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Mark Brader
May 20, 2015, 6:50:39 PM5/20/15
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-03-09,
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 in a single followup to the newsgroup,
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 MI5, 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 2015-02-23
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
The myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
Table have been part of the folklore and literature of Western
Europe for more than a thousand years. Here are some questions
on the characters, story elements and different versions of the
stories that have cropped up in that time.
1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
reputedly conceived.
2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
Name him.
3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
which has the same name as the knight.
4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
the original production running for 873 performances and winning
4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
Name both people.
5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
printed books in England. Name the author.
7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
poet-author.
8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
Name the novel.
10. Marion Zimmer Bradley published the first volume of her more
woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: gur gvgyrf
lbh arrq gb tvir nf nafjref sbe gur ynfg guerr dhrfgvbaf ner fvk,
svir, naq sbhe jbeqf ybat erfcrpgviryl. Va rnpu pnfr jr arrq
gur shyy gvgyr. Vs lbh guvax lbh znl unir tvira whfg cneg bs vg,
tb onpx naq nqq gur zvffvat jbeqf.
* Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
*This is a bonus round*.
We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
pick him out of the handout:
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
available for the picture letter.
1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
work on wireless telegraphy.
4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
of quantum theory.
5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
the first electrical battery.
7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
reactions, and nuclear fission.
10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
So there were 8 decoys. If you like, for fun but for no points,
decode the rot13 to see their names and give the picture letter
for each one. And if you really want to show off, also give the
dates of birth and death for each!
11. W.W. Gubzfba.
12. Rearfg Ehguresbeq.
13. Nyoreg Rvafgrva.
14. Wnzrf Punqjvpx.
15. Evpuneq Srlazna.
16. Ybeq Xryiva.
17. Zvpunry Snenqnl.
18. Wnzrf Pyrex Znkjryy.
--
Mark Brader | The way the Giants are playing this season, Newton
Toronto | would have been better off standing on the wings
m...@vex.net | of the Cardinals. --Richard Tanzer
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 in a single followup to the newsgroup,
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 MI5, 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 2015-02-23
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
The myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
Table have been part of the folklore and literature of Western
Europe for more than a thousand years. Here are some questions
on the characters, story elements and different versions of the
stories that have cropped up in that time.
1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
reputedly conceived.
2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
Name him.
3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
which has the same name as the knight.
4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
the original production running for 873 performances and winning
4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
Name both people.
5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
printed books in England. Name the author.
7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
poet-author.
8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
Name the novel.
10. Marion Zimmer Bradley published the first volume of her more
woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: gur gvgyrf
lbh arrq gb tvir nf nafjref sbe gur ynfg guerr dhrfgvbaf ner fvk,
svir, naq sbhe jbeqf ybat erfcrpgviryl. Va rnpu pnfr jr arrq
gur shyy gvgyr. Vs lbh guvax lbh znl unir tvira whfg cneg bs vg,
tb onpx naq nqq gur zvffvat jbeqf.
* Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
*This is a bonus round*.
We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
pick him out of the handout:
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
available for the picture letter.
1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
work on wireless telegraphy.
4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
of quantum theory.
5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
the first electrical battery.
7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
reactions, and nuclear fission.
10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
So there were 8 decoys. If you like, for fun but for no points,
decode the rot13 to see their names and give the picture letter
for each one. And if you really want to show off, also give the
dates of birth and death for each!
11. W.W. Gubzfba.
12. Rearfg Ehguresbeq.
13. Nyoreg Rvafgrva.
14. Wnzrf Punqjvpx.
15. Evpuneq Srlazna.
16. Ybeq Xryiva.
17. Zvpunry Snenqnl.
18. Wnzrf Pyrex Znkjryy.
--
Mark Brader | The way the Giants are playing this season, Newton
Toronto | would have been better off standing on the wings
m...@vex.net | of the Cardinals. --Richard Tanzer
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Peter Smyth
May 20, 2015, 7:07:10 PM5/20/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-03-09,
> 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 in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> 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 MI5, 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 2015-02-23
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
>
> The myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
> Table have been part of the folklore and literature of Western
> Europe for more than a thousand years. Here are some questions
> on the characters, story elements and different versions of the
> stories that have cropped up in that time.
>
> 1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
Tintagel
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-03-09,
> 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 in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> 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 MI5, 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 2015-02-23
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
>
> The myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
> Table have been part of the folklore and literature of Western
> Europe for more than a thousand years. Here are some questions
> on the characters, story elements and different versions of the
> stories that have cropped up in that time.
>
> 1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
> 2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
> Name him.
Mordred
> Name him.
> 3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
Lancelot, Galahad
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
> 4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
Rodgers and Hammerstein
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
> 5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
>
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
Thomas Mallory
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
>
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
> 7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
>
> 8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
> English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
> Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
> must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
>
> 8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
> English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
> Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
> must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
> 9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
> Name the novel.
The Once and Future King
> Name the novel.
> 10. Marion Zimmer Bradley published the first volume of her more
> woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
Guinevere
> woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: the titles
> you need to give as answers for the last three questions are six,
> five, and four words long respectively. In each case we need
> the full title. If you think you may have given just part of it,
> go back and add the missing words.
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
>
> *This is a bonus round*.
>
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
>
> If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
> name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
> If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
> picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
>
> If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
> associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
> same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
> usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
> 1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
> If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
> available for the picture letter.
>
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
Newton
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
>
> *This is a bonus round*.
>
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
>
> If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
> name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
> If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
> picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
>
> If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
> associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
> same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
> usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
> 1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
> If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
> available for the picture letter.
>
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
Galileo
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
Marconi
> work on wireless telegraphy.
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
Planck
> of quantum theory.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
Heisenberg
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
Faraday
> the first electrical battery.
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
Hooke
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
> 8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
Maxwell
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
Bohr
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
Tesla
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
Peter Smyth
Dan Blum
May 20, 2015, 7:10:05 PM5/20/15
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
> 1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
Tintagel
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
> 2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
> Name him.
> 3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
> 4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
> 5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
> 7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
> 8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
> English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
> Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
> must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
> 9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
> Name the novel.
The Once and Future King; The Sword and the Stone
> Name the novel.
This is somewhat ambiguous since, while the first three volumes
were originally published separately (and the first one has since
been published that way, e.g. as a Disney tie-in), the four volumes
have been far more often published as a single volume which is
generally considered a single novel.
> 10. Marion Zimmer Bradley published the first volume of her more
> woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
> *This is a bonus round*.
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
> If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
> name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
> If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
> picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
> If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
> associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
> same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
> usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
> 1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
> If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
> available for the picture letter.
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Joshua Kreitzer
May 20, 2015, 9:44:52 PM5/20/15
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:DvmdnWNFNfUjksDInZ2dnUU7-N-
dn...@vex.net:
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
>
> 3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
Parsifal
> 4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
Lerner and Loewe
> 5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
"Excalibur"
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
Malory
> 7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
Tennyson
> 9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
> Name the novel.
"The Sword in the Stone"
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
>
> *This is a bonus round*.
>
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
>
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
Galileo -- K
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
Marconi -- G
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
Heisenberg -- P
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
Galvani -- M
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
Hooke -- R
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
dn...@vex.net:
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
>
> 2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
> Name him.
Mordred
> Name him.
> 3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
> 4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
> 5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
> 7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
> 9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
> Name the novel.
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
>
> *This is a bonus round*.
>
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
>
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
Newton -- Q
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Calvin
May 20, 2015, 11:33:43 PM5/20/15
to
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 8:50:39 AM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
>
> The myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
> Table have been part of the folklore and literature of Western
> Europe for more than a thousand years. Here are some questions
> on the characters, story elements and different versions of the
> stories that have cropped up in that time.
>
> 1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
Glastonbury
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
>
> The myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
> Table have been part of the folklore and literature of Western
> Europe for more than a thousand years. Here are some questions
> on the characters, story elements and different versions of the
> stories that have cropped up in that time.
>
> 1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
> 2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
> Name him.
> 3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
> 4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
> 5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
>
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
> 7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
> 8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
> English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
> Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
> must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
> 9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
> Name the novel.
>
> 10. Marion Zimmer Bradley published the first volume of her more
> woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
>
>
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
>
>
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
Newton Q
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
>
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
> 8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
cheers,
calvin
Björn Lundin
May 21, 2015, 7:41:48 AM5/21/15
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> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
>
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
>
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
>
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
>
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
>
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
>
> 8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
>
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
>
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
>
> So there were 8 decoys. If you like, for fun but for no points,
> decode the rot13 to see their names and give the picture letter
> for each one. And if you really want to show off, also give the
> dates of birth and death for each!
>
> 11. W.W. Gubzfba.
> 12. Rearfg Ehguresbeq.
> 13. Nyoreg Rvafgrva.
> 14. Wnzrf Punqjvpx.
> 15. Evpuneq Srlazna.
> 16. Ybeq Xryiva.
> 17. Zvpunry Snenqnl.
> 18. Wnzrf Pyrex Znkjryy.
>
--
Björn
swp
May 21, 2015, 7:56:32 PM5/21/15
to
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:50:39 PM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-03-09,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
noted
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-03-09,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
>
> 1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
tintagel castle
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
> 2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
> Name him.
> 3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
> 4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
> 5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
> 7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
> 8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
> English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
> Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
> must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
> 9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
> Name the novel.
> 10. Marion Zimmer Bradley published the first volume of her more
> woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: the titles
> you need to give as answers for the last three questions are six,
> five, and four words long respectively. In each case we need
> the full title. If you think you may have given just part of it,
> go back and add the missing words.
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
>
> *This is a bonus round*.
>
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
>
> If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
> name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
> If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
> picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
>
> If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
> associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
> same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
> usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
> 1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
> If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
> available for the picture letter.
>
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
> 8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
> So there were 8 decoys. If you like, for fun but for no points,
> decode the rot13 to see their names and give the picture letter
> for each one. And if you really want to show off, also give the
> dates of birth and death for each!
>
h
> 15. Richard Feynman.
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swp
Marc Dashevsky
May 22, 2015, 2:40:09 PM5/22/15
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In article <DvmdnWNFNfUjksDI...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
R Galileo
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
? Marconi
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
? Max Planck
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
? Heisenberg
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
M Volta
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
>
> 8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
>
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
? Neils Bohr
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
? Tesla
> So there were 8 decoys. If you like, for fun but for no points,
> decode the rot13 to see their names and give the picture letter
> for each one. And if you really want to show off, also give the
> dates of birth and death for each!
>
> 11. W.W. Gubzfba.
> 12. Rearfg Ehguresbeq.
> 13. Nyoreg Rvafgrva.
> 14. Wnzrf Punqjvpx.
> 15. Evpuneq Srlazna.
> 16. Ybeq Xryiva.
> 17. Zvpunry Snenqnl.
> 18. Wnzrf Pyrex Znkjryy.
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
>
> *This is a bonus round*.
>
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
>
> If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
> name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
> If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
> picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
>
> If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
> associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
> same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
> usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
> 1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
> If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
> available for the picture letter.
>
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
Q Isaac Newton
>
> *This is a bonus round*.
>
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
>
> If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
> name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
> If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
> picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
>
> If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
> associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
> same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
> usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
> 1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
> If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
> available for the picture letter.
>
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
>
> 8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
>
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
> So there were 8 decoys. If you like, for fun but for no points,
> decode the rot13 to see their names and give the picture letter
> for each one. And if you really want to show off, also give the
> dates of birth and death for each!
>
> 11. W.W. Gubzfba.
> 12. Rearfg Ehguresbeq.
> 13. Nyoreg Rvafgrva.
> 14. Wnzrf Punqjvpx.
> 15. Evpuneq Srlazna.
> 16. Ybeq Xryiva.
> 17. Zvpunry Snenqnl.
> 18. Wnzrf Pyrex Znkjryy.
--
Erland Sommarskog
May 22, 2015, 4:29:02 PM5/22/15
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
Isaac Newton, Q
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Mark Brader
May 23, 2015, 7:11:47 PM5/23/15
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Mark Brader:
so the chance of errors is increased. Please check me carefully.
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
> The myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
> Table have been part of the folklore and literature of Western
> Europe for more than a thousand years. Here are some questions
> on the characters, story elements and different versions of the
> stories that have cropped up in that time.
> 1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
Tintagel. 4 for Peter, Dan, and Stephen.
> 2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
> Name him.
Mordred (or Modred or Medraut). 4 for Peter, Dan, Joshua,
and Stephen.
> 3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
"Parsifal". 4 for Dan, Joshua, and Stephen.
> 4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe. 4 for Dan, Joshua, and Stephen.
> 5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
"Excalibur". 4 for Dan, Joshua, and Stephen.
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
Sir Thomas Malory. 4 for Peter, Dan, Joshua, Calvin, and Stephen.
> 7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
Alfred Lord Tennyson. 4 for Dan, Joshua, and Stephen. 3 for Calvin.
> 8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
> English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
> Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
> must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". 4 for Peter, Dan, and Stephen.
> 9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
> Name the novel.
"The Once and Future King" (also titled "The Sword in the Stone").
4 for Peter, Dan (the hard way), Joshua, and Stephen.
> 10. Marion Zimmer Bradley published the first volume of her more
> woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
"The Mists of Avalon". 4 for Dan and Stephen.
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: gur gvgyrf
> lbh arrq gb tvir nf nafjref sbe gur ynfg guerr dhrfgvbaf ner fvk,
> svir, naq sbhe jbeqf ybat erfcrpgviryl. Va rnpu pnfr jr arrq
> gur shyy gvgyr. Vs lbh guvax lbh znl unir tvira whfg cneg bs vg,
> tb onpx naq nqq gur zvffvat jbeqf.
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
> *This is a bonus round*.
Even without the bonus points, this was the easiest round in the
original game. Counting the bonus points, it was the easiest of
the entire season.
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
> If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
> name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
> If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
> picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
> If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
> associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
> same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
> usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
> 1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
> If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
> available for the picture letter.
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
Isaac Newton (Q). 6 for Dan, Joshua, Calvin, Björn, Stephen, Marc,
and Erland. 4 for Peter.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
Galileo Galilei (R). 6 for Dan, Calvin, Björn, Stephen, Marc,
and Erland. 4 for Peter and Joshua.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
Guglielmo Marconi (I). 6 for Stephen. 4 for Peter, Dan, Joshua,
and Marc.
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
Max Planck (G). 6 for Stephen. 4 for Peter, Dan, and Marc.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
Werner Heisenberg (C). 6 for Dan and Stephen. 4 for Peter, Joshua,
Marc, and Erland.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
Alessandro Volta (M). 6 for Stephen and Marc. 4 for Björn
and Erland. 3 for Calvin. 1 for Joshua.
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
Robert Hooke (K). 6 for Stephen (??). 4 for Peter, Dan, and Joshua.
> 8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
Erwin Schrödinger (D). 4 for Stephen.
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
Niels Bohr (F). 6 for Stephen. 4 for Peter, Dan, Marc, and Erland.
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
Nikola Tesla (A). 6 for Dan and Stephen. 4 for Peter and Marc.
> So there were 8 decoys. If you like, for fun but for no points,
> decode the rot13 to see their names and give the picture letter
> for each one. And if you really want to show off, also give the
> dates of birth and death for each!
> 11. J.J. Thomson.
N. (Lived 1856-1940; discovered electrons; first to separate a
non-radioactive element into isotopes.)
> 12. Ernest Rutherford.
E. (Lived 1871-1937; discovered atomic nucleus.)
> 13. Albert Einstein.
H. (Lived 1879-1955; explained photoelectricity in terms of quanta;
developed relativity.) Stephen got this.
> 14. James Chadwick.
P. (Lived 1891-1974; discovered neutrons.)
> 15. Richard Feynman.
L. (Lived 1918-88; developed quantum electrodynamics; explained
superfluidity in terms of quanta; theorized about partons, later
named quarks.) Stephen got this.
> 16. Lord Kelvin.
J. (Lived 1824-1907; developed absolute temperature scale; developed
second law of thermodynamics.)
> 17. Michael Faraday.
B. (Lived 1791-1867; famous for many discoveries relating to
chemistry, electricity, and magnetism.)
> 18. James Clerk Maxwell.
O. (Lived 1831-79; developed theory of electromagnetism.)
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 8 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Lit Sci
Stephen Perry 40 58 98
Dan Blum 40 40 80
Peter Smyth 20 32 52
Joshua Kreitzer 28 23 51
Marc Dashevsky 0 38 38
Erland Sommarskog 0 24 24
"Calvin" 7 15 22
Björn Lundin 0 16 16
--
Mark Brader | A computer[']s view of the world is analogous [to]
Toronto | a flashlight in the dark. What they can see, they
m...@vex.net | see well. What they can't see, they see not at all.
| -- M. Valvo
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-03-09,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2015-02-23 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
These were scored in a hurry and were more complicated than usual,
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
so the chance of errors is increased. Please check me carefully.
> * Game 8, Round 2 - Literature - Arthurian Mythology in Various Media
> The myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
> Table have been part of the folklore and literature of Western
> Europe for more than a thousand years. Here are some questions
> on the characters, story elements and different versions of the
> stories that have cropped up in that time.
> 1. In the tales, Arthur's father was able to hook up with his
> mother thanks to a magical disguise, or glamor, produced
> by Merlin. Name the castle in Cornwall where Arthur was
> reputedly conceived.
> 2. Arthur's main enemy, apart from the Saxons, was his nephew.
> Name him.
and Stephen.
> 3. One of Arthur's Knights and his quest became the subject of a
> Wagnerian opera, first performed in 1882. Name the opera,
> which has the same name as the knight.
> 4. In 1960, a musical version came out, called "Camelot", with
> the original production running for 873 performances and winning
> 4 Tony awards. Which lyricist-and-composer team wrote it?
> Name both people.
> 5. A dramatic fantasy film version appeared in 1981, launching
> the careers of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Name the film.
> 6. "Le Morte d'Arthur" was written in the 15th century, mostly
> while the author was in jail. It was one of the earliest
> printed books in England. Name the author.
> 7. "The Idylls of the King" retold the story for a Victorian
> audience, and was dedicated to Prince Arthur. Name the
> poet-author.
> 8. One of the best known medieval-period stories, written in Middle
> English, concerns a quest by one of the Knights of the Round
> Table. He must avoid being tempted by a seductive lady, and
> must play the "beheading game" with her lord. Name the story.
> 9. T.H. White published his version of King Arthur's story in 1938.
> Name the novel.
4 for Peter, Dan (the hard way), Joshua, and Stephen.
> 10. Marion Zimmer Bradley published the first volume of her more
> woman-centered version of the story in 1982. Name this novel.
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: gur gvgyrf
> lbh arrq gb tvir nf nafjref sbe gur ynfg guerr dhrfgvbaf ner fvk,
> svir, naq sbhe jbeqf ybat erfcrpgviryl. Va rnpu pnfr jr arrq
> gur shyy gvgyr. Vs lbh guvax lbh znl unir tvira whfg cneg bs vg,
> tb onpx naq nqq gur zvffvat jbeqf.
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Find That Physicist
> *This is a bonus round*.
original game. Counting the bonus points, it was the easiest of
the entire season.
> We'll describe a famous physicist; name him from the description
> and you get the usual score. But in addition you should try to
> pick him out of the handout:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/fizz.jpg
> If you give a single answer on a question, you should give both a
> name and a picture letter. If both are correct you get 6 points.
> If only the name is correct you get 4 points, but if only the
> picture letter is correct, you get just 1 point.
> If you want to give two answers, then give two names and you must
> associate a picture letter with each one. (You can repeat the
> same letter if you like, but do it explicitly.) You score the
> usual 3 or 2 points if one of the names is correct, and another
> 1 point if the letter associated with that name is correct.
> If you give two names and both are wrong then no points are
> available for the picture letter.
> 1. Lived 1642-1727. Physicist and mathematician. Famous for
> explaining the theories of gravity and mechanics.
and Erland. 4 for Peter.
> 2. Lived 1564-1642. Physicist, mathematician, engineer, and
> astronomer. Famous for experiments on gravity and for
> astronomical discoveries using telescopes.
and Erland. 4 for Peter and Joshua.
> 3. Lived 1874-1937. Inventor and electrical engineer. Famous for
> work on wireless telegraphy.
and Marc.
> 4. Lived 1858-1947. Theoretical physicist. Famous for formulation
> of quantum theory.
> 5. Lived 1901-76. Theoretical physicist. Famous for work on
> quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle.
Marc, and Erland.
> 6. Lived 1745-1827. Physicist and chemist. Famous for inventing
> the first electrical battery.
and Erland. 3 for Calvin. 1 for Joshua.
> 7. Lived 1635-1703. Natural philosopher, architect, and polymath.
> Famous for discovering eponymous law of elasticity.
> 8. Lived 1887-1961. Physicist. Famous for extensive advancement
> of quantum mechanics and eponymous wave equation.
> 9. Lived 1885-1962. Physicist, philosopher, and promoter of
> scientific research. Famous for foundational contributions
> to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, nuclear
> reactions, and nuclear fission.
> 10. Lived 1856-1943. Inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical
> engineer, and futurist. Famous for contributions to design of
> modern alternating-current electricity supply system.
> So there were 8 decoys. If you like, for fun but for no points,
> decode the rot13 to see their names and give the picture letter
> for each one. And if you really want to show off, also give the
> dates of birth and death for each!
N. (Lived 1856-1940; discovered electrons; first to separate a
non-radioactive element into isotopes.)
> 12. Ernest Rutherford.
E. (Lived 1871-1937; discovered atomic nucleus.)
> 13. Albert Einstein.
H. (Lived 1879-1955; explained photoelectricity in terms of quanta;
developed relativity.) Stephen got this.
> 14. James Chadwick.
P. (Lived 1891-1974; discovered neutrons.)
> 15. Richard Feynman.
L. (Lived 1918-88; developed quantum electrodynamics; explained
superfluidity in terms of quanta; theorized about partons, later
named quarks.) Stephen got this.
> 16. Lord Kelvin.
J. (Lived 1824-1907; developed absolute temperature scale; developed
second law of thermodynamics.)
> 17. Michael Faraday.
B. (Lived 1791-1867; famous for many discoveries relating to
chemistry, electricity, and magnetism.)
> 18. James Clerk Maxwell.
O. (Lived 1831-79; developed theory of electromagnetism.)
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 8 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Lit Sci
Stephen Perry 40 58 98
Dan Blum 40 40 80
Peter Smyth 20 32 52
Joshua Kreitzer 28 23 51
Marc Dashevsky 0 38 38
Erland Sommarskog 0 24 24
"Calvin" 7 15 22
Björn Lundin 0 16 16
--
Mark Brader | A computer[']s view of the world is analogous [to]
Toronto | a flashlight in the dark. What they can see, they
m...@vex.net | see well. What they can't see, they see not at all.
| -- M. Valvo
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