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QFTCIMM16 Game 8, Rounds 2-3: SE Asia, Montreal 1976
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Mark Brader
Feb 23, 2017, 1:07:37 AM2/23/17
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-11-14,
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 Misplaced Modifiers
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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
Please see the map:
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
1. Surabaya.
2. Kuching.
3. Dili.
4. Denpasar.
5. Chiangmai.
6. Kuala Lumpur.
7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
8. Hanoi.
9. Singapore.
10. Manila.
There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
for fun, but for no points.
11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
12. Znaqnynl.
13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
14. Ivragvnar.
15. Wnxnegn.
16. Cuabz Crau.
17. Wnlnchen.
18. Zrqna.
* Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
still stand. Which country?
4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
"Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
What is the name of that facility?
6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
that team.
7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
in the men's decathlon.
8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
event in 1980. Name him.
9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
gold in.
10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
--
Mark Brader "It flies like a truck."
Toronto "Good. What is a truck?"
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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 Misplaced Modifiers
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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
Please see the map:
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
1. Surabaya.
2. Kuching.
3. Dili.
4. Denpasar.
5. Chiangmai.
6. Kuala Lumpur.
7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
8. Hanoi.
9. Singapore.
10. Manila.
There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
for fun, but for no points.
11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
12. Znaqnynl.
13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
14. Ivragvnar.
15. Wnxnegn.
16. Cuabz Crau.
17. Wnlnchen.
18. Zrqna.
* Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
still stand. Which country?
4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
"Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
What is the name of that facility?
6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
that team.
7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
in the men's decathlon.
8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
event in 1980. Name him.
9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
gold in.
10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
--
Mark Brader "It flies like a truck."
Toronto "Good. What is a truck?"
m...@vex.net -- BUCKAROO BANZAI
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Erland Sommarskog
Feb 23, 2017, 8:24:39 AM2/23/17
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> 1. Surabaya.
J (Well, at least Johnnu is from that town.)
> 2. Kuching.
M
> 3. Dili.
R
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
D
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
>
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
I
> 13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
F
> 14. Ivragvnar.
E
> 15. Wnxnegn.
P
> 16. Cuabz Crau.
H
> 17. Wnlnchen.
> 18. Zrqna.
J
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
Rob Ford Sr
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
Die so-genannte DDR
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
Bruce Joyner
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
Ed Moses
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
> gold in.
5000 m and 10000 m
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
>
Nadia Comaneci
> 1. Surabaya.
J (Well, at least Johnnu is from that town.)
> 2. Kuching.
M
> 3. Dili.
R
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
D
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
>
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
> 13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
> 14. Ivragvnar.
E
> 15. Wnxnegn.
P
> 16. Cuabz Crau.
H
> 17. Wnlnchen.
> 18. Zrqna.
J
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
> gold in.
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
>
Bruce
Feb 23, 2017, 8:58:28 AM2/23/17
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On Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:07:32 -0600, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-11-14, 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 Misplaced Modifiers 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 2016-11-26
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
> 2. Kuching.
> 3. Dili.
> 4. Denpasar.
> 5. Chiangmai.
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-11-14, 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 Misplaced Modifiers 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 2016-11-26
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
> 2. Kuching.
> 3. Dili.
> 4. Denpasar.
> 5. Chiangmai.
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
F
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them for
> fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
> 12. Znaqnynl.
> 13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
> 14. Ivragvnar.
> 15. Wnxnegn.
> 16. Cuabz Crau.
> 17. Wnlnchen.
> 18. Zrqna.
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a deficit,
> "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run an
> extensive doping program. All of those medal performances still
> stand. Which country?
East Germany
> fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
> 12. Znaqnynl.
> 13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
> 14. Ivragvnar.
> 15. Wnxnegn.
> 16. Cuabz Crau.
> 17. Wnlnchen.
> 18. Zrqna.
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a deficit,
> "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run an
> extensive doping program. All of those medal performances still
> stand. Which country?
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium finally
> get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
>
> 5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals. What is
> the name of that facility?
>
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of that team.
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went on to
> win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the event in
> 1980. Name him.
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won gold in.
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
Dan Blum
Feb 23, 2017, 9:16:25 AM2/23/17
to
> 1. Surabaya.
J; O
> 2. Kuching.
A; N
> 3. Dili.
J; R
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
D; F
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C; A
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
1980
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
Frazier
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
Comaneci
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
J; O
> 2. Kuching.
A; N
> 3. Dili.
J; R
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
USSR; East Germany
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Peter Smyth
Feb 23, 2017, 12:44:35 PM2/23/17
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Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
> 2. Kuching.
> 3. Dili.
R
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
> 2. Kuching.
> 3. Dili.
> 4. Denpasar.
> 5. Chiangmai.
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
> 5. Chiangmai.
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
A, C
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
> 8. Hanoi.
I, B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
L
> 10. Manila.
G
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 12. Mandalay.
> 13. Bangkok (also known as Krung Thep).
> 14. Vientiane.
> 15. Jakarta.
> 16. Phnom Penh.
> 17. Jayapura.
> 18. Medan.
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
East Germany
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
1996
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
> 5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
> What is the name of that facility?
>
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name any member of
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
> What is the name of that facility?
>
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> that team.
Leon Spinks
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
Bruce Jenner
> in the men's decathlon.
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
Edwin Moses
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name either of the events he won
> gold in.
5000m
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
Nadia Comaneci
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
Peter SMyth
Joshua Kreitzer
Feb 23, 2017, 2:24:38 PM2/23/17
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:QMKdnZQpWYm54TPFnZ2dnUU7-
YXN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
J
> 2. Kuching.
M
> 3. Dili.
R
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
D
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
A; C
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
1991
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
Leonard
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
Jenner
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
Moses
(note: I believe that should say 1984 for his second gold)
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
Comaneci
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
YXN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
> 2. Kuching.
M
> 3. Dili.
R
> 4. Denpasar.
> 5. Chiangmai.
D
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
East Germany
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
(note: I believe that should say 1984 for his second gold)
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Pete Gayde
Feb 23, 2017, 4:30:25 PM2/23/17
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-11-14,
> 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 Misplaced Modifiers
> 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
O; P
> 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 Misplaced Modifiers
> 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
> 2. Kuching.
D; M
> 3. Dili.
R
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
>
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
>
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
I
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
> 12. Znaqnynl.
A
> 13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
F
> 14. Ivragvnar.
E
> 15. Wnxnegn.
O
> 14. Ivragvnar.
E
> 15. Wnxnegn.
> 16. Cuabz Crau.
H
> 17. Wnlnchen.
> 18. Zrqna.
N
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
>
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
>
> 5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
> What is the name of that facility?
>
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
>
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
>
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
>
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
> gold in.
>
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
>
Pete Gayde
Calvin
Feb 23, 2017, 5:52:50 PM2/23/17
to
On Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 4:07:37 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
O, P
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
Never heard of it.
> 2. Kuching.
M
> 3. Dili.
R
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
D, F
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
> 8. Hanoi.
B, I
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
B
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
> 12. Znaqnynl.
A
> 13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
F
> 14. Ivragvnar.
E
> 15. Wnxnegn.
P
> 14. Ivragvnar.
E
> 15. Wnxnegn.
> 16. Cuabz Crau.
H
> 17. Wnlnchen.
> 18. Zrqna.
N
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
> 5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
> What is the name of that facility?
>
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
> gold in.
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
cheers,
calvin
Don Piven
Feb 23, 2017, 5:56:25 PM2/23/17
to
On 2/23/17 00:07, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-11-14,
> 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 Misplaced Modifiers
> 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
P
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-11-14,
> 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 Misplaced Modifiers
> 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
> 2. Kuching.
M
> 3. Dili.
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
D
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C
> 8. Hanoi.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> for fun, but for no points.
>
11. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).
I
12. Mandalay.
A
13. Bangkok (also known as Krung Thep).
14. Vientiane.
E
15. Jakarta.
J
16. Phnom Penh.
H
17. Jayapura.
R
18. Medan.
N
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
> 5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
> What is the name of that facility?
>
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
>
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
> gold in.
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
Dan Tilque
Feb 24, 2017, 7:10:43 PM2/24/17
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
M
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
>
> Please see the map:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
>
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
>
> 1. Surabaya.
> 2. Kuching.
J
> 3. Dili.
R
> 4. Denpasar.
Q
> 5. Chiangmai.
D
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C
> 8. Hanoi.
B
> 9. Singapore.
L
> 10. Manila.
G
>
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
> 12. Znaqnynl.
> 13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
> 14. Ivragvnar.
> 15. Wnxnegn.
> 16. Cuabz Crau.
> 17. Wnlnchen.
> 18. Zrqna.
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
Soviet Union
> for fun, but for no points.
>
> 11. Ub Puv Zvau Pvgl (sbezreyl Fnvtba).
> 12. Znaqnynl.
> 13. Onatxbx (nyfb xabja nf Xehat Gurc).
> 14. Ivragvnar.
> 15. Wnxnegn.
> 16. Cuabz Crau.
> 17. Wnlnchen.
> 18. Zrqna.
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
>
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
>
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
>
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
>
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
>
> 5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
> What is the name of that facility?
>
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
>
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
>
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
>
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
> gold in.
>
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
--
Dan Tilque
Mark Brader
Feb 25, 2017, 11:10:47 PM2/25/17
to
Mark Brader:
with each answer, and "*" indicates that not all of the island
belongs to that country.
> 1. Surabaya.
P. (Java, Indonesia.) 4 for Don. 2 for Pete and Calvin
(never heard of him).
> 2. Kuching.
M. (Borneo*, Malaysia.) 4 for Erland, Joshua, Calvin, and Don.
2 for Pete.
> 3. Dili.
R. (Timor*, East Timor.) 4 for Erland, Peter, Joshua, Pete, Calvin,
and Dan Tilque. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 4. Denpasar.
Q. (Bali, Indonesia.) 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete,
Calvin (I believe he knew this), Don, and Dan Tilque.
> 5. Chiangmai.
D. (Thailand.) 4 for Erland, Joshua, Don, and Dan Tilque.
3 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Calvin.
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K. (Malaysia.) 4 for everyone -- Erland, Bruce, Dan Blum, Peter,
Joshua, Pete, Calvin, Don, and Dan Tilque.
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C. (Myanmar, formerly Burma.) 4 for Erland, Pete, Don,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum and Calvin. 2 for Peter and Joshua.
> 8. Hanoi.
B. (Vietnam.) 4 for Erland, Bruce, Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, Don,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Peter.
> 9. Singapore.
L. (Singapore, Singapore.) 4 for everyone.
> 10. Manila.
G. (Luzon, Philippines.) 4 for everyone.
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
> 12. Mandalay.
A. (Myanmar.) Pete, Calvin, and Don got this.
> 13. Bangkok (also known as Krung Thep).
F. (Thailand.) Erland, Pete, Calvin, and Don got this.
> 14. Vientiane.
E. (Laos.) Erland, Pete, Calvin, and Don got this.
> 15. Jakarta.
O. (Java, Indonesia.) Pete got this.
> 16. Phnom Penh.
H. (Cambodia.) Erland, Pete, Calvin, and Don got this.
> 17. Jayapura.
N. (New Guinea*, Indonesia.)
> 18. Medan.
J. (Sumatra, Indonesia.) Erland got this.
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
Jean Drapeau.
This led to my all-time favorite Canadian editorial cartoon, drawn
by "Aislin" (Terry Mosher). The man caricatured is Drapeau:
http://wpmedia.montrealgazette.com/2016/07/in-1974-trying-to-reassure-an-anxious-public-jean-drapeau.jpeg
And, at the time, Henry Morgentaler (also a Montrealer) was -- what
else? -- Canada's leading abortionist.
(Basically, Morgentaler tried to do for abortion in Canada what Jack
Kevorkian tried to do for assisted suicide in the US -- with the
difference that he was successful. After two or three successive
juries refused to convict him, the government simply gave up trying
and abortion became, to put it oxymoronically, de facto legal.)
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
Greg Joy.
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
East Germany. 4 for Erland, Bruce, Peter, Joshua, Pete, and Don.
3 for Calvin. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
1987 (accepting 1985-89). 4 for Dan Tilque. 2 for Pete.
> 5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
> What is the name of that facility?
Biodome.
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
Howard Davis, Sugar Ray Leonard, Leo Randolph, Leon Spinks, Michael
Spinks. 4 for Bruce, Peter, Joshua, Pete, Calvin (the hard way),
Don, and Dan Tilque.
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
Bruce (later named Caitlin) Jenner. 4 for Bruce, Peter, Joshua,
Pete, Calvin, and Don. 3 for Erland.
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
Edwin Moses. 4 for Erland, Bruce, Peter, Joshua, Pete, and Calvin.
As Joshua noted, 1980 is wrong; the Americans did not compete in
Moscow. It was 1984. Sorry about that.
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
> gold in.
5,000 m, 10,000 m. 4 for Erland (the hard way), Bruce (the hard way),
Peter, Pete, Calvin (the hard way), and Dan Tilque. 3 for Don.
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
Nadia Comaneci ["Ko-man-EECH(-ee)"]. 4 for everyone.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 8 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Geo Spo
Pete Gayde 35 26 61
"Calvin" 35 23 58
Don Piven 36 19 55
Erland Sommarskog 36 19 55
Joshua Kreitzer 34 20 54
Dan Tilque 32 16 48
Peter Smyth 20 24 44
Bruce Bowler 16 24 40
Dan Blum 28 6 34
--
Mark Brader | "There is ample evidence that Mr. Coyote was
Toronto | violating both the laws of gravity and inertia
m...@vex.net | at the time of this incident, and thus he is
| responsible for his own woes." --Stephen Menard
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-11-14,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
> Please see the map:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
For cities on islands I'll show the island as well as the country
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - Southeast Asian Cities
> Please see the map:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-2/sea/map.pdf
> We name a city; you give the letter nearest to its location.
with each answer, and "*" indicates that not all of the island
belongs to that country.
> 1. Surabaya.
P. (Java, Indonesia.) 4 for Don. 2 for Pete and Calvin
(never heard of him).
> 2. Kuching.
M. (Borneo*, Malaysia.) 4 for Erland, Joshua, Calvin, and Don.
2 for Pete.
> 3. Dili.
R. (Timor*, East Timor.) 4 for Erland, Peter, Joshua, Pete, Calvin,
and Dan Tilque. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 4. Denpasar.
Q. (Bali, Indonesia.) 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete,
Calvin (I believe he knew this), Don, and Dan Tilque.
> 5. Chiangmai.
D. (Thailand.) 4 for Erland, Joshua, Don, and Dan Tilque.
3 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Calvin.
> 6. Kuala Lumpur.
K. (Malaysia.) 4 for everyone -- Erland, Bruce, Dan Blum, Peter,
Joshua, Pete, Calvin, Don, and Dan Tilque.
> 7. Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
C. (Myanmar, formerly Burma.) 4 for Erland, Pete, Don,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum and Calvin. 2 for Peter and Joshua.
> 8. Hanoi.
B. (Vietnam.) 4 for Erland, Bruce, Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, Don,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Peter.
> 9. Singapore.
L. (Singapore, Singapore.) 4 for everyone.
> 10. Manila.
G. (Luzon, Philippines.) 4 for everyone.
> There were 8 decoys. Decode the rot13 if you'd like to try them
> for fun, but for no points.
> 11. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).
I. (Vietnam.) Erland, Pete, and Don got this.
> 12. Mandalay.
A. (Myanmar.) Pete, Calvin, and Don got this.
> 13. Bangkok (also known as Krung Thep).
> 14. Vientiane.
E. (Laos.) Erland, Pete, Calvin, and Don got this.
> 15. Jakarta.
O. (Java, Indonesia.) Pete got this.
> 16. Phnom Penh.
H. (Cambodia.) Erland, Pete, Calvin, and Don got this.
> 17. Jayapura.
N. (New Guinea*, Indonesia.)
> 18. Medan.
J. (Sumatra, Indonesia.) Erland got this.
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Sports - 40 Years Ago: the Montreal Olympics
> 1. Name the then Montreal mayor who was quoted as saying the
> Olympics could no more lose money, or could no more have a
> deficit, "than a man could have a baby".
This led to my all-time favorite Canadian editorial cartoon, drawn
by "Aislin" (Terry Mosher). The man caricatured is Drapeau:
http://wpmedia.montrealgazette.com/2016/07/in-1974-trying-to-reassure-an-anxious-public-jean-drapeau.jpeg
And, at the time, Henry Morgentaler (also a Montrealer) was -- what
else? -- Canada's leading abortionist.
(Basically, Morgentaler tried to do for abortion in Canada what Jack
Kevorkian tried to do for assisted suicide in the US -- with the
difference that he was successful. After two or three successive
juries refused to convict him, the government simply gave up trying
and abortion became, to put it oxymoronically, de facto legal.)
> 2. The winner of a silver medal in the men's high jump was also
> Canada's flag-bearer in the closing ceremonies. Name him.
> 3. The country which finished second in the medal standings, with
> 40 golds and 90 medals overall, was later found to have run
> an extensive doping program. All of those medal performances
> still stand. Which country?
3 for Calvin. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 4. The Olympic stadium (nicknamed the "Big O" or, inevitably, the
> "Big Owe") was unfinished at the start of the games, including
> lacking the promised retractable roof. When did the stadium
> finally get roofed (plus or minus 2 years)?
> 5. The velodrome, home to Olympic cycling events, was transformed
> in 1992 into a conservation center for plants and animals.
> What is the name of that facility?
> 6. Five American boxers won gold at these games, perhaps the
> greatest boxing team ever assembled. Name *any* member of
> that team.
Spinks. 4 for Bruce, Peter, Joshua, Pete, Calvin (the hard way),
Don, and Dan Tilque.
> 7. Name the American who set a world record in winning the gold
> in the men's decathlon.
Pete, Calvin, and Don. 3 for Erland.
> 8. A 20-year-old American appearing in his first international meet
> at the '76 games won the gold in the 400 m hurdles. He went
> on to win 144 consecutive races, and won a second gold in the
> event in 1980. Name him.
As Joshua noted, 1980 is wrong; the Americans did not compete in
Moscow. It was 1984. Sorry about that.
> 9. Finnish runner Lasse Viren defended his double gold from 1972
> at the Montreal games. Name *either* of the events he won
> gold in.
Peter, Pete, Calvin (the hard way), and Dan Tilque. 3 for Don.
> 10. Name the undisputed star of the games, a 14-year-old gymnast
> who scored 7 perfect 10's and won 3 gold medals.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 8 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Geo Spo
Pete Gayde 35 26 61
"Calvin" 35 23 58
Don Piven 36 19 55
Erland Sommarskog 36 19 55
Joshua Kreitzer 34 20 54
Dan Tilque 32 16 48
Peter Smyth 20 24 44
Bruce Bowler 16 24 40
Dan Blum 28 6 34
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