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Mark Brader
Oct 28, 2015, 5:04:43 PM10/28/15
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-06-01,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
Sure, we all hear about the high-powered National Football League,
the Super Bowl, and NFL scandals such as Deflategate, but let's
not forget that we have our own league and our own version of the
gridiron game. The Canadian Football League's motto is "This is
Our League", so let's see how familiar you are with the CFL and
Canadian football.
1. A number of teams pre-date the formation of the CFL and have
been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
in what year was the CFL officially founded?
2. Who is the newest commissioner of the CFL, the former executive
director of CBC Sports, who took office earlier this year?
He is the first African-American commissioner in CFL history.
3. The Grey Cup, the CFL's championship trophy, is the second-oldest
trophy in North American professional sports after the Stanley
Cup. Our own Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup victories.
Within two, how many Grey Cups have the Argos won?
4. Within 2 years, in what year did the Argos *last* win the
Grey Cup?
5. This quarterback won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award
a record 6 times while playing for the BC Lions, Calgary
Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts. He was also named the
Most Valuable Player in all three of his Grey Cup victories.
Name him.
6. This placekicker/punter played for 25 seasons with the BC Lions
and holds a number of CFL regular season records, including
most points scored (3,991), most converts at 1,045, and most
field goals at 875. Name him.
7. Ottawa's current CFL team is known as the Redblacks, and started
in 2014. The original franchise there was known as the Rough
Riders and folded in 1996. But what was the name of the team
that played in Ottawa from 2002 to 2006?
8. Montreal has also had CFL franchise problems. The original
franchise, the Alouettes, folded in 1981 and was replaced by
a team called *what* from 1982 to 1985? (They were renamed
the Alouettes for the 1986 season, but folded the same year.)
For the last two questions, you can give *either* a place name or
a team name -- like "Saskatchewan" or "Roughriders".
9. In 1996, what US-based team -- and defending Grey Cup champion
-- moved to Montreal to become the third incarnation of the
Alouettes?
10. The <answer 9> were the only success story in the CFL's
ill-fated bid to expand to the United States between 1993
and 1995. Name *any one* of the CFL's other US franchises at
existing any time in this period.
* Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
A. Halifax Explosion
A1. What was the name of the Norwegian vessel which struck
the SS Mont Blanc, a French cargo ship which was loaded
with wartime explosives? The explosion resulted in more
than 2,000 casualties.
A2. In 1918 the city of Halifax sent a Christmas tree as
a gesture of thanks and remembrance to an American
city for their help and support following the disaster.
The tradition was revived in 1971 and continues to this day.
Name the city.
B. Winnipeg Authors
While neither of these authors was born in Winnipeg, they both
have come to be associated with the city.
B1. Born in Steinbach, Manitoba, she wrote "A Complicated
Kindness" and "All My Puny Sorrows". Name her.
B2. Born in Illinois, this author lived in Winnipeg from 1980
until 2000. She taught English at the University of Manitoba
and was chancellor for the University of Winnipeg. Name the
author of the Pulitzer-prizewinning "The Stone Diaries".
C. St. John's Tourist Attractions
C1. This historic fishing village contains the best of both
tourist worlds: a provincial heritage site and the largest
microbrewery in Newfoundland. Name the neighborhood.
C2. This annual event, a civic holiday in St. John's, takes
place in August and is recognized as North America's oldest
sporting event. Name or describe the event.
D. Montreal Movies
For these questions, answer in French or English.
D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
D2. This 2003 film, the sequel to Denys Arcand's "The Decline
of the American Empire", won the Academy Award for Best
Foreign Language Film. Name the movie.
E. Vancouver Canucks
E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
E2. Vancouver has retired four player numbers. Three of them
were worn by team captains. The other number was #10.
Name the player it was retired in honor of.
F. Toronto Farmers' Markets
F1. Located off Bayview Av., this former quarry and industrial
site is now home to a Saturday farmers' market as well
as a cafe, bike shop, skating rink, and hiking trails.
Name or describe the site.
F2. Located near St. Clair and Christie, this former
streetcar-repair facility also has a year-round Saturday
farmers' market. Name this community hub, which also
focuses on the arts and environmentally friendly projects.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "History will be kind to me, for I intend
m...@vex.net to write it." -- Churchill
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
Sure, we all hear about the high-powered National Football League,
the Super Bowl, and NFL scandals such as Deflategate, but let's
not forget that we have our own league and our own version of the
gridiron game. The Canadian Football League's motto is "This is
Our League", so let's see how familiar you are with the CFL and
Canadian football.
1. A number of teams pre-date the formation of the CFL and have
been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
in what year was the CFL officially founded?
2. Who is the newest commissioner of the CFL, the former executive
director of CBC Sports, who took office earlier this year?
He is the first African-American commissioner in CFL history.
3. The Grey Cup, the CFL's championship trophy, is the second-oldest
trophy in North American professional sports after the Stanley
Cup. Our own Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup victories.
Within two, how many Grey Cups have the Argos won?
4. Within 2 years, in what year did the Argos *last* win the
Grey Cup?
5. This quarterback won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award
a record 6 times while playing for the BC Lions, Calgary
Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts. He was also named the
Most Valuable Player in all three of his Grey Cup victories.
Name him.
6. This placekicker/punter played for 25 seasons with the BC Lions
and holds a number of CFL regular season records, including
most points scored (3,991), most converts at 1,045, and most
field goals at 875. Name him.
7. Ottawa's current CFL team is known as the Redblacks, and started
in 2014. The original franchise there was known as the Rough
Riders and folded in 1996. But what was the name of the team
that played in Ottawa from 2002 to 2006?
8. Montreal has also had CFL franchise problems. The original
franchise, the Alouettes, folded in 1981 and was replaced by
a team called *what* from 1982 to 1985? (They were renamed
the Alouettes for the 1986 season, but folded the same year.)
For the last two questions, you can give *either* a place name or
a team name -- like "Saskatchewan" or "Roughriders".
9. In 1996, what US-based team -- and defending Grey Cup champion
-- moved to Montreal to become the third incarnation of the
Alouettes?
10. The <answer 9> were the only success story in the CFL's
ill-fated bid to expand to the United States between 1993
and 1995. Name *any one* of the CFL's other US franchises at
existing any time in this period.
* Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
A. Halifax Explosion
A1. What was the name of the Norwegian vessel which struck
the SS Mont Blanc, a French cargo ship which was loaded
with wartime explosives? The explosion resulted in more
than 2,000 casualties.
A2. In 1918 the city of Halifax sent a Christmas tree as
a gesture of thanks and remembrance to an American
city for their help and support following the disaster.
The tradition was revived in 1971 and continues to this day.
Name the city.
B. Winnipeg Authors
While neither of these authors was born in Winnipeg, they both
have come to be associated with the city.
B1. Born in Steinbach, Manitoba, she wrote "A Complicated
Kindness" and "All My Puny Sorrows". Name her.
B2. Born in Illinois, this author lived in Winnipeg from 1980
until 2000. She taught English at the University of Manitoba
and was chancellor for the University of Winnipeg. Name the
author of the Pulitzer-prizewinning "The Stone Diaries".
C. St. John's Tourist Attractions
C1. This historic fishing village contains the best of both
tourist worlds: a provincial heritage site and the largest
microbrewery in Newfoundland. Name the neighborhood.
C2. This annual event, a civic holiday in St. John's, takes
place in August and is recognized as North America's oldest
sporting event. Name or describe the event.
D. Montreal Movies
For these questions, answer in French or English.
D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
D2. This 2003 film, the sequel to Denys Arcand's "The Decline
of the American Empire", won the Academy Award for Best
Foreign Language Film. Name the movie.
E. Vancouver Canucks
E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
E2. Vancouver has retired four player numbers. Three of them
were worn by team captains. The other number was #10.
Name the player it was retired in honor of.
F. Toronto Farmers' Markets
F1. Located off Bayview Av., this former quarry and industrial
site is now home to a Saturday farmers' market as well
as a cafe, bike shop, skating rink, and hiking trails.
Name or describe the site.
F2. Located near St. Clair and Christie, this former
streetcar-repair facility also has a year-round Saturday
farmers' market. Name this community hub, which also
focuses on the arts and environmentally friendly projects.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "History will be kind to me, for I intend
m...@vex.net to write it." -- Churchill
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
Oct 28, 2015, 6:09:40 PM10/28/15
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> 1. A number of teams pre-date the formation of the CFL and have
> been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
> in what year was the CFL officially founded?
1950; 1960
> been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
> in what year was the CFL officially founded?
> 3. The Grey Cup, the CFL's championship trophy, is the second-oldest
> trophy in North American professional sports after the Stanley
> Cup. Our own Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup victories.
> Within two, how many Grey Cups have the Argos won?
> 4. Within 2 years, in what year did the Argos *last* win the
> Grey Cup?
> 7. Ottawa's current CFL team is known as the Redblacks, and started
> in 2014. The original franchise there was known as the Rough
> Riders and folded in 1996. But what was the name of the team
> that played in Ottawa from 2002 to 2006?
> * Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
> A. Halifax Explosion
> A2. In 1918 the city of Halifax sent a Christmas tree as
> a gesture of thanks and remembrance to an American
> city for their help and support following the disaster.
> The tradition was revived in 1971 and continues to this day.
> Name the city.
Boston; New York City
> a gesture of thanks and remembrance to an American
> city for their help and support following the disaster.
> The tradition was revived in 1971 and continues to this day.
> Name the city.
> D. Montreal Movies
> For these questions, answer in French or English.
> D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
> Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
> up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
> Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
(I'm pretty sure that was based on something by Mordecai Richler,
but I have no better guess.)
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Joshua Kreitzer
Oct 28, 2015, 9:51:26 PM10/28/15
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m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:rbKdnVx-2fX3pazLnZ2dnUU7-
cmd...@vex.net:
> * Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
>
> 3. The Grey Cup, the CFL's championship trophy, is the second-oldest
> trophy in North American professional sports after the Stanley
> Cup. Our own Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup victories.
> Within two, how many Grey Cups have the Argos won?
11; 16
> 4. Within 2 years, in what year did the Argos *last* win the
> Grey Cup?
2011; 2006
> 9. In 1996, what US-based team -- and defending Grey Cup champion
> -- moved to Montreal to become the third incarnation of the
> Alouettes?
Baltimore; Sacramento
> 10. The <answer 9> were the only success story in the CFL's
> ill-fated bid to expand to the United States between 1993
> and 1995. Name *any one* of the CFL's other US franchises at
> existing any time in this period.
Sacramento; Baltimore
> * Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
>
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
cmd...@vex.net:
> * Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
>
> 1. A number of teams pre-date the formation of the CFL and have
> been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
> in what year was the CFL officially founded?
1949; 1954
> been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
> in what year was the CFL officially founded?
> 3. The Grey Cup, the CFL's championship trophy, is the second-oldest
> trophy in North American professional sports after the Stanley
> Cup. Our own Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup victories.
> Within two, how many Grey Cups have the Argos won?
> 4. Within 2 years, in what year did the Argos *last* win the
> Grey Cup?
> 9. In 1996, what US-based team -- and defending Grey Cup champion
> -- moved to Montreal to become the third incarnation of the
> Alouettes?
> 10. The <answer 9> were the only success story in the CFL's
> ill-fated bid to expand to the United States between 1993
> and 1995. Name *any one* of the CFL's other US franchises at
> existing any time in this period.
> * Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
>
> D. Montreal Movies
>
> For these questions, answer in French or English.
>
> D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
> Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
> up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
> Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
"Lies My Father Told Me"
>
> For these questions, answer in French or English.
>
> D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
> Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
> up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
> Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Erland Sommarskog
Oct 29, 2015, 9:44:36 AM10/29/15
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> E. Vancouver Canucks
>
> E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
> and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
> the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
Sedin
>
> E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
> and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
> the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Marc Dashevsky
Oct 29, 2015, 10:29:36 AM10/29/15
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In article <rbKdnVx-2fX3pazL...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
> D. Montreal Movies
>
> For these questions, answer in French or English.
>
> D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
> Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
> up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
> Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
>
> For these questions, answer in French or English.
>
> D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
> Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
> up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
> Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
Lies My Father Told Me
> E. Vancouver Canucks
>
> E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
> and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
> the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
Sedin
>
> E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
> and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
> the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
Pete
Oct 29, 2015, 4:42:04 PM10/29/15
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> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-06-01,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
>
> Sure, we all hear about the high-powered National Football League,
> the Super Bowl, and NFL scandals such as Deflategate, but let's
> not forget that we have our own league and our own version of the
> gridiron game. The Canadian Football League's motto is "This is
> Our League", so let's see how familiar you are with the CFL and
> Canadian football.
>
> 1. A number of teams pre-date the formation of the CFL and have
> been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
> in what year was the CFL officially founded?
1932; 1937
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
>
> Sure, we all hear about the high-powered National Football League,
> the Super Bowl, and NFL scandals such as Deflategate, but let's
> not forget that we have our own league and our own version of the
> gridiron game. The Canadian Football League's motto is "This is
> Our League", so let's see how familiar you are with the CFL and
> Canadian football.
>
> 1. A number of teams pre-date the formation of the CFL and have
> been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
> in what year was the CFL officially founded?
>
> 2. Who is the newest commissioner of the CFL, the former executive
> director of CBC Sports, who took office earlier this year?
> He is the first African-American commissioner in CFL history.
>
> 3. The Grey Cup, the CFL's championship trophy, is the second-oldest
> trophy in North American professional sports after the Stanley
> Cup. Our own Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup victories.
> Within two, how many Grey Cups have the Argos won?
>
> 4. Within 2 years, in what year did the Argos *last* win the
> Grey Cup?
>
> 5. This quarterback won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award
> a record 6 times while playing for the BC Lions, Calgary
> Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts. He was also named the
> Most Valuable Player in all three of his Grey Cup victories.
> Name him.
>
> E2. Vancouver has retired four player numbers. Three of them
> were worn by team captains. The other number was #10.
> Name the player it was retired in honor of.
>
> F. Toronto Farmers' Markets
>
> F1. Located off Bayview Av., this former quarry and industrial
> site is now home to a Saturday farmers' market as well
> as a cafe, bike shop, skating rink, and hiking trails.
> Name or describe the site.
>
> F2. Located near St. Clair and Christie, this former
> streetcar-repair facility also has a year-round Saturday
> farmers' market. Name this community hub, which also
> focuses on the arts and environmentally friendly projects.
>
Björn Lundin
Oct 29, 2015, 6:28:25 PM10/29/15
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On 2015-10-28 22:04, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-06-01,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
>
>
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-06-01,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
>
>
>
>
> E. Vancouver Canucks
>
> E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
> and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
> the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
Sedin
>
> E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
> and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
> the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
--
--
Björn
Mark Brader
Oct 31, 2015, 2:41:40 PM10/31/15
to
Mark Brader:
Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
> Sure, we all hear about the high-powered National Football League,
> the Super Bowl, and NFL scandals such as Deflategate, but let's
> not forget that we have our own league and our own version of the
> gridiron game. The Canadian Football League's motto is "This is
> Our League", so let's see how familiar you are with the CFL and
> Canadian football.
> 1. A number of teams pre-date the formation of the CFL and have
> been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
> in what year was the CFL officially founded?
1958 (accepting 1956-60). 2 for Dan.
In fact, all 9 of the present CFL cities had teams before 1958 --
the Argos go back to 1879 -- and 7 of those pre-CFL teams are the
same ones that are still playing. See questions #7-9 for the other
two cities.
> 2. Who is the newest commissioner of the CFL, the former executive
> director of CBC Sports, who took office earlier this year?
> He is the first African-American commissioner in CFL history.
Jeffrey Orridge.
At the original game, some people wondered if "African-American"
was an error, but he is in fact a US citizen, born in New York.
> 3. The Grey Cup, the CFL's championship trophy, is the second-oldest
> trophy in North American professional sports after the Stanley
> Cup. Our own Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup victories.
> Within two, how many Grey Cups have the Argos won?
16 (accepting 14-18). 2 for Dan, Joshua, and Pete.
> 4. Within 2 years, in what year did the Argos *last* win the
> Grey Cup?
2012 (accepting 2010-14). 3 for Joshua.
> 5. This quarterback won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award
> a record 6 times while playing for the BC Lions, Calgary
> Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts. He was also named the
> Most Valuable Player in all three of his Grey Cup victories.
> Name him.
Doug Flutie.
> 6. This placekicker/punter played for 25 seasons with the BC Lions
> and holds a number of CFL regular season records, including
> most points scored (3,991), most converts at 1,045, and most
> field goals at 875. Name him.
Lui Passaglia.
> 7. Ottawa's current CFL team is known as the Redblacks, and started
> in 2014. The original franchise there was known as the Rough
> Riders and folded in 1996. But what was the name of the team
> that played in Ottawa from 2002 to 2006?
Renegades.
> 8. Montreal has also had CFL franchise problems. The original
> franchise, the Alouettes, folded in 1981 and was replaced by
> a team called *what* from 1982 to 1985? (They were renamed
> the Alouettes for the 1986 season, but folded the same year.)
Concordes.
> For the last two questions, you can give *either* a place name or
> a team name -- like "Saskatchewan" or "Roughriders".
> 9. In 1996, what US-based team -- and defending Grey Cup champion
> -- moved to Montreal to become the third incarnation of the
> Alouettes?
Baltimore Stallions (also, at times, the CFLers, CFL Colts, or just
Football Club). 3 for Joshua.
The CFL officially treats all three Montreal teams over the years
as one. Sheesh to that.
> 10. The <answer 9> were the only success story in the CFL's
> ill-fated bid to expand to the United States between 1993
> and 1995. Name *any one* of the CFL's other US franchises at
> existing any time in this period.
Birmingham Barracudas, Las Vegas Posse, Memphis Mad Dogs, Sacramento
Gold Miners, San Antonio Texans, Shreveport Pirates. 3 for Joshua.
> * Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
> A. Halifax Explosion
> A1. What was the name of the Norwegian vessel which struck
> the SS Mont Blanc, a French cargo ship which was loaded
> with wartime explosives? The explosion resulted in more
> than 2,000 casualties.
SS Imo.
> A2. In 1918 the city of Halifax sent a Christmas tree as
> a gesture of thanks and remembrance to an American
> city for their help and support following the disaster.
> The tradition was revived in 1971 and continues to this day.
> Name the city.
Boston. 3 for Dan.
> B. Winnipeg Authors
> While neither of these authors was born in Winnipeg, they both
> have come to be associated with the city.
> B1. Born in Steinbach, Manitoba, she wrote "A Complicated
> Kindness" and "All My Puny Sorrows". Name her.
Miriam Toews ("Taves").
> B2. Born in Illinois, this author lived in Winnipeg from 1980
> until 2000. She taught English at the University of Manitoba
> and was chancellor for the University of Winnipeg. Name the
> author of the Pulitzer-prizewinning "The Stone Diaries".
Carol Shields.
> C. St. John's Tourist Attractions
> C1. This historic fishing village contains the best of both
> tourist worlds: a provincial heritage site and the largest
> microbrewery in Newfoundland. Name the neighborhood.
Quidi Vidi ("Kiddy Viddy").
> C2. This annual event, a civic holiday in St. John's, takes
> place in August and is recognized as North America's oldest
> sporting event. Name or describe the event.
Royal St. John's Regatta. Any mention of a regatta was sufficient.
> D. Montreal Movies
> For these questions, answer in French or English.
> D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
> Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
> up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
> Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
"Les Mensonges que mon père me contait", or "Lies My Father Told Me".
4 for Joshua and Marc.
> D2. This 2003 film, the sequel to Denys Arcand's "The Decline
> of the American Empire", won the Academy Award for Best
> Foreign Language Film. Name the movie.
"Les Invasions barbares", or "The Barbarian Invasions".
> E. Vancouver Canucks
> E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
> and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
> the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
Sedin. 4 for Erland, Marc, Pete, and Björn.
Glad to see you Swedish guys know *some* Canadiana. :-)
> E2. Vancouver has retired four player numbers. Three of them
> were worn by team captains. The other number was #10.
> Name the player it was retired in honor of.
Pavel Bure.
He wasn't the last Canuck to wear #10; it was retired when he was
admitted to the Hockey Hall of Fame some years after his playing
career had ended. The team's other three retired numbers are
#12 (Stan Smyl), #16 (Trevor Linden), and #19 (Markus Naslund).
> F. Toronto Farmers' Markets
> F1. Located off Bayview Av., this former quarry and industrial
> site is now home to a Saturday farmers' market as well
> as a cafe, bike shop, skating rink, and hiking trails.
> Name or describe the site.
(Evergreen) Brick Works.
> F2. Located near St. Clair and Christie, this former
> streetcar-repair facility also has a year-round Saturday
> farmers' market. Name this community hub, which also
> focuses on the arts and environmentally friendly projects.
Artscape Wychwood Barns. Anything with "Wychwood" was sufficient.
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Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> His Sci Mis Ent Geo Lit Spo Cha SIX
Stephen Perry 40 40 35 40 0 0 -- -- 155
Joshua Kreitzer 4 0 28 40 24 27 11 4 134
Bruce Bowler 28 0 31 12 16 16 -- -- 103
Gareth Owen -- -- 28 28 26 20 -- -- 102
"Calvin" -- -- 26 36 23 8 -- -- 93
Dan Blum 4 6 24 40 11 8 4 3 93
Pete Gayde 8 4 23 20 24 4 2 4 83
Björn Lundin 4 4 24 24 16 8 0 4 80
Peter Smyth -- -- 30 20 20 8 -- -- 78
Dan Tilque 2 4 28 12 20 0 -- -- 66
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 24 0 24 0 0 4 52
Marc Dashevsky 12 0 8 12 12 0 0 8 52
Jason Kreitzer 4 4 8 32 -- -- -- -- 48
--
Mark Brader "You are dangerously close to attempting
Toronto to apply logic and sense to the actions
m...@vex.net of the Florida legislators." --Tony Cooper
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-06-01,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 6 is over and STEPHEN PERRY has won it without trying to!
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 6, Round 9 - Canadiana Sports - The CFL
> Sure, we all hear about the high-powered National Football League,
> the Super Bowl, and NFL scandals such as Deflategate, but let's
> not forget that we have our own league and our own version of the
> gridiron game. The Canadian Football League's motto is "This is
> Our League", so let's see how familiar you are with the CFL and
> Canadian football.
> 1. A number of teams pre-date the formation of the CFL and have
> been playing each other since the 1920s. Within two years,
> in what year was the CFL officially founded?
In fact, all 9 of the present CFL cities had teams before 1958 --
the Argos go back to 1879 -- and 7 of those pre-CFL teams are the
same ones that are still playing. See questions #7-9 for the other
two cities.
> 2. Who is the newest commissioner of the CFL, the former executive
> director of CBC Sports, who took office earlier this year?
> He is the first African-American commissioner in CFL history.
At the original game, some people wondered if "African-American"
was an error, but he is in fact a US citizen, born in New York.
> 3. The Grey Cup, the CFL's championship trophy, is the second-oldest
> trophy in North American professional sports after the Stanley
> Cup. Our own Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup victories.
> Within two, how many Grey Cups have the Argos won?
> 4. Within 2 years, in what year did the Argos *last* win the
> Grey Cup?
> 5. This quarterback won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award
> a record 6 times while playing for the BC Lions, Calgary
> Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts. He was also named the
> Most Valuable Player in all three of his Grey Cup victories.
> Name him.
> 6. This placekicker/punter played for 25 seasons with the BC Lions
> and holds a number of CFL regular season records, including
> most points scored (3,991), most converts at 1,045, and most
> field goals at 875. Name him.
> 7. Ottawa's current CFL team is known as the Redblacks, and started
> in 2014. The original franchise there was known as the Rough
> Riders and folded in 1996. But what was the name of the team
> that played in Ottawa from 2002 to 2006?
> 8. Montreal has also had CFL franchise problems. The original
> franchise, the Alouettes, folded in 1981 and was replaced by
> a team called *what* from 1982 to 1985? (They were renamed
> the Alouettes for the 1986 season, but folded the same year.)
> For the last two questions, you can give *either* a place name or
> a team name -- like "Saskatchewan" or "Roughriders".
> 9. In 1996, what US-based team -- and defending Grey Cup champion
> -- moved to Montreal to become the third incarnation of the
> Alouettes?
Football Club). 3 for Joshua.
The CFL officially treats all three Montreal teams over the years
as one. Sheesh to that.
> 10. The <answer 9> were the only success story in the CFL's
> ill-fated bid to expand to the United States between 1993
> and 1995. Name *any one* of the CFL's other US franchises at
> existing any time in this period.
Gold Miners, San Antonio Texans, Shreveport Pirates. 3 for Joshua.
> * Game 6, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round
> A. Halifax Explosion
> A1. What was the name of the Norwegian vessel which struck
> the SS Mont Blanc, a French cargo ship which was loaded
> with wartime explosives? The explosion resulted in more
> than 2,000 casualties.
> A2. In 1918 the city of Halifax sent a Christmas tree as
> a gesture of thanks and remembrance to an American
> city for their help and support following the disaster.
> The tradition was revived in 1971 and continues to this day.
> Name the city.
> B. Winnipeg Authors
> While neither of these authors was born in Winnipeg, they both
> have come to be associated with the city.
> B1. Born in Steinbach, Manitoba, she wrote "A Complicated
> Kindness" and "All My Puny Sorrows". Name her.
> B2. Born in Illinois, this author lived in Winnipeg from 1980
> until 2000. She taught English at the University of Manitoba
> and was chancellor for the University of Winnipeg. Name the
> author of the Pulitzer-prizewinning "The Stone Diaries".
> C. St. John's Tourist Attractions
> C1. This historic fishing village contains the best of both
> tourist worlds: a provincial heritage site and the largest
> microbrewery in Newfoundland. Name the neighborhood.
> C2. This annual event, a civic holiday in St. John's, takes
> place in August and is recognized as North America's oldest
> sporting event. Name or describe the event.
> D. Montreal Movies
> For these questions, answer in French or English.
> D1. Based on a story by Ted Allan, this 1975 film directed by
> Jan Kadar tells the story of an orthodox Jewish boy growing
> up in 1920s Montreal. Name this movie, which received a
> Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
4 for Joshua and Marc.
> D2. This 2003 film, the sequel to Denys Arcand's "The Decline
> of the American Empire", won the Academy Award for Best
> Foreign Language Film. Name the movie.
> E. Vancouver Canucks
> E1. What is the surname of the identical twin brothers, Henrik
> and Daniel, who hail from Sweden and have only played with
> the Canucks since they started in the NHL?
Glad to see you Swedish guys know *some* Canadiana. :-)
> E2. Vancouver has retired four player numbers. Three of them
> were worn by team captains. The other number was #10.
> Name the player it was retired in honor of.
He wasn't the last Canuck to wear #10; it was retired when he was
admitted to the Hockey Hall of Fame some years after his playing
career had ended. The team's other three retired numbers are
#12 (Stan Smyl), #16 (Trevor Linden), and #19 (Markus Naslund).
> F. Toronto Farmers' Markets
> F1. Located off Bayview Av., this former quarry and industrial
> site is now home to a Saturday farmers' market as well
> as a cafe, bike shop, skating rink, and hiking trails.
> Name or describe the site.
> F2. Located near St. Clair and Christie, this former
> streetcar-repair facility also has a year-round Saturday
> farmers' market. Name this community hub, which also
> focuses on the arts and environmentally friendly projects.
Before: http://transit.toronto.on.ca/images/streetcar-4303-07.jpg
After: http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4133/5026981263_06ddfc7d04.jpg
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> His Sci Mis Ent Geo Lit Spo Cha SIX
Stephen Perry 40 40 35 40 0 0 -- -- 155
Joshua Kreitzer 4 0 28 40 24 27 11 4 134
Bruce Bowler 28 0 31 12 16 16 -- -- 103
Gareth Owen -- -- 28 28 26 20 -- -- 102
"Calvin" -- -- 26 36 23 8 -- -- 93
Dan Blum 4 6 24 40 11 8 4 3 93
Pete Gayde 8 4 23 20 24 4 2 4 83
Björn Lundin 4 4 24 24 16 8 0 4 80
Peter Smyth -- -- 30 20 20 8 -- -- 78
Dan Tilque 2 4 28 12 20 0 -- -- 66
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 24 0 24 0 0 4 52
Marc Dashevsky 12 0 8 12 12 0 0 8 52
Jason Kreitzer 4 4 8 32 -- -- -- -- 48
--
Mark Brader "You are dangerously close to attempting
Toronto to apply logic and sense to the actions
m...@vex.net of the Florida legislators." --Tony Cooper
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