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Erland Sommarskog
Apr 6, 2020, 4:36:40 PM4/6/20
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I found some time to compose one of my occasional quizzes. This time
it is just 12 unassorted questions. I expect some questions to be
quite easy, while others may be stumpers. Don't shy to enter if you
only know three or four answers!
The usual rules apply: use your knowledge only. Post answers to
the newsgroup. I plan to score this on Sunday.
Have fun!
1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
"Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
9. The Merlion (http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/merlion.jpg) is the
symbol of which vibrant city?
10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
name of the lady that is the personification of the French
Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
iconic painting by Delacroix,
http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. What's its name?
it is just 12 unassorted questions. I expect some questions to be
quite easy, while others may be stumpers. Don't shy to enter if you
only know three or four answers!
The usual rules apply: use your knowledge only. Post answers to
the newsgroup. I plan to score this on Sunday.
Have fun!
1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
"Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
9. The Merlion (http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/merlion.jpg) is the
symbol of which vibrant city?
10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
name of the lady that is the personification of the French
Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
iconic painting by Delacroix,
http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. What's its name?
Mark Brader
Apr 6, 2020, 4:42:47 PM4/6/20
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Erland Sommarskog:
Interesting word. I'm not sure how to interpret it.
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
4.
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
Brandt.
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
Bulgaria?
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
Iran?
> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
Columbia.
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
It's a symptom of losing your mind? :-)
Amsterdam?
> 10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
> vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
Airport?
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
Marianne.
> 12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
> quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
> Site. What's its name?
Hmm. I was going to try Rio de Janeiro, but I don't think "el" is
an article in Portuguese. Okay, Buenos Aires?
--
Mark Brader "The world little knows or cares the storm
Toronto through which you have had to pass. It asks only
m...@vex.net if you brought the ship safely to port."
> I found some time to compose one of my occasional quizzes. This time
> it is just 12 unassorted questions...
Interesting word. I'm not sure how to interpret it.
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
Amsterdam?
> 10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
> vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
> 12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
> quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
> Site. What's its name?
an article in Portuguese. Okay, Buenos Aires?
--
Mark Brader "The world little knows or cares the storm
Toronto through which you have had to pass. It asks only
m...@vex.net if you brought the ship safely to port."
Dan Blum
Apr 6, 2020, 4:56:56 PM4/6/20
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Erland Sommarskog <esq...@sommarskog.se> wrote:
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
4
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
>
> 4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
> named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
> Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
> "Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
Modesty Blaise
> 4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
> named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
> Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
> "Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
>
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
>
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
>
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
> 12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
> quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
> Site. What's its name?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Mark Brader
Apr 6, 2020, 5:25:26 PM4/6/20
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Erland Sommarskog:
> Otto von Bismarck
Oh, *that* unification!
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Anyone who can handle a needle convincingly can make
m...@vex.net | us see a thread which is not there." --E.H. Gombrich
> > 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> > and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
Dan Blum:
> > and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
> Otto von Bismarck
Oh, *that* unification!
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Anyone who can handle a needle convincingly can make
m...@vex.net | us see a thread which is not there." --E.H. Gombrich
swp
Apr 6, 2020, 7:01:05 PM4/6/20
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On Monday, April 6, 2020 at 4:36:40 PM UTC-4, Erland Sommarskog wrote:
> I found some time to compose one of my occasional quizzes. This time
> it is just 12 unassorted questions. I expect some questions to be
> quite easy, while others may be stumpers. Don't shy to enter if you
> only know three or four answers!
ok, twist my arm
> I found some time to compose one of my occasional quizzes. This time
> it is just 12 unassorted questions. I expect some questions to be
> quite easy, while others may be stumpers. Don't shy to enter if you
> only know three or four answers!
> The usual rules apply: use your knowledge only. Post answers to
> the newsgroup. I plan to score this on Sunday.
> Have fun!
will do!
>
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
> 4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
> named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
> Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
> "Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
singapore
> 10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
> vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
> 12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
> quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
> Site. What's its name?
swp, who knows at least 1 of his answers is wrong and is now going to look up anime artists
Joshua Kreitzer
Apr 7, 2020, 12:58:56 AM4/7/20
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Erland Sommarskog <esq...@sommarskog.se> wrote in
news:XnsAB97E602...@127.0.0.1:
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
4
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
Otto von Bismarck
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
Miyazaki
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day
> country?
Iran
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
because of the line "Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Corona"
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
Marianne
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
news:XnsAB97E602...@127.0.0.1:
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day
> country?
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Bruce Bowler
Apr 7, 2020, 9:19:52 AM4/7/20
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On Mon, 06 Apr 2020 22:36:39 +0200, Erland Sommarskog wrote:
> I found some time to compose one of my occasional quizzes. This time it
> is just 12 unassorted questions. I expect some questions to be quite
> easy, while others may be stumpers. Don't shy to enter if you only know
> three or four answers!
>
> The usual rules apply: use your knowledge only. Post answers to the
> newsgroup. I plan to score this on Sunday.
>
> Have fun!
>
>
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
4
> I found some time to compose one of my occasional quizzes. This time it
> is just 12 unassorted questions. I expect some questions to be quite
> easy, while others may be stumpers. Don't shy to enter if you only know
> three or four answers!
>
> The usual rules apply: use your knowledge only. Post answers to the
> newsgroup. I plan to score this on Sunday.
>
> Have fun!
>
>
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
>
> 4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
> named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
> Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
> "Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
>
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
>
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day
> country?
> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
time.
Singapore
> 10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
> vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French Republic?
> The most famous instantiation of her may be this iconic painting by
> Delacroix, http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
>
> 12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic quarters
> of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What's
> its name?
Calvin
Apr 8, 2020, 1:48:44 AM4/8/20
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On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 6:36:40 AM UTC+10, Erland Sommarskog wrote:
> I found some time to compose one of my occasional quizzes. This time
> it is just 12 unassorted questions. I expect some questions to be
> quite easy, while others may be stumpers. Don't shy to enter if you
> only know three or four answers!
>
> The usual rules apply: use your knowledge only. Post answers to
> the newsgroup. I plan to score this on Sunday.
>
> Have fun!
Will do thanks.
> I found some time to compose one of my occasional quizzes. This time
> it is just 12 unassorted questions. I expect some questions to be
> quite easy, while others may be stumpers. Don't shy to enter if you
> only know three or four answers!
>
> The usual rules apply: use your knowledge only. Post answers to
> the newsgroup. I plan to score this on Sunday.
>
> Have fun!
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
> 4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
> named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
> Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
> "Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
>
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
Singapore
> 10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
> vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
> 12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
> quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
> Site. What's its name?
Good fun thanks.
cheers,
calvin
Dan Tilque
Apr 11, 2020, 1:42:04 AM4/11/20
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On 4/6/20 1:36 PM, Erland Sommarskog wrote:
>
>
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
8
>
>
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
>
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
>
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
>
> 4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
> named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
> Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
> "Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
>
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
>
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
>
> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
(Named after the river. Rejected by Congress because it might be
confused with the District of Columbia.)
>
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
>
> 9. The Merlion (http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/merlion.jpg) is the
> symbol of which vibrant city?
>
> 10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
> vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
>
> 11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
>
> 12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
> quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
> Site. What's its name?
--
Dan Tilque
Mark Brader
Apr 11, 2020, 2:40:31 AM4/11/20
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Erland Sommarskog:
decision and then *not* similarly reject the name Washington.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "To great evils we submit; we resent
m...@vex.net | little provocations." --William Hazlitt, 1822
>> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
>> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
>> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
Dan Tilque:
>> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
>> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
> Columbia
>
> (Named after the river. Rejected by Congress because it might be
> confused with the District of Columbia.)
Yeah. One really wonders what sort of thinking it took to make that
>
> (Named after the river. Rejected by Congress because it might be
> confused with the District of Columbia.)
decision and then *not* similarly reject the name Washington.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "To great evils we submit; we resent
m...@vex.net | little provocations." --William Hazlitt, 1822
Erland Sommarskog
Apr 12, 2020, 8:52:13 AM4/12/20
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This quiz is over and Dan Blum emerged as the winner. Congratulations
and the glory is yours for the rest of the day.
Here is the scoreboard:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total
---------------------------------------------
Dan B 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - 7
Stephen P 1 - - 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - - 6
Joshua K 1 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - 6
Calvin 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 - 1 - 6
Mark B 1 - - - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - 5
Bruce B 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 - - - 4
Dan T - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - 4
Here are the answers:
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
4. The word for the number 4 sounds just like the word for "death".
On the other hand, I thknk both 8 and 9 are considered to be
lucky numbers.
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
Otto von Bismarck was the intended answer, but my sloppy wording
did not make it clear which unification I was referring to, so I'm
also accepting Helumt Kohl.
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
Belarus.
I don't know if they play with spectactors or not. According to a
news paper article I read, the only two other countries where tournament
football is being played are Nicaragua and Burundi, but I have not
confirmed this. Over here, they play some occasional training games -
without spectators of course.
> 4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
> named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
> Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
> "Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
Modesty Blaise.
I've never read the strip, but I once saw the 1966 movie on a flight.
The movie as such was so-so, but the signature song was irresistible.
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
Hayao Miyaazki.
The last name was sufficient, although his son Goro is also a animation
director. Of the films I've seen two first ones, and I loved them both.
I've also seen "From Up on Poppy Hill" by the son, a sweet little story.
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
Iran.
> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
(Territory of) Columbia.
As Dan T pointed out, the name was refuted because of the risk of
confusion with District of Columbia. And then whey went with
Washington - what a brainmelt!
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
"Well I'm on my way I don't know where I'm going
I'm on my way I'm taking my time But I don't know where
Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of *Corona*
Seein' me and Julio Down by the schoolyard
Seein' me and Julio Down by the schoolyard"
Any reference to Corona was sufficient (and required).
Singapore.
>10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
> vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
An airport.
They specialise in buses that takes you between the gate and the aircraft.
I arrived at this question after having been in their buses on airport
after airport. (Oh, don't you just hate it when the aircraft does not go
all the way to the gate?)
>11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
Marianne.
Maybe I should have left out Delacroix's painting, as the title of
the painting is just "Liberty Leading the People", with no mention of
Marianne. On the other hand, if you look up the article for Marianne
in Wikipedia the painting is there.
>12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
> quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
> Site. What's its name?
Valparaíso
A bewildering place, and definitely one of the highlights on my
trip to Chile a few years ago.
Many tried Rio de Janeiro, and while I have not been there, the
decription of a commercial centre at the bottom and not overly
organised hillsides seems to fit Rio as well. But as Mark pointed
out El Plan is not portoguese. Buenos Aires on the other hand is
"plan" all over it - being on the edge of Pampas, the city is very flat.
and the glory is yours for the rest of the day.
Here is the scoreboard:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total
---------------------------------------------
Dan B 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - 7
Stephen P 1 - - 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - - 6
Joshua K 1 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - 6
Calvin 1 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 - 1 - 6
Mark B 1 - - - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - 5
Bruce B 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 - - - 4
Dan T - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - 4
Here are the answers:
> 1. You walk into the elevator of a Chinese hotel. You find that
> there are nine buttons from 1 to 10. Which number is missing?
On the other hand, I thknk both 8 and 9 are considered to be
lucky numbers.
> 2. This person was instrumental in the unification of Germany
> and also served as its first Chancellor. What was his name?
did not make it clear which unification I was referring to, so I'm
also accepting Helumt Kohl.
> 3. Normally this time of year, the football is in full swing all over
> Europe, but this is not a normal year. Still, there is one country
> in Europe where the national league is playing. Which?
I don't know if they play with spectactors or not. According to a
news paper article I read, the only two other countries where tournament
football is being played are Nicaragua and Burundi, but I have not
confirmed this. Over here, they play some occasional training games -
without spectators of course.
> 4. This adventure comic strip was created by Peter O'Donnell and is
> named for an exceptional young woman whose sidekick is Wille Garvin.
> Among the titles of the adventures we find "The Stone Age Caper",
> "Death Trap" and "Million Dollar Game". Give the name of the strip.
I've never read the strip, but I once saw the 1966 movie on a flight.
The movie as such was so-so, but the signature song was irresistible.
> 5. "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Kiki's Delivery Service"
> and "My Neighbour Totoro" are all works of which animation master?
The last name was sufficient, although his son Goro is also a animation
director. Of the films I've seen two first ones, and I loved them both.
I've also seen "From Up on Poppy Hill" by the son, a sweet little story.
> 6. Zoroastrianism is a religion with roots in which present-day country?
> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
As Dan T pointed out, the name was refuted because of the risk of
confusion with District of Columbia. And then whey went with
Washington - what a brainmelt!
> 8. Recently, I've found myself singing the chorus of Paul Simon's "Me
> and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" for myself. Why?
I'm on my way I'm taking my time But I don't know where
Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of *Corona*
Seein' me and Julio Down by the schoolyard
Seein' me and Julio Down by the schoolyard"
Any reference to Corona was sufficient (and required).
Singapore.
>10. What sort of facility are you at if you find yourself riding in a
> vehicle from Cobus Industries, a German company?
They specialise in buses that takes you between the gate and the aircraft.
I arrived at this question after having been in their buses on airport
after airport. (Oh, don't you just hate it when the aircraft does not go
all the way to the gate?)
>11. Sweden has Moder Svea and the US has Uncle Sam. What is the
> name of the lady that is the personification of the French
> Republic? The most famous instantiation of her may be this
> iconic painting by Delacroix,
> http://www.sommarskog.se/temp/whatshername.jpg
Maybe I should have left out Delacroix's painting, as the title of
the painting is just "Liberty Leading the People", with no mention of
Marianne. On the other hand, if you look up the article for Marianne
in Wikipedia the painting is there.
>12. Laid out with the commercial centre on a flat sliver by the sea
> known as "El plan" and the rest of the city climbing up a number of
> steep hillsides in a not-to-organised manner, the historic
> quarters of this South American city is a UNESCO World Heritage
> Site. What's its name?
A bewildering place, and definitely one of the highlights on my
trip to Chile a few years ago.
Many tried Rio de Janeiro, and while I have not been there, the
decription of a commercial centre at the bottom and not overly
organised hillsides seems to fit Rio as well. But as Mark pointed
out El Plan is not portoguese. Buenos Aires on the other hand is
"plan" all over it - being on the edge of Pampas, the city is very flat.
Dan Tilque
Apr 12, 2020, 1:39:33 PM4/12/20
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On 4/12/20 5:52 AM, Erland Sommarskog wrote:
>
>> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
>> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
>> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
>
> (Territory of) Columbia.
>
> As Dan T pointed out, the name was refuted because of the risk of
> confusion with District of Columbia. And then whey went with
> Washington - what a brainmelt!
>
In their defense, this was in 1852 and the city of Washington had not
>
>> 7. Somewhat confusingly, that state in the upper-left corner is
>> called Washington. However, when the Washington Territory (which
>> preceded the state) was created, what name was originally proposed?
>
> (Territory of) Columbia.
>
> As Dan T pointed out, the name was refuted because of the risk of
> confusion with District of Columbia. And then whey went with
> Washington - what a brainmelt!
>
yet taken over the whole district. But as George R Stewart describes it,
when the name Washington was proposed, a wave a hero-worship swept the
chamber and no one was going to object to that name. OK, someone did
object, but it was two days later by a congressman who'd missed the
earlier session. He suggested they use one of the 'beautiful' Indian
names of the northwest instead. Stewart disagrees on the beauty of NW
Indian names and cites Snohomish, Skagit, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and
Klickitat as counter-examples. (He has a point.) At any rate, that
congressman was too late since he was really addressing the Senate from
the floor of the House.
BTW, the name Washington had years earlier been proposed as a name for
the state of Mississippi.
Thanks for running this quiz, Erland. At least this time I knew more
than one or two answers and didn't skip it because of that.
--
Dan Tilque
Erland Sommarskog
Apr 12, 2020, 3:40:09 PM4/12/20
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Dan Tilque (dti...@frontier.com) writes:
> In their defense, this was in 1852 and the city of Washington had not
> yet taken over the whole district. But as George R Stewart describes it,
> when the name Washington was proposed, a wave a hero-worship swept the
> chamber and no one was going to object to that name. OK, someone did
> object, but it was two days later by a congressman who'd missed the
> earlier session. He suggested they use one of the 'beautiful' Indian
> names of the northwest instead. Stewart disagrees on the beauty of NW
> Indian names and cites Snohomish, Skagit, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and
> Klickitat as counter-examples. (He has a point.) At any rate, that
> congressman was too late since he was really addressing the Senate from
> the floor of the House.
>
Wikipedia suggests that Washington was about to gain statehood alternate
> In their defense, this was in 1852 and the city of Washington had not
> yet taken over the whole district. But as George R Stewart describes it,
> when the name Washington was proposed, a wave a hero-worship swept the
> chamber and no one was going to object to that name. OK, someone did
> object, but it was two days later by a congressman who'd missed the
> earlier session. He suggested they use one of the 'beautiful' Indian
> names of the northwest instead. Stewart disagrees on the beauty of NW
> Indian names and cites Snohomish, Skagit, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and
> Klickitat as counter-examples. (He has a point.) At any rate, that
> congressman was too late since he was really addressing the Senate from
> the floor of the House.
>
names were consdidered, and one proposal was apparently "Tacoma" but it
did not garner any support. Given how utterly dull that town is, that is
just as well!
Dan Tilque
Apr 13, 2020, 11:41:57 AM4/13/20
to
time, it was probably either very small or even non-existent. Tacoma
(variant Tahoma) is an Indian name for Mount Rainier. So it would have
been a good name for a state.
As for the rep of that city, it's much worse than just a boring town.
Wikipedia has an entry for "Aroma of Tacoma", and I can tell you from
personal experience that it's deserved. I'm sure that many western
Washingtonians were gobsmacked when Toyota decided to give the name to a
truck.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aroma_of_Tacoma
--
Dan Tilque
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