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Mark Brader
Apr 11, 2020, 2:50:44 AM4/11/20
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
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 MI5 and are used here by
permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
indicated, name them.
1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
the Year. Who was her husband?
4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
South Vietnam.
9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
was investigating various figures within the Clinton
administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
door for Clinton's impeachment.
Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
"land border" includes lake and river borders.
1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
alphabetically?
3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
one is the *last* alphabetically?
4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
is the *third* alphabetically?
5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
which one is the *first* alphabetically?
6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
alphabetically?
7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
should be ignored.
8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
alphabetically?
9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
which one is the *second* alphabetically?
10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
which one is the *second* alphabetically?
--
Mark Brader | "How, you may ask, did the mind of man ever excogitate
Toronto | anything so false and foolish? The answer is that the
m...@vex.net | mind of man had nothing to do with it..." --A.E. Housman
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 MI5 and are used here by
permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
indicated, name them.
1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
the Year. Who was her husband?
4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
South Vietnam.
9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
was investigating various figures within the Clinton
administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
door for Clinton's impeachment.
Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
"land border" includes lake and river borders.
1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
alphabetically?
3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
one is the *last* alphabetically?
4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
is the *third* alphabetically?
5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
which one is the *first* alphabetically?
6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
alphabetically?
7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
should be ignored.
8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
alphabetically?
9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
which one is the *second* alphabetically?
10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
which one is the *second* alphabetically?
--
Mark Brader | "How, you may ask, did the mind of man ever excogitate
Toronto | anything so false and foolish? The answer is that the
m...@vex.net | mind of man had nothing to do with it..." --A.E. Housman
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Erland Sommarskog
Apr 11, 2020, 5:08:32 AM4/11/20
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Charles Lindbergh
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
>
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
> "land border" includes lake and river borders.
>
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
the quiz? :-)
Togo
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Dan Blum
Apr 11, 2020, 10:35:37 AM4/11/20
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Charles Lindbergh
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
> 4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
> time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
> Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
> of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
> be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Alaska
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
swp
Apr 11, 2020, 12:18:21 PM4/11/20
to
On Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 2:50:44 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
noted
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
> 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 MI5 and are used here by
> permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
> 4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
> time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
> Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
> of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
> be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
>
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
>
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
> "land border" includes lake and river borders.
>
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> --
> Mark Brader | "How, you may ask, did the mind of man ever excogitate
> Toronto | anything so false and foolish? The answer is that the
> m...@vex.net | mind of man had nothing to do with it..." --A.E. Housman
Joshua Kreitzer
Apr 11, 2020, 2:40:50 PM4/11/20
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:jIadnXBL3Ngj9QzDnZ2dnUU7-
UXN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Charles Lindbergh
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
Wallis Simpson
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
Chiang Kai-shek
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
Dwight Eisenhower; Douglas MacArthur
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
Winston Churchill
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
General Motors
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
Westmoreland
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
Brandt
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
Kenneth Starr
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
>
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
> "land border" includes lake and river borders.
>
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Alaska
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
Albany
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
Vietnam
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
Brasilia
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
Calgary; Charlottetown
(I'm sure of the alphabet, I'm just not sure of the capital of Alberta)
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
Zagreb
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
Uganda
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
United Arab Emirates
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Idaho
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Belarus
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
UXN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
>
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
> "land border" includes lake and river borders.
>
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
(I'm sure of the alphabet, I'm just not sure of the capital of Alberta)
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Tilque
Apr 11, 2020, 6:56:03 PM4/11/20
to
On 4/10/20 11:50 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Lindbergh
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
>
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
>
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
>
> 4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
> time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
> Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
> of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
> be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
>
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
>
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
>
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
>
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
>
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
>
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
>
>
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
>
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
> "land border" includes lake and river borders.
>
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
>
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
>
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
>
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
>
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
>
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
>
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
>
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
>
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
>
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
--
Dan Tilque
Pete Gayde
Apr 11, 2020, 11:21:35 PM4/11/20
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
> 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 MI5 and are used here by
> permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Lindbergh
> 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 MI5 and are used here by
> permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
>
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
>
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
>
> 4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
> time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
> Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
> of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
> be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
>
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
>
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
>
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
>
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
>
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
>
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
>
>
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
>
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
> "land border" includes lake and river borders.
>
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
>
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
>
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
>
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
>
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
>
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
>
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
>
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
>
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
>
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
>
Pete Gayde
Bruce Bowler
Apr 13, 2020, 8:32:21 AM4/13/20
to
On Sat, 11 Apr 2020 01:50:38 -0500, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03, 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 MI5 and are used here by
> permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped and/or
> edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16 companion
> posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to have,
> for better or worse, done the most to influence the events of the year.
> Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as indicated, name
> them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on race
> and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Lindberg
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03, 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 MI5 and are used here by
> permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped and/or
> edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16 companion
> posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to have,
> for better or worse, done the most to influence the events of the year.
> Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as indicated, name
> them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on race
> and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
>
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
> 4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
> time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Time
> editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal of the
> Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now be
> inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
>
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000 US
> in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
>
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
>
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
>
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton administration
> and who published a 1998 report that opened the door for Clinton's
> impeachment.
>
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
>
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and "land
> border" includes lake and river borders.
>
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and should be
> ignored.
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Calvin
Apr 13, 2020, 6:05:40 PM4/13/20
to
On Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 4:50:44 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Lindbergh
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
>
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
>
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
> 4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
> time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
> Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
> of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
> be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
>
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
>
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
cheers,
calvin
Mark Brader
Apr 14, 2020, 12:51:05 AM4/14/20
to
Mark Brader:
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Charles Lindbergh. 4 for everyone -- Erland, Dan Blum, Stephen,
Joshua, Dan Tilque, Pete, Bruce, and Calvin.
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
Wallis Warfield Simpson (later the Duchess of Windsor; accepting
that). 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Pete,
and Calvin.
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
Chiang Kai-Shek. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
Pete, and Bruce.
> 4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
> time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
> Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
> of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
> be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
Dumbo. (From the movie of that title.) 4 for Stephen.
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen,
Dan Tilque, Pete, and Bruce. 3 for Joshua.
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
Winston Churchill. 4 for everyone.
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
General Motors. 4 for Stephen, Joshua, and Dan Tilque. 3 for Calvin.
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
General William Westmoreland. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua,
Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
Willy Brandt. 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua,
and Dan Tilque.
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
Kenneth Starr. 4 for everyone.
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
> "land border" includes lake and river borders.
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Alaska (after Alabama). 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua,
Dan Tilque, Pete, and Bruce.
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
Albany. 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
and Bruce.
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
Vietnam. 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
Pete, and Bruce.
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
Brasilia (after Ascuncion and Bogota). 4 for Erland, Dan Blum,
Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Pete, and Bruce.
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
Charlottetown. 4 for Stephen and Bruce. 2 for Joshua.
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
Zagreb. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Bruce.
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
Uganda (followed by Zambia and Zimbabwe). 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen,
Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
Uzbekistan (followed by Vietnam and Yemen). 4 for Erland, Dan Blum,
Stephen, Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Idaho (after Alaska). 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua,
Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Belarus (after Azerbaijan). 4 for Erland, Stephen, Joshua,
Dan Tilque, and Pete. 2 for Dan Blum.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Can Art His Geo
Stephen Perry 20 27 40 40 127
Joshua Kreitzer 0 12 35 34 81
Dan Blum 0 12 32 34 78
Dan Tilque -- -- 36 36 72
Pete Gayde 0 4 28 28 60
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 20 28 48
Bruce Bowler -- -- 20 24 44
"Calvin" -- -- 19 0 19
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Effective immediately, all memos are to be written
m...@vex.net | in clear, active-voice English." -- US gov't memo
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2019-10-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
This was the easiest round in the original game.
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 4, Round 4 - History - "Time" Magazine's Person of the Year
> Beginning in 1927, "Time" magazine has produced an annual issue that
> features and profiles a person, group, idea, or object claimed to
> have, for better or worse, done the most to influence the events
> of the year. Here's a round on these cover subjects -- except as
> indicated, name them.
> 1. In 1927, this American hero was the first Man of the Year.
> His reputation later became somewhat tarnished due to views on
> race and religion similar to those of the Nazis.
Joshua, Dan Tilque, Pete, Bruce, and Calvin.
> 2. In 1936, this American divorcee was the first Woman of the Year.
that). 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Pete,
and Calvin.
> 3. In 1937, Soong Mei-ling and her husband were Man and Wife of
> the Year. Who was her husband?
Pete, and Bruce.
> 4. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was Man of the Year for the third
> time -- a last-minute choice after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
> Time editors had already chosen a *fictional creature* as "Mammal
> of the Year", but felt that such a whimsical cover would now
> be inappropriate. Name the bounced "Mammal of the Year".
> 5. In 1944, this military man was Man of the Year.
Dan Tilque, Pete, and Bruce. 3 for Joshua.
> 6. In 1949, this Brit was "Man of the Half-Century".
> 7. In 1955, Harlow Curtis was Man of the Year. He was the president
> of this corporation, which that year sold 5,000,000 of its main
> product, and became the first corporation to earn $1,000,000,000
> US in a single year. Name the *corporation*.
> 8. In 1965, the Man of the Year was this commander of US forces in
> South Vietnam.
Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 9. In 1970, this Chancellor of West Germany was acknowledged for
> seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West
> through his bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc.
and Dan Tilque.
> 10. In 1998, Bill Clinton shared the title with this lawyer who
> was investigating various figures within the Clinton
> administration and who published a 1998 report that opened the
> door for Clinton's impeachment.
> Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - Alphabetical Geography
> All place names refer to the usual short names in English, and
> "land border" includes lake and river borders.
> 1. Of the 50 US states, which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Dan Tilque, Pete, and Bruce.
> 2. Of the 50 US state capital cities, which one is the *first*
> alphabetically?
and Bruce.
> 3. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with China, which
> one is the *last* alphabetically?
Pete, and Bruce.
> 4. Of the 12 national capital cities in South America, which one
> is the *third* alphabetically?
Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Pete, and Bruce.
> 5. Of the 13 provincial and territorial capital cities of Canada,
> which one is the *first* alphabetically?
> 6. Of the 44 capital cities in Europe, which one is the *last*
> alphabetically?
> 7. Of the 54 countries in Africa, which one is *third-last*
> alphabetically? Note: Western Sahara is not a country and
> should be ignored.
Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 8. Of the 50 countries in Asia, which one is the *third-last*
> alphabetically?
Stephen, Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 9. Of the 13 US states that share a land border with Canada,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 10. Of the 14 countries that share a land border with Russia,
> which one is the *second* alphabetically?
Dan Tilque, and Pete. 2 for Dan Blum.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Can Art His Geo
Stephen Perry 20 27 40 40 127
Joshua Kreitzer 0 12 35 34 81
Dan Blum 0 12 32 34 78
Dan Tilque -- -- 36 36 72
Pete Gayde 0 4 28 28 60
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 20 28 48
Bruce Bowler -- -- 20 24 44
"Calvin" -- -- 19 0 19
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Effective immediately, all memos are to be written
m...@vex.net | in clear, active-voice English." -- US gov't memo
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