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Mark Brader
Sep 9, 2015, 4:36:55 AM9/9/15
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
questions on the man.
1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
of which city?
3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
March 2013?
4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
Answer in English if you like.
5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
Name that magazine.
7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
What did he help facilitate?
10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
describe either one.
* Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
A. Beethoven Compositions
We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
name the film.
B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
M. Cain?
B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
C. Canadian Provincial Birds
We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
symbol of.
C1. Blue jay.
C2. Great grey owl.
D. Philosopher Quotations
Who said (not necessarily in English)...
D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
good men to do nothing"?
E. Boxers Known as Rocky
Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
deal with those real-life pugilists.
E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
"Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
F. Mathematical Terms
Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
being the side that's opposite the right angle.
F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
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My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
questions on the man.
1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
of which city?
3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
March 2013?
4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
Answer in English if you like.
5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
Name that magazine.
7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
What did he help facilitate?
10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
describe either one.
* Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
A. Beethoven Compositions
We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
name the film.
B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
M. Cain?
B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
C. Canadian Provincial Birds
We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
symbol of.
C1. Blue jay.
C2. Great grey owl.
D. Philosopher Quotations
Who said (not necessarily in English)...
D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
good men to do nothing"?
E. Boxers Known as Rocky
Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
deal with those real-life pugilists.
E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
"Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
F. Mathematical Terms
Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
being the side that's opposite the right angle.
F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
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Dan Blum
Sep 9, 2015, 10:01:18 AM9/9/15
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> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
Buenos Aires; Rio de Janeiro
> of which city?
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> A. Beethoven Compositions
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
Fuer Elise
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
The Postman Always Rings Twice
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
> C1. Blue jay.
Ontario; New Brunswick
> C2. Great grey owl.
British Columbia; New Brunswick
> D. Philosopher Quotations
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
20; 25
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> F. Mathematical Terms
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
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Gareth Owen
Sep 9, 2015, 1:52:39 PM9/9/15
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m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) writes:
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
Colin
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Beethoven Compositions
>
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
>
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
> C2. Great grey owl.
PEI, Newfoundland
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
>
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
Peter Smyth
Sep 9, 2015, 1:56:19 PM9/9/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
Bertoglio
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
Buenos Aires
> of which city?
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
70
> March 2013?
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
Pastoral
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
>
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
>
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
Alberta, Manitoba
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
>
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
>
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
> C2. Great grey owl.
Alberta, Manitoba
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
>
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
>
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
36, 41
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
>
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
>
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who played Graziano in the 1956 movie
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
>
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
Hypotenuse
>
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
Integers
Peter Smyth
Gareth Owen
Sep 9, 2015, 2:00:42 PM9/9/15
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Gareth Owen <gwo...@gmail.com> writes:
>> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
>> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
>> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
>> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
>> Answer in English if you like.
>
> Uh oh. (Best Quantum Leap episode *ever*)
I mean "Oh Boy", of course...
>> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
>> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
>> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
>> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
>> Answer in English if you like.
>
> Uh oh. (Best Quantum Leap episode *ever*)
Marc Dashevsky
Sep 9, 2015, 3:36:43 PM9/9/15
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In article <oaSdnejv0qA7cnLI...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
>
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
>
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
>
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
>
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
>
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
Germany
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
relations between the USA and Cuba.
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Beethoven Compositions
>
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
>
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
Fur Elise
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
Pastoral Symphony
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
Double Indemnity
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
Strangers On A Train
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
>
> C2. Great grey owl.
>
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
Rousseau
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
>
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
45
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
>
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
hypotenuse
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
integers
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
>
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
Buenos Aires
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
>
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
>
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
>
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
>
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
>
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
>
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Beethoven Compositions
>
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
>
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
>
> C2. Great grey owl.
>
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
>
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
>
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
Björn Lundin
Sep 9, 2015, 4:34:57 PM9/9/15
to
On 2015-09-09 10:36, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
Buenos Aries ?
> of which city?
>
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Beethoven Compositions
>
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
>
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
>
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
>
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
>
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
>
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
>
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
--
--
Björn
Erland Sommarskog
Sep 9, 2015, 5:17:56 PM9/9/15
to
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
Buenos Aires
> of which city?
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
Pastoral
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Calvin
Sep 9, 2015, 7:12:42 PM9/9/15
to
On Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 6:36:55 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
Diego, Raoul
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
>
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Beethoven Compositions
>
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
>
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
> C2. Great grey owl.
Manitoba, Alberta
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
>
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
cheers,
calvin
Joshua Kreitzer
Sep 9, 2015, 8:57:54 PM9/9/15
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:oaSdnejv0qA7cnLInZ2dnUU7-
RWd...@vex.net:
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
Bergoglio
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
Buenos Aires
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
56
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
"My friends"
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
Germany; France
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
Germany; France
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Beethoven Compositions
>
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
>
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
"Fur Elise"
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
Pastoral Symphony
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
"Double Indemnity"
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
"Strangers on a Train"
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
Ontario
> C2. Great grey owl.
British Columbia; Alberta
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
Marx
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
Burke
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
30; 35
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
Paul Newman (?)
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
hypotenuse
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
integers
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
RWd...@vex.net:
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Beethoven Compositions
>
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
>
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
> C2. Great grey owl.
British Columbia; Alberta
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Jason Kreitzer
Sep 9, 2015, 9:41:34 PM9/9/15
to
> C2. Great grey owl.
>
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
Rousseau
>
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
Edmund Burke
> good men to do nothing"?
swp
Sep 9, 2015, 9:43:53 PM9/9/15
to
On Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 4:36:55 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
noted.
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> A. Beethoven Compositions
>
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
>
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
>
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
>
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
>
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
>
> C1. Blue jay.
> C2. Great grey owl.
manitoba
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
swp
Mark Brader
Sep 9, 2015, 11:01:46 PM9/9/15
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Mark Brader:
> > 4. ...his first two words to the crowd...
Stephen Perry:
and "oh boy".
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Toronto | but I didn't entirely believe it.
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> > 4. ...his first two words to the crowd...
Stephen Perry:
> brothers and sisters, good evening ; oh boy
I will score this as two guesses, "brothers and sisters, good evening"
and "oh boy".
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Toronto | but I didn't entirely believe it.
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Dan Tilque
Sep 10, 2015, 4:39:36 PM9/10/15
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Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
>
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
Buenos Aires
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
>
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
>
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
>
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
>
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
>
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
>
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
>
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
>
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
Ontario
>
> C2. Great grey owl.
Nova Scotia
>
> C2. Great grey owl.
>
> D. Philosopher Quotations
>
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
>
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
>
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
>
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
>
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
>
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
>
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
>
> F. Mathematical Terms
>
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
>
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
>
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
--
Dan Tilque
swp
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swp
Björn Lundin
Sep 11, 2015, 1:01:35 PM9/11/15
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On 2015-09-10 03:43, swp wrote:
>> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
>> > symbol of.
>> >
>> > C1. Blue jay.
> prince edward island
>
I would have thought they have the Blue Heron.
>> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
>> > symbol of.
>> >
>> > C1. Blue jay.
> prince edward island
>
I seem to remember going down the blue heron drive,
and the name came from the official symbol.
I may of course be wrong.
--
--
Björn
swp
Sep 12, 2015, 10:12:51 AM9/12/15
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swp
Mark Brader
Sep 12, 2015, 2:45:00 PM9/12/15
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Mark Brader:
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
This was the hardest round in the original game and the second-hardest
of the entire season.
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio. 4 for Joshua and Stephen. 3 for Peter.
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
Buenos Aires. I accepted "Buenos Aries", with a quiet chuckle.
4 for Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua, Stephen,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
76 (accepting 74-78). 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, and Stephen.
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
The expected answer was "Buona sera" ("Good evening"), but, although
widely reported, this turns out to be wrong. As confirmed on the
Vatican web site, his opening words were actually "Fratelli e sorelle,
buona sera" ("Brothers and sisters, good evening"); so the correct
answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
"Lumen Fidei" ("The Light of Faith"), "Evangelii Gaudium" ("Joy of
the Gospels").
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
"The Advocate". 4 for Jason and Stephen.
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
Brazil. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
Germany. 4 for Marc and Stephen. 3 for Joshua.
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
The normalization of US-Cuba relations. (Anything along these lines
was sufficient.) 4 for Gareth, Marc, Erland, Joshua, and Stephen.
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
Showers to be built in the square; free haircuts and shaves.
4 for Stephen (the hard way).
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> A. Beethoven Compositions
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
"Für Elise" (or in English, "For Elise"). 4 for Dan Blum, Peter,
Marc, Björn, Joshua, and Stephen.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
"Pastoral". 4 for Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua,
and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
"Double Indemnity". 4 for Gareth, Marc, Calvin, Joshua, and Stephen.
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
"Strangers on a Train". 4 for Dan Blum, Marc, Joshua, and Stephen.
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
> C1. Blue jay.
Prince Edward Island. 4 for Stephen. 2 for Calvin.
Ontario's official bird is the common loon [no doubt a reference to
our desire to control all of Canada's money :-)]. The Toronto Blue
Jays, on the other hand, were in effect named after a brand of beer
(Labatt's Blue).
> C2. Great grey owl.
Manitoba. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Peter.
> D. Philosopher Quotations
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau. 4 for Marc, Jason, and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
Edmund Burke. 4 for Calvin, Joshua, Jason, and Stephen.
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
43 (accepting 41-45). 4 for Gareth, Marc, and Stephen. 2 for Peter.
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
Paul Newman. 4 for Joshua and Stephen.
> F. Mathematical Terms
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
Hypotenuse. 4 for Dan Blum, Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland,
Calvin, Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
Integers. 4 for Dan Blum, Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland,
Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Can Geo Ent Lit Sci His Cha SIX
Gareth Owen 31 4 20 36 28 23 8 20 158
Joshua Kreitzer 22 8 28 24 8 28 15 32 149
Stephen Perry -- -- -- -- 36 32 32 48 148
Dan Blum 8 21 16 16 28 20 10 16 117
Marc Dashevsky 0 7 24 16 4 20 12 32 111
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 32 0 8 20 12 12 84
Dan Tilque 12 16 -- -- 16 24 4 8 80
Peter Smyth 19 0 20 4 -- -- 7 20 70
"Calvin" -- -- 24 4 0 17 4 21 70
Pete Gayde 16 4 16 28 0 4 -- -- 68
Björn Lundin 0 8 -- -- 4 20 4 16 52
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 4 12 0 0 4 8 28
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "...This is due to the Coincidence effect,
m...@vex.net | more so than the Coriolis." -- Cindy Kandolf
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 2 is over and GARETH OWEN wins. Hearty congratulations!
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
of the entire season.
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
4 for Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua, Stephen,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
widely reported, this turns out to be wrong. As confirmed on the
Vatican web site, his opening words were actually "Fratelli e sorelle,
buona sera" ("Brothers and sisters, good evening"); so the correct
answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
the Gospels").
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
was sufficient.) 4 for Gareth, Marc, Erland, Joshua, and Stephen.
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
4 for Stephen (the hard way).
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> A. Beethoven Compositions
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
Marc, Björn, Joshua, and Stephen.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
> C1. Blue jay.
Ontario's official bird is the common loon [no doubt a reference to
our desire to control all of Canada's money :-)]. The Toronto Blue
Jays, on the other hand, were in effect named after a brand of beer
(Labatt's Blue).
> C2. Great grey owl.
Manitoba. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Peter.
> D. Philosopher Quotations
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
> F. Mathematical Terms
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
Calvin, Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Can Geo Ent Lit Sci His Cha SIX
Gareth Owen 31 4 20 36 28 23 8 20 158
Joshua Kreitzer 22 8 28 24 8 28 15 32 149
Stephen Perry -- -- -- -- 36 32 32 48 148
Dan Blum 8 21 16 16 28 20 10 16 117
Marc Dashevsky 0 7 24 16 4 20 12 32 111
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 32 0 8 20 12 12 84
Dan Tilque 12 16 -- -- 16 24 4 8 80
Peter Smyth 19 0 20 4 -- -- 7 20 70
"Calvin" -- -- 24 4 0 17 4 21 70
Pete Gayde 16 4 16 28 0 4 -- -- 68
Björn Lundin 0 8 -- -- 4 20 4 16 52
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 4 12 0 0 4 8 28
--
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m...@vex.net | more so than the Coriolis." -- Cindy Kandolf
Mark Brader
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[reposting with the correct Subject line]
Mark Brader:
Mark Brader:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 2 is over and GARETH OWEN wins. Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
This was the hardest round in the original game and the second-hardest
of the entire season.
of the entire season.
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio. 4 for Joshua and Stephen. 3 for Peter.
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
> of which city?
Buenos Aires. I accepted "Buenos Aries", with a quiet chuckle.
4 for Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua, Stephen,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum.
4 for Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua, Stephen,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> March 2013?
76 (accepting 74-78). 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, and Stephen.
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
The expected answer was "Buona sera" ("Good evening"), but, although
widely reported, this turns out to be wrong. As confirmed on the
Vatican web site, his opening words were actually "Fratelli e sorelle,
buona sera" ("Brothers and sisters, good evening"); so the correct
answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
widely reported, this turns out to be wrong. As confirmed on the
Vatican web site, his opening words were actually "Fratelli e sorelle,
buona sera" ("Brothers and sisters, good evening"); so the correct
answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
"Lumen Fidei" ("The Light of Faith"), "Evangelii Gaudium" ("Joy of
the Gospels").
the Gospels").
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
"The Advocate". 4 for Jason and Stephen.
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
Brazil. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
Germany. 4 for Marc and Stephen. 3 for Joshua.
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
The normalization of US-Cuba relations. (Anything along these lines
was sufficient.) 4 for Gareth, Marc, Erland, Joshua, and Stephen.
was sufficient.) 4 for Gareth, Marc, Erland, Joshua, and Stephen.
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
Showers to be built in the square; free haircuts and shaves.
4 for Stephen (the hard way).
4 for Stephen (the hard way).
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> A. Beethoven Compositions
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
> A. Beethoven Compositions
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
"Für Elise" (or in English, "For Elise"). 4 for Dan Blum, Peter,
Marc, Björn, Joshua, and Stephen.
Marc, Björn, Joshua, and Stephen.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
"Pastoral". 4 for Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua,
and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
"Double Indemnity". 4 for Gareth, Marc, Calvin, Joshua, and Stephen.
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
"Strangers on a Train". 4 for Dan Blum, Marc, Joshua, and Stephen.
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
> C1. Blue jay.
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
> C1. Blue jay.
Prince Edward Island. 4 for Stephen. 2 for Calvin.
Ontario's official bird is the common loon [no doubt a reference to
our desire to control all of Canada's money :-)]. The Toronto Blue
Jays, on the other hand, were in effect named after a brand of beer
(Labatt's Blue).
> C2. Great grey owl.
Manitoba. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Peter.
Ontario's official bird is the common loon [no doubt a reference to
our desire to control all of Canada's money :-)]. The Toronto Blue
Jays, on the other hand, were in effect named after a brand of beer
(Labatt's Blue).
> C2. Great grey owl.
Manitoba. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Peter.
> D. Philosopher Quotations
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau. 4 for Marc, Jason, and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
> good men to do nothing"?
Edmund Burke. 4 for Calvin, Joshua, Jason, and Stephen.
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
43 (accepting 41-45). 4 for Gareth, Marc, and Stephen. 2 for Peter.
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
Paul Newman. 4 for Joshua and Stephen.
> F. Mathematical Terms
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
Hypotenuse. 4 for Dan Blum, Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland,
Calvin, Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
Calvin, Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
Integers. 4 for Dan Blum, Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland,
Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Can Geo Ent Lit Sci His Cha SIX
Gareth Owen 31 4 20 36 28 23 8 20 158
Joshua Kreitzer 22 8 28 24 8 28 15 32 149
Stephen Perry -- -- -- -- 36 32 32 48 148
Dan Blum 8 21 16 16 28 20 10 16 117
Marc Dashevsky 0 7 24 16 4 20 12 32 111
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 32 0 8 20 12 12 84
Dan Tilque 12 16 -- -- 16 24 4 8 80
Peter Smyth 19 0 20 4 -- -- 7 20 70
"Calvin" -- -- 24 4 0 17 4 21 70
Pete Gayde 16 4 16 28 0 4 -- -- 68
Björn Lundin 0 8 -- -- 4 20 4 16 52
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 4 12 0 0 4 8 28
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "...This is due to the Coincidence effect,
m...@vex.net | more so than the Coriolis." -- Cindy Kandolf
Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Can Geo Ent Lit Sci His Cha SIX
Gareth Owen 31 4 20 36 28 23 8 20 158
Joshua Kreitzer 22 8 28 24 8 28 15 32 149
Stephen Perry -- -- -- -- 36 32 32 48 148
Dan Blum 8 21 16 16 28 20 10 16 117
Marc Dashevsky 0 7 24 16 4 20 12 32 111
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 32 0 8 20 12 12 84
Dan Tilque 12 16 -- -- 16 24 4 8 80
Peter Smyth 19 0 20 4 -- -- 7 20 70
"Calvin" -- -- 24 4 0 17 4 21 70
Pete Gayde 16 4 16 28 0 4 -- -- 68
Björn Lundin 0 8 -- -- 4 20 4 16 52
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 4 12 0 0 4 8 28
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "...This is due to the Coincidence effect,
m...@vex.net | more so than the Coriolis." -- Cindy Kandolf
Mark Brader
Sep 12, 2015, 2:50:52 PM9/12/15
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[Reposting again, with the correct Subject line AND with the correct
character set declared. Sorry about that.]
Mark Brader:
character set declared. Sorry about that.]
Mark Brader:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 2 is over and GARETH OWEN wins. Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 2, Round 9 - History - Pope Francis
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
> Since becoming pope, Francis I has become one of the best-known,
> most beloved, and yes, most controversial pontiffs. Here are ten
> questions on the man.
This was the hardest round in the original game and the second-hardest
of the entire season.
of the entire season.
> 1. By what name was he known before he chose the moniker "Francis"
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
> as a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio. 4 for Joshua and Stephen. 3 for Peter.
> 2. Prior to his election at the papal conclave, he was archbishop
> of which city?
> of which city?
Buenos Aires. I accepted "Buenos Aries", with a quiet chuckle.
4 for Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua, Stephen,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum.
4 for Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua, Stephen,
and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 3. Within 2 years, how old was Francis when he became pope in
> March 2013?
> March 2013?
76 (accepting 74-78). 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, and Stephen.
> 4. Not only did his simple outfit of a white cassock and iron
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
> cross foreshadow a simple papacy, his first two words to the
> crowd from the balcony overlooking St. Peter Square were also
> considered revolutionary in their humility. What were they?
> Answer in English if you like.
The expected answer was "Buona sera" ("Good evening"), but, although
widely reported, this turns out to be wrong. As confirmed on the
Vatican web site, his opening words were actually "Fratelli e sorelle,
buona sera" ("Brothers and sisters, good evening"); so the correct
answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
widely reported, this turns out to be wrong. As confirmed on the
Vatican web site, his opening words were actually "Fratelli e sorelle,
buona sera" ("Brothers and sisters, good evening"); so the correct
answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
> 5. He has published two documents since becoming pope: an
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
> encyclical in June 2013 and an apostolic exhortation in November
> 2013. Give the title of *either one*, in the original Latin or
> in English translation. (If this question is now out of date,
> we still want one of these first two documents, not a later one.)
"Lumen Fidei" ("The Light of Faith"), "Evangelii Gaudium" ("Joy of
the Gospels").
the Gospels").
> 6. "Time" magazine named him as their 2013 Man of the Year.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
> And so did another magazine, following his comment, "If a person
> is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge them?"
> Name that magazine.
"The Advocate". 4 for Jason and Stephen.
> 7. His first papal trip outside Italy was to attend the World
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
> Youth Day in July 2013, in which country?
Brazil. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 8. Backing up his statement that "a bishop who is not in the
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
> service of the community does no good", in March 2014 Francis
> forced the resignation of a bishop who, it had been revealed,
> had spent $43,000,000 (US) on a luxurious new residence and
> office complex -- while cutting staff! From *which European
> country* does this former "Bishop of Bling" hail?
Germany. 4 for Marc and Stephen. 3 for Joshua.
> 9. Francis was also cited as a key behind-the-scenes player in a
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
> historic political announcement which took place on 2014-12-17.
> What did he help facilitate?
The normalization of US-Cuba relations. (Anything along these lines
was sufficient.) 4 for Gareth, Marc, Erland, Joshua, and Stephen.
was sufficient.) 4 for Gareth, Marc, Erland, Joshua, and Stephen.
> 10. One of his first statements as pope, "I want a church that is
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
> poor and for the poor", signaled his deep commitment to reaching
> out to the marginalized. In February 2015 the Vatican announced
> two initiatives supporting the homeless in St. Peter's Square;
> describe either one.
Showers to be built in the square; free haircuts and shaves.
4 for Stephen (the hard way).
4 for Stephen (the hard way).
> * Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round
> A. Beethoven Compositions
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
> A. Beethoven Compositions
> We give you the formal names of works by Ludwig van Beethoven;
> you give us the nickname by which each piece is more commonly known.
> A1. Bagatelle in A minor for piano.
"Für Elise" (or in English, "For Elise"). 4 for Dan Blum, Peter,
Marc, Björn, Joshua, and Stephen.
Marc, Björn, Joshua, and Stephen.
> A2. Symphony #6 in F major.
"Pastoral". 4 for Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland, Calvin, Joshua,
and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
> B. Raymond Chandler in Hollywood
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
> Author Raymond Chandler, best known as the creator of private
> eye Philip Marlowe, was also a screenwriter, contributing to the
> movie adaptations of other writers' crime classics. In each case,
> name the film.
> B1. Chandler co-wrote the screenplay for what 1944 film noir,
> directed by Billy Wilder and based on a novel by James
> M. Cain?
"Double Indemnity". 4 for Gareth, Marc, Calvin, Joshua, and Stephen.
> B2. Chandler collaborated on the script for what 1951 Alfred
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
> Hitchcock film, based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith?
"Strangers on a Train". 4 for Dan Blum, Marc, Joshua, and Stephen.
> C. Canadian Provincial Birds
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
> C1. Blue jay.
> We name a bird; you name the Canadian province it's an official
> symbol of.
> C1. Blue jay.
Prince Edward Island. 4 for Stephen. 2 for Calvin.
Ontario's official bird is the common loon [no doubt a reference to
our desire to control all of Canada's money :-)]. The Toronto Blue
Jays, on the other hand, were in effect named after a brand of beer
(Labatt's Blue).
> C2. Great grey owl.
Manitoba. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Peter.
Ontario's official bird is the common loon [no doubt a reference to
our desire to control all of Canada's money :-)]. The Toronto Blue
Jays, on the other hand, were in effect named after a brand of beer
(Labatt's Blue).
> C2. Great grey owl.
Manitoba. 4 for Stephen. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Peter.
> D. Philosopher Quotations
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
> Who said (not necessarily in English)...
> D1. "Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau. 4 for Marc, Jason, and Stephen. 2 for Gareth.
> D2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
> good men to do nothing"?
> good men to do nothing"?
Edmund Burke. 4 for Calvin, Joshua, Jason, and Stephen.
> E. Boxers Known as Rocky
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
> Before Sylvester Stallone created the character of Rocky Balboa,
> other fighters named Rocky ruled the boxing world. These questions
> deal with those real-life pugilists.
> E1. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano), who was
> the heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, went undefeated
> and untied in his career in the ring, winning all 49 bouts.
> Within 2, how many of those wins were knockouts?
43 (accepting 41-45). 4 for Gareth, Marc, and Stephen. 2 for Peter.
> E2. Middleweight champion Rocky Graziano (born Thomas Rocco
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
> Barbella) was considered one of the greatest knockout artists
> in boxing history, often able to take his opponent out with
> a single punch. Who *played* Graziano in the 1956 movie
> "Somebody Up There Likes Me"?
Paul Newman. 4 for Joshua and Stephen.
> F. Mathematical Terms
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
> Given the definition, name the mathematical term.
> F1. The longest side of a right-angled triangle, as well as
> being the side that's opposite the right angle.
Hypotenuse. 4 for Dan Blum, Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland,
Calvin, Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
Calvin, Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
> F2. Whole numbers, positive or negative, including zero.
Integers. 4 for Dan Blum, Gareth, Peter, Marc, Björn, Erland,
Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Can Geo Ent Lit Sci His Cha SIX
Gareth Owen 31 4 20 36 28 23 8 20 158
Joshua Kreitzer 22 8 28 24 8 28 15 32 149
Stephen Perry -- -- -- -- 36 32 32 48 148
Dan Blum 8 21 16 16 28 20 10 16 117
Marc Dashevsky 0 7 24 16 4 20 12 32 111
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 32 0 8 20 12 12 84
Dan Tilque 12 16 -- -- 16 24 4 8 80
Peter Smyth 19 0 20 4 -- -- 7 20 70
"Calvin" -- -- 24 4 0 17 4 21 70
Pete Gayde 16 4 16 28 0 4 -- -- 68
Björn Lundin 0 8 -- -- 4 20 4 16 52
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 4 12 0 0 4 8 28
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "...This is due to the Coincidence effect,
m...@vex.net | more so than the Coriolis." -- Cindy Kandolf
Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Can Geo Ent Lit Sci His Cha SIX
Gareth Owen 31 4 20 36 28 23 8 20 158
Joshua Kreitzer 22 8 28 24 8 28 15 32 149
Stephen Perry -- -- -- -- 36 32 32 48 148
Dan Blum 8 21 16 16 28 20 10 16 117
Marc Dashevsky 0 7 24 16 4 20 12 32 111
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 32 0 8 20 12 12 84
Dan Tilque 12 16 -- -- 16 24 4 8 80
Peter Smyth 19 0 20 4 -- -- 7 20 70
"Calvin" -- -- 24 4 0 17 4 21 70
Pete Gayde 16 4 16 28 0 4 -- -- 68
Björn Lundin 0 8 -- -- 4 20 4 16 52
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 4 12 0 0 4 8 28
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "...This is due to the Coincidence effect,
m...@vex.net | more so than the Coriolis." -- Cindy Kandolf
Gareth Owen
Sep 12, 2015, 3:20:12 PM9/12/15
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m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) writes:
> [Reposting again, with the correct Subject line AND with the correct
> character set declared. Sorry about that.]
>
> Mark Brader:
>> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
>> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
>> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
> Game 2 is over and GARETH OWEN wins. Hearty congratulations!
Thanks.
> [Reposting again, with the correct Subject line AND with the correct
> character set declared. Sorry about that.]
>
> Mark Brader:
>> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-04-27,
>> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
>> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
> Game 2 is over and GARETH OWEN wins. Hearty congratulations!
Note: I *OWN* swp (as long as he spots me a 90-pt head start)
Erland Sommarskog
Sep 12, 2015, 3:46:13 PM9/12/15
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> The expected answer was "Buona sera" ("Good evening"), but, although
> widely reported, this turns out to be wrong. As confirmed on the
> Vatican web site, his opening words were actually "Fratelli e sorelle,
> buona sera" ("Brothers and sisters, good evening"); so the correct
> answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
So did not Stephen actually answer that? Yes, he added the latter three
> The expected answer was "Buona sera" ("Good evening"), but, although
> widely reported, this turns out to be wrong. As confirmed on the
> Vatican web site, his opening words were actually "Fratelli e sorelle,
> buona sera" ("Brothers and sisters, good evening"); so the correct
> answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
words too, but he had the first two right. (And since he had an alternate
answer, he should have three points.)
Mark Brader
Sep 12, 2015, 4:02:37 PM9/12/15
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Mark Brader:
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Mark Brader | "How, you may ask, did the mind of man ever excogitate
Toronto | anything so false and foolish? The answer is that the
m...@vex.net | mind of man had nothing to do with it..." --A.E. Housman
> > so the correct answer is "Fratelli e" or "Brothers and". Sorry, folks.
Erland Sommarskog:
> So did not Stephen actually answer that?
No, he gave five words when asked for two.
--
Mark Brader | "How, you may ask, did the mind of man ever excogitate
Toronto | anything so false and foolish? The answer is that the
m...@vex.net | mind of man had nothing to do with it..." --A.E. Housman
swp
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On Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 3:20:12 PM UTC-4, Gareth Owen wrote:
> m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) writes:
> > Mark Brader:
swp
> m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) writes:
> > Mark Brader:
> > Game 2 is over and GARETH OWEN wins. Hearty congratulations!
>
> Thanks.
>
> Note: I *OWN* swp (as long as he spots me a 90-pt head start)
challenge accepted! (assuming my master allows it...)
>
> Thanks.
>
> Note: I *OWN* swp (as long as he spots me a 90-pt head start)
swp
swp
Sep 13, 2015, 12:36:51 PM9/13/15
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as the question was fundamentally flawed, would you have scored differently for anyone else who gave the correct answer? the flaw was in asking for 2 words, instead of the correct number in his actual address.
swp
Mark Brader
Sep 13, 2015, 7:38:29 PM9/13/15
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Stephen Perry:
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Mark Brader | "Every year this part of our job gets easier.
Toronto | Between Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr, people are
m...@vex.net | surveilling *themselves*." --Phil Coulson (Jeffrey Bell)
> as the question was fundamentally flawed, would you have scored
> differently for anyone else who gave the correct answer?
Other than you, you mean? I shouldn't've, but it's hard to say.
> differently for anyone else who gave the correct answer?
--
Mark Brader | "Every year this part of our job gets easier.
Toronto | Between Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr, people are
m...@vex.net | surveilling *themselves*." --Phil Coulson (Jeffrey Bell)
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