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QFTCIWSS Game 2, Rounds 7-8: AKA, Olympic events?!?
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Mark Brader
Aug 4, 2018, 9:28:14 PM8/4/18
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-05-28,
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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
1. Robyn Fenty.
2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
as this dog.
5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
from the movie "Selma".
7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
movie soundtracks.
8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
"The Heist".
* Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
Olympic sports from the past.
1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
the usual version?
2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
"madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
cycling events?
3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
held in what famous Paris locale?
5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
gallery and you'll name the sport.
6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
country did pelota originate?
8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
--
Mark Brader | "The good [people] ended happily, and the bad unhappily.
Toronto | That is what Fiction means."
m...@vex.net | -- Oscar Wilde, "The Importance of Being Earnest"
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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
1. Robyn Fenty.
2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
as this dog.
5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
from the movie "Selma".
7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
movie soundtracks.
8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
"The Heist".
* Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
Olympic sports from the past.
1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
the usual version?
2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
"madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
cycling events?
3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
held in what famous Paris locale?
5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
gallery and you'll name the sport.
6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
country did pelota originate?
8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
--
Mark Brader | "The good [people] ended happily, and the bad unhappily.
Toronto | That is what Fiction means."
m...@vex.net | -- Oscar Wilde, "The Importance of Being Earnest"
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Tilque
Aug 4, 2018, 10:44:14 PM8/4/18
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
>
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
>
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
>
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
Bulldog
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
>
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
>
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
>
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
>
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
>
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
>
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
>
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
>
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
>
> 10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
> "The Heist".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
>
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
>
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
>
> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> cycling events?
>
> 3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
>
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
>
> 5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
>
> 6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
> deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
>
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
>
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
>
> 9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
> by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
>
> 10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
>
--
Erland Sommarskog
Aug 5, 2018, 5:10:15 AM8/5/18
to
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
>
Lady Gaga
>
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
>
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
>
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
moved their feet.
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
> 9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
> by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
> 10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
Peter Smyth
Aug 5, 2018, 7:04:05 AM8/5/18
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
>
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
Shaley
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
>
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
Lady Gaga
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
>
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
>
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
>
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
>
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
>
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
>
> 10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
> "The Heist".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
>
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
>
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
Had to throw with both left and right hands
> as this dog.
>
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
>
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
>
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
>
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
>
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
>
> 10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
> "The Heist".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
>
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
>
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> cycling events?
Only one of the team is competing at any one time and they can keep swapping in and out with each other
> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> cycling events?
> 3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
Lacrosse
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
Seine
> held in what famous Paris locale?
> 5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
Rackets
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
> 6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
> deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
Deer shaped targets
> deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
Spain
> country did pelota originate?
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
Croquet
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
> 9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
> by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
Bushu
> by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
> 10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
1992
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
Peter Smyth
Dan Blum
Aug 5, 2018, 10:49:35 AM8/5/18
to
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
Shaley; Leshay
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
entrants threw at targets
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
> 6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
> deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
> 10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Calvin
Aug 5, 2018, 7:56:27 PM8/5/18
to
On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 11:28:14 AM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
Kei$ha?
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
>
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
>
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
>
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
>
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
> 10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
> "The Heist".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
>
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
>
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> cycling events?
> 3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
> 5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
> 6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
> deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
> 9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
> by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
>
> 10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
cheers,
calvin
Joshua Kreitzer
Aug 6, 2018, 12:20:34 AM8/6/18
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:-aSdnbDq7es1z_vGnZ2dnUU7-
SnN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
Rihanna
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
Halsey
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
Lady Gaga
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
Pitbull
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
Common
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
Pink
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
Bruno Mars
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
>
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
>
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
Seine River
> 5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
jeu de paume
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
Spain
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
croquet
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
SnN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
>
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
>
> 3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
lacrosse
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
> 5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Pete Gayde
Aug 6, 2018, 2:50:46 PM8/6/18
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-05-28,
> 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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
>
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
Halsey
> 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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
>
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
>
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
>
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
>
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
>
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
>
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
>
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
>
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
>
> 10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
> "The Heist".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
>
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
>
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
>
> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> cycling events?
>
> 3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
>
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
>
> 5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
>
> 6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
> deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
>
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
>
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
>
> 9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
> by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
>
> 10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
>
Pete Gayde
Jason Kreitzer
Aug 6, 2018, 9:08:30 PM8/6/18
to
On Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 9:28:14 PM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-05-28,
> 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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
Rihanna
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-05-28,
> 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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
>
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
>
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
Halsey
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
Lady Gaga
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
>
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
>
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
>
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
>
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
Pink
> as this dog.
>
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
>
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
>
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
>
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
Bruno Mars
Mark Brader
Aug 8, 2018, 12:23:40 AM8/8/18
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Mark Brader:
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
Halsey. 4 for Joshua, Pete, and Jason.
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
Lady Gaga. 4 for Erland, Peter, Dan Blum, Joshua, and Jason.
Gwen Stefani sings under her real name.
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
Pitbull. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
City and Colour.
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
Common. 4 for Joshua.
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
St. Vincent. 4 for Erland.
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
Pink (or P!nk). 4 for Calvin, Joshua, and Jason.
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
Bruno Mars. 4 for Calvin, Joshua, and Jason.
> 10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
> "The Heist".
Macklemore.
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
Entrants threw two-handed. 4 for Peter. 2 for Calvin.
> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> cycling events?
It's a sort of relay -- teammates can substitute for each other
during the race. 4 for Peter.
> 3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
Lacrosse. 4 for Peter, Joshua, and Pete.
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
The Seine. 4 for Peter, Dan Blum, Calvin, and Joshua.
> 5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
Jeu de Paume. ("Palm game", because originally there were no
rackets.) 4 for Joshua.
> 6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
> deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
Deer-shaped targets. 4 for Peter and Dan Blum.
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
The expected answer was Spain, but France seems to have at least
as good a claim. I'm accepting either one or "the Basque country".
4 for Dan Tilque, Erland, Peter, Joshua, and Pete.
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
Croquet. 4 for Dan Tilque, Erland, Peter, Dan Blum, Calvin, Joshua,
and Pete.
As you will remember from Game 5, Round 10, of the previous
season, croquet itself was also a one-time Olympic sport, in 1900.
When I_added a note mentioning roque when posting the answers to
that round, I didn't know I was supplying a spoiler for this question!
> 9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
> by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
Wushu. 3 for Peter.
> 10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
1992 (accepting 1988-96). The man was on a a public course, not the
actual Olympic venue, when he crashed into a vehicle. 4 for Peter.
3 for Pete.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Geo His Lit Aud Sci Ent Spo FIVE
Joshua Kreitzer 32 39 4 4 15 28 20 134
Dan Blum 20 28 12 0 25 8 12 97
Peter Smyth 24 20 -- -- -- 4 35 83
Pete Gayde 20 4 0 0 12 8 15 59
"Calvin" 8 24 -- -- -- 8 10 50
Dan Tilque 16 20 -- -- -- 0 8 44
Bruce Bowler 24 16 -- -- -- -- -- 40
Jason Kreitzer 12 0 -- -- -- 20 0 32
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 -- -- -- 8 8 31
--
Mark Brader | "Any philosophy that can be put 'in a nutshell'
Toronto | belongs there."
m...@vex.net | --Sydney J. Harris
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-05-28,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
Rihanna. 4 for Joshua and Jason.
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - Otherwise Known As
> In each case, we'll give you the artist's real name, and in most
> cases a hint, and you give their performing moniker.
> 1. Robyn Fenty.
> 2. Ashley Frangipane is better known by this anagram of her
> first name. And she's "Bad at Love".
> 3. Stefani Germanotta, born in 1986 in NYC.
Gwen Stefani sings under her real name.
> 4. Armando Perez. He sees himself as as tenacious and persistent
> as this dog.
> 5. Dallas Green released his platinum-certified debut Sometimes
> in 2005 and said he chose a pseudonym because he felt queasy
> releasing it in his own name. He, along with Sarah Harmer,
> played the tribute to Gord Downey at this year's Junos.
> 6. Lonnie Lynn, Oscar-winner for Best Original Song for "Glory"
> from the movie "Selma".
> 7. Annie Clark, who's dated Cara Delevingne ["DEL-uh-VEEN"] and
> Kristen Stewart. Songs were featured on two of the "Twilight"
> movie soundtracks.
> 8. Alecia Moore, who's known for performing acrobatics.
> 9. Peter Hernandez, who doesn't want to be "Locked out of Heaven".
> 10. Ben Haggerty, who won Best New Artist Grammy for his debut album
> "The Heist".
> * Game 2, Round 8 - Sports - Unusual Olympic Events
> There have been many obscure and short-lived events at the summer
> and winter Olympics over the years. Here are questions about
> Olympic sports from the past.
> 1. At the 1912 Olympics, there were variants of three field events:
> javelin, discus, and shot put. How did they all differ from
> the usual version?
> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> cycling events?
during the race. 4 for Peter.
> 3. Which sport, commonly thought of as Canadian, was a part of 5
> summer Olympics either officially or as a demonstration sport?
> 4. The 1900 Olympics featured a 200 m obstacle swimming race --
> held in what famous Paris locale?
> 5. An early version of tennis was featured at the 1908 Olympics.
> A building where this game was once played now houses a famous
> collection of modern art in the Tuileries in Paris. Name the
> gallery and you'll name the sport.
rackets.) 4 for Joshua.
> 6. From 1908 to 1948, there was a shooting event called "running
> deer". What did the contestants shoot at?
> 7. Pelota has been an Olympic event in four Games. In which
> country did pelota originate?
as good a claim. I'm accepting either one or "the Basque country".
4 for Dan Tilque, Erland, Peter, Joshua, and Pete.
> 8. Roque ["roak"] was an event at the 1904 Olympics. It's a
> hard-court variant of which genteel grass-court "sport"?
and Pete.
As you will remember from Game 5, Round 10, of the previous
season, croquet itself was also a one-time Olympic sport, in 1900.
When I_added a note mentioning roque when posting the answers to
that round, I didn't know I was supplying a spoiler for this question!
> 9. In 2008 this form of Chinese martial arts, popularized in films
> by actor Donnie Yen, was a demonstration event. Name it.
> 10. Speed skiing was a demonstration sport only once. The event
> was marred by the death of a Swiss competitor on the morning
> of the Finals. Within 4 years, what year was this?
actual Olympic venue, when he crashed into a vehicle. 4 for Peter.
3 for Pete.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Geo His Lit Aud Sci Ent Spo FIVE
Joshua Kreitzer 32 39 4 4 15 28 20 134
Dan Blum 20 28 12 0 25 8 12 97
Peter Smyth 24 20 -- -- -- 4 35 83
Pete Gayde 20 4 0 0 12 8 15 59
"Calvin" 8 24 -- -- -- 8 10 50
Dan Tilque 16 20 -- -- -- 0 8 44
Bruce Bowler 24 16 -- -- -- -- -- 40
Jason Kreitzer 12 0 -- -- -- 20 0 32
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 -- -- -- 8 8 31
--
Mark Brader | "Any philosophy that can be put 'in a nutshell'
Toronto | belongs there."
m...@vex.net | --Sydney J. Harris
Calvin
Aug 10, 2018, 12:06:23 AM8/10/18
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On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 2:23:40 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> Mark Brader:
> > 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> > "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> > cycling events?
>
> It's a sort of relay -- teammates can substitute for each other
> during the race. 4 for Peter.
I believe my answer is also correct.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingteam/article/20161019-gb-cyclingteam-news-UCI-announces-new-format-for-track-cycling-events-0
cheers,
calvin
> Mark Brader:
> > 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> > "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> > cycling events?
>
> It's a sort of relay -- teammates can substitute for each other
> during the race. 4 for Peter.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingteam/article/20161019-gb-cyclingteam-news-UCI-announces-new-format-for-track-cycling-events-0
cheers,
calvin
Mark Brader
Aug 10, 2018, 3:06:21 AM8/10/18
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Mark Brader:
>>> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
>>> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
>>> cycling events?
>>
>> It's a sort of relay -- teammates can substitute for each other
>> during the race. 4 for Peter.
"Calvin":
>>> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
>>> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
>>> cycling events?
>>
>> It's a sort of relay -- teammates can substitute for each other
>> during the race. 4 for Peter.
> I believe my answer is also correct.
That was: "Teammates can physically propel each other". After reading
sources more informative than the one Calvin cited in his protest, I see
that they do this momentarily when a substitution takes place. The
subtitution itself still seems a more distinctive feature, so I'll
score Calvin's answer as "almost correct" for 3 points.
Scores, if there are now no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Geo His Lit Aud Sci Ent Spo FIVE
Joshua Kreitzer 32 39 4 4 15 28 20 134
Dan Blum 20 28 12 0 25 8 12 97
Peter Smyth 24 20 -- -- -- 4 35 83
Pete Gayde 20 4 0 0 12 8 15 59
Dan Tilque 16 20 -- -- -- 0 8 44
Bruce Bowler 24 16 -- -- -- -- -- 40
Jason Kreitzer 12 0 -- -- -- 20 0 32
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 -- -- -- 8 8 31
--
Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net | "What are u interesting in?" --seen in spam
Bruce Bowler 24 16 -- -- -- -- -- 40
Jason Kreitzer 12 0 -- -- -- 20 0 32
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 -- -- -- 8 8 31
--
Calvin
Aug 12, 2018, 8:19:06 PM8/12/18
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On Friday, August 10, 2018 at 5:06:21 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> Mark Brader:
> >>> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> >>> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> >>> cycling events?
> >>
> >> It's a sort of relay -- teammates can substitute for each other
> >> during the race. 4 for Peter.
>
> "Calvin":
> > I believe my answer is also correct.
>
> That was: "Teammates can physically propel each other". After reading
> sources more informative than the one Calvin cited in his protest, I see
> that they do this momentarily when a substitution takes place. The
> subtitution itself still seems a more distinctive feature, so I'll
> score Calvin's answer as "almost correct" for 3 points.
Thank you.
> Mark Brader:
> >>> 2. The 2000 to 2008 Olympics featured a team cycling event called
> >>> "madison". What makes madison distinctive from other team
> >>> cycling events?
> >>
> >> It's a sort of relay -- teammates can substitute for each other
> >> during the race. 4 for Peter.
>
> "Calvin":
> > I believe my answer is also correct.
>
> That was: "Teammates can physically propel each other". After reading
> sources more informative than the one Calvin cited in his protest, I see
> that they do this momentarily when a substitution takes place. The
> subtitution itself still seems a more distinctive feature, so I'll
> score Calvin's answer as "almost correct" for 3 points.
cheers,
calvin
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