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Mark Brader
Apr 17, 2020, 3:32:16 AM4/17/20
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of MI5 and are used here by
permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
(Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
amended to allow questions like this that require members of
a closely related set.)
3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
he do?
5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
Name him.
8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
disqualification?
9. In Nagano in 1998, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati
won the gold medal; then he too was disqualificated, but the
disqualification was later reversed. Why was he temporarily
disqualified?
10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
* A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
Name them.
A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
most strategically important choke-points.
* B. History, or "Queen"
Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
where she met her future husband. They were married for
over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
What name did she go by as queen?
B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
* C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
in which this occurs.
C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
which this occurs.
* D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
dragon's name?
* E. Science, or "Rush"
In each case, be specific.
E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
fastest animal in the sky?
E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
fastest recorded sea creature?
* F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
"Dancing with the Stars".
F2. This man was the quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
He suffered a compound spiral fracture to the tibia and
fibula in his right leg in Week 11 of the 2018 season, and
has not played since, although he still hopes to return to
the NFL.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of MI5 and are used here by
permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
(Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
amended to allow questions like this that require members of
a closely related set.)
3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
he do?
5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
Name him.
8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
disqualification?
9. In Nagano in 1998, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati
won the gold medal; then he too was disqualificated, but the
disqualification was later reversed. Why was he temporarily
disqualified?
10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
* A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
Name them.
A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
most strategically important choke-points.
* B. History, or "Queen"
Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
where she met her future husband. They were married for
over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
What name did she go by as queen?
B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
* C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
in which this occurs.
C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
which this occurs.
* D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
dragon's name?
* E. Science, or "Rush"
In each case, be specific.
E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
fastest animal in the sky?
E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
fastest recorded sea creature?
* F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
"Dancing with the Stars".
F2. This man was the quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
He suffered a compound spiral fracture to the tibia and
fibula in his right leg in Week 11 of the 2018 season, and
has not played since, although he still hopes to return to
the NFL.
Dan Blum
Apr 17, 2020, 9:44:47 AM4/17/20
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> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
Nadia Comaneci
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
> Name them.
> A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
> * B. History, or "Queen"
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
> * D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
> D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
> Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
> is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
> flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
> dragon's name?
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
> In each case, be specific.
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
> E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
> fastest recorded sea creature?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Erland Sommarskog
Apr 17, 2020, 11:54:05 AM4/17/20
to
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
Nadia Commaneci
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
they only had one pair of gloves. It was a demonstration for Black
Power.
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
>
> A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
Malacka
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
> * B. History, or "Queen"
>
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
>
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
Ahmed
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
>
> In each case, be specific.
>
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
Joshua Kreitzer
Apr 17, 2020, 6:55:47 PM4/17/20
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:APCdnSjcVoHmxgTDnZ2dnUU7-
UvN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
Nadia Comaneci
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
run barefoot
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
a spectator ran out to attack him
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
raise their arms (with black-gloved hands) in the Black Power salute
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
Beamon (?)
> 8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
> in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
> to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
> of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
> disqualification?
Carl Lewis
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
Zola Budd
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
>
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
>
> Name them.
>
> * B. History, or "Queen"
>
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
>
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
Noor
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
King Abdullah
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
>
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
"Gone with the Wind"
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
>
> In each case, be specific.
>
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
swift
> * F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
>
> These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
>
> F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
> Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
> and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
> 1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
> "Dancing with the Stars".
Emmitt
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
UvN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
>
> (Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
> amended to allow questions like this that require members of
> a closely related set.)
Torvill and Dean
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
>
> (Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
> amended to allow questions like this that require members of
> a closely related set.)
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
> 8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
> in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
> to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
> of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
> disqualification?
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
>
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
>
> Name them.
>
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
Straits of Hormuz
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
> * B. History, or "Queen"
>
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
>
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
>
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
"To Have and Have Not"
> * D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
>
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
Smaug
>
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
>
> In each case, be specific.
>
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
> * F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
>
> These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
>
> F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
> Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
> and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
> 1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
> "Dancing with the Stars".
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
swp
Apr 17, 2020, 8:12:15 PM4/17/20
to
On Friday, April 17, 2020 at 3:32:16 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
noted
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of MI5 and are used here by
> permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me.
> For further information see my 2019-10-16
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
> (Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
> amended to allow questions like this that require members of
> a closely related set.)
>
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
> 8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
> in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
> to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
> of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
> disqualification?
> 9. In Nagano in 1998, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati
> won the gold medal; then he too was disqualificated, but the
> disqualification was later reversed. Why was he temporarily
> disqualified?
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
>
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
>
> Name them.
>
> A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
> * B. History, or "Queen"
>
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
>
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
>
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
>
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
>
> * D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
>
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
> D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
> Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
> is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
> flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
> dragon's name?
>
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
>
> In each case, be specific.
>
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
> E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
> fastest recorded sea creature?
>
> * F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
>
> These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
>
> F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
> Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
> and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
> 1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
> "Dancing with the Stars".
> F2. This man was the quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
> He suffered a compound spiral fracture to the tibia and
> fibula in his right leg in Week 11 of the 2018 season, and
> has not played since, although he still hopes to return to
> the NFL.
swp, who would like everyone reading this to stay safe and be well
Pete Gayde
Apr 18, 2020, 4:58:30 PM4/18/20
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of MI5 and are used here by
> permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
>
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
Torville and Dean
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of MI5 and are used here by
> permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-10-16
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
>
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
>
> (Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
> amended to allow questions like this that require members of
> a closely related set.)
>
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
>
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
>
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
>
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
>
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
>
> 8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
> in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
> to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
> of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
> disqualification?
>
> 9. In Nagano in 1998, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati
> won the gold medal; then he too was disqualificated, but the
> disqualification was later reversed. Why was he temporarily
> disqualified?
>
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
>
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
>
> Name them.
>
> A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
>
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
>
>
> * B. History, or "Queen"
>
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
>
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
>
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
>
>
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
>
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
>
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
>
>
> * D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
>
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
>
> D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
> Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
> is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
> flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
> dragon's name?
>
>
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
>
> In each case, be specific.
>
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
>
> E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
> fastest recorded sea creature?
>
>
> * F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
>
> These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
>
> F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
> Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
> and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
> 1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
> "Dancing with the Stars".
>
> F2. This man was the quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
> He suffered a compound spiral fracture to the tibia and
> fibula in his right leg in Week 11 of the 2018 season, and
> has not played since, although he still hopes to return to
> the NFL.
>
>
Dan Tilque
Apr 18, 2020, 11:09:55 PM4/18/20
to
On 4/17/20 12:32 AM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
>
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
>
> (Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
> amended to allow questions like this that require members of
> a closely related set.)
>
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
Olga Korbut
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
>
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
>
> (Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
> amended to allow questions like this that require members of
> a closely related set.)
>
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
>
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
>
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
>
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
>
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
>
> 8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
> in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
> to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
> of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
> disqualification?
>
> 9. In Nagano in 1998, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati
> won the gold medal; then he too was disqualificated, but the
> disqualification was later reversed. Why was he temporarily
> disqualified?
>
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
>
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
>
> Name them.
>
> A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
>
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
>
>
> * B. History, or "Queen"
>
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
>
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
>
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
>
>
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
>
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
>
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
>
>
> * D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
>
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
>
> D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
> Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
> is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
> flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
> dragon's name?
>
>
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
>
> In each case, be specific.
>
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
(if we answered 'swallow', are we supposed to say whether European or
African?)
>
> E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
> fastest recorded sea creature?
>
>
> * F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
>
> These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
>
> F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
> Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
> and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
> 1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
> "Dancing with the Stars".
>
> F2. This man was the quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
> He suffered a compound spiral fracture to the tibia and
> fibula in his right leg in Week 11 of the 2018 season, and
> has not played since, although he still hopes to return to
> the NFL.
>
Dan Tilque
Calvin
Apr 19, 2020, 7:05:52 PM4/19/20
to
On Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5:32:16 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
>
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
Torville and Dean
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
>
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
>
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
> 8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
> in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
> to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
> of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
> disqualification?
> 9. In Nagano in 1998, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati
> won the gold medal; then he too was disqualificated, but the
> disqualification was later reversed. Why was he temporarily
> disqualified?
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
>
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
>
> Name them.
>
> A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
> * B. History, or "Queen"
>
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
>
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
>
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
>
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
> * D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
>
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
> D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
> Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
> is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
> flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
> dragon's name?
>
>
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
>
> In each case, be specific.
>
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
> E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
> fastest recorded sea creature?
> * F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
>
> These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
>
> F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
> Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
> and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
> 1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
> "Dancing with the Stars".
> F2. This man was the quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
> He suffered a compound spiral fracture to the tibia and
> fibula in his right leg in Week 11 of the 2018 season, and
> has not played since, although he still hopes to return to
> the NFL.
cheers,
calvin
Mark Brader
Apr 20, 2020, 1:01:30 AM4/20/20
to
Mark Brader:
Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
Joannie Rochette. 4 for Stephen.
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
> (Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
> amended to allow questions like this that require members of
> a closely related set.)
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, Pete,
and Calvin.
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
Nadia Comaneci. 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, Joshua, Stephen, Pete,
and Calvin.
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
Ran barefoot. 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, Joshua, Stephen, Pete,
and Calvin.
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
Someone ran onto the course and tackled him. I decided not to
accept "he ran into a spectator", which makes it sound as if it was
his own error. So, 4 for Erland, Joshua, and Stephen.
The tackler was a former priest from Ireland, who liked to promote
his religious beliefs by disrupting sporting events.
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
Gave a Black Power salute. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Erland,
Joshua, Stephen, Pete, Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
Bob Beamon. 4 for Erland, Joshua, Stephen, Pete, and Calvin.
In fact Beamon's world record was 21 5/8 inches beyond the existing
one. And it lasted almost 23 years until 1991 when Mike Powell
jumped 8.95 m (29 feet 4 3/8 inches) -- but that's still the only
time anyone's beaten Beamon's jump. So Beamon still holds the
Olympic record after more than 51 years, and Powell's world record
has now stood for more than 28 years.
> 8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
> in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
> to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
> of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
> disqualification?
Carl Lewis. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
> 9. In Nagano in 1998, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati
> won the gold medal; then he too was disqualificated, but the
> disqualification was later reversed. Why was he temporarily
> disqualified?
Also a drug test -- they found tetrahydrocannabinol in his blood,
but then realized it wasn't actually banned under Olympic rules at
the time. 4 for Stephen and Calvin.
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
Mary Decker, Zola Budd. 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, Joshua, Stephen
(the hard way), and Calvin (the hard way).
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
> Name them.
> A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
Strait of Malacca. 4 for Erland, Stephen, Pete, Dan Tilque,
and Calvin.
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
Strait of Hormuz. 4 for everyone.
> * B. History, or "Queen"
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
Queen Noor (of Jordan). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Stephen, and Pete.
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
King Abdullah II. The number was not required, so: 4 for Joshua,
Stephen, and Pete.
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
"Gone with the Wind" (1939). 4 for Joshua and Stephen.
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
"To Have and Have Not". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Stephen.
> * D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
Smaug. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Stephen, Pete, Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
> D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
> Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
> is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
> flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
> dragon's name?
Toothless. 4 for Dan Blum and Stephen.
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
> In each case, be specific.
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
Peregrine falcon. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen, and Calvin. 3 for Erland.
> E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
> fastest recorded sea creature?
Black marlin. 4 for Stephen.
> * F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
> These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
> F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
> Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
> and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
> 1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
> "Dancing with the Stars".
Emmitt. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, Pete, Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
> F2. This man was the quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
> He suffered a compound spiral fracture to the tibia and
> fibula in his right leg in Week 11 of the 2018 season, and
> has not played since, although he still hopes to return to
> the NFL.
Alex. 4 for Stephen.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7* 8* 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Can Art His Geo Can Mis Spo Cha SIX
Stephen Perry 20 27 40 40 -- -- 40 48 215
Joshua Kreitzer 0 12 35 34 0 32 32 28 173
Dan Blum 0 12 32 34 0 28 16 24 146
Pete Gayde 0 4 28 28 20 16 20 24 136
Dan Tilque -- -- 36 36 7 20 8 16 123
"Calvin" -- -- 19 0 0 24 32 20 95
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 20 28 3 4 24 11 90
Bruce Bowler -- -- 20 24 -- -- -- -- 44
*Of original Game 3.
--
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.
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-02-03,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2019-10-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 4 is over and STEPHEN PERRY has done it again!
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 4, Round 9 - Sports - Iconic Olympic Moments
> 1. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this Canadian figure skater
> competed just 4 days after her mother died of a sudden heart
> attack. Not only did she perform, she won the bronze medal
> and dedicated it to her late mom. Name the skater.
> 2. In Sarajevo in 1984, this British pair of ice dancers performed
> to Ravel's "Bolero" and won the gold medal via perfect scores
> from every judge. Name *both* skaters.
> (Note: The former rule prohibiting multi-part answers has been
> amended to allow questions like this that require members of
> a closely related set.)
and Calvin.
> 3. In Montreal in 1976, which athlete became the first female
> gymnast ever to similarly be awarded a perfect 10 in an event?
and Calvin.
> 4. In Rome in 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did something
> unusual as he ran the marathon and won the gold medal. What did
> he do?
and Calvin.
> 5. Another unusual happening during the marathon was in the Athens
> Olympics in 2004. 22 miles into the race, Brazil's Vanderlei
> de Lima was leading by 25 seconds, but then he fell behind and
> only won the bronze. Why did he lose the lead?
accept "he ran into a spectator", which makes it sound as if it was
his own error. So, 4 for Erland, Joshua, and Stephen.
The tackler was a former priest from Ireland, who liked to promote
his religious beliefs by disrupting sporting events.
> 6. In Mexico City in 1968, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos
> did something controversial during the medal ceremony for the
> 200 m race. What exactly did they do? Be specific.
Joshua, Stephen, Pete, Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
> 7. Also Mexico City in 1968, this American long-jumper went out the
> night before his event final, drank tequila, and had sex with his
> mistress. Then he won the gold with a jump of 8.90 m (29 feet
> 2 3/8 inches), over 18 inches beyond the existing world record.
> Name him.
In fact Beamon's world record was 21 5/8 inches beyond the existing
one. And it lasted almost 23 years until 1991 when Mike Powell
jumped 8.95 m (29 feet 4 3/8 inches) -- but that's still the only
time anyone's beaten Beamon's jump. So Beamon still holds the
Olympic record after more than 51 years, and Powell's world record
has now stood for more than 28 years.
> 8. In Seoul in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson blazed to victory
> in the 100 m race and pointed his finger to the sky -- only
> to be stripped of his medal after a drug test showed evidence
> of steroids. Who was awarded the gold medal after Johnson's
> disqualification?
> 9. In Nagano in 1998, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati
> won the gold medal; then he too was disqualificated, but the
> disqualification was later reversed. Why was he temporarily
> disqualified?
but then realized it wasn't actually banned under Olympic rules at
the time. 4 for Stephen and Calvin.
> 10. In Los Angeles in 1984, two runners in the 3,000 m final
> collided. The American twisted her hip, fell, and had to be
> carried off on a stretcher; the South African / Brit finished
> 7th to loud boos from the crowd. Name *either* runner.
(the hard way), and Calvin (the hard way).
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round of the Bands
> * A. Geography, or "Dire Straits"
> Name them.
> A1. This strait is a narrow 550-mile stretch of water between the
> Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the
> main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
> it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
and Calvin.
> A2. This strait lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf
> of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian
> Gulf to the open ocean and is therefore one of the world's
> most strategically important choke-points.
> * B. History, or "Queen"
> Here are a couple of questions about Middle Eastern queens.
> B1. This woman was born Lisa Najeeb-Halaby to a Syrian-American
> family in Washington, D.C. in 1951. She received an
> architecture and urban planning degree from Princeton and
> took a job with an aviation facility in the Middle East
> where she met her future husband. They were married for
> over 40 years and she served as queen consort by his side.
> What name did she go by as queen?
> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
Stephen, and Pete.
> * C. Entertainment, or "Kiss"
> C1. A widow is told, "You need kissing badly... You should
> be kissed, and often -- and by someone who knows how."
> When the man who spoke these lines later proposes to her,
> he proves he was the right man for the job. Name the movie
> in which this occurs.
> C2. "What'd you do that for?" asks Humphrey Bogart after
> Lauren Bacall plants a kiss on him. "Been wondering whether
> I'd like it", she answers coolly. Name the 1944 movie in
> which this occurs.
> * D. Arts and Literature, or "Imagine Dragons"
> D1. Which dragon is the main antagonist in the book "The Hobbit"?
> D2. In the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the protagonist
> Hiccup is a courageous expert in dragons. His first dragon
> is a member of the rare Night Fury breed, and is Hiccup's
> flying mount and his closest companion. What's Hiccup's
> dragon's name?
> * E. Science, or "Rush"
> In each case, be specific.
> E1. With a maximum recorded speed of 389 km/h, what is the
> fastest animal in the sky?
> E2. With a maximum recorded speed of 132 km/h, what is the
> fastest recorded sea creature?
> * F. Sports, or "The Smiths"
> These athletes are named Smith. Give their first names.
> F1. This running back spent most of his pro career with the
> Dallas Cowboys. He rushed for 18,355 yards in his career
> and was the first player in NFL history with 11 consecutive
> 1,000-yard seasons. After he retired, he won Season 3 of
> "Dancing with the Stars".
> F2. This man was the quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
> He suffered a compound spiral fracture to the tibia and
> fibula in his right leg in Week 11 of the 2018 season, and
> has not played since, although he still hopes to return to
> the NFL.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7* 8* 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Can Art His Geo Can Mis Spo Cha SIX
Stephen Perry 20 27 40 40 -- -- 40 48 215
Joshua Kreitzer 0 12 35 34 0 32 32 28 173
Dan Blum 0 12 32 34 0 28 16 24 146
Pete Gayde 0 4 28 28 20 16 20 24 136
Dan Tilque -- -- 36 36 7 20 8 16 123
"Calvin" -- -- 19 0 0 24 32 20 95
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 20 28 3 4 24 11 90
Bruce Bowler -- -- 20 24 -- -- -- -- 44
*Of original Game 3.
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m...@vex.net to write it." -- Churchill
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Calvin
Apr 21, 2020, 12:54:29 AM4/21/20
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On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 3:01:30 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> > B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> > her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> > proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
>
> King Abdullah II. The number was not required, so: 4 for Joshua,
> Stephen, and Pete.
His surname is Hussain...
> > B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
> > her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
> > proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
>
> King Abdullah II. The number was not required, so: 4 for Joshua,
> Stephen, and Pete.
cheers,
calvin
Mark Brader
Apr 21, 2020, 3:19:27 AM4/21/20
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Mark Brader:
> His surname is Hussain...
True, but so was that of his predecessor, who was known as King Hussein.
Surnames are sufficient for most answers but not for royalty.
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>>> B2. Queen Rania of Jordan is known for her chic sense of style,
>>> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
>>> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
>>
>> King Abdullah II. The number was not required, so: 4 for Joshua,
>> Stephen, and Pete.
"Calvin":
>>> her advocacy work and her use of social media. Her husband
>>> proclaimed her Queen on March 22, 1999. Name *him*.
>>
>> King Abdullah II. The number was not required, so: 4 for Joshua,
>> Stephen, and Pete.
> His surname is Hussain...
True, but so was that of his predecessor, who was known as King Hussein.
Surnames are sufficient for most answers but not for royalty.
--
Mark Brader | "'Settlor', (i) in relation to a testamentary trust,
Toronto | means the individual referred to in paragraph (i)."
m...@vex.net | -- Income Tax Act of Canada (1972-94), 108(1)(h)
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