
Joshua Kreitzer
Mar 10, 2019, 3:34:03 PM3/10/19
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:3PWdnSo3RJV79BnBnZ2dnUU7-
U_N...@giganews.com:
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
>
> In each case we will describe a novel or play that deals with
> social issues, and give the year of publication. You give *either*
> the title or the author.
>
> 1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
> 3. Through a mix of events and characters both fictional and
> historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
> celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
> events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
> characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
> American history. (1975)
"Ragtime"
> 4. A journalist tells the story of a woman's 50-year search
> for her forcibly adopted son. The journalist had been collating
> evidence to accuse the Catholic Church for its abominable
> treatment of pregnant young girls, whose babies were taken
> from them for adoption, sometimes without consent. (2009)
"Philomena"
> 7. This book is a letter from the author to his teenage son about
> the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being
> black in the United States, showing the "racist violence that
> has been woven into American culture". (2015)
Ta-Nehisi Coates
> 8. A young adult novel follows the life of a 16-year-old black girl,
> who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting
> of a childhood friend. (2017)
"The Hate U Give"
> 9. This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy, who experiences
> the tumultuous events of Afghanistan's history from the fall of
> the monarchy, through Soviet military intervention, the exodus
> of refugees to Pakistan, the rise of the Taliban regime, and
> American military intervention. (2003)
"The Kite Runner"
> 10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
> toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to
> have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one
> of the best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
"Uncle Tom's Cabin"
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
>
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
>
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
Brooks Brothers
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
Brooks & Dunn
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
Brooke Shields
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
Brookings Institution
> 7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
> starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
> her father's professional name as her last name.
Brooke Hogan
> 8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
> and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
> involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
> funds by family members.
Brooke Astor
> 10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
> World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
> of the Dymock poets' group.
Rupert Brooke
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
U_N...@giganews.com:
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
>
> In each case we will describe a novel or play that deals with
> social issues, and give the year of publication. You give *either*
> the title or the author.
>
> 1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
"All the King's Men"
> 2. Set in England. The central character, a butler, narrates his
> reminiscences of the events of the 1920s and '30s. He is
> content in his role in life, one that offers dignity and service.
> He shows no interest in the world outside the estate, even as
> current events show sweeping changes. He is a lonely man who
> takes pride in what he sees as a life of work and dignity.
> (1989)
"The Remains of the Day"
> reminiscences of the events of the 1920s and '30s. He is
> content in his role in life, one that offers dignity and service.
> He shows no interest in the world outside the estate, even as
> current events show sweeping changes. He is a lonely man who
> takes pride in what he sees as a life of work and dignity.
> (1989)
> 3. Through a mix of events and characters both fictional and
> historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
> celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
> events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
> characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
> American history. (1975)
> 4. A journalist tells the story of a woman's 50-year search
> for her forcibly adopted son. The journalist had been collating
> evidence to accuse the Catholic Church for its abominable
> treatment of pregnant young girls, whose babies were taken
> from them for adoption, sometimes without consent. (2009)
> 7. This book is a letter from the author to his teenage son about
> the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being
> black in the United States, showing the "racist violence that
> has been woven into American culture". (2015)
> 8. A young adult novel follows the life of a 16-year-old black girl,
> who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting
> of a childhood friend. (2017)
> 9. This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy, who experiences
> the tumultuous events of Afghanistan's history from the fall of
> the monarchy, through Soviet military intervention, the exodus
> of refugees to Pakistan, the rise of the Taliban regime, and
> American military intervention. (2003)
> 10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
> toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to
> have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one
> of the best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
>
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
>
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
> 7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
> starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
> her father's professional name as her last name.
> 8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
> and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
> involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
> funds by family members.
> 10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
> World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
> of the Dymock poets' group.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Calvin
Mar 10, 2019, 7:20:13 PM3/10/19
to
On Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 11:35:39 AM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
>
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
>
> You give *either*
> the title or the author.
Nice idea!
> the title or the author.
> 1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
> 2. Set in England. The central character, a butler, narrates his
> reminiscences of the events of the 1920s and '30s. He is
> content in his role in life, one that offers dignity and service.
> He shows no interest in the world outside the estate, even as
> current events show sweeping changes. He is a lonely man who
> takes pride in what he sees as a life of work and dignity.
> (1989)
The Remains of the Day
> 3. Through a mix of events and characters both fictional and
> historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
> celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
> events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
> characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
> American history. (1975)
Roots?
> historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
> celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
> events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
> characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
> American history. (1975)
> 4. A journalist tells the story of a woman's 50-year search
> for her forcibly adopted son. The journalist had been collating
> evidence to accuse the Catholic Church for its abominable
> treatment of pregnant young girls, whose babies were taken
> from them for adoption, sometimes without consent. (2009)
>
> 5. The author reveals the power of the combined church and state
> in the medieval world through its oppression of freedom of
> thought. Condemned to isolation when his scientific research
> contradicts the beliefs of the Catholic church, the central
> character continues to think and work. By opposing this
> power, he reveals the value of personal freedom in the face
> of oppression. (This play was published in 1938, with an
> "American" version in 1947.)
> 6. The title of the novel is the title of a historical document
> that records the names of 3,000 black Loyalists who were
> evacuated in 1783 to Nova Scotia as free people of color.
> The novel focuses on the story of one woman's life from her
> capture in Africa through moving to Halifax, to working for
> the abolitionist cause in England. (2007)
>
> 7. This book is a letter from the author to his teenage son about
> the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being
> black in the United States, showing the "racist violence that
> has been woven into American culture". (2015)
>
> 8. A young adult novel follows the life of a 16-year-old black girl,
> who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting
> of a childhood friend. (2017)
>
> 9. This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy, who experiences
> the tumultuous events of Afghanistan's history from the fall of
> the monarchy, through Soviet military intervention, the exodus
> of refugees to Pakistan, the rise of the Taliban regime, and
> American military intervention. (2003)
> 10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
> toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to
> have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one
> of the best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
>
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
>
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
>
> 2. Female Canadian fashion designer, popular in the 1970s and
> '80s, who opened eponymous boutiques across Canada and the US.
> She also designed costumes for the Doug Henning magic show.
>
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
>
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
>
> 6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
> running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
>
> 7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
> starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
> her father's professional name as her last name.
>
> 8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
> and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
> involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
> funds by family members.
>
> 9. Toronto hospital located on Bayview Av.
>
> 10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
> World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
> of the Dymock poets' group.
cheers,
calvin
Bruce Bowler
Mar 11, 2019, 11:14:55 AM3/11/19
to
On Sat, 09 Mar 2019 19:35:34 -0600, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
> 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup, 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 Cellar Rats and are used
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-01-22
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
>
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
> 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup, 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 Cellar Rats and are used
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-01-22
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
>
> 10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
> toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to have
> helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one of the
> best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
Uncle Tom's Cabin
> toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to have
> helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one of the
> best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
>
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
>
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
>
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
> 2. Female Canadian fashion designer, popular in the 1970s and
> '80s, who opened eponymous boutiques across Canada and the US. She
> also designed costumes for the Doug Henning magic show.
>
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama in their
> respective presidential campaigns.
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom for years.
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
> 6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
> running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
>
> 7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
> starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses her
> father's professional name as her last name.
Pete Gayde
Mar 12, 2019, 9:19:04 PM3/12/19
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
> 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> 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 Cellar Rats and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
>
> In each case we will describe a novel or play that deals with
> social issues, and give the year of publication. You give *either*
> the title or the author.
>
> 1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
Elmer Gantry
> 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> 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 Cellar Rats and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
>
> In each case we will describe a novel or play that deals with
> social issues, and give the year of publication. You give *either*
> the title or the author.
>
> 1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
>
> 2. Female Canadian fashion designer, popular in the 1970s and
> '80s, who opened eponymous boutiques across Canada and the US.
> She also designed costumes for the Doug Henning magic show.
>
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
>
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
>
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
>
> 6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
> running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
>
> 7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
> starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
> her father's professional name as her last name.
>
> 8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
> and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
> involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
> funds by family members.
>
> 9. Toronto hospital located on Bayview Av.
>
> 10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
> World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
> of the Dymock poets' group.
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Fvapr gur tnzr vf
> onfrq ba fcbxra nafjref, anzrf gung jbhyq or cebabhaprq qvssreragyl
ner
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>
Mark Brader
Mar 12, 2019, 9:36:05 PM3/12/19
to
Mark Brader:
and Joshua.
> 2. Set in England. The central character, a butler, narrates his
> reminiscences of the events of the 1920s and '30s. He is
> content in his role in life, one that offers dignity and service.
> He shows no interest in the world outside the estate, even as
> current events show sweeping changes. He is a lonely man who
> takes pride in what he sees as a life of work and dignity.
> (1989)
"The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. 4 for Joshua and Calvin.
> 3. Through a mix of events and characters both fictional and
> historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
> celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
> events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
> characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
> American history. (1975)
"Ragtime" by E.L. Doctorow. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 4. A journalist tells the story of a woman's 50-year search
> for her forcibly adopted son. The journalist had been collating
> evidence to accuse the Catholic Church for its abominable
> treatment of pregnant young girls, whose babies were taken
> from them for adoption, sometimes without consent. (2009)
"The Lost Child of Philomena Lee" (accepting "Philomena", the title
of the movie version) by Martin Sexsmith. 4 for Joshua.
> 5. The author reveals the power of the combined church and state
> in the medieval world through its oppression of freedom of
> thought. Condemned to isolation when his scientific research
> contradicts the beliefs of the Catholic church, the central
> character continues to think and work. By opposing this
> power, he reveals the value of personal freedom in the face
> of oppression. (This play was published in 1938, with an
> "American" version in 1947.)
"Leben des Galilei" or "Life of Galileo", by Berthold Brecht.
("Galileo" was sufficient.) 4 for Calvin.
> 6. The title of the novel is the title of a historical document
> that records the names of 3,000 black Loyalists who were
> evacuated in 1783 to Nova Scotia as free people of color.
> The novel focuses on the story of one woman's life from her
> capture in Africa through moving to Halifax, to working for
> the abolitionist cause in England. (2007)
"The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill.
> 7. This book is a letter from the author to his teenage son about
> the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being
> black in the United States, showing the "racist violence that
> has been woven into American culture". (2015)
"Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates. 4 for Dan Blum
and Joshua.
> 8. A young adult novel follows the life of a 16-year-old black girl,
> who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting
> of a childhood friend. (2017)
"The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. 4 for Joshua.
> 9. This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy, who experiences
> the tumultuous events of Afghanistan's history from the fall of
> the monarchy, through Soviet military intervention, the exodus
> of refugees to Pakistan, the rise of the Taliban regime, and
> American military intervention. (2003)
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua,
and Calvin.
> 10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
> toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to
> have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one
> of the best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. 4 for everyone --
Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua, Calvin, and Bruce.
"Lay the groundwork" does not seem to me an appropriate phrase in
connection with a national catastrophe that nobody wanted, but it's
a direct quotation from "The Civil War in American Culture" by Will
Kaufman (2006). What he means is that the book fueled a rise in
abolitionist sentiment which eventually led the southern states to
react by declaring their secession.
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
Brooks Brothers. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Bruce.
> 2. Female Canadian fashion designer, popular in the 1970s and
> '80s, who opened eponymous boutiques across Canada and the US.
> She also designed costumes for the Doug Henning magic show.
Marilyn Brooks.
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
(Kix) Brooks & (Ronnie) Dunn. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Bruce.
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
Brooke Shields. ("Suddenly Susan", 1996-2000.) 4 for Dan Blum,
Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Bruce.
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
Brookings Institute. 4 for Joshua and Bruce. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
> running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
Brooks Running or Brooks Sports.
> 7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
> starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
> her father's professional name as her last name.
Brooke Hogan. (Daughter of Hulk Hogan; "Hogan Knows Best" and
"Brooke Knows Best".) 4 for Joshua and Bruce.
> 8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
> and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
> involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
> funds by family members.
Brooke Astor. 4 for Joshua.
> 9. Toronto hospital located on Bayview Av.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. "Sunnybrook" was sufficient.
> 10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
> World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
> of the Dymock poets' group.
Rupert Brooke. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Calvin.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Geo His Sci Lit Mis FOUR
Dan Blum 0 36 28 38 20 19 122
Dan Tilque 16 28 36 40 4 8 120
Joshua Kreitzer 16 32 24 20 32 28 116
Bruce Bowler 12 22 32 35 4 20 109
"Calvin" 7 28 18 36 16 4 98
Erland Sommarskog 0 32 20 35 -- -- 87
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 12 -- -- 28
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "...and if sooner or later your revels must be ended,
m...@vex.net | well, at least you reveled." --Roger Ebert
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
> In each case we will describe a novel or play that deals with
> social issues, and give the year of publication. You give *either*
> the title or the author.
> 1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
"All the King's Men" by Robert Penn Warren. 4 for Dan Blum
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> Game 4, Round 7 - Literature - Social Issues
> In each case we will describe a novel or play that deals with
> social issues, and give the year of publication. You give *either*
> the title or the author.
> 1. Set in the US South, the novel centers on a politician's campaign
> of wildly exaggerated promises of prosperity, with catchy slogans
> and a political machine rooted in graft and corruption. (1946)
and Joshua.
> 2. Set in England. The central character, a butler, narrates his
> reminiscences of the events of the 1920s and '30s. He is
> content in his role in life, one that offers dignity and service.
> He shows no interest in the world outside the estate, even as
> current events show sweeping changes. He is a lonely man who
> takes pride in what he sees as a life of work and dignity.
> (1989)
> 3. Through a mix of events and characters both fictional and
> historical, the writer loosely links a world of success and
> celebrity with one of poverty and racism. The writer blends
> events from the early 1900s with fictional and historical
> characters, including Houdini, around ideas important to
> American history. (1975)
> 4. A journalist tells the story of a woman's 50-year search
> for her forcibly adopted son. The journalist had been collating
> evidence to accuse the Catholic Church for its abominable
> treatment of pregnant young girls, whose babies were taken
> from them for adoption, sometimes without consent. (2009)
of the movie version) by Martin Sexsmith. 4 for Joshua.
> 5. The author reveals the power of the combined church and state
> in the medieval world through its oppression of freedom of
> thought. Condemned to isolation when his scientific research
> contradicts the beliefs of the Catholic church, the central
> character continues to think and work. By opposing this
> power, he reveals the value of personal freedom in the face
> of oppression. (This play was published in 1938, with an
> "American" version in 1947.)
("Galileo" was sufficient.) 4 for Calvin.
> 6. The title of the novel is the title of a historical document
> that records the names of 3,000 black Loyalists who were
> evacuated in 1783 to Nova Scotia as free people of color.
> The novel focuses on the story of one woman's life from her
> capture in Africa through moving to Halifax, to working for
> the abolitionist cause in England. (2007)
> 7. This book is a letter from the author to his teenage son about
> the feelings, symbolism, and realities associated with being
> black in the United States, showing the "racist violence that
> has been woven into American culture". (2015)
and Joshua.
> 8. A young adult novel follows the life of a 16-year-old black girl,
> who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting
> of a childhood friend. (2017)
> 9. This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy, who experiences
> the tumultuous events of Afghanistan's history from the fall of
> the monarchy, through Soviet military intervention, the exodus
> of refugees to Pakistan, the rise of the Taliban regime, and
> American military intervention. (2003)
and Calvin.
> 10. This anti-slavery novel had a profound effect on attitudes
> toward African Americans and slavery in the US, and is said to
> have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. It was one
> of the best-selling books of the 19th century. (1852)
Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua, Calvin, and Bruce.
"Lay the groundwork" does not seem to me an appropriate phrase in
connection with a national catastrophe that nobody wanted, but it's
a direct quotation from "The Civil War in American Culture" by Will
Kaufman (2006). What he means is that the book fueled a rise in
abolitionist sentiment which eventually led the southern states to
react by declaring their secession.
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
> 2. Female Canadian fashion designer, popular in the 1970s and
> '80s, who opened eponymous boutiques across Canada and the US.
> She also designed costumes for the Doug Henning magic show.
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Bruce.
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
> 6. American running-shoe company. Their shoes have been named "best
> running shoe" by both "Runner's World" and "Sports Illustrated".
> 7. This woman is the daughter of a wrestling superstar, and has
> starred in two reality shows about her personal life. She uses
> her father's professional name as her last name.
"Brooke Knows Best".) 4 for Joshua and Bruce.
> 8. This woman was an American multimillionaire, philanthropist,
> and socialite. Shortly before her death in 2007, she was
> involved in a lawsuit which alleged elder abuse and misuse of
> funds by family members.
> 9. Toronto hospital located on Bayview Av.
> 10. English poet known for his idealistic sonnets written during
> World War I. He was friends with the Bloomsbury group and part
> of the Dymock poets' group.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Geo His Sci Lit Mis FOUR
Dan Blum 0 36 28 38 20 19 122
Dan Tilque 16 28 36 40 4 8 120
Joshua Kreitzer 16 32 24 20 32 28 116
Bruce Bowler 12 22 32 35 4 20 109
"Calvin" 7 28 18 36 16 4 98
Erland Sommarskog 0 32 20 35 -- -- 87
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 12 -- -- 28
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "...and if sooner or later your revels must be ended,
m...@vex.net | well, at least you reveled." --Roger Ebert
Mark Brader
Mar 12, 2019, 9:37:54 PM3/12/19
to
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
We describe a Canadian TV show. You give the title.
1. Airing from 1987 to 1994, this drama show portrayed the
professional and personal lives of a small Toronto-based
law firm.
2. This children's TV Show aired by the CBC from 1958 t0 1985
depicted a man in a castle with his two puppet friends, one a
rooster and the other a giraffe.
3. Hosted by Hamilton's CHCH-TV, this TV show which lasted from
1957 to 1992 had children under 12 years old displaying their
talent in various performing arts.
4. Broadcast from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, this comedy show
depicted various aspects of a fictitious TV station based in
the town of Melonville.
5. Produced by CTV in the early 1970s, this show depicted the lives
of a newly married couple living in New York, Doug and Tracy
Young.
6. Broadcast by CTV, this game show was shown from 1974 to 1989.
Somewhat like "Wheel of Fortune" (without the wheel), contestants
had to guess letters in a phrase and then give the phrase.
7. This comedy-drama show ran from 1972 to 1990. It related the
life of log salvagers along the coast of BC.
8. This sitcom which aired from 1975 to 1980 portrayed the life
of Larry King, a convenience-store owner in Toronto.
9. This panel game had journalists asking a hidden guest questions
to identify a recent or not-so-recent news event, and then
interviewing the guest, who would typically be a well-known
person connected with the event, such as Indira Gandhi or
Boris Karloff.
10. Shown from 1965 to 1992, this weekly program showcased various
country music artists.
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
* A. BBC-TV Shows
A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
A2. This BBC astronomy program is currently presented by Chris
Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
* B. Two Cities
B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
* C. Two Countries
C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
countries.
C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
two different countries. Name *both* countries.
* D. Supersonic Airliners
D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
from an airport in *which city*?
* E. Sports Movies
E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
Summer"?
* F. Quotations
Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
been in English.
F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
but to do and die."
F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
--
Mark Brader "Well, it's not in MY interest -- and I represent
Toronto the public, so it's not in the public interest!"
m...@vex.net -- Jim Hacker, "Yes, Minister" (Lynn & Jay)
Mark Brader
Mar 12, 2019, 9:45:11 PM3/12/19
to
Pete Gayde's responses apparently reached Giganews while I was
constructing the answers posting. Pete scored on the following
questions:
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
Brooks Brothers. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua, Bruce, and Pete.
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
(Kix) Brooks & (Ronnie) Dunn. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Bruce,
and Pete.
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
Brooke Shields. ("Suddenly Susan", 1996-2000.) 4 for Dan Blum,
Dan Tilque, Joshua, Bruce, and Pete.
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
Brookings Institute. 4 for Joshua, Bruce, and Pete. 3 for Dan Blum.
Scores, if there are now no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Geo His Sci Lit Mis FOUR
Dan Blum 0 36 28 38 20 19 122
Dan Tilque 16 28 36 40 4 8 120
Joshua Kreitzer 16 32 24 20 32 28 116
Bruce Bowler 12 22 32 35 4 20 109
"Calvin" 7 28 18 36 16 4 98
Erland Sommarskog 0 32 20 35 -- -- 87
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 12 0 16 44
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | In the affairs of this world men are saved,
m...@vex.net | not by faith, but by the want of it. --Franklin
constructing the answers posting. Pete scored on the following
questions:
> * Game 4, Round 8 - Miscellaneous - "Brook"
> In each case name the person, organization, or thing described.
> All answers contain the sequence of letters "brook".
> 1. The oldest mens' clothier in America, headquartered in Manhattan.
> 3. Multi-platinum American country music duo. Their song "Only
> in America" was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama
> in their respective presidential campaigns.
and Pete.
> 4. American model and actress. She began as a child model, then
> moved into movies and television. She had her own sitcom
> for years.
Brooke Shields. ("Suddenly Susan", 1996-2000.) 4 for Dan Blum,
> 5. American research group founded in 1916 in Washington DC.
> Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious think-tank.
Scores, if there are now no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Geo His Sci Lit Mis FOUR
Dan Blum 0 36 28 38 20 19 122
Dan Tilque 16 28 36 40 4 8 120
Joshua Kreitzer 16 32 24 20 32 28 116
Bruce Bowler 12 22 32 35 4 20 109
"Calvin" 7 28 18 36 16 4 98
Erland Sommarskog 0 32 20 35 -- -- 87
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | In the affairs of this world men are saved,
m...@vex.net | not by faith, but by the want of it. --Franklin
Calvin
Mar 12, 2019, 10:18:02 PM3/12/19
to
On Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 11:37:54 AM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
Corner Gas, Degrassi, Seeing Things. Can I claim three points?
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
>
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
> A2. This BBC astronomy program is currently presented by Chris
> Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
> 1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
> Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
> * B. Two Cities
>
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
> * C. Two Countries
>
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
>
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
>
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
> * E. Sports Movies
>
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
> * F. Quotations
>
> Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
> been in English.
>
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
cheers,
calvin
Mark Brader
Mar 12, 2019, 11:52:06 PM3/12/19
to
Sorry, this is a repost. Again I accidentally posted the questions
in the same thread as the previous set. Please respond in either
thread, but preferably in this one.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
in the same thread as the previous set. Please respond in either
thread, but preferably in this one.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
* A. BBC-TV Shows
A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
* A. BBC-TV Shows
A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
A2. This BBC astronomy program is currently presented by Chris
Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
* B. Two Cities
B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
* C. Two Countries
C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
countries.
C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
countries.
C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
two different countries. Name *both* countries.
two different countries. Name *both* countries.
* D. Supersonic Airliners
D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
from an airport in *which city*?
D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
from an airport in *which city*?
* E. Sports Movies
E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
Summer"?
Summer"?
* F. Quotations
Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
been in English.
F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
but to do and die."
Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
been in English.
F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
but to do and die."
F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
--
Mark Brader "Well, it's not in MY interest -- and I represent
Toronto the public, so it's not in the public interest!"
m...@vex.net -- Jim Hacker, "Yes, Minister" (Lynn & Jay)
Mark Brader "Well, it's not in MY interest -- and I represent
Toronto the public, so it's not in the public interest!"
m...@vex.net -- Jim Hacker, "Yes, Minister" (Lynn & Jay)
Calvin
Mar 13, 2019, 12:53:22 AM3/13/19
to
On Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 1:52:06 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
Corner Gas, Degrassi, Seeing Things. Can I claim three points?
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
>
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
Upstairs / Downstairs
>
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
>
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
> A2. This BBC astronomy program is currently presented by Chris
> Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
> 1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
> Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
> * B. Two Cities
>
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
> * C. Two Countries
>
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
Zimbabwe and South Africa, Mozambique and South Africa
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
>
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
>
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
Rio, Brasilia
>
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
>
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
> * E. Sports Movies
>
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
> * F. Quotations
>
> Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
> been in English.
>
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
cheers,
calvin
Mark Brader
Mar 13, 2019, 12:56:18 AM3/13/19
to
Mark Brader:
reading anyone else's answers.
--
Mark Brader | "Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure,
Toronto | nineteen pounds, nineteen, six, result happiness.
m...@vex.net | Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure,
| twenty pounds ought and six, result misery."
| -- Mr. Micawber (Dickens: David Copperfield)
> > ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
"Calvin":
> Corner Gas, Degrassi, Seeing Things. Can I claim three points?
Not unless you identify which question you were answering, without first
reading anyone else's answers.
--
Mark Brader | "Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure,
Toronto | nineteen pounds, nineteen, six, result happiness.
m...@vex.net | Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure,
| twenty pounds ought and six, result misery."
| -- Mr. Micawber (Dickens: David Copperfield)
Dan Blum
Mar 13, 2019, 10:11:25 AM3/13/19
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
Upstairs, Downstairs
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
> * B. Two Cities
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
> * C. Two Countries
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
> C2. Gra?a Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
South Africa and Angola; South Africa and Botswana
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
> * E. Sports Movies
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
> * F. Quotations
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
Pete Gayde
Mar 13, 2019, 3:10:24 PM3/13/19
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:2pudnWDKhM394xXBnZ2dnUU7-
LXN...@giganews.com:
Friendly Giant
>
> 3. Hosted by Hamilton's CHCH-TV, this TV show which lasted from
> 1957 to 1992 had children under 12 years old displaying their
> talent in various performing arts.
Mr. Dressup
>
> 4. Broadcast from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, this comedy show
> depicted various aspects of a fictitious TV station based in
> the town of Melonville.
SCTV
>
> 5. Produced by CTV in the early 1970s, this show depicted the lives
> of a newly married couple living in New York, Doug and Tracy
> Young.
>
> 6. Broadcast by CTV, this game show was shown from 1974 to 1989.
> Somewhat like "Wheel of Fortune" (without the wheel), contestants
> had to guess letters in a phrase and then give the phrase.
>
> 7. This comedy-drama show ran from 1972 to 1990. It related the
> life of log salvagers along the coast of BC.
Beachcombers
>
> 8. This sitcom which aired from 1975 to 1980 portrayed the life
> of Larry King, a convenience-store owner in Toronto.
>
> 9. This panel game had journalists asking a hidden guest questions
> to identify a recent or not-so-recent news event, and then
> interviewing the guest, who would typically be a well-known
> person connected with the event, such as Indira Gandhi or
> Boris Karloff.
>
> 10. Shown from 1965 to 1992, this weekly program showcased various
> country music artists.
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
>
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
Upstairs, Downstairs
>
> A2. This BBC astronomy program is currently presented by Chris
> Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
> 1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
> Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
>
>
> * B. Two Cities
>
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
Sucre and La Paz
>
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
Dar Es Saalam and Bujumbura
>
>
> * C. Two Countries
>
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
Pakistan and Ecuador; Pakistan and Portugal
>
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
South Africa and Lesotho; South Africa and Botswana
>
>
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
>
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
Munich; Vienna
>
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
London; New York
>
>
> * E. Sports Movies
>
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
Baseball
>
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
Surfing
>
>
> * F. Quotations
>
> Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
> been in English.
>
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
Tennyson
>
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
Nietsche; Marx
>
Pete Gayde
LXN...@giganews.com:
>
> 3. Hosted by Hamilton's CHCH-TV, this TV show which lasted from
> 1957 to 1992 had children under 12 years old displaying their
> talent in various performing arts.
>
> 4. Broadcast from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, this comedy show
> depicted various aspects of a fictitious TV station based in
> the town of Melonville.
>
> 5. Produced by CTV in the early 1970s, this show depicted the lives
> of a newly married couple living in New York, Doug and Tracy
> Young.
>
> 6. Broadcast by CTV, this game show was shown from 1974 to 1989.
> Somewhat like "Wheel of Fortune" (without the wheel), contestants
> had to guess letters in a phrase and then give the phrase.
>
> 7. This comedy-drama show ran from 1972 to 1990. It related the
> life of log salvagers along the coast of BC.
>
> 8. This sitcom which aired from 1975 to 1980 portrayed the life
> of Larry King, a convenience-store owner in Toronto.
>
> 9. This panel game had journalists asking a hidden guest questions
> to identify a recent or not-so-recent news event, and then
> interviewing the guest, who would typically be a well-known
> person connected with the event, such as Indira Gandhi or
> Boris Karloff.
>
> 10. Shown from 1965 to 1992, this weekly program showcased various
> country music artists.
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
>
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
>
> A2. This BBC astronomy program is currently presented by Chris
> Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
> 1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
> Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
>
>
> * B. Two Cities
>
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
>
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
>
>
> * C. Two Countries
>
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
>
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
>
>
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
>
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
>
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
>
>
> * E. Sports Movies
>
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
>
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
>
>
> * F. Quotations
>
> Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
> been in English.
>
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
>
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
>
Pete Gayde
Erland Sommarskog
Mar 13, 2019, 3:16:34 PM3/13/19
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
>
> We describe a Canadian TV show. You give the title.
No, I most emphatically don't!
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
>
> We describe a Canadian TV show. You give the title.
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
>
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
be ranked as the world's most unknown captial!)
> * C. Two Countries
>
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
Joshua Kreitzer
Mar 15, 2019, 12:20:00 AM3/15/19
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m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in
news:2pudnWDKhM394xXB...@giganews.com:
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to
> 1990s
>
> We describe a Canadian TV show. You give the title.
>
> 4. Broadcast from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, this comedy show
> depicted various aspects of a fictitious TV station based in
> the town of Melonville.
"SCTV Network 90"
> depicted various aspects of a fictitious TV station based in
> the town of Melonville.
> 5. Produced by CTV in the early 1970s, this show depicted the lives
> of a newly married couple living in New York, Doug and Tracy
> Young.
> 8. This sitcom which aired from 1975 to 1980 portrayed the life
> of Larry King, a convenience-store owner in Toronto.
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
>
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
> * B. Two Cities
>
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
> * C. Two Countries
>
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
Mozambique and South Africa
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
>
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
>
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
Paris
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
> * E. Sports Movies
>
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
> * F. Quotations
>
> Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
> been in English.
>
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Tilque
Mar 15, 2019, 12:50:09 AM3/15/19
to
>
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
>
>
> * C. Two Countries
>
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
>
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
>
>
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
>
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
>
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
>
>
> * E. Sports Movies
>
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
>
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
>
>
> * F. Quotations
>
> Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
> been in English.
>
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
>
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
--
Dan Tilque
Mark Brader
Mar 15, 2019, 4:29:41 PM3/15/19
to
Mark Brader:
>>> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
"Calvin":
>> Corner Gas, Degrassi, Seeing Things. Can I claim three points?
Mark Brader:
>>> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
"Calvin":
>> Corner Gas, Degrassi, Seeing Things. Can I claim three points?
> Not unless you identify which question you were answering, without first
> reading anyone else's answers.
Also, repeating your posting with changes to the answers isn't going to
> reading anyone else's answers.
work well. In this case it didn't matter, though.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I tried to hit Bjarne Stroustrup with a snowball,
m...@vex.net | but missed." --Clive Feather
Mark Brader
Mar 16, 2019, 3:42:40 AM3/16/19
to
Mark Brader:
squeaked out a 3-point win. Congratulations, sir!
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
> We describe a Canadian TV show. You give the title.
This was the easiest round in the original game.
> 1. Airing from 1987 to 1994, this drama show portrayed the
> professional and personal lives of a small Toronto-based
> law firm.
"Street Legal", which, incidentally, was just revived this month.
> 2. This children's TV Show aired by the CBC from 1958 t0 1985
> depicted a man in a castle with his two puppet friends, one a
> rooster and the other a giraffe.
"The Friendly Giant". 4 for Pete.
> 3. Hosted by Hamilton's CHCH-TV, this TV show which lasted from
> 1957 to 1992 had children under 12 years old displaying their
> talent in various performing arts.
"Tiny Talent Time", which has also been revived.
> 4. Broadcast from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, this comedy show
> depicted various aspects of a fictitious TV station based in
> the town of Melonville.
"Second City TV", later titled "SCTV" and "SCTV Network 90".
4 for Pete and Joshua.
> 5. Produced by CTV in the early 1970s, this show depicted the lives
> of a newly married couple living in New York, Doug and Tracy
> Young.
"The Trouble with Tracy". 4 for Joshua.
> 6. Broadcast by CTV, this game show was shown from 1974 to 1989.
> Somewhat like "Wheel of Fortune" (without the wheel), contestants
> had to guess letters in a phrase and then give the phrase.
"Definition".
> 7. This comedy-drama show ran from 1972 to 1990. It related the
> life of log salvagers along the coast of BC.
"The Beachcombers". 4 for Pete.
> 8. This sitcom which aired from 1975 to 1980 portrayed the life
> of Larry King, a convenience-store owner in Toronto.
"King of Kensington".
> 9. This panel game had journalists asking a hidden guest questions
> to identify a recent or not-so-recent news event, and then
> interviewing the guest, who would typically be a well-known
> person connected with the event, such as Indira Gandhi or
> Boris Karloff.
"Front Page Challenge".
It ran from 1957 until 1996.
> 10. Shown from 1965 to 1992, this weekly program showcased various
> country music artists.
"The Tommy Hunter Show".
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
The Forsyte Saga. 4 for Erland and Joshua.
> A2. This BBC astronomy program is currently presented by Chris
> Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
> 1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
> Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
"The Sky at Night", Patrick Moore. 4 for Calvin.
> * B. Two Cities
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
La Paz, Sucre. 4 for everyone -- Calvin, Dan Blum, Pete, Erland,
Joshua, and Dan Tilque.
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
Dar es Salaam, Dodoma. 4 for Calvin, Erland, and Joshua.
> * C. Two Countries
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
Pakistan, New Zealand. 4 for Calvin, Dan Blum, Erland, Joshua,
and Dan Tilque.
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
South Africa (Nelson Mandela), Mozambique (Samora Machel).
4 for Erland and Joshua. 2 for Calvin.
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
Paris. 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque.
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
Paris. (Charles de Gaulle.) 4 for Joshua and Dan Tilque.
> * E. Sports Movies
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
Baseball. 4 for Calvin, Dan Blum, Pete, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
Surfing. 4 for Calvin, Dan Blum, Pete, and Joshua.
> * F. Quotations
> Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
> been in English.
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
Alfred Lord Tennyson. ("The Charge of the Light Brigade".)
4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Joshua.
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet), in his epistle to the author of
the book "Three Impostors" ("Trois imposteurs"). 4 for Dan Blum.
The original wording is: "Si Dieu n'existait pas, il faudrait
l'inventer."
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Geo His Sci Lit Mis Can Cha SIX
Joshua Kreitzer 16 32 24 20 32 28 8 36 172
Dan Blum 0 36 28 38 20 19 0 28 169
Dan Tilque 16 28 36 40 4 8 0 20 148
"Calvin" 7 28 18 36 16 4 0 26 131
Bruce Bowler 12 22 32 35 4 20 -- -- 125
Erland Sommarskog 0 32 20 35 -- -- 0 20 107
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 12 0 16 12 16 72
--
Mark Brader | "Fortunately, we have anti-terrorist laws
Toronto | to prevent people having privacy."
m...@vex.net | --Robert Bannister
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 4 is over and, if there are no errors, JOSHUA KREITZER has
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
squeaked out a 3-point win. Congratulations, sir!
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - Canadiana Entertainment - TV Shows, 1950s to 1990s
> We describe a Canadian TV show. You give the title.
> 1. Airing from 1987 to 1994, this drama show portrayed the
> professional and personal lives of a small Toronto-based
> law firm.
> 2. This children's TV Show aired by the CBC from 1958 t0 1985
> depicted a man in a castle with his two puppet friends, one a
> rooster and the other a giraffe.
> 3. Hosted by Hamilton's CHCH-TV, this TV show which lasted from
> 1957 to 1992 had children under 12 years old displaying their
> talent in various performing arts.
> 4. Broadcast from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, this comedy show
> depicted various aspects of a fictitious TV station based in
> the town of Melonville.
4 for Pete and Joshua.
> 5. Produced by CTV in the early 1970s, this show depicted the lives
> of a newly married couple living in New York, Doug and Tracy
> Young.
> 6. Broadcast by CTV, this game show was shown from 1974 to 1989.
> Somewhat like "Wheel of Fortune" (without the wheel), contestants
> had to guess letters in a phrase and then give the phrase.
> 7. This comedy-drama show ran from 1972 to 1990. It related the
> life of log salvagers along the coast of BC.
> 8. This sitcom which aired from 1975 to 1980 portrayed the life
> of Larry King, a convenience-store owner in Toronto.
> 9. This panel game had journalists asking a hidden guest questions
> to identify a recent or not-so-recent news event, and then
> interviewing the guest, who would typically be a well-known
> person connected with the event, such as Indira Gandhi or
> Boris Karloff.
It ran from 1957 until 1996.
> 10. Shown from 1965 to 1992, this weekly program showcased various
> country music artists.
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> * A. BBC-TV Shows
> A1. This BBC television drama serial was shown in 1967 and
> 1968. The series follows the fortunes of an upper/middle
> class British family from the years 1879 to 1926. The serial
> had 26 episodes and was the first BBC drama serial to be
> sold to the Soviet Union. Name it.
> A2. This BBC astronomy program is currently presented by Chris
> Lintott and and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. It has run since
> 1957 and has had the same presenter from 1957 to 2012.
> Either give the title or name that long-time presenter.
> * B. Two Cities
> B1. What *two* cities both serve as capitals in Bolivia?
Joshua, and Dan Tilque.
> B2. Name *both* the previous and the current capital of Tanzania.
> * C. Two Countries
> C1. Benazir Bhutto and Jacinda Ardern both give birth while
> leaders of their respective countries. Name *both*
> countries.
and Dan Tilque.
> C2. Graça Machel Mandela has been married to the leaders of
> two different countries. Name *both* countries.
4 for Erland and Joshua. 2 for Calvin.
> * D. Supersonic Airliners
> D1. The Tupolev Tu144 was a supersonic commercial jet airliner
> produced by the Soviet Union. It suffered a major setback
> when it crashed at an *which air show* in 1973?
> D2. The Concorde airliner was jointly produced by France and
> the UK. In 2000 a Concorde crashed shortly after takeoff --
> from an airport in *which city*?
> * E. Sports Movies
> E1. Which sport is featured in the movie "The Natural"?
> E2. Which sport is featured in the documentary "The Endless
> Summer"?
> * F. Quotations
> Who said or wrote the following? The actual words may not have
> been in English.
> F1. "Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why, theirs
> but to do and die."
4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Joshua.
> F2. "If God did not exist, we would have to invent him."
the book "Three Impostors" ("Trois imposteurs"). 4 for Dan Blum.
The original wording is: "Si Dieu n'existait pas, il faudrait
l'inventer."
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Geo His Sci Lit Mis Can Cha SIX
Joshua Kreitzer 16 32 24 20 32 28 8 36 172
Dan Blum 0 36 28 38 20 19 0 28 169
Dan Tilque 16 28 36 40 4 8 0 20 148
"Calvin" 7 28 18 36 16 4 0 26 131
Bruce Bowler 12 22 32 35 4 20 -- -- 125
Erland Sommarskog 0 32 20 35 -- -- 0 20 107
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 12 0 16 12 16 72
--
Mark Brader | "Fortunately, we have anti-terrorist laws
Toronto | to prevent people having privacy."
m...@vex.net | --Robert Bannister
Calvin
Mar 17, 2019, 7:08:07 PM3/17/19
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On Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 6:29:41 AM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> Also, repeating your posting with changes to the answers isn't going to
> work well. In this case it didn't matter, though.
My first post returned an error so I tried again, attempting to keep my guesses consistent.
> Also, repeating your posting with changes to the answers isn't going to
> work well. In this case it didn't matter, though.
cheers,
calvin
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