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RQFTCI98 Game 1 Rounds 2-3: ref signals, multiple roles
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Mark Brader
Mar 14, 2021, 1:21:18 AM3/14/21
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 1998-01-26,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and
may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
This season I will include a few old current-events questions
in each game for fun.
I wrote one round in this set.
* Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
2. Why did Oprah Winfrey appear in a US federal court this week?
* Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
Please see the 3-page handout:
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/oo1/2/cfl.pdf
for some referee signals as illustrated in the current (2019) CFL
rule book... except that we've changed the labels. Please identify
the following signals. You need only give the appropriate letter,
from A to Z.
1. No yards.
2. Offside.
3. Penalty declined.
4. Field goal.
5. Roughing the kicker.
6. Delay of game.
7. Ineligible receiver.
8. Clipping.
9. Time out.
10. Illegal substitution.
If you liked this round, then for fun, but for no points, decode
the rot13 to see a list of the 17 decoys, and just give the real
meaning of each signal:
11. O (Vafhssvpvrag hfr bs qrbqbenag).
12. P (Vyyrtny cenlvat sbe ivpgbel).
13. Q (Jebatshyyl tvivat gur svatre).
14. R (Unvyvat n pno).
15. U (Ibzvgvat ba bccbarag).
16. V (Obkvat jvgubhg tybirf).
17. W (Ovgvat gur unaq gung srrqf lbh).
18. Y (Unys n fjnzv ba gur svryq).
19. C (Guebjvat lbhe onfronyy pnc ng gur sbbgonyy).
20. D (Uvtu jvaqf).
21. E (Hasnfuvbanoyr fubhyqre cnqf).
22. F (Uvqvat gur sbbgonyy).
23. H (Oernxvat bccbarag'f jevfg).
24. J (Nzchgngvat bccbarag'f unaq).
25. K (Snfpvfg ba gur svryq).
26. M (Fgbc va gur anzr bs gur ynj).
27. Bzrtn (Gbb yngr gb fgbc ure).
* Game 1, Round 3 - Entertainment - Cinematic Downsizing
(or, Who Needs a Different Actor for Each Role?)
1. In a movie that was highly topical, Charlie Chaplin played
"a Jewish barber" and which title character? Give either the
character name or the actual title.
2. In a 1997 comedy, the same Toronto-born actor played both
the title character and his arch-enemy Dr. Evil. Give the
title character's first and last name.
3. A 1958 British movie had the bizarre alternative title of
"Hell, Heaven or Hoboken". Its original title was much more
informative: a 4-word sentence telling us about a deception
used against the Nazis. M.E. Clifton-James played both title
characters. What was the original title?
4. Who played identical twins Sharon and Susan in "The Parent Trap"
(1961), as well as a series of TV-movie sequels?
5. And who, in a 1993 comedy with a very short title, played both
the title character and the President of the US?
6. In 1996, it was Jack Nicholson who played both the President
of the US and another character in the same movie. Which movie
was that?
7. And in what classic movie did Peter Sellers play the President
of the US, and the title character, and a third character from
a third country?
8. In this classic fantasy movie, Frank Morgan played five roles
including the title character, and several others played double
roles -- these notably including a group of three characters
seen mostly together. Name the movie.
9. The same double role has been played in successive cinematic
remakes by James K. Hackett, Henry Ainley, Lewis Stone,
Ronald Colman, Stewart Granger, and """finally""" for laughs
by Peter Sellers. The royal storyline has also been spoofed
several times, such as by Jack Lemmon in a double role in "The
Great Race" (1965). What was the identical title of the other
six movies?
10. Finally, Alec Guinness played no fewer than eight roles in
which 1949 British movie?
--
Mark Brader | "Design an idiot-proof system, and the universe
Toronto | will spontaneously evolve a higher grade of idiot
m...@vex.net | that is able to circumvent it."
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and
may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
This season I will include a few old current-events questions
in each game for fun.
I wrote one round in this set.
* Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
2. Why did Oprah Winfrey appear in a US federal court this week?
* Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
Please see the 3-page handout:
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/oo1/2/cfl.pdf
for some referee signals as illustrated in the current (2019) CFL
rule book... except that we've changed the labels. Please identify
the following signals. You need only give the appropriate letter,
from A to Z.
1. No yards.
2. Offside.
3. Penalty declined.
4. Field goal.
5. Roughing the kicker.
6. Delay of game.
7. Ineligible receiver.
8. Clipping.
9. Time out.
10. Illegal substitution.
If you liked this round, then for fun, but for no points, decode
the rot13 to see a list of the 17 decoys, and just give the real
meaning of each signal:
11. O (Vafhssvpvrag hfr bs qrbqbenag).
12. P (Vyyrtny cenlvat sbe ivpgbel).
13. Q (Jebatshyyl tvivat gur svatre).
14. R (Unvyvat n pno).
15. U (Ibzvgvat ba bccbarag).
16. V (Obkvat jvgubhg tybirf).
17. W (Ovgvat gur unaq gung srrqf lbh).
18. Y (Unys n fjnzv ba gur svryq).
19. C (Guebjvat lbhe onfronyy pnc ng gur sbbgonyy).
20. D (Uvtu jvaqf).
21. E (Hasnfuvbanoyr fubhyqre cnqf).
22. F (Uvqvat gur sbbgonyy).
23. H (Oernxvat bccbarag'f jevfg).
24. J (Nzchgngvat bccbarag'f unaq).
25. K (Snfpvfg ba gur svryq).
26. M (Fgbc va gur anzr bs gur ynj).
27. Bzrtn (Gbb yngr gb fgbc ure).
* Game 1, Round 3 - Entertainment - Cinematic Downsizing
(or, Who Needs a Different Actor for Each Role?)
1. In a movie that was highly topical, Charlie Chaplin played
"a Jewish barber" and which title character? Give either the
character name or the actual title.
2. In a 1997 comedy, the same Toronto-born actor played both
the title character and his arch-enemy Dr. Evil. Give the
title character's first and last name.
3. A 1958 British movie had the bizarre alternative title of
"Hell, Heaven or Hoboken". Its original title was much more
informative: a 4-word sentence telling us about a deception
used against the Nazis. M.E. Clifton-James played both title
characters. What was the original title?
4. Who played identical twins Sharon and Susan in "The Parent Trap"
(1961), as well as a series of TV-movie sequels?
5. And who, in a 1993 comedy with a very short title, played both
the title character and the President of the US?
6. In 1996, it was Jack Nicholson who played both the President
of the US and another character in the same movie. Which movie
was that?
7. And in what classic movie did Peter Sellers play the President
of the US, and the title character, and a third character from
a third country?
8. In this classic fantasy movie, Frank Morgan played five roles
including the title character, and several others played double
roles -- these notably including a group of three characters
seen mostly together. Name the movie.
9. The same double role has been played in successive cinematic
remakes by James K. Hackett, Henry Ainley, Lewis Stone,
Ronald Colman, Stewart Granger, and """finally""" for laughs
by Peter Sellers. The royal storyline has also been spoofed
several times, such as by Jack Lemmon in a double role in "The
Great Race" (1965). What was the identical title of the other
six movies?
10. Finally, Alec Guinness played no fewer than eight roles in
which 1949 British movie?
--
Mark Brader | "Design an idiot-proof system, and the universe
Toronto | will spontaneously evolve a higher grade of idiot
m...@vex.net | that is able to circumvent it."
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Erland Sommarskog
Mar 14, 2021, 6:06:39 AM3/14/21
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> * Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
>
> Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
Kenneth Starr
> * Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
>
> Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
Dan Blum
Mar 14, 2021, 11:08:37 AM3/14/21
to
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
Starr
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
> * Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
K; W
> 2. Offside.
X; I
> 3. Penalty declined.
Y; K
> 4. Field goal.
A; V
> 5. Roughing the kicker.
H; I
> 6. Delay of game.
E; N
> 7. Ineligible receiver.
J; P
> 8. Clipping.
Y; U
> 9. Time out.
W; Q
> 10. Illegal substitution.
Z; B
> * Game 1, Round 3 - Entertainment - Cinematic Downsizing
> (or, Who Needs a Different Actor for Each Role?)
> 1. In a movie that was highly topical, Charlie Chaplin played
> "a Jewish barber" and which title character? Give either the
> character name or the actual title.
> 2. In a 1997 comedy, the same Toronto-born actor played both
> the title character and his arch-enemy Dr. Evil. Give the
> title character's first and last name.
> 4. Who played identical twins Sharon and Susan in "The Parent Trap"
> (1961), as well as a series of TV-movie sequels?
> 5. And who, in a 1993 comedy with a very short title, played both
> the title character and the President of the US?
> 6. In 1996, it was Jack Nicholson who played both the President
> of the US and another character in the same movie. Which movie
> was that?
> 7. And in what classic movie did Peter Sellers play the President
> of the US, and the title character, and a third character from
> a third country?
> 8. In this classic fantasy movie, Frank Morgan played five roles
> including the title character, and several others played double
> roles -- these notably including a group of three characters
> seen mostly together. Name the movie.
> 9. The same double role has been played in successive cinematic
> remakes by James K. Hackett, Henry Ainley, Lewis Stone,
> Ronald Colman, Stewart Granger, and """finally""" for laughs
> by Peter Sellers. The royal storyline has also been spoofed
> several times, such as by Jack Lemmon in a double role in "The
> Great Race" (1965). What was the identical title of the other
> six movies?
> 10. Finally, Alec Guinness played no fewer than eight roles in
> which 1949 British movie?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Pete Gayde
Mar 14, 2021, 9:31:42 PM3/14/21
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> 2. Offside.
G
> 3. Penalty declined.
Y
> 4. Field goal.
A
> 5. Roughing the kicker.
V
> 6. Delay of game.
K
> 7. Ineligible receiver.
O
> 8. Clipping.
M
> 9. Time out.
F
> 10. Illegal substitution.
R
>
> If you liked this round, then for fun, but for no points, decode
> the rot13 to see a list of the 17 decoys, and just give the real
> meaning of each signal:
>
> 11. O (Vafhssvpvrag hfr bs qrbqbenag).
> 12. P (Vyyrtny cenlvat sbe ivpgbel).
> 13. Q (Jebatshyyl tvivat gur svatre).
> 14. R (Unvyvat n pno).
> 15. U (Ibzvgvat ba bccbarag).
> 16. V (Obkvat jvgubhg tybirf).
> 17. W (Ovgvat gur unaq gung srrqf lbh).
> 18. Y (Unys n fjnzv ba gur svryq).
> 19. C (Guebjvat lbhe onfronyy pnc ng gur sbbgonyy).
> 20. D (Uvtu jvaqf).
> 21. E (Hasnfuvbanoyr fubhyqre cnqf).
> 22. F (Uvqvat gur sbbgonyy).
> 23. H (Oernxvat bccbarag'f jevfg).
> 24. J (Nzchgngvat bccbarag'f unaq).
> 25. K (Snfpvfg ba gur svryq).
> 26. M (Fgbc va gur anzr bs gur ynj).
> 27. Bzrtn (Gbb yngr gb fgbc ure).
>
>
> * Game 1, Round 3 - Entertainment - Cinematic Downsizing
> (or, Who Needs a Different Actor for Each Role?)
>
> 1. In a movie that was highly topical, Charlie Chaplin played
> "a Jewish barber" and which title character? Give either the
> character name or the actual title.
>
> 2. In a 1997 comedy, the same Toronto-born actor played both
> the title character and his arch-enemy Dr. Evil. Give the
> title character's first and last name.
>
> 3. A 1958 British movie had the bizarre alternative title of
> "Hell, Heaven or Hoboken". Its original title was much more
> informative: a 4-word sentence telling us about a deception
> used against the Nazis. M.E. Clifton-James played both title
> characters. What was the original title?
>
> 4. Who played identical twins Sharon and Susan in "The Parent Trap"
> (1961), as well as a series of TV-movie sequels?
>
> 5. And who, in a 1993 comedy with a very short title, played both
> the title character and the President of the US?
>
> 6. In 1996, it was Jack Nicholson who played both the President
> of the US and another character in the same movie. Which movie
> was that?
>
> 7. And in what classic movie did Peter Sellers play the President
> of the US, and the title character, and a third character from
> a third country?
>
> 8. In this classic fantasy movie, Frank Morgan played five roles
> including the title character, and several others played double
> roles -- these notably including a group of three characters
> seen mostly together. Name the movie.
>
> 9. The same double role has been played in successive cinematic
> remakes by James K. Hackett, Henry Ainley, Lewis Stone,
> Ronald Colman, Stewart Granger, and """finally""" for laughs
> by Peter Sellers. The royal storyline has also been spoofed
> several times, such as by Jack Lemmon in a double role in "The
> Great Race" (1965). What was the identical title of the other
> six movies?
>
> 10. Finally, Alec Guinness played no fewer than eight roles in
> which 1949 British movie?
>
Joshua Kreitzer
Mar 15, 2021, 1:57:33 AM3/15/21
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m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:2-CdnQsW3prFNtD9nZ2dnUU7-
YnN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
>
> Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
Kenneth Starr
> 2. Why did Oprah Winfrey appear in a US federal court this week?
some kind of lawsuit involving the beef industry
> * Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
>
> Please see the 3-page handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/oo1/2/cfl.pdf
>
> for some referee signals as illustrated in the current (2019) CFL
> rule book... except that we've changed the labels. Please identify
> the following signals. You need only give the appropriate letter,
> from A to Z.
>
> 4. Field goal.
A
> * Game 1, Round 3 - Entertainment - Cinematic Downsizing
> (or, Who Needs a Different Actor for Each Role?)
>
> 1. In a movie that was highly topical, Charlie Chaplin played
> "a Jewish barber" and which title character? Give either the
> character name or the actual title.
"The Great Dictator"; Adenoid Hynkel
> 2. In a 1997 comedy, the same Toronto-born actor played both
> the title character and his arch-enemy Dr. Evil. Give the
> title character's first and last name.
Austin Powera
> 3. A 1958 British movie had the bizarre alternative title of
> "Hell, Heaven or Hoboken". Its original title was much more
> informative: a 4-word sentence telling us about a deception
> used against the Nazis. M.E. Clifton-James played both title
> characters. What was the original title?
"I Was Monty's Double"
> 4. Who played identical twins Sharon and Susan in "The Parent Trap"
> (1961), as well as a series of TV-movie sequels?
Hayley Mills
> 5. And who, in a 1993 comedy with a very short title, played both
> the title character and the President of the US?
Kevin Kline
> 6. In 1996, it was Jack Nicholson who played both the President
> of the US and another character in the same movie. Which movie
> was that?
"Mars Attacks"
> 7. And in what classic movie did Peter Sellers play the President
> of the US, and the title character, and a third character from
> a third country?
"Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb"
> 8. In this classic fantasy movie, Frank Morgan played five roles
> including the title character, and several others played double
> roles -- these notably including a group of three characters
> seen mostly together. Name the movie.
"The Wizard of Oz"
> 9. The same double role has been played in successive cinematic
> remakes by James K. Hackett, Henry Ainley, Lewis Stone,
> Ronald Colman, Stewart Granger, and """finally""" for laughs
> by Peter Sellers. The royal storyline has also been spoofed
> several times, such as by Jack Lemmon in a double role in "The
> Great Race" (1965). What was the identical title of the other
> six movies?
"The Prisoner of Zenda"
> 10. Finally, Alec Guinness played no fewer than eight roles in
> which 1949 British movie?
grom...@hotmail.com
YnN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
>
> Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
> 2. Why did Oprah Winfrey appear in a US federal court this week?
> * Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
>
> Please see the 3-page handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/oo1/2/cfl.pdf
>
> for some referee signals as illustrated in the current (2019) CFL
> rule book... except that we've changed the labels. Please identify
> the following signals. You need only give the appropriate letter,
> from A to Z.
>
A
> * Game 1, Round 3 - Entertainment - Cinematic Downsizing
> (or, Who Needs a Different Actor for Each Role?)
>
> 1. In a movie that was highly topical, Charlie Chaplin played
> "a Jewish barber" and which title character? Give either the
> character name or the actual title.
> 2. In a 1997 comedy, the same Toronto-born actor played both
> the title character and his arch-enemy Dr. Evil. Give the
> title character's first and last name.
> 3. A 1958 British movie had the bizarre alternative title of
> "Hell, Heaven or Hoboken". Its original title was much more
> informative: a 4-word sentence telling us about a deception
> used against the Nazis. M.E. Clifton-James played both title
> characters. What was the original title?
> 4. Who played identical twins Sharon and Susan in "The Parent Trap"
> (1961), as well as a series of TV-movie sequels?
> 5. And who, in a 1993 comedy with a very short title, played both
> the title character and the President of the US?
> 6. In 1996, it was Jack Nicholson who played both the President
> of the US and another character in the same movie. Which movie
> was that?
> 7. And in what classic movie did Peter Sellers play the President
> of the US, and the title character, and a third character from
> a third country?
> 8. In this classic fantasy movie, Frank Morgan played five roles
> including the title character, and several others played double
> roles -- these notably including a group of three characters
> seen mostly together. Name the movie.
> 9. The same double role has been played in successive cinematic
> remakes by James K. Hackett, Henry Ainley, Lewis Stone,
> Ronald Colman, Stewart Granger, and """finally""" for laughs
> by Peter Sellers. The royal storyline has also been spoofed
> several times, such as by Jack Lemmon in a double role in "The
> Great Race" (1965). What was the identical title of the other
> six movies?
> 10. Finally, Alec Guinness played no fewer than eight roles in
> which 1949 British movie?
"Kind Hearts and Coronets"
--
Joshua Kreitzer
--
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Tilque
Mar 15, 2021, 4:55:39 PM3/15/21
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On 3/13/21 10:21 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
>
> Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
>
> 2. Why did Oprah Winfrey appear in a US federal court this week?
>
>
> * Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
>
> Please see the 3-page handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/oo1/2/cfl.pdf
>
> for some referee signals as illustrated in the current (2019) CFL
> rule book... except that we've changed the labels. Please identify
> the following signals. You need only give the appropriate letter,
> from A to Z.
>
> 1. No yards.
I
>
>
> * Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
>
> Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
>
> 2. Why did Oprah Winfrey appear in a US federal court this week?
>
>
> * Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
>
> Please see the 3-page handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/oo1/2/cfl.pdf
>
> for some referee signals as illustrated in the current (2019) CFL
> rule book... except that we've changed the labels. Please identify
> the following signals. You need only give the appropriate letter,
> from A to Z.
>
> 1. No yards.
> 2. Offside.
G
> 3. Penalty declined.
Y
> 4. Field goal.
A
> 5. Roughing the kicker.
V
> 6. Delay of game.
K
> 7. Ineligible receiver.
O
> 8. Clipping.
M
> 9. Time out.
> 10. Illegal substitution.
Q
Mark Brader
Mar 17, 2021, 1:20:46 AM3/17/21
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Mark Brader:
> * Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
> Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
The current-events round that included these questions was the
3rd-easiest round of the entire season.
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
Kenneth Starr, who eventually prosecuted Clinton for committing
perjury himself. Erland, Dan Blum, and Joshua got this.
> 2. Why did Oprah Winfrey appear in a US federal court this week?
She allegedly slandered the Texas beef industry. Joshua more or
less got this.
> * Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
> Please see the 3-page handout:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/oo1/2/cfl.pdf
> for some referee signals as illustrated in the current (2019) CFL
> rule book... except that we've changed the labels. Please identify
> the following signals. You need only give the appropriate letter,
> from A to Z.
2019 is the current rule book because there was no 2020 season.
A schedule has been published for a full 2021 season, but it's
not yet a sure thing whether it will even start.
> 1. No yards.
K (Swami on the field). 3 for Dan Blum.
> 2. Offside.
G (Pants falling down). 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.
> 3. Penalty declined.
Y (Lorena Bobbitt on the field). 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.
3 for Dan Blum.
> 4. Field goal.
A (Illegal use of deodorant). 4 for Pete, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.
3 for Dan Blum.
Yes, this is also the signal for a touchdown.
> 5. Roughing the kicker.
V (See doctor and get a cast on that leg). 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.
> 6. Delay of game.
T (Hiding two footballs).
> 7. Ineligible receiver.
N (Illegal use of bird).
> 8. Clipping.
M (Illegal use of toilet paper). 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.
> 9. Time out.
F (Illegal bondage). 4 for Pete.
> 10. Illegal substitution.
O (Illegal slogan on baseball cap).
> If you liked this round, then for fun, but for no points, decode
> the rot13 to see a list of the 17 decoys, and just give the real
> meaning of each signal:
> 11. B (Insufficient use of deodorant).
Facemasking. Pete got this.
> 12. C (Illegal praying for victory).
Safety touch. Pete got this.
> 13. D (Wrongfully giving the finger).
Single point.
> 14. E (Hailing a cab).
Forward pass behind line of scrimmage.
> 15. H (Vomiting on opponent).
Illegal procedure. Pete more or less got this.
> 16. I (Boxing without gloves).
Unnecessary roughness.
> 17. J (Biting the hand that feeds you).
Reset the snap-clock time count.
> 18. L (Half a swami on the field).
Illegal pass.
> 19. P (Throwing your baseball cap at the football).
Intentional grounding.
> 20. Q (High winds).
Too many players on the field.
> 21. R (Unfashionable shoulder pads).
Player illegally downfield on a kick.
> 22. S (Hiding the football).
Objectionable conduct.
> 23. U (Breaking opponent's wrist).
Holding. Pete got this.
> 24. W (Amputating opponent's hand).
Spearing.
> 25. X (Fascist on the field).
Time-count violation.
> 26. Z (Stop in the name of the law).
Illegal contact on a receiver.
> 27. Omega (Too late to stop her).
Cancel the flag on the play.
> * Game 1, Round 3 - Entertainment - Cinematic Downsizing
> (or, Who Needs a Different Actor for Each Role?)
> 1. In a movie that was highly topical, Charlie Chaplin played
> "a Jewish barber" and which title character? Give either the
> character name or the actual title.
Adenoid Hynkel, "The Great Dictator" (1940). 4 for Dan Blum, Pete,
and Joshua (the hard way).
> 2. In a 1997 comedy, the same Toronto-born actor played both
> the title character and his arch-enemy Dr. Evil. Give the
> title character's first and last name.
Austin Powers (Mike Myers in "Austin Powers: International Man of
Mystery" -- and subsequently in two sequels). 4 for Dan Blum, Pete,
Joshua, and Dan Tilque.
> 3. A 1958 British movie had the bizarre alternative title of
> "Hell, Heaven or Hoboken". Its original title was much more
> informative: a 4-word sentence telling us about a deception
> used against the Nazis. M.E. Clifton-James played both title
> characters. What was the original title?
"I was Monty's Double". (Clifton-James played himself and Field
Marshal Bernard Montgomery.) 4 for Joshua.
The other title was apparently an American expression referring to
the uncertainties of war.
> 4. Who played identical twins Sharon and Susan in "The Parent Trap"
> (1961), as well as a series of TV-movie sequels?
Hayley Mills. 4 for Pete and Joshua.
> 5. And who, in a 1993 comedy with a very short title, played both
> the title character and the President of the US?
Kevin Kline (in "Dave"). 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 6. In 1996, it was Jack Nicholson who played both the President
> of the US and another character in the same movie. Which movie
> was that?
"Mars Attacks!" (He was also Art Land, the Las Vegas developer.)
4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 7. And in what classic movie did Peter Sellers play the President
> of the US, and the title character, and a third character from
> a third country?
title was sufficient. The third character was the British Group
Captain Mandrake.) 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Joshua.
> 8. In this classic fantasy movie, Frank Morgan played five roles
> including the title character, and several others played double
> roles -- these notably including a group of three characters
> seen mostly together. Name the movie.
"The Wizard of Oz" (1939). 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Joshua.
Morgan also played Prof. Marvel, the gatekeeper, the carriage driver,
and the guard. The group of three characters were the Tin Man,
Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion: the same actors played farmhands
in Kansas.
> 9. The same double role has been played in successive cinematic
> remakes by James K. Hackett, Henry Ainley, Lewis Stone,
> Ronald Colman, Stewart Granger, and """finally""" for laughs
> by Peter Sellers. The royal storyline has also been spoofed
> several times, such as by Jack Lemmon in a double role in "The
> Great Race" (1965). What was the identical title of the other
> six movies?
"The Prisoner of Zenda" (1913, 1915, 1922, 1937, 1952, and 1979).
4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
1979 is still the most recent live-action cinematic version.
> 10. Finally, Alec Guinness played no fewer than eight roles in
> which 1949 British movie?
"Kind Hearts and Coronets". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
They were all heirs to a fortune until they died, most of them
murdered by the same character.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 1 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Can Ent
Joshua Kreitzer 4 40 44
Pete Gayde 24 20 44
Dan Blum 9 32 41
Dan Tilque 20 4 24
Erland Sommarskog 0 0 0
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "I'm not a lawyer, but I'm pedantic and
m...@vex.net that's just as good." -- D Gary Grady
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 1998-01-26,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
> see my 2020-06-23 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
> the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
> the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
> I wrote one round in this set.
That was the entertainment round.
> * Game 1, Round 1 - Current Events (excerpt)
> Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points.
3rd-easiest round of the entire season.
> 1. Who is the prosecutor investigating allegations that Bill Clinton
> persuaded Monica Lewinsky to commit perjury by urging her to
> lie in a deposition concerning their supposed affair?
perjury himself. Erland, Dan Blum, and Joshua got this.
> 2. Why did Oprah Winfrey appear in a US federal court this week?
less got this.
> * Game 1, Round 2 - Canadiana Sports - CFL Referee Signals
> Please see the 3-page handout:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/oo1/2/cfl.pdf
> for some referee signals as illustrated in the current (2019) CFL
> rule book... except that we've changed the labels. Please identify
> the following signals. You need only give the appropriate letter,
> from A to Z.
A schedule has been published for a full 2021 season, but it's
not yet a sure thing whether it will even start.
> 1. No yards.
K (Swami on the field). 3 for Dan Blum.
> 2. Offside.
G (Pants falling down). 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.
> 3. Penalty declined.
Y (Lorena Bobbitt on the field). 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.
3 for Dan Blum.
> 4. Field goal.
A (Illegal use of deodorant). 4 for Pete, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.
3 for Dan Blum.
Yes, this is also the signal for a touchdown.
> 5. Roughing the kicker.
V (See doctor and get a cast on that leg). 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.
> 6. Delay of game.
T (Hiding two footballs).
> 7. Ineligible receiver.
N (Illegal use of bird).
> 8. Clipping.
M (Illegal use of toilet paper). 4 for Pete and Dan Tilque.
> 9. Time out.
F (Illegal bondage). 4 for Pete.
> 10. Illegal substitution.
O (Illegal slogan on baseball cap).
> If you liked this round, then for fun, but for no points, decode
> the rot13 to see a list of the 17 decoys, and just give the real
> meaning of each signal:
Facemasking. Pete got this.
> 12. C (Illegal praying for victory).
Safety touch. Pete got this.
> 13. D (Wrongfully giving the finger).
Single point.
> 14. E (Hailing a cab).
Forward pass behind line of scrimmage.
> 15. H (Vomiting on opponent).
Illegal procedure. Pete more or less got this.
> 16. I (Boxing without gloves).
Unnecessary roughness.
> 17. J (Biting the hand that feeds you).
Reset the snap-clock time count.
> 18. L (Half a swami on the field).
Illegal pass.
> 19. P (Throwing your baseball cap at the football).
Intentional grounding.
> 20. Q (High winds).
Too many players on the field.
> 21. R (Unfashionable shoulder pads).
Player illegally downfield on a kick.
> 22. S (Hiding the football).
Objectionable conduct.
> 23. U (Breaking opponent's wrist).
Holding. Pete got this.
> 24. W (Amputating opponent's hand).
Spearing.
> 25. X (Fascist on the field).
Time-count violation.
> 26. Z (Stop in the name of the law).
Illegal contact on a receiver.
> 27. Omega (Too late to stop her).
Cancel the flag on the play.
> * Game 1, Round 3 - Entertainment - Cinematic Downsizing
> (or, Who Needs a Different Actor for Each Role?)
> 1. In a movie that was highly topical, Charlie Chaplin played
> "a Jewish barber" and which title character? Give either the
> character name or the actual title.
and Joshua (the hard way).
> 2. In a 1997 comedy, the same Toronto-born actor played both
> the title character and his arch-enemy Dr. Evil. Give the
> title character's first and last name.
Mystery" -- and subsequently in two sequels). 4 for Dan Blum, Pete,
Joshua, and Dan Tilque.
> 3. A 1958 British movie had the bizarre alternative title of
> "Hell, Heaven or Hoboken". Its original title was much more
> informative: a 4-word sentence telling us about a deception
> used against the Nazis. M.E. Clifton-James played both title
> characters. What was the original title?
Marshal Bernard Montgomery.) 4 for Joshua.
The other title was apparently an American expression referring to
the uncertainties of war.
> 4. Who played identical twins Sharon and Susan in "The Parent Trap"
> (1961), as well as a series of TV-movie sequels?
> 5. And who, in a 1993 comedy with a very short title, played both
> the title character and the President of the US?
> 6. In 1996, it was Jack Nicholson who played both the President
> of the US and another character in the same movie. Which movie
> was that?
4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 7. And in what classic movie did Peter Sellers play the President
> of the US, and the title character, and a third character from
> a third country?
"Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the
Bomb". ("Dr. Strangelove" alone or anything close to the full
title was sufficient. The third character was the British Group
Captain Mandrake.) 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Joshua.
> 8. In this classic fantasy movie, Frank Morgan played five roles
> including the title character, and several others played double
> roles -- these notably including a group of three characters
> seen mostly together. Name the movie.
Morgan also played Prof. Marvel, the gatekeeper, the carriage driver,
and the guard. The group of three characters were the Tin Man,
Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion: the same actors played farmhands
in Kansas.
> 9. The same double role has been played in successive cinematic
> remakes by James K. Hackett, Henry Ainley, Lewis Stone,
> Ronald Colman, Stewart Granger, and """finally""" for laughs
> by Peter Sellers. The royal storyline has also been spoofed
> several times, such as by Jack Lemmon in a double role in "The
> Great Race" (1965). What was the identical title of the other
> six movies?
4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
1979 is still the most recent live-action cinematic version.
> 10. Finally, Alec Guinness played no fewer than eight roles in
> which 1949 British movie?
They were all heirs to a fortune until they died, most of them
murdered by the same character.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 1 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Can Ent
Joshua Kreitzer 4 40 44
Pete Gayde 24 20 44
Dan Blum 9 32 41
Dan Tilque 20 4 24
Erland Sommarskog 0 0 0
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "I'm not a lawyer, but I'm pedantic and
m...@vex.net that's just as good." -- D Gary Grady
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