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Mark Brader
Apr 24, 2018, 2:02:10 AM4/24/18
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-02-26,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Bill Psychs 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 2017-09-25 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
who started his military career in the cavalry.
2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
15 air combat victories.
4. This Canadian ace had the second-most air combat victories,
behind <answer 2>. He had a reputation as a great leader and
the terminal at Nanaimo Airport is named in his honor.
5. This British ace was the third pilot to receive the Victoria
Cross, for shooting down three enemy aircraft in a single day.
He was killed in a famous dogfight with <answer 1>.
6. This German pilot, credited with 48 air combat victories, was
noted for his bravery. He was killed in combat after taking
on eight British pilots single-handedly.
7. This German pilot is considered the father of air-combat tactics.
He was also famous for mentoring <answer 1>.
8. This French pilot holds the title of "Allied ace of aces".
He was credited with 75 victories, more than any other allied
pilot.
9. This French ace named each of his airplanes "Vieux Charles".
Credited with 54 victories, he was a national hero when he went
missing in action in 1917.
10. This British pilot was the first ace to become a British
national hero. He was credited with 44 victories and awarded
the Victoria Cross posthumously.
* Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - Netflix Original Series
We describe a Netflix original series and name some cast members;
you give the show's title.
1. A ruthless outlaw terrorizes the West in search of a former
member of his gang, who's found a new life in a quiet town
populated only by women. Starring Jeff Daniels and Michelle
Dockery.
2. When the black-sheep son of a respected family threatens to
expose dark secrets from their past, sibling loyalties are
put to the test. Starring Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and
Sissy Spacek.
3. The true story of Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug
cartels fuels this gritty gangster drama series. Starring Wagner
Moura and Pedro Pascal.
4. In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by
delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily
close to all-too-real monsters. Starring Jonathan Groff and
Holt McCallany.
5. A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to Missouri,
where he must launder $500,000,000 in 5 years to appease a
drug boss. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
6. This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen
Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half
of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith.
7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
Harbour.
10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
--
Mark Brader | "Don't you want to... see my ID? ... I could be anybody."
Toronto | "No you couldn't, sir. This is Information Retrieval."
m...@vex.net | --Brazil
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Bill Psychs 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 2017-09-25 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
who started his military career in the cavalry.
2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
15 air combat victories.
4. This Canadian ace had the second-most air combat victories,
behind <answer 2>. He had a reputation as a great leader and
the terminal at Nanaimo Airport is named in his honor.
5. This British ace was the third pilot to receive the Victoria
Cross, for shooting down three enemy aircraft in a single day.
He was killed in a famous dogfight with <answer 1>.
6. This German pilot, credited with 48 air combat victories, was
noted for his bravery. He was killed in combat after taking
on eight British pilots single-handedly.
7. This German pilot is considered the father of air-combat tactics.
He was also famous for mentoring <answer 1>.
8. This French pilot holds the title of "Allied ace of aces".
He was credited with 75 victories, more than any other allied
pilot.
9. This French ace named each of his airplanes "Vieux Charles".
Credited with 54 victories, he was a national hero when he went
missing in action in 1917.
10. This British pilot was the first ace to become a British
national hero. He was credited with 44 victories and awarded
the Victoria Cross posthumously.
* Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - Netflix Original Series
We describe a Netflix original series and name some cast members;
you give the show's title.
1. A ruthless outlaw terrorizes the West in search of a former
member of his gang, who's found a new life in a quiet town
populated only by women. Starring Jeff Daniels and Michelle
Dockery.
2. When the black-sheep son of a respected family threatens to
expose dark secrets from their past, sibling loyalties are
put to the test. Starring Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and
Sissy Spacek.
3. The true story of Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug
cartels fuels this gritty gangster drama series. Starring Wagner
Moura and Pedro Pascal.
4. In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by
delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily
close to all-too-real monsters. Starring Jonathan Groff and
Holt McCallany.
5. A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to Missouri,
where he must launder $500,000,000 in 5 years to appease a
drug boss. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
6. This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen
Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half
of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith.
7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
Harbour.
10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
--
Mark Brader | "Don't you want to... see my ID? ... I could be anybody."
Toronto | "No you couldn't, sir. This is Information Retrieval."
m...@vex.net | --Brazil
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Mark Brader
Apr 24, 2018, 5:08:52 AM4/24/18
to
Here is another knockout contest, as originated in 2012 by the
person posting as "Calvin". This one is on the theme of geography,
and specifically, *comparisons* in geography.
Naturally, all questions are to be answered based on your own
knowledge without using any sort of assistance in obtaining
information. However, you *are* allowed aids to calculation.
Most questions will ask you for the ratio between two numbers
representing the same statistic for two different places. For
example, "The area of the Borough of Manhattan is how many times
the area of the Borough of Queens?" I will always name the two
places in alphabetical order, as here. In thie case, if you
think Manhattan is the larger borough in area, you will give a
number greater than 1. If you think Queens is larger, your number
will be less than 1.
Your answer, in turn, will be compared to other entrants based on the
ratio between the larger and the smaller of two names, your answer
and the correct answer. For example, if Manhattan is actually
0.2 times the area of Queens and you said it is 0.05 times, you
are too small by a ratio of 0.2/0.05 = 4. If someone else said
it is 0.6 times, they are too large by a ratio of 0.6/0.2 = 3.
They scored better than you.
There will be a few questions that will not ask for a ratio, and
then the comparison with other answers may not use ratios. I will
specify in that case.
For Round 1, I'll accept entries for 6 days from the moment
of posting (that is, until a bit after 5 am EDT on Monday, April 30)
*OR* until there is a period of 48 hours without a new entry --
*WHICHEVER COMES FIRST*! (Based on previous contests, in practice
I think the 48-hour deadline is more likely to come first.)
After the first round, this becomes a closed contest -- only those
who have survived the earlier rounds may continue to enter.
For the later rounds you will have a maximum of 4 days to enter,
though I would prefer, and in practice expect, a faster pace.
On each round, the person who gave the worst answer is eliminated.
In case of a tie for farthest, among those entrants the last to
enter is eliminated -- unless everyone gets the exact correct
answer, in which case everyone survives and there will be an
extra round.
This continues until there is a single winner.
Please post your answers in the thread as a followup to the question
posting; but if you have technical difficulties, I will also accept
answers by email.
Have fun and let's have lots of entries so that there are lots
of rounds.
1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
--
Mark Brader | But I think we can do better next time. (Where the
Toronto | word "we" refers to [those] who do the hard work while
m...@vex.net | I sit back and complain...) -- Keith Thompson
person posting as "Calvin". This one is on the theme of geography,
and specifically, *comparisons* in geography.
Naturally, all questions are to be answered based on your own
knowledge without using any sort of assistance in obtaining
information. However, you *are* allowed aids to calculation.
Most questions will ask you for the ratio between two numbers
representing the same statistic for two different places. For
example, "The area of the Borough of Manhattan is how many times
the area of the Borough of Queens?" I will always name the two
places in alphabetical order, as here. In thie case, if you
think Manhattan is the larger borough in area, you will give a
number greater than 1. If you think Queens is larger, your number
will be less than 1.
Your answer, in turn, will be compared to other entrants based on the
ratio between the larger and the smaller of two names, your answer
and the correct answer. For example, if Manhattan is actually
0.2 times the area of Queens and you said it is 0.05 times, you
are too small by a ratio of 0.2/0.05 = 4. If someone else said
it is 0.6 times, they are too large by a ratio of 0.6/0.2 = 3.
They scored better than you.
There will be a few questions that will not ask for a ratio, and
then the comparison with other answers may not use ratios. I will
specify in that case.
For Round 1, I'll accept entries for 6 days from the moment
of posting (that is, until a bit after 5 am EDT on Monday, April 30)
*OR* until there is a period of 48 hours without a new entry --
*WHICHEVER COMES FIRST*! (Based on previous contests, in practice
I think the 48-hour deadline is more likely to come first.)
After the first round, this becomes a closed contest -- only those
who have survived the earlier rounds may continue to enter.
For the later rounds you will have a maximum of 4 days to enter,
though I would prefer, and in practice expect, a faster pace.
On each round, the person who gave the worst answer is eliminated.
In case of a tie for farthest, among those entrants the last to
enter is eliminated -- unless everyone gets the exact correct
answer, in which case everyone survives and there will be an
extra round.
This continues until there is a single winner.
Please post your answers in the thread as a followup to the question
posting; but if you have technical difficulties, I will also accept
answers by email.
Have fun and let's have lots of entries so that there are lots
of rounds.
1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
--
Mark Brader | But I think we can do better next time. (Where the
Toronto | word "we" refers to [those] who do the hard work while
m...@vex.net | I sit back and complain...) -- Keith Thompson
Peter Smyth
Apr 24, 2018, 10:08:46 AM4/24/18
to
> 7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
House of Cards
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
Orange is the New Black
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
Stranger Things
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
> 10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
Peter Smyth
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
Peter Smyth
Apr 24, 2018, 10:11:26 AM4/24/18
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
0.19
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
Peter Smyth
Dan Blum
Apr 24, 2018, 10:29:03 AM4/24/18
to
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
von Richthofen
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
> 2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
> with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
> 3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
> One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
> 15 air combat victories.
> 4. This Canadian ace had the second-most air combat victories,
> behind <answer 2>. He had a reputation as a great leader and
> the terminal at Nanaimo Airport is named in his honor.
> 8. This French pilot holds the title of "Allied ace of aces".
> He was credited with 75 victories, more than any other allied
> pilot.
> 9. This French ace named each of his airplanes "Vieux Charles".
> Credited with 54 victories, he was a national hero when he went
> missing in action in 1917.
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - Netflix Original Series
> 6. This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen
> Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half
> of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith.
The Crown
> Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half
> of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith.
> 7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
Orange is the New Black
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
Stranger Things
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
> 10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Dan Blum
Apr 24, 2018, 11:38:07 AM4/24/18
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
0.3
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
This post appeared in the same thread as your latest CI post; not sure
if that's an issue with the post or my newsreader.
Pete Gayde
Apr 24, 2018, 12:37:08 PM4/24/18
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:IbWdnaSZpKaCaUPHnZ2dnUU7-
YfN...@giganews.com:
>
> Please post your answers in the thread as a followup to the question
> posting; but if you have technical difficulties, I will also accept
> answers by email.
>
> Have fun and let's have lots of entries so that there are lots
> of rounds.
>
>
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
>
0.20
Pete Gayde
YfN...@giganews.com:
>
> Please post your answers in the thread as a followup to the question
> posting; but if you have technical difficulties, I will also accept
> answers by email.
>
> Have fun and let's have lots of entries so that there are lots
> of rounds.
>
>
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
>
Pete Gayde
Pete Gayde
Apr 24, 2018, 2:27:58 PM4/24/18
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:39adnXdXFoTAVUPHnZ2dnUU7-
dHN...@giganews.com:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-02-26,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Bill Psychs 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 2017-09-25 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
Richtofen
>
> 2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
> with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
>
> 3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
> One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
> 15 air combat victories.
Goering
>
> 4. This Canadian ace had the second-most air combat victories,
> behind <answer 2>. He had a reputation as a great leader and
> the terminal at Nanaimo Airport is named in his honor.
>
> 5. This British ace was the third pilot to receive the Victoria
> Cross, for shooting down three enemy aircraft in a single day.
> He was killed in a famous dogfight with <answer 1>.
>
> 6. This German pilot, credited with 48 air combat victories, was
> noted for his bravery. He was killed in combat after taking
> on eight British pilots single-handedly.
Richtofen
>
> 7. This German pilot is considered the father of air-combat tactics.
> He was also famous for mentoring <answer 1>.
Richtofen; Goering
>
> 8. This French pilot holds the title of "Allied ace of aces".
> He was credited with 75 victories, more than any other allied
> pilot.
Roland Garros
>
> 9. This French ace named each of his airplanes "Vieux Charles".
> Credited with 54 victories, he was a national hero when he went
> missing in action in 1917.
Roland Garros
The Crown
>
> 7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
Veep
>
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
>
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
>
> 10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
>
Pete Gayde
dHN...@giganews.com:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-02-26,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Bill Psychs 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 2017-09-25 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
>
> 2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
> with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
>
> 3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
> One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
> 15 air combat victories.
>
> 4. This Canadian ace had the second-most air combat victories,
> behind <answer 2>. He had a reputation as a great leader and
> the terminal at Nanaimo Airport is named in his honor.
>
> 5. This British ace was the third pilot to receive the Victoria
> Cross, for shooting down three enemy aircraft in a single day.
> He was killed in a famous dogfight with <answer 1>.
>
> 6. This German pilot, credited with 48 air combat victories, was
> noted for his bravery. He was killed in combat after taking
> on eight British pilots single-handedly.
>
> 7. This German pilot is considered the father of air-combat tactics.
> He was also famous for mentoring <answer 1>.
>
> 8. This French pilot holds the title of "Allied ace of aces".
> He was credited with 75 victories, more than any other allied
> pilot.
>
> 9. This French ace named each of his airplanes "Vieux Charles".
> Credited with 54 victories, he was a national hero when he went
> missing in action in 1917.
>
> 7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
>
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
>
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
>
> 10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
>
Erland Sommarskog
Apr 24, 2018, 2:56:18 PM4/24/18
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
>
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> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
>
In case you did not notice, you managed to get this into the same thread
as the WWI/Netflix questions. At least my newsreader think so.
Bruce Bowler
Apr 24, 2018, 3:16:37 PM4/24/18
to
On Tue, 24 Apr 2018 04:08:47 -0500, Mark Brader wrote:
>
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
0.1
>
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
swp
Apr 24, 2018, 8:50:35 PM4/24/18
to
On Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 5:08:52 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
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> 1. According to the CIA World Factbook as of when this question
> was posted, the percentage of the population of Haiti who are
> over 65 is how many times the corresponding percentage for Japan?
swp
Joshua Kreitzer
Apr 24, 2018, 9:46:17 PM4/24/18
to
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
von Richthofen
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
> 2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
> with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - Netflix Original Series
>
> We describe a Netflix original series and name some cast members;
> you give the show's title.
>
> 6. This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen
> Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half
> of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith.
"The Crown"
> Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half
> of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith.
> 7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
> 10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Jason Kreitzer
Apr 24, 2018, 11:49:08 PM4/24/18
to
On Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 2:02:10 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-02-26,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Bill Psychs 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 2017-09-25 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
Red Baron?
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-02-26,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Bill Psychs 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 2017-09-25 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
>
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
"Stranger Things"
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
>
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
Dan Tilque
Apr 25, 2018, 1:16:33 AM4/25/18
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
Baron von Richthofen
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
>
> 2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
> with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
>
> 3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
> One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
> 15 air combat victories.
Calvin
Apr 26, 2018, 9:44:07 PM4/26/18
to
On Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 4:02:10 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
Von Richthoffen
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
>
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
>
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
> 2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
> with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
>
> 3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
> One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
> 15 air combat victories.
>
> 4. This Canadian ace had the second-most air combat victories,
> behind <answer 2>. He had a reputation as a great leader and
> the terminal at Nanaimo Airport is named in his honor.
>
> 5. This British ace was the third pilot to receive the Victoria
> Cross, for shooting down three enemy aircraft in a single day.
> He was killed in a famous dogfight with <answer 1>.
>
> 6. This German pilot, credited with 48 air combat victories, was
> noted for his bravery. He was killed in combat after taking
> on eight British pilots single-handedly.
>
> 7. This German pilot is considered the father of air-combat tactics.
> He was also famous for mentoring <answer 1>.
>
> 8. This French pilot holds the title of "Allied ace of aces".
> He was credited with 75 victories, more than any other allied
> pilot.
> 9. This French ace named each of his airplanes "Vieux Charles".
> Credited with 54 victories, he was a national hero when he went
> missing in action in 1917.
> 7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
>
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
>
> 10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
calvin
Mark Brader
Apr 27, 2018, 12:58:31 AM4/27/18
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Mark Brader:
game and in the entire season. So guess what you have coming up in
a few days!
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
Manfred von Richthofen. (Generously accepting "Red Baron", because
they did in the original game.) 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, Joshua, Jason,
Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
> 2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
> with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
William Avery "Billy" Bishop. 4 for Joshua. 3 for Dan Blum.
One airport is in Owen Sound, where he was born. The second is
the Toronto Island airport, because -- uh -- well, Toronto is one
of the various other places he lived. Toronto for a little while.
The people in Owen Sound were a bit upset about that one.
> 3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
> One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
> 15 air combat victories.
Max Immelmann. 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque.
> 4. This Canadian ace had the second-most air combat victories,
> behind <answer 2>. He had a reputation as a great leader and
> the terminal at Nanaimo Airport is named in his honor.
Raymond Collishaw.
> 5. This British ace was the third pilot to receive the Victoria
> Cross, for shooting down three enemy aircraft in a single day.
> He was killed in a famous dogfight with <answer 1>.
Lanoe Hawker.
> 6. This German pilot, credited with 48 air combat victories, was
> noted for his bravery. He was killed in combat after taking
> on eight British pilots single-handedly.
Werner Voss.
> 7. This German pilot is considered the father of air-combat tactics.
> He was also famous for mentoring <answer 1>.
Oswald Boelcke.
> 8. This French pilot holds the title of "Allied ace of aces".
> He was credited with 75 victories, more than any other allied
> pilot.
René Fonck. 4 for Dan Blum.
> 9. This French ace named each of his airplanes "Vieux Charles".
> Credited with 54 victories, he was a national hero when he went
> missing in action in 1917.
Georges Guynemer.
> 10. This British pilot was the first ace to become a British
> national hero. He was credited with 44 victories and awarded
> the Victoria Cross posthumously.
Albert Ball.
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - Netflix Original Series
> We describe a Netflix original series and name some cast members;
> you give the show's title.
> 1. A ruthless outlaw terrorizes the West in search of a former
> member of his gang, who's found a new life in a quiet town
> populated only by women. Starring Jeff Daniels and Michelle
> Dockery.
"Godless".
> 2. When the black-sheep son of a respected family threatens to
> expose dark secrets from their past, sibling loyalties are
> put to the test. Starring Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and
> Sissy Spacek.
"Bloodline".
> 3. The true story of Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug
> cartels fuels this gritty gangster drama series. Starring Wagner
> Moura and Pedro Pascal.
"Narcos".
> 4. In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by
> delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily
> close to all-too-real monsters. Starring Jonathan Groff and
> Holt McCallany.
"Mindhunter".
> 5. A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to Missouri,
> where he must launder $500,000,000 in 5 years to appease a
> drug boss. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
"Ozark".
> 6. This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen
> Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half
> of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith.
"The Crown". 4 for Peter, Dan Blum, Pete, Joshua, and Calvin.
> 7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
"House of Cards". 4 for Peter, Dan Blum, Joshua, Jason, and Calvin.
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
"Orange is the New Black". 4 for Peter, Dan Blum, and Joshua.
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
"Stranger Things". 4 for Peter, Dan Blum, Joshua, and Jason.
> 10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
"Black Mirror". 4 for Dan Blum.
"Dark Mirror" was that title of a movie and a TV-movie, so I did
not think I could accept it as "almost correct" here.
The series that that description made *me* think of was "Philip
K. Dick's Electric Dreams", but that's not a Netflix series; it
was produced by Sony for Amazon and the UK's Channel 4.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Lit His Ent
Dan Blum 40 15 20 75
Joshua Kreitzer 35 8 16 59
"Calvin" 28 4 8 40
Jason Kreitzer 16 4 8 28
Peter Smyth 8 0 16 24
Pete Gayde 8 4 4 16
Marc Dashevsky 16 -- -- 16
Dan Tilque 4 8 0 12
Erland Sommarskog 4 -- -- 4
--
Mark Brader | "Now I feel stupid. Well, I guess it's not bad
Toronto | if that happens once a decade or so."
m...@vex.net | --Al Fargnoli
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-02-26,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2017-09-25 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
In the original game, this was the second-hardest round both in this
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 6, Round 4 - History - World War I Aces
> World War I saw the birth of aerial fighter combat. If a pilot
> shot down five enemy aircraft, he was considered an ace. Each of
> the following pilots is a famous World War I ace: name them.
game and in the entire season. So guess what you have coming up in
a few days!
> 1. This German pilot was credited with 80 air combat victories,
> more than any other pilot in World War I. He was a nobleman
> who started his military career in the cavalry.
they did in the original game.) 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, Joshua, Jason,
Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
> 2. Two airports are named after this Canadian ace. He was credited
> with 72 victories, although the number is debated by historians.
One airport is in Owen Sound, where he was born. The second is
the Toronto Island airport, because -- uh -- well, Toronto is one
of the various other places he lived. Toronto for a little while.
The people in Owen Sound were a bit upset about that one.
> 3. Two flying maneuvers are named after this German pilot.
> One is a loop and the other is a turn. He was credited with
> 15 air combat victories.
> 4. This Canadian ace had the second-most air combat victories,
> behind <answer 2>. He had a reputation as a great leader and
> the terminal at Nanaimo Airport is named in his honor.
> 5. This British ace was the third pilot to receive the Victoria
> Cross, for shooting down three enemy aircraft in a single day.
> He was killed in a famous dogfight with <answer 1>.
> 6. This German pilot, credited with 48 air combat victories, was
> noted for his bravery. He was killed in combat after taking
> on eight British pilots single-handedly.
> 7. This German pilot is considered the father of air-combat tactics.
> He was also famous for mentoring <answer 1>.
> 8. This French pilot holds the title of "Allied ace of aces".
> He was credited with 75 victories, more than any other allied
> pilot.
> 9. This French ace named each of his airplanes "Vieux Charles".
> Credited with 54 victories, he was a national hero when he went
> missing in action in 1917.
> 10. This British pilot was the first ace to become a British
> national hero. He was credited with 44 victories and awarded
> the Victoria Cross posthumously.
> * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - Netflix Original Series
> We describe a Netflix original series and name some cast members;
> you give the show's title.
> 1. A ruthless outlaw terrorizes the West in search of a former
> member of his gang, who's found a new life in a quiet town
> populated only by women. Starring Jeff Daniels and Michelle
> Dockery.
> 2. When the black-sheep son of a respected family threatens to
> expose dark secrets from their past, sibling loyalties are
> put to the test. Starring Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and
> Sissy Spacek.
> 3. The true story of Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug
> cartels fuels this gritty gangster drama series. Starring Wagner
> Moura and Pedro Pascal.
> 4. In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by
> delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily
> close to all-too-real monsters. Starring Jonathan Groff and
> Holt McCallany.
> 5. A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to Missouri,
> where he must launder $500,000,000 in 5 years to appease a
> drug boss. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
> 6. This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen
> Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half
> of the 20th century. Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith.
> 7. In this Emmy- and Golden-Globe-winning political drama,
> a ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer
> Washington DC. Starring Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey.
> 8. A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison when
> a past crime catches up with her in this Emmy-winning series.
> Starring Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, and Laura Prepon.
> 9. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery
> involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces,
> and one strange little girl. Starring Winona Ryder and David
> Harbour.
> 10. This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech
> near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest
> instincts collide. The cast changes from episode to episode.
"Dark Mirror" was that title of a movie and a TV-movie, so I did
not think I could accept it as "almost correct" here.
The series that that description made *me* think of was "Philip
K. Dick's Electric Dreams", but that's not a Netflix series; it
was produced by Sony for Amazon and the UK's Channel 4.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Lit His Ent
Dan Blum 40 15 20 75
Joshua Kreitzer 35 8 16 59
"Calvin" 28 4 8 40
Jason Kreitzer 16 4 8 28
Peter Smyth 8 0 16 24
Pete Gayde 8 4 4 16
Marc Dashevsky 16 -- -- 16
Dan Tilque 4 8 0 12
Erland Sommarskog 4 -- -- 4
--
Mark Brader | "Now I feel stupid. Well, I guess it's not bad
Toronto | if that happens once a decade or so."
m...@vex.net | --Al Fargnoli
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