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QFTCI16 Game 4, Rounds 4,6: Carol and Ali
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Mark Brader
2016年7月27日 晚上11:34:552016/7/27
收件者：
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-06-13,
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 12 days.
All questions were written by members of the Usual Suspects 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 2016-05-31 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
I wrote one of these rounds.
* Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
not us.
In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
for the screen.
1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
Fpebbtr?
4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
already exist. Name *any one* of them.
7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
as he would pronounce it, "clark").
8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
first name.
10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
notation is used instead?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
he won, or the weight class of the event.
2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
champion at the time.
5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
"Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
of the country where the fight took place.
6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
How many rounds did the fight last?
7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
victories were by knockout?
10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
by who?
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh fnvq
"Arj Lbex" ba gur sbhegu dhrfgvba, jr arrq gur fcrpvsvp neran.
Tb onpx naq anzr vg. Naq vs lbh fnvq "Pbatb" sbe gur pbhagel ba
gur arkg dhrfgvba, jr arrq lbh gb or zber fcrpvsvp gurer gbb.
--
Mark Brader | "I noted with some interest that Fahrenheit was
Toronto | also used in the weather forecast, but there the
m...@vex.net | gas marks were missing." -- Ivan A. Derzhanski
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 12 days.
All questions were written by members of the Usual Suspects 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 2016-05-31 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
I wrote one of these rounds.
* Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
not us.
In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
for the screen.
1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
Fpebbtr?
4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
already exist. Name *any one* of them.
7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
as he would pronounce it, "clark").
8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
first name.
10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
notation is used instead?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
he won, or the weight class of the event.
2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
champion at the time.
5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
"Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
of the country where the fight took place.
6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
How many rounds did the fight last?
7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
victories were by knockout?
10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
by who?
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh fnvq
"Arj Lbex" ba gur sbhegu dhrfgvba, jr arrq gur fcrpvsvp neran.
Tb onpx naq anzr vg. Naq vs lbh fnvq "Pbatb" sbe gur pbhagel ba
gur arkg dhrfgvba, jr arrq lbh gb or zber fcrpvsvp gurer gbb.
--
Mark Brader | "I noted with some interest that Fahrenheit was
Toronto | also used in the weather forecast, but there the
m...@vex.net | gas marks were missing." -- Ivan A. Derzhanski
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
2016年7月27日 晚上11:59:472016/7/27
收件者：
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
indigestion
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
heavyweight; middleweight
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
Frazier
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Mark Brader
2016年7月28日 凌晨12:00:212016/7/28
收件者：
Mark Brader:
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "More importantly, Mark is just plain wrong."
m...@vex.net -- John Hollingsworth
> I will reveal the correct answers in about 12 days.
Make that 3 days.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "More importantly, Mark is just plain wrong."
m...@vex.net -- John Hollingsworth
Joshua Kreitzer
2016年7月28日 凌晨1:10:082016/7/28
收件者：
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:U5OdnZFe2LbE4ATKnZ2dnUU7-
VHN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
former business partner
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
chains
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
workhouses
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
Bob Cratchit
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
turkey
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
Fred; nephew
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
staves
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
Rome
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
Cassius X
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
Madison Square Garden
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
Larry Holmes
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
40; 45
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
Bill Clinton
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
VHN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
Jacob Marley
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
15
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Calvin
2016年7月28日 凌晨1:11:372016/7/28
收件者：
On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 1:34:55 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
>
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
>
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
Marley
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
>
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
>
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
>
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
>
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
cheers,
calvin
Erland Sommarskog
2016年7月28日 凌晨4:06:202016/7/28
收件者：
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it.
Only vaguely. Very vaguely.
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it.
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
should be Rome.)
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Peter Smyth
2016年7月28日 下午1:42:442016/7/28
收件者：
Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
>
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
>
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
Jacob Marley
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
>
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
>
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. What was Marley's connection with
> Scrooge?
Business Partner
> 4. What painfully heavy object does Marley's ghost have to wear?
Chains
> 5. Give the correct name of the last of the supernatural visitors.
Ghost of Christmas's To Come
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
Workhouses, Church
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
Bob Cratchit
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
Rome
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to what, before
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
Joe Frazier
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
George Foreman
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
15
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
Larry Holmes
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
Larry Holmes
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
46
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
Barack Obama
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: If you said
> "New York" on the fourth question, we need the specific arena.
> Go back and name it. And if you said "Congo" for the country on
> the next question, we need you to be more specific there too.
Peter Smyth
Dan Tilque
2016年7月28日 下午4:26:362016/7/28
收件者：
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
>
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
>
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
it's a dream
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
>
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
>
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
>
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
>
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
>
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
>
>
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
>
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
Bob Cratchit
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
>
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
>
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
>
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
>
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
>
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
>
>
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
12
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
>
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
>
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
>
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
>
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh fnvq
> "Arj Lbex" ba gur sbhegu dhrfgvba, jr arrq gur fcrpvsvp neran.
> Tb onpx naq anzr vg. Naq vs lbh fnvq "Pbatb" sbe gur pbhagel ba
> gur arkg dhrfgvba, jr arrq lbh gb or zber fcrpvsvp gurer gbb.
>
--
Marc Dashevsky
2016年7月28日 下午4:27:082016/7/28
收件者：
In article <U5OdnZFe2LbE4ATK...@giganews.com>, m...@vex.net says...
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
Bob Cratchit
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
light heavyweight
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
Joe Frazier
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
Leon Spinks
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
>
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
11
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh fnvq
> "Arj Lbex" ba gur sbhegu dhrfgvba, jr arrq gur fcrpvsvp neran.
> Tb onpx naq anzr vg. Naq vs lbh fnvq "Pbatb" sbe gur pbhagel ba
> gur arkg dhrfgvba, jr arrq lbh gb or zber fcrpvsvp gurer gbb.
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
>
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
>
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
>
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
>
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
>
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
>
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
>
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
church
>
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
>
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
>
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
>
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
>
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
>
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
>
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
15
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
>
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh fnvq
> "Arj Lbex" ba gur sbhegu dhrfgvba, jr arrq gur fcrpvsvp neran.
> Tb onpx naq anzr vg. Naq vs lbh fnvq "Pbatb" sbe gur pbhagel ba
> gur arkg dhrfgvba, jr arrq lbh gb or zber fcrpvsvp gurer gbb.
--
Jason Kreitzer
2016年7月28日 下午5:35:342016/7/28
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> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
>
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
>
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
>
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
>
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
>
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
Bob Cratchit
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
>
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
>
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
4
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
>
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
George Foreman?
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
Republic of the Congo?
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
Pete
2016年7月29日 凌晨12:03:482016/7/29
收件者：
>
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
>
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
>
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
>
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
>
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
>
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
>
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
>
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3
>
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
>
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
>
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
>
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
>
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
>
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
>
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh fnvq
> "Arj Lbex" ba gur sbhegu dhrfgvba, jr arrq gur fcrpvsvp neran.
> Tb onpx naq anzr vg. Naq vs lbh fnvq "Pbatb" sbe gur pbhagel ba
> gur arkg dhrfgvba, jr arrq lbh gb or zber fcrpvsvp gurer gbb.
>
Björn Lundin
2016年7月30日 下午3:51:272016/7/30
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>
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. Jung jnf Zneyrl'f pbaarpgvba jvgu
> Fpebbtr?
>
> 4. Jung cnvashyyl urnil bowrpg qbrf Zneyrl'f tubfg unir gb jrne?
>
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
>
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
>
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
>
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
>
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
>
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
>
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
>
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
>
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
>
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
>
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
>
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
>
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh fnvq
> "Arj Lbex" ba gur sbhegu dhrfgvba, jr arrq gur fcrpvsvp neran.
> Tb onpx naq anzr vg. Naq vs lbh fnvq "Pbatb" sbe gur pbhagel ba
> gur arkg dhrfgvba, jr arrq lbh gb or zber fcrpvsvp gurer gbb.
>
--
Björn
Mark Brader
2016年7月30日 晚上11:16:522016/7/30
收件者：
Mark Brader:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
Indigestion. (Anything along these lines was acceptable.)
4 for Dan Blum and Pete.
"Because a little thing affects them. A slight disorder of the
stomach makes them cheats. You may be an undigested bit of beef, a
blot of mustard, a crumb of cheese, a fragment of an underdone potato.
There's more of gravy than of grave about you, whatever you are!"
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
The ghost of Jacob Marley. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Calvin, Peter,
Dan Tilque, Jason, and Pete.
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
(Either part was sufficient. The inheritance included Marley's share
of the business, by the way.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Calvin, Peter,
Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 4. What painfully heavy object does Marley's ghost have to wear?
"The chain I forged in life." ("Chain" was sufficient.) 4 for
Dan Blum, Joshua, Peter, and Pete. 3 for Björn.
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Exact answer required.
4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Jason.
Or maybe: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWXwyFSWwAA8XK_.jpg
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
The prisons, the workhouses, the treadmill, the Poor Law.
Any reference along these lines was sufficient. 4 for Dan Blum,
Joshua, and Pete. 3 for Calvin and Peter.
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
Bob Cratchit. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Peter, Dan Tilque, Marc,
Jason, and Pete.
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
The prize turkey that was hanging in the window of a local shop.
("Turkey" was sufficient.) 4 for Joshua.
Fortunately the shopkeeper was not taking Christmas Day off, otherwise
Scrooge could not have bought the turkey!
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
His nephew, Fred. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua (the hard way), Pete,
and Björn.
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
Staves. (I'm generously accepting "staffs", the term we'd use.)
4 for Joshua.
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
Rome, light heavyweight. 4 for Joshua, Calvin, Peter, Dan Tilque,
Marc, and Pete.
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
3. (It's still the record.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Calvin, Erland,
Peter, Dan Tilque, Marc, and Pete. 2 for Björn.
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
Cassius X Clay. (Accepting Cassius X.) 4 for Joshua.
In the original game we expected the answer Cassius X, but some
players thought the answer was Muhammad X, so we had to rule on
a protest. A few Internet sources can be found to support this
latter answer, but they seem to be wrong. I checked several newspaper
reports from 1964 and found some that said his new name was Cassius X,
so I'll continue to accept that answer; but the New York Times not
only said it was Cassius X Clay, it showed an autograph to prove it.
Quite a few news reports of the time simply refused to take the
name change seriously, and you'd see things like "Cassius Clay,
who calls himself Muhammad Ali" written well after the change.
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
Madison Square Garden, Joe Frazier. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Calvin,
Erland, Peter, Marc, and Pete.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
George Foreman, DR Congo. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Calvin, Erland,
Peter, Dan Tilque, Marc, and Pete. 3 for Björn.
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
14.
(Frazier's trainer refused to let him come out for the 15th.
After the fight, Ali said, "This must be what death feels like.")
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
Leon Spinks. 4 for Calvin, Marc, and Pete.
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
Larry Holmes. 4 for Joshua, Calvin, Peter, and Pete.
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
37 (accepting 35-39). 4 for Erland. 3 for Pete. 2 for Dan Blum
and Björn.
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
Bill Clinton. ("Clinton" was sufficient.) 4 for Joshua and Calvin.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Ent Mis Lit Spo
Joshua Kreitzer 4 28 36 28 96
Pete Gayde 16 16 28 27 87
Dan Blum 12 28 28 14 82
Stephen Perry 36 40 -- -- 76
Peter Smyth 0 20 19 20 59
Dan Tilque 0 27 16 12 55
Marc Dashevsky 8 12 4 20 44
Bruce Bowler 12 28 -- -- 40
"Calvin" -- -- 11 28 39
Jason Kreitzer 0 12 12 0 24
Björn Lundin 0 4 7 7 18
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 0 16 16
--
Mark Brader | "If you have any problems, any at all, you come see me...
Toronto | although that would be a huge admission of failure on your part."
m...@vex.net | --Veronica, "Better Off Ted" (Becky Mann & Audra Sielaff)
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2016-06-13,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2016-05-31 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> I wrote one of these rounds.
That was the literature round.
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> I wrote one of these rounds.
> * Game 4, Round 4 - Literature - God Bless Us, Every One
> Okay, so it's not December just now. Bah, humbug to that.
> And anyway, in December it'll be the Mods setting the questions,
> not us.
> In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a novella called "A Christmas Carol".
> You may have heard of it. In fact, we hope you're familiar with it.
> Please note that this is a literature round, not entertainment,
> so we're talking about the original story, not any adaptations
> for the screen.
> 1. In the story, Ebenezer Scrooge receives a series of supernatural
> visitors. But at first he doesn't believe in any such thing.
> How does Scrooge explain away the situation when the first
> visitor asks why he doubts his senses?
4 for Dan Blum and Pete.
"Because a little thing affects them. A slight disorder of the
stomach makes them cheats. You may be an undigested bit of beef, a
blot of mustard, a crumb of cheese, a fragment of an underdone potato.
There's more of gravy than of grave about you, whatever you are!"
> 2. Who is that first supernatural visitor?
Dan Tilque, Jason, and Pete.
> 3. Please complete the first two questions before decoding the
> rot13 for the next two. What was Marley's connection with
> Scrooge?
They were business partners and then Scrooge was Marley's heir.
> Scrooge?
(Either part was sufficient. The inheritance included Marley's share
of the business, by the way.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Calvin, Peter,
Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 4. What painfully heavy object does Marley's ghost have to wear?
Dan Blum, Joshua, Peter, and Pete. 3 for Björn.
> 5. Give the correct name of the *last* of the supernatural visitors.
4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Jason.
Or maybe: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWXwyFSWwAA8XK_.jpg
> 6. Early in the story, Scrooge is approached for a charitable
> donation on behalf of the poor and destitute. He explains that
> he sees no need of such charity, because of four things that
> already exist. Name *any one* of them.
Any reference along these lines was sufficient. 4 for Dan Blum,
Joshua, and Pete. 3 for Calvin and Peter.
> 7. Give the first and last name of Ebenezer Scrooge's clerk (or
> as he would pronounce it, "clark").
Jason, and Pete.
> 8. What present does Scrooge give <answer 7> on Christmas Day?
("Turkey" was sufficient.) 4 for Joshua.
Fortunately the shopkeeper was not taking Christmas Day off, otherwise
Scrooge could not have bought the turkey!
> 9. Also early in the story, a relative wishes Scrooge a
> merry Christmas and he replies with the words "Bah! Humbug!"
> Which relative? Give either the relationship or the relative's
> first name.
and Björn.
> 10. Because the story is called "A Christmas Carol", its sections
> are not called chapters or parts; what term related to music
> notation is used instead?
4 for Joshua.
> * Game 4, Round 6 - Sports - He was the Greatest
> As you all know -- unless you were knocked out -- the world lost
> Muhammad Ali last week. Given all the TV, newspaper, and Internet
> coverage, let's see how much of it you've actually retained.
> 1. While Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, and before he turned
> pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Either name the city where
> he won, or the weight class of the event.
Marc, and Pete.
> 2. The February 25, 1964, fight against Sonny Liston marked a
> couple of firsts: the first time Clay used the "float like a
> butterfly" line, and the first time he captured the heavyweight
> championship belt. How many times in total did he gain the
> title? (Defending it while already champion does not count.)
Peter, Dan Tilque, Marc, and Pete. 2 for Björn.
> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
In the original game we expected the answer Cassius X, but some
players thought the answer was Muhammad X, so we had to rule on
a protest. A few Internet sources can be found to support this
latter answer, but they seem to be wrong. I checked several newspaper
reports from 1964 and found some that said his new name was Cassius X,
so I'll continue to accept that answer; but the New York Times not
only said it was Cassius X Clay, it showed an autograph to prove it.
Quite a few news reports of the time simply refused to take the
name change seriously, and you'd see things like "Cassius Clay,
who calls himself Muhammad Ali" written well after the change.
> 4. 1970 marked Ali's return to the ring after his suspension and
> legal battles came to an end. In March of 1971, he suffered
> his first professional defeat, which was on points. The match
> became known as "The Fight of the Century". Either give the
> venue, or name Ali's opponent in the bout, who was the world
> champion at the time.
Erland, Peter, Marc, and Pete.
> 5. Three years later in 1974, Ali reclaimed the world title in the
> "Rumble in the Jungle", using a method he called "Rope a Dope".
> Either name his opponent--the "dope"--or give the *current name*
> of the country where the fight took place.
Peter, Dan Tilque, Marc, and Pete. 3 for Björn.
> 6. Just under a year later came the "Thrilla in Manila", widely
> considered to be one of the most brutal fights in modern boxing
> history, when Ali and Frazier met for the third and final time.
> How many rounds did the fight last?
(Frazier's trainer refused to let him come out for the 15th.
After the fight, Ali said, "This must be what death feels like.")
> 7. 1978 marked a period where the Champ lost the world title in
> February, and regained it 7 months later. Both fights went the
> full 15 rounds. Name the man who was his opponent both times.
> 8. Ali came out of retirement in October 1980, in an ill-conceived
> attempt at a fourth world title. This marked the only time Ali
> was knocked out in his professional career. Name his opponent.
> 9. Ali's last professional fight was against Trevor Berbick in
> December 1981. In his 61 professional bouts, he finished with
> a record of 56-5. Within 2 on either side, how many of his 56
> victories were by knockout?
and Björn.
> 10. Muhammad Ali was laid to rest last Friday, after a public
> ceremony that featured eulogies from representatives from every
> major religion, as well as friends and family. The keynote
> eulogy, the last of about a dozen such tributes, was delivered
> by who?
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Ent Mis Lit Spo
Joshua Kreitzer 4 28 36 28 96
Pete Gayde 16 16 28 27 87
Dan Blum 12 28 28 14 82
Stephen Perry 36 40 -- -- 76
Peter Smyth 0 20 19 20 59
Dan Tilque 0 27 16 12 55
Marc Dashevsky 8 12 4 20 44
Bruce Bowler 12 28 -- -- 40
"Calvin" -- -- 11 28 39
Jason Kreitzer 0 12 12 0 24
Björn Lundin 0 4 7 7 18
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 0 16 16
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Gareth Owen
2016年7月31日 上午11:49:412016/7/31
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m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) writes:
>> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
>> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
>> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
> ...
>> 3. Shortly after beating Liston, Clay confirmed that he had joined
>> the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to *what*, before
>> changing it again to Muhammad Ali a bit later?
> Quite a few news reports of the time simply refused to take the
> name change seriously, and you'd see things like "Cassius Clay,
> who calls himself Muhammad Ali" written well after the change.
Well Ernie Terrell found out the hard way what Ali thought about that
> name change seriously, and you'd see things like "Cassius Clay,
> who calls himself Muhammad Ali" written well after the change.
kind of thing.
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