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Mark Brader
Mar 14, 2020, 12:44:59 AM3/14/20
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-01-20,
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 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
of that essay?
3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
the magazine's history?
4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
"New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
Give the title.
8. Alice Munro has published many short stories in the "New Yorker".
"The Bear Came over the Mountain" was made into a movie,
directed by Sarah Polley, which debuted at the 2007 Sundance
Film Festival. Give the *movie* title.
9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
* Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
industry?
3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine,
near that city?
4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
the giver or recipient of the gift.
5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
the presence of boron?
9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
10. What are carbonados commonly known as?
--
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Toronto | Use the hand rail
-- notice at British train station
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 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
of that essay?
3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
the magazine's history?
4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
"New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
Give the title.
8. Alice Munro has published many short stories in the "New Yorker".
"The Bear Came over the Mountain" was made into a movie,
directed by Sarah Polley, which debuted at the 2007 Sundance
Film Festival. Give the *movie* title.
9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
* Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
industry?
3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine,
near that city?
4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
the giver or recipient of the gift.
5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
the presence of boron?
9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
10. What are carbonados commonly known as?
--
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m...@vex.net | Do not run on the stairs
Toronto | Use the hand rail
-- notice at British train station
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Joshua Kreitzer
Mar 14, 2020, 1:06:17 AM3/14/20
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:sbqdnZH8bs7b_PHDnZ2dnUU7-
ePN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
>
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
1926
> 2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
> for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
> the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
> entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
> of that essay?
Hiroshima
> 3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
> issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
> the magazine's history?
"The Lottery"
> 4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
> photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
> increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
> business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
> in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
> helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
Tina Brown
> 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
> spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
Charles Addams
> 6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
> "New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
> of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
James Thurber
> 7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
> that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
> Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
> Give the title.
"Brokeback Mountain"
> 9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
> magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
> which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
> Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
> is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
> picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
David Sedaris
> 10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
> peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
> an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
> the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
> anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
> last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
Eustace Tilley
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
>
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
Mohs
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
Kimberley
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
Richard Burton; Elizabeth Taylor
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
De Beers
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
Cecil Rhodes
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
blue color
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
British Crown Jewels collection in the Tower of London
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
ePN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
>
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
> 2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
> for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
> the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
> entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
> of that essay?
> 3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
> issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
> the magazine's history?
> 4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
> photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
> increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
> business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
> in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
> helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
> 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
> spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
> 6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
> "New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
> of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
> 7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
> that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
> Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
> Give the title.
> 9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
> magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
> which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
> Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
> is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
> picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
> 10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
> peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
> an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
> the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
> anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
> last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
>
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Erland Sommarskog
Mar 14, 2020, 6:28:59 AM3/14/20
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
>
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
I should know this!
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
>
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
> 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
> in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
Dan Blum
Mar 14, 2020, 9:43:44 AM3/14/20
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
1925
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
> 2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
> for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
> the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
> entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
> of that essay?
> 3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
> issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
> the magazine's history?
> 4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
> photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
> increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
> business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
> in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
> helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
> 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
> spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
> 6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
> "New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
> of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
> 7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
> that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
> Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
> Give the title.
> 9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
> magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
> which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
> Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
> is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
> picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
> 10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
> peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
> an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
> the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
> anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
> last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
> 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
> in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Dan Tilque
Mar 15, 2020, 8:06:42 PM3/15/20
to
On 3/13/20 9:44 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
>
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
1930
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
>
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
>
> 2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
> for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
> the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
> entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
> of that essay?
>
> 3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
> issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
> the magazine's history?
>
> 4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
> photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
> increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
> business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
> in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
> helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
>
> 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
> spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
>
> 6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
> "New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
> of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
>
> 7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
> that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
> Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
> Give the title.
>
> 8. Alice Munro has published many short stories in the "New Yorker".
> "The Bear Came over the Mountain" was made into a movie,
> directed by Sarah Polley, which debuted at the 2007 Sundance
> Film Festival. Give the *movie* title.
>
> 9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
> magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
> which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
> Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
> is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
> picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
>
> 10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
> peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
> an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
> the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
> anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
> last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
>
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
>
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
>
> 3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine,
> near that city?
>
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
>
> 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
> in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
>
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
>
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
>
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
>
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
>
> 10. What are carbonados commonly known as?
>
--
Calvin
Mar 15, 2020, 11:26:36 PM3/15/20
to
On Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:44:59 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
Pass
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
>
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
> 3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine,
> near that city?
>
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
>
> 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
> in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
> 10. What are carbonados commonly known as?
cheers,
calvin
swp
Mar 16, 2020, 12:17:34 AM3/16/20
to
On Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 12:44:59 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-01-20,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
noted.
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-01-20,
> 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 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
>
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
> 2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
> for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
> the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
> entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
> of that essay?
> 3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
> issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
> the magazine's history?
> 4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
> photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
> increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
> business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
> in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
> helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
> 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
> spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
> 6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
> "New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
> of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
> 7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
> that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
> Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
> Give the title.
> 8. Alice Munro has published many short stories in the "New Yorker".
> "The Bear Came over the Mountain" was made into a movie,
> directed by Sarah Polley, which debuted at the 2007 Sundance
> Film Festival. Give the *movie* title.
> 9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
> magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
> which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
> Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
> is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
> picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
> 10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
> peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
> an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
> the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
> anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
> last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
[ed. note: I still have not won their cartoon caption contest, so I have that in common with roger ebert and harlan ellison]
>
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
>
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
> 3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine,
> near that city?
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
> 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
> in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
> 10. What are carbonados commonly known as?
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Bruce Bowler
Mar 16, 2020, 11:19:29 AM3/16/20
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On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:44:54 -0500, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-01-20, 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 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
>
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-01-20, 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 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
>
> 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were spun
> off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
Charles Addams
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were spun
> off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
>
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
>
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
> 3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine,
> near that city?
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either the
> giver or recipient of the gift.
> 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
> in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
are kept
> 10. What are carbonados commonly known as?
Mark Brader
Mar 17, 2020, 12:46:53 AM3/17/20
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Mark Brader:
and Stephen.
> 2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
> for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
> the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
> entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
> of that essay?
Hiroshima. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen.
> 3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
> issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
> the magazine's history?
"The Lottery". 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen.
> 4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
> photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
> increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
> business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
> in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
> helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
Tina Brown. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen.
> 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
> spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
Charles Addams. ("The Addams Family".) 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum,
Dan Tilque, Stephen, and Bruce.
> 6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
> "New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
> of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
James Thurber. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen.
> 7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
> that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
> Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
> Give the title.
"Brokeback Mountain". 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen.
> 8. Alice Munro has published many short stories in the "New Yorker".
> "The Bear Came over the Mountain" was made into a movie,
> directed by Sarah Polley, which debuted at the 2007 Sundance
> Film Festival. Give the *movie* title.
"Away from Her". 4 for Stephen.
> 9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
> magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
> which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
> Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
> is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
> picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
David Sedaris. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen.
> 10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
> peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
> an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
> the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
> anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
> last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
Eustace Tilley. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen.
"Endurable" refers to the Tilley company's lifetime guarantee against
"normal wear and tear" of its hats.
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
Mohs. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce.
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
Kimberley. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce.
> 3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine,
> near that city?
The Big Hole. 4 for Stephen and Bruce.
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor. 4 for Joshua (the hard way),
Stephen (the hard way), and Bruce (also the hard way).
> 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
> in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
They were found in a meteorite. (First time.) 4 for Erland,
Dan Blum, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce.
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
De Beers. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin, Stephen,
and Bruce.
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
Cecil Rhodes. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin, Stephen,
and Bruce.
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
Bluish color. "Color" was insufficiently specific. 4 for Joshua,
Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen. 2 for Calvin.
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
The Tower of London -- they're part of the Crown Jewels, which
was also an acceptable answer. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, and Bruce.
3 for Dan Blum.
For more details about this diamond and the stones cut from it see:
http://www.rct.uk/collection/themes/trails/the-crown-jewels/the-cullinan-diamond
> 10. What are carbonados commonly known as?
Black diamonds. 4 for Stephen and Bruce.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Lit Sci
Stephen Perry 40 40 80
Joshua Kreitzer 36 28 64
Dan Blum 36 27 63
Bruce Bowler 4 36 40
Dan Tilque 20 16 36
"Calvin" 0 22 22
Erland Sommarskog 0 4 4
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Gadgetry abounded everywhere, almost all of which
m...@vex.net | he could justify." -- Robert Asprin
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-01-20,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2019-10-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
1925 (accepting 1920-30). 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque,
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine
> 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife
> Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut?
and Stephen.
> 2. The "New Yorker" soon established itself as a preeminent forum
> for serious fiction, essays, and journalism. Shortly after
> the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an
> entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject
> of that essay?
> 3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the
> issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in
> the magazine's history?
> 4. This editor's tenure in 1992-98 was controversial. She added
> photography, introduced color to the editorial pages, and
> increased coverage of hot topics like celebrities and
> business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife
> in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the
> helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her.
> 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for
> his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were
> spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him.
Dan Tilque, Stephen, and Bruce.
> 6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the
> "New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life
> of Walter Mitty". Who was this?
> 7. Annie Proulx published a story in the 1997-10-13 "New Yorker"
> that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and
> Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys.
> Give the title.
> 8. Alice Munro has published many short stories in the "New Yorker".
> "The Bear Came over the Mountain" was made into a movie,
> directed by Sarah Polley, which debuted at the 2007 Sundance
> Film Festival. Give the *movie* title.
> 9. This humorist has contributed over 40 essays to the "New Yorker"
> magazine and blog. He is known for "The Santaland Diaries"
> which describe his experiences as an elf at Macy's Department
> Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and
> is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours
> picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him.
> 10. The magazine's first cover illustration showed a dandy
> peering at a butterfly through a monocle. It was based on
> an 1834 caricature of Count d'Orsay. The dandy appears on
> the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its
> anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his
> last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company.
"Endurable" refers to the Tilley company's lifetime guarantee against
"normal wear and tear" of its hats.
> * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds
> 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
> What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10?
> 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond
> industry?
> 3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine,
> near that city?
> 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat
> diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either
> the giver or recipient of the gift.
Stephen (the hard way), and Bruce (also the hard way).
> 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found
> in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888?
Dan Blum, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce.
> 6. What is the world's largest diamond company?
and Bruce.
> 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888?
and Bruce.
> 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to
> the presence of boron?
Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen. 2 for Calvin.
> 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star
> of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest
> gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now?
was also an acceptable answer. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, and Bruce.
3 for Dan Blum.
For more details about this diamond and the stones cut from it see:
http://www.rct.uk/collection/themes/trails/the-crown-jewels/the-cullinan-diamond
> 10. What are carbonados commonly known as?
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Lit Sci
Stephen Perry 40 40 80
Joshua Kreitzer 36 28 64
Dan Blum 36 27 63
Bruce Bowler 4 36 40
Dan Tilque 20 16 36
"Calvin" 0 22 22
Erland Sommarskog 0 4 4
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Gadgetry abounded everywhere, almost all of which
m...@vex.net | he could justify." -- Robert Asprin
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