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Mark Brader
Oct 16, 2015, 12:52:19 AM10/16/15
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
in espionage.
1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
But what nationality was she?
2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
What was that information about?
3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
Confederate general in 1862?
7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
and later China. Name her.
9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
life sentences.
10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
by money and a lavish lifestyle.
* Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
A. Treaties
A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
Russia's participation in World War I.
A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
Parker composition.
B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
age of 27. Name this mentor.
C. Whales
C1. To which order do whales belong?
C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
D. "Downton Abbey"
D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
Hogan was the first to break.
E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
into the mat. Name the move.
F. Paris
F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
--
Mark Brader | "UNIX are quality sectional bookcases, made of solid oak.
Toronto | Open or glass-fronted, in three sizes and three finishes,
m...@vex.net | UNIX gives unapproached flexibility."
| -- Daily Mail Ideal Home Book, 1951-52
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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
in espionage.
1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
But what nationality was she?
2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
What was that information about?
3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
Confederate general in 1862?
7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
and later China. Name her.
9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
life sentences.
10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
by money and a lavish lifestyle.
* Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
A. Treaties
A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
Russia's participation in World War I.
A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
Parker composition.
B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
age of 27. Name this mentor.
C. Whales
C1. To which order do whales belong?
C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
D. "Downton Abbey"
D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
Hogan was the first to break.
E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
into the mat. Name the move.
F. Paris
F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
--
Mark Brader | "UNIX are quality sectional bookcases, made of solid oak.
Toronto | Open or glass-fronted, in three sizes and three finishes,
m...@vex.net | UNIX gives unapproached flexibility."
| -- Daily Mail Ideal Home Book, 1951-52
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Marc Dashevsky
Oct 16, 2015, 2:57:27 AM10/16/15
to
In article <Ea-dnc6hgo8fH73L...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
hydrogen bomb
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
Nathan Hale
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
Oxford
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
Lee
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
The Falcon and the Snowman
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
Julia Child
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
>
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
Pollard
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
>
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
>
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
Warhol
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
Cetacea
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
ambergris
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
>
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
pile driver
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
>
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Austrian
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
>
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
>
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
>
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
>
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
>
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
--
Dan Tilque
Oct 16, 2015, 5:04:05 AM10/16/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
French
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
>
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
>
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
>
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
>
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
>
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
>
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
>
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
>
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
>
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
>
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
>
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
>
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
>
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
>
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
>
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
>
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
--
Dan Tilque
Dan Blum
Oct 16, 2015, 9:57:50 AM10/16/15
to
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Swiss; Belgian
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
The Falcon and the Snowman
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
Julia Child
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> A. Treaties
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
> C. Whales
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
> F. Paris
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
Fifth; Fourth
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
Montmarte
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
bbowler
Oct 16, 2015, 10:19:19 AM10/16/15
to
On Thu, 15 Oct 2015 23:52:18 -0500, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25, and
> should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give both a
> right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty. Please post
> all your answers 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what you
> remember about these people, made famous by their escapades in
> espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate her
> spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was her career
> as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Dutch?
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25, and
> should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give both a
> right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty. Please post
> all your answers 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what you
> remember about these people, made famous by their escapades in
> espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate her
> spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was her career
> as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union, and met
> their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953. What was that
> information about?
>
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was captured
> and hanged in New York City. He is probably best known for his last
> words, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country."
> Name this eloquent would-be spy.
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she used a
> wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following an amputation
> resulting from when she accidently shot herself in the leg while
> hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the English
> university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
>
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession". While
> operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able to learn
> valuable information which she passed on to which Confederate general
> in 1862?
>
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a best-selling
> book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn. The
> title of both was taken from their nicknames based on their interests
> and hobbies. What was it?
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for the United
> States while working for the Office of Strategic Services during WW2.
> They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000 in cash
> and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose activities have
> been referred to as the "worst intelligence disaster in US history".
> He is currently serving 15 consecutive life sentences.
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst sold
> classified information to Israel before being caught and pleading
> guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated by money and a
> lavish lifestyle.
>
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey)
> and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended Russia's
> participation in World War I.
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the Thirty
> Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty Years' War
> between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
>
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers to an 1985
> work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie Parker composition.
>
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled his
> addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression. He died
> himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. Name
> this mentor.
>
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years. What is the
> name of the waxy substance, which is a bile secretion found in
> intestines of sperm whales?
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the opponent's
> chin with both hands locked together, and pull back in hopes of
> submission. Name this hold, which Hulk Hogan was the first to
> break.
>
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has the
> opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock, and falls down
> or backwards to drive the opponent's head into the mat. Name the
> move.
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
>
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in Paris.
> Name this district, which includes must-see sites such as the
> Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
Erland Sommarskog
Oct 16, 2015, 3:59:46 PM10/16/15
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
Falcon and the Snowman
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
notice about a clump of whale vomit had sold for a lot of money on
an auction.
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
>
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Peter Smyth
Oct 16, 2015, 6:34:07 PM10/16/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Austrian
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
Nuclear weapons
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
>
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
Cambridge
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
>
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
>
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
>
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
>
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
Peter Smyth
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
>
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
>
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
>
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
Joshua Kreitzer
Oct 17, 2015, 1:13:33 AM10/17/15
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:Ea-dnc6hgo8fH73LnZ2dnUU7-
Xmd...@vex.net:
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Dutch
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
the nuclear bomb
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
Hale
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
Cambridge
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
Walker
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
Pollard
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
Cetacea
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
ambergris
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
10th; 12th
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
Montparnasse
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Xmd...@vex.net:
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
"The Falcon and the Snowman"
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
Julia Child
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
Treaty of Westphalia
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
Andy Warhol
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Björn Lundin
Oct 17, 2015, 7:14:32 AM10/17/15
to
On 2015-10-16 06:52, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Dutch
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
>
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
>
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
Westfaliska freden => Treaty of Westphalia?
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
>
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
All butlers are called Jeeves.
>
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
>
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
--
--
Björn
Calvin
Oct 17, 2015, 6:21:08 PM10/17/15
to
On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 2:52:19 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Dutch
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
>
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
>
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
>
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
>
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
>
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
>
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
>
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
cheers,
calvin
swp
Oct 17, 2015, 7:18:08 PM10/17/15
to
On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 12:52:19 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
noted
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
swp
Jason Kreitzer
Oct 18, 2015, 8:18:12 AM10/18/15
to
On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 12:52:19 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
The Falcon and the Snowman
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
>
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
>
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
Pollok
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
>
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
>
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
>
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
>
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
>
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
>
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
Cetacean
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Treaties
>
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
>
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
>
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
>
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
>
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
>
> C. Whales
>
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
>
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
Camel Clutch
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
>
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
DDT
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
Pete
Oct 18, 2015, 2:03:45 PM10/18/15
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Turkish; Albanian
> 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
>
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
>
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
>
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
>
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
>
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
>
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
>
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
>
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
The Falcon and the Snowman
>
>
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
>
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
>
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
Pollack
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
>
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
>
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
>
> D. "Downton Abbey"
>
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
>
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
>
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
>
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
>
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
>
> F. Paris
>
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
>
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
>
Pete
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Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
Dutch. 4 for Bruce, Joshua, Björn, Calvin, and Stephen.
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
The atomic bomb. There was a range of close answers and I decided
to accept any reference to nuclear weapons. 4 for Marc, Dan Tilque,
Dan Blum, Peter, Joshua, Stephen, Jason, and Pete. 3 for Calvin.
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
Nathan Hale. 4 for Marc, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Bruce, Joshua,
Stephen, and Pete.
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
Virginia Hall. 4 for Stephen.
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
Cambridge. 4 for Dan Blum, Peter, Joshua, Björn, Calvin, and Stephen.
2 for Pete.
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Pete.
2 for Dan Blum.
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
"The Falcon and the Snowman". (The "snow" of interest being cocaine.)
4 for Marc, Dan Blum, Bruce, Erland, Joshua, Stephen, Jason, and Pete.
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
Julia Child. 4 for Marc, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Bruce, Joshua,
and Stephen.
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
Robert Philip Hanssen. 4 for Stephen.
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
Jonathan Pollard. 4 for Marc, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Bruce, Joshua,
and Stephen. 3 for Jason and Pete.
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> A. Treaties
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, and Stephen.
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
Peace of Westphalia. 4 for Erland, Joshua, Björn, Calvin,
and Stephen.
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
"Now's the Time".
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
Andy Warhol. 4 for Marc, Joshua, and Stephen.
> C. Whales
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
Cetacea. 4 for Marc, Dan Tilque, Joshua, Calvin, Stephen, and Jason.
"Mammalia" is a class, not an order.
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
Ambergris. 4 for Marc, Dan Blum, Bruce, Peter, Joshua, Calvin,
and Stephen.
> D. "Downton Abbey"
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
Crawley (not Grantham). 4 for Stephen.
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
Charles Carson. 4 for Calvin, Stephen, and Pete.
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
Camel clutch. 4 for Stephen and Jason.
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
DDT. 4 for Stephen and Jason.
> F. Paris
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
7th. 4 for Stephen.
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
Montmartre. 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, Björn, Calvin, Stephen, and Pete.
Montparnasse is a different part of the city meeting none of the
description.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 5 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Sci His Spo Can Ent Art His Cha SIX
Stephen Perry 31 36 -- -- 36 40 40 44 227
Joshua Kreitzer 27 35 4 15 36 36 28 16 178
Dan Blum 25 32 0 0 16 32 26 12 143
Pete Gayde 12 36 0 6 16 32 20 8 124
Dan Tilque 39 36 4 12 8 12 16 4 123
Bruce Bowler 35 16 -- -- 11 24 20 4 110
"Calvin" 22 12 -- -- 24 16 11 20 105
Marc Dashevsky 31 36 -- -- -- -- 20 12 99
Björn Lundin 26 24 4 0 4 16 8 8 86
Peter Smyth 36 15 -- -- 0 16 8 4 79
Erland Sommarskog 23 28 -- -- 0 8 4 12 75
Jason Kreitzer -- -- -- -- 12 32 11 12 67
Gareth Owen -- -- -- -- 20 36 -- -- 56
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m...@vex.net | they wouldn't be caught dead in?" -- Carol Osterbrock
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-05-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 5 is over and STEPHEN PERRY has won convincingly.
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 5, Round 9 - History - Spies through History
> Some spy for profit, others for fame or ideology. Let's see what
> you remember about these people, made famous by their escapades
> in espionage.
> 1. Margarethe Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was one of the most
> iconic modern-day spies. Some say her passport helped facilitate
> her spying for Germany during World War I; others say it was
> her career as an exotic dancer that was more of a factor.
> But what nationality was she?
> 2. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were American citizens who were
> recruited by the KGB, passed information to the Soviet Union,
> and met their end in the electric chair in Sing Sing in 1953.
> What was that information about?
to accept any reference to nuclear weapons. 4 for Marc, Dan Tilque,
Dan Blum, Peter, Joshua, Stephen, Jason, and Pete. 3 for Calvin.
> 3. Said to be the first American spy, this Continental army soldier
> volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was
> captured and hanged in New York City. He is probably best
> known for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life
> to give for my country." Name this eloquent would-be spy.
Stephen, and Pete.
> 4. Nicknamed "Artemis" by the Germans, this American spy was
> considered to be the "most dangerous of all Allied spies"
> during World War II. She was also known for the fact that she
> used a wooden leg (which she nicknamed "Cuthbert") following
> an amputation resulting from when she accidently shot herself
> in the leg while hunting in Turkey. Name this colorful spy.
> 5. During WW2 and the 1950s, there was a group of five Soviet
> spies which included Kim Philby and Anthony Blunt. Name the
> English university where they were recruited in the 1930s.
2 for Pete.
> 6. Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy in the American Civil War,
> was also known by the moniker "Cleopatra of the Secession".
> While operating her father's hotel in Virginia, she was able
> to learn valuable information which she passed on to which
> Confederate general in 1862?
2 for Dan Blum.
> 7. Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were in their mid-20s
> when arrested in 1977 and convicted of selling US spy-satellite
> secrets to the Soviet Union. Their story was told in a
> best-selling book and a 1985 film starring Timothy Hutton and
> Sean Penn. The title of both was taken from their nicknames
> based on their interests and hobbies. What was it?
4 for Marc, Dan Blum, Bruce, Erland, Joshua, Stephen, Jason, and Pete.
> 8. Though never officially confirmed, this chef and her husband
> Paul were long suspected of being involved in spying for
> the United States while working for the Office of Strategic
> Services during WW2. They were posted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
> and later China. Name her.
and Stephen.
> 9. This FBI agent spied for the Soviets and Russians for over
> 22 years before being caught. He was paid over $1,400,000
> in cash and diamonds for his efforts. Name this spy whose
> activities have been referred to as the "worst intelligence
> disaster in US history". He is currently serving 15 consecutive
> life sentences.
> 10. Now serving a mere one life sentence (and potentially up for
> parole in November 2015), this civilian intelligence analyst
> sold classified information to Israel before being caught and
> pleading guilty in 1987. Name this spy, who was also motivated
> by money and a lavish lifestyle.
and Stephen. 3 for Jason and Pete.
> * Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> A. Treaties
> A1. Name the peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918, between the
> Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and
> Turkey) and Russia's new Bolshevik government that ended
> Russia's participation in World War I.
> A2. Give the collective name of the series of peace treaties
> signed between May and October of 1648. They ended the
> Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty
> Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic.
and Stephen.
> B. Jean-Michel Basquiat
> B1. What was the title of the Basquiat retrospective that the
> AGO hosted from February to May 2015? The name refers
> to an 1985 work by the artist as well as a 1945 Charlie
> Parker composition.
> B2. The death of his mentor, friend, and collaborator in 1987
> caused Basquiat to become increasingly isolated, fueled
> his addiction to heroin, and exacerbated his depression.
> He died himself a year later of a heroin overdose at the
> age of 27. Name this mentor.
> C. Whales
> C1. To which order do whales belong?
"Mammalia" is a class, not an order.
> C2. Once prized for its use in perfumes, this substance has
> been replaced by synthetic materials in recent years.
> What is the name of the waxy substance, which is a bile
> secretion found in intestines of sperm whales?
and Stephen.
> D. "Downton Abbey"
> D1. What is the family name of the owners of Downton Abbey?
> D2. What is the name of the butler who finally proposed to
> Mrs. Hughes, the housekeeper, at the end of season 5?
> E. Moves in Pro Wrestling
> E1. This move was used by the Iron Sheik in the 1970s and 80s.
> The opponent would be lying on this stomach on the ground,
> and the Iron Sheik would sit on his back, clasp the
> opponent's chin with both hands locked together, and pull
> back in hopes of submission. Name this hold, which Hulk
> Hogan was the first to break.
> E2. Named by Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who accidentally invented
> it in the 1980s, this move happens when the wrestler has
> the opponent in a front facelock or inverted headlock,
> and falls down or backwards to drive the opponent's head
> into the mat. Name the move.
> F. Paris
> F1. Which arrondissement of Paris is home to the Eiffel Tower,
> the National Assembly, and the Musée d'Orsay?
> F2. Located in the 18th arrondissement, this is the
> second-most-visited tourist area and the highest hill in
> Paris. Name this district, which includes must-see sites
> such as the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
Montparnasse is a different part of the city meeting none of the
description.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 5 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Sci His Spo Can Ent Art His Cha SIX
Stephen Perry 31 36 -- -- 36 40 40 44 227
Joshua Kreitzer 27 35 4 15 36 36 28 16 178
Dan Blum 25 32 0 0 16 32 26 12 143
Pete Gayde 12 36 0 6 16 32 20 8 124
Dan Tilque 39 36 4 12 8 12 16 4 123
Bruce Bowler 35 16 -- -- 11 24 20 4 110
"Calvin" 22 12 -- -- 24 16 11 20 105
Marc Dashevsky 31 36 -- -- -- -- 20 12 99
Björn Lundin 26 24 4 0 4 16 8 8 86
Peter Smyth 36 15 -- -- 0 16 8 4 79
Erland Sommarskog 23 28 -- -- 0 8 4 12 75
Jason Kreitzer -- -- -- -- 12 32 11 12 67
Gareth Owen -- -- -- -- 20 36 -- -- 56
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Mark Brader | "Do UNIX users ever think about the fact that most of
Toronto | their financial dealings are processed in languages that
m...@vex.net | they wouldn't be caught dead in?" -- Carol Osterbrock
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