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Mark Brader
Oct 10, 2019, 12:13:31 AM10/10/19
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-08-06,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 7 - Geography
* A River Runs Through it
1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
through Sioux City and Omaha?
2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
* New-Ish Countries
In the past 30 years 34 new countries have been created, many
from the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, and others as a
result of anti-colonial or other independence movements. You name
the country.
4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
until a peace agreement in 2018.
6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
* World Currencies
We name the currency and give some information about the country.
You name the country.
7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
9. Dong; an Asian country.
* The Great Lakes
Yeah, we think they're pretty great.
10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
name for Lake Superior?
12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
the two.
* Landlocked Countries
There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
one*.
15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
** Final, Round 8 - Sports
* Pro Wrestling
The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From
the birth name, you tell us the ring name.
1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
"The Princess Bride".
2. Born Terry Gene Bollea, he anchored pro wrestling's crossover
from niche entertainment to pop culture. He beat up Sylvester
Stallone in "Rocky 3" and body-slammed <answer 1> at SkyDome.
3. Born Randall Mario Poffo, he married his valet Miss Elizabeth
and beat up Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man movie.
* Les Expos
Recent talk of sharing a team with Tampa revived memories of
Canada's original Major League Baseball franchise. Plus, it's
the 50th anniversary of their first season in 1969.
4. To win an expansion franchise, Mayor Jean Drapeau promised a
domed baseball stadium in 2 years -- and hey, it only took
until 1977 before the Expos moved into the multi-purpose
Olympic Stadium. Where did they play before that?
5. In the early years, the Expos' best player and fan favorite
was nicknamed "Le Grand Orange" because of his bright red hair.
What was his real surname?
6. Last year an Expos superstar was inducted into Hall of Fame.
A slugging outfielder, one of the most exciting hitters of his
time, he also played for the Angels and won the 2004 American
League MVP award. Name him.
* Sports Trophies
When the Raptors won the NBA championship, many of us learned that
Larry O'Brien has a trophy named for him! These questions are on
other sports trophies and awards.
7. Canada's top university football player receives which award?
8. Name the trophy awarded to the American Hockey League champions.
9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
global event. Name the event.
* Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
The late great Roy Halladay wasn't the first person inducted into
Cooperstown posthumously. Here are three more who died too soon
or had to wait too long.
10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
before his induction ceremony.
11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
his retirement.
* We the North
Hurray for the Raptors! This triple honors our recent champions.
13. Winner of the NBA's Most Improved Player Award this season,
he's a Cameroonian forward nicknamed "Spicy P." Name him.
14. Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beating Game 7 shot bounced 4 times but
eventually went in. It soothed the painful memory of a similar
shot against the same playoff opponent, years ago. Which Raptor
missed that other famous shot in 2001?
15. Kawhi was controversially acquired for Raptor great Demar
DeRozan. Two other players were involved in the trade: name
*either one*.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Normal caution suffices. In almost 70 years here,
m...@vex.net | I have not been killed even once." --Peter Moylan
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 7 - Geography
* A River Runs Through it
1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
through Sioux City and Omaha?
2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
* New-Ish Countries
In the past 30 years 34 new countries have been created, many
from the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, and others as a
result of anti-colonial or other independence movements. You name
the country.
4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
until a peace agreement in 2018.
6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
* World Currencies
We name the currency and give some information about the country.
You name the country.
7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
9. Dong; an Asian country.
* The Great Lakes
Yeah, we think they're pretty great.
10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
name for Lake Superior?
12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
the two.
* Landlocked Countries
There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
one*.
15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
** Final, Round 8 - Sports
* Pro Wrestling
The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From
the birth name, you tell us the ring name.
1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
"The Princess Bride".
2. Born Terry Gene Bollea, he anchored pro wrestling's crossover
from niche entertainment to pop culture. He beat up Sylvester
Stallone in "Rocky 3" and body-slammed <answer 1> at SkyDome.
3. Born Randall Mario Poffo, he married his valet Miss Elizabeth
and beat up Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man movie.
* Les Expos
Recent talk of sharing a team with Tampa revived memories of
Canada's original Major League Baseball franchise. Plus, it's
the 50th anniversary of their first season in 1969.
4. To win an expansion franchise, Mayor Jean Drapeau promised a
domed baseball stadium in 2 years -- and hey, it only took
until 1977 before the Expos moved into the multi-purpose
Olympic Stadium. Where did they play before that?
5. In the early years, the Expos' best player and fan favorite
was nicknamed "Le Grand Orange" because of his bright red hair.
What was his real surname?
6. Last year an Expos superstar was inducted into Hall of Fame.
A slugging outfielder, one of the most exciting hitters of his
time, he also played for the Angels and won the 2004 American
League MVP award. Name him.
* Sports Trophies
When the Raptors won the NBA championship, many of us learned that
Larry O'Brien has a trophy named for him! These questions are on
other sports trophies and awards.
7. Canada's top university football player receives which award?
8. Name the trophy awarded to the American Hockey League champions.
9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
global event. Name the event.
* Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
The late great Roy Halladay wasn't the first person inducted into
Cooperstown posthumously. Here are three more who died too soon
or had to wait too long.
10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
before his induction ceremony.
11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
his retirement.
* We the North
Hurray for the Raptors! This triple honors our recent champions.
13. Winner of the NBA's Most Improved Player Award this season,
he's a Cameroonian forward nicknamed "Spicy P." Name him.
14. Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beating Game 7 shot bounced 4 times but
eventually went in. It soothed the painful memory of a similar
shot against the same playoff opponent, years ago. Which Raptor
missed that other famous shot in 2001?
15. Kawhi was controversially acquired for Raptor great Demar
DeRozan. Two other players were involved in the trade: name
*either one*.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Normal caution suffices. In almost 70 years here,
m...@vex.net | I have not been killed even once." --Peter Moylan
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Joshua Kreitzer
Oct 10, 2019, 3:21:19 AM10/10/19
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:_JGdndVNB-B4MgPAnZ2dnUU7-
V_N...@giganews.com:
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
Missouri River; Platte River
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
Tay
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
Indus
> * New-Ish Countries
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
Eritrea
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
Kosovo
> * World Currencies
>
> We name the currency and give some information about the country.
> You name the country.
>
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
Albania
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
Haiti
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
Vietnam
> * The Great Lakes
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
Gitchee Gumee
> 12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
> big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
> the two.
Straits of Mackinac
> * Landlocked Countries
>
> There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
> to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
>
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
Kazakhstan
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
Bolivia
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
Liechtenstein
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
>
> * Pro Wrestling
>
> The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
> characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From
> the birth name, you tell us the ring name.
>
> 1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
> "The Princess Bride".
Andre the Giant
> 2. Born Terry Gene Bollea, he anchored pro wrestling's crossover
> from niche entertainment to pop culture. He beat up Sylvester
> Stallone in "Rocky 3" and body-slammed <answer 1> at SkyDome.
Hulk Hogan
> 3. Born Randall Mario Poffo, he married his valet Miss Elizabeth
> and beat up Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man movie.
Randy "Macho Man" Savage
> * Les Expos
> 5. In the early years, the Expos' best player and fan favorite
> was nicknamed "Le Grand Orange" because of his bright red hair.
> What was his real surname?
Staub
> 6. Last year an Expos superstar was inducted into Hall of Fame.
> A slugging outfielder, one of the most exciting hitters of his
> time, he also played for the Angels and won the 2004 American
> League MVP award. Name him.
Carter
> * Sports Trophies
> 9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
> quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
> first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
> Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
> global event. Name the event.
FIFA World Cup
> * Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
>
> The late great Roy Halladay wasn't the first person inducted into
> Cooperstown posthumously. Here are three more who died too soon
> or had to wait too long.
>
> 10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
> but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
> before his induction ceremony.
Lou Gehrig
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Roberto Clemente
> 12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
> the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
> his retirement.
Leo Durocher
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
V_N...@giganews.com:
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
> * New-Ish Countries
>
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
Namibia
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
> * World Currencies
>
> We name the currency and give some information about the country.
> You name the country.
>
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
> * The Great Lakes
>
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
Lake Michigan
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
> 12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
> big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
> the two.
> * Landlocked Countries
>
> There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
> to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
>
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
>
> * Pro Wrestling
>
> The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
> characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From
> the birth name, you tell us the ring name.
>
> 1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
> "The Princess Bride".
> 2. Born Terry Gene Bollea, he anchored pro wrestling's crossover
> from niche entertainment to pop culture. He beat up Sylvester
> Stallone in "Rocky 3" and body-slammed <answer 1> at SkyDome.
> 3. Born Randall Mario Poffo, he married his valet Miss Elizabeth
> and beat up Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man movie.
> * Les Expos
>
> 4. To win an expansion franchise, Mayor Jean Drapeau promised a
> domed baseball stadium in 2 years -- and hey, it only took
> until 1977 before the Expos moved into the multi-purpose
> Olympic Stadium. Where did they play before that?
Jarry Park
> 4. To win an expansion franchise, Mayor Jean Drapeau promised a
> domed baseball stadium in 2 years -- and hey, it only took
> until 1977 before the Expos moved into the multi-purpose
> Olympic Stadium. Where did they play before that?
> 5. In the early years, the Expos' best player and fan favorite
> was nicknamed "Le Grand Orange" because of his bright red hair.
> What was his real surname?
> 6. Last year an Expos superstar was inducted into Hall of Fame.
> A slugging outfielder, one of the most exciting hitters of his
> time, he also played for the Angels and won the 2004 American
> League MVP award. Name him.
> * Sports Trophies
>
> 8. Name the trophy awarded to the American Hockey League champions.
Calder Cup
> 8. Name the trophy awarded to the American Hockey League champions.
> 9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
> quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
> first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
> Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
> global event. Name the event.
> * Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
>
> The late great Roy Halladay wasn't the first person inducted into
> Cooperstown posthumously. Here are three more who died too soon
> or had to wait too long.
>
> 10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
> but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
> before his induction ceremony.
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
> 12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
> the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
> his retirement.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Blum
Oct 10, 2019, 10:09:08 AM10/10/19
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
> * A River Runs Through it
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
Platte
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
> * A River Runs Through it
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
> * New-Ish Countries
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
> * World Currencies
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
Vietnam
> * The Great Lakes
> * The Great Lakes
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
Michigan
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
> * Landlocked Countries
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
> * Pro Wrestling
> "The Princess Bride".
Andre the Giant
> * Sports Trophies
> 9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
> quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
> first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
> Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
> global event. Name the event.
> * Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
> 10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
> but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
> before his induction ceremony.
Lou Gehrig
> but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
> before his induction ceremony.
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Bruce Bowler
Oct 10, 2019, 3:32:48 PM10/10/19
to
On Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:13:25 -0500, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-08-06, and
> should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give both a
> right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty. Please post
> all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup, based only on
> your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote the questions and
> place your answer below each one.) I will reveal the correct answers in
> about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe and are used
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-01-22
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
Missouri
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-08-06, and
> should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give both a
> right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty. Please post
> all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup, based only on
> your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote the questions and
> place your answer below each one.) I will reveal the correct answers in
> about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe and are used
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2019-01-22
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
>
>
> * New-Ish Countries
>
> In the past 30 years 34 new countries have been created, many from the
> dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, and others as a result of
> anti-colonial or other independence movements. You name the country.
>
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory until
> a peace agreement in 2018.
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence, but
> it isn't a member of the United Nations.
>
> * World Currencies
>
> We name the currency and give some information about the country. You
> name the country.
>
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
> * The Great Lakes
>
> Yeah, we think they're pretty great.
>
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
> 12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
> big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects the two.
>
> * Landlocked Countries
>
> There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access to an
> ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
>
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is located
> in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation and former
> Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
>
> * Pro Wrestling
>
> The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
> characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From the
> birth name, you tell us the ring name.
>
> 1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
> "The Princess Bride".
> 2. Born Terry Gene Bollea, he anchored pro wrestling's crossover
> from niche entertainment to pop culture. He beat up Sylvester
> Stallone in "Rocky 3" and body-slammed <answer 1> at SkyDome.
> 3. Born Randall Mario Poffo, he married his valet Miss Elizabeth
> and beat up Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man movie.
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
> 12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
> the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after his
> retirement.
Calvin
Oct 10, 2019, 8:28:20 PM10/10/19
to
On Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 2:13:31 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
>
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
Clyde
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
>
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
> * New-Ish Countries
>
> In the past 30 years 34 new countries have been created, many
> from the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, and others as a
> result of anti-colonial or other independence movements. You name
> the country.
>
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
> * World Currencies
>
> We name the currency and give some information about the country.
> You name the country.
>
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
> * The Great Lakes
>
> Yeah, we think they're pretty great.
>
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
>
> 12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
> big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
> the two.
>
>
> * Landlocked Countries
>
> There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
> to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
>
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
>
> * Pro Wrestling
>
> The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
> characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From
> the birth name, you tell us the ring name.
>
> 1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
> "The Princess Bride".
> * Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
>
> The late great Roy Halladay wasn't the first person inducted into
> Cooperstown posthumously. Here are three more who died too soon
> or had to wait too long.
>
> 10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
> but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
> before his induction ceremony.
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
>
> 12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
> the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
> his retirement.
>
>
> * We the North
>
> Hurray for the Raptors! This triple honors our recent champions.
>
> 13. Winner of the NBA's Most Improved Player Award this season,
> he's a Cameroonian forward nicknamed "Spicy P." Name him.
>
> 14. Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beating Game 7 shot bounced 4 times but
> eventually went in. It soothed the painful memory of a similar
> shot against the same playoff opponent, years ago. Which Raptor
> missed that other famous shot in 2001?
>
> 15. Kawhi was controversially acquired for Raptor great Demar
> DeRozan. Two other players were involved in the trade: name
> *either one*.
calvin
Mark Brader
Oct 11, 2019, 2:53:22 AM10/11/19
to
Mark Brader:
> Montenegro aka FYROM
I will score this as two guesses, Montenegro and FYROM.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net
MARTIANS BUILD TWO IMMENSE CANALS IN TWO YEARS.
Vast Engineering Works Accomplished in an Incredibly Short Time
by Our Planetary Neighbors. --N.Y.Times headline, August 27, 1911
> > 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> > from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> > but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
"Calvin":
> > from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> > but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
> Montenegro aka FYROM
I will score this as two guesses, Montenegro and FYROM.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net
MARTIANS BUILD TWO IMMENSE CANALS IN TWO YEARS.
Vast Engineering Works Accomplished in an Incredibly Short Time
by Our Planetary Neighbors. --N.Y.Times headline, August 27, 1911
Erland Sommarskog
Oct 11, 2019, 3:16:26 AM10/11/19
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
Missouri
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
(This question has been asked in one shape or another quite a few times.
I believe I had one in a quiz that I posted in the nineties.)
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
>
> 9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
> quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
> first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
> Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
> global event. Name the event.
FIFA World Cup
> quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
> first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
> Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
> global event. Name the event.
Dan Tilque
Oct 11, 2019, 3:24:42 PM10/11/19
to
On 10/9/19 9:13 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
Sioux
>
>
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
>
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
>
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
>
>
> * New-Ish Countries
>
> In the past 30 years 34 new countries have been created, many
> from the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, and others as a
> result of anti-colonial or other independence movements. You name
> the country.
>
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
>
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
>
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
>
>
> * World Currencies
>
> We name the currency and give some information about the country.
> You name the country.
>
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
>
>
> * The Great Lakes
>
> Yeah, we think they're pretty great.
>
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
>
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
>
> 12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
> big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
> the two.
>
>
> * Landlocked Countries
>
> There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
> to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
>
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
>
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
>
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
>
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
>
> 12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
> the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
> his retirement.
>
>
> * We the North
>
> Hurray for the Raptors! This triple honors our recent champions.
>
> 13. Winner of the NBA's Most Improved Player Award this season,
> he's a Cameroonian forward nicknamed "Spicy P." Name him.
>
> 14. Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beating Game 7 shot bounced 4 times but
> eventually went in. It soothed the painful memory of a similar
> shot against the same playoff opponent, years ago. Which Raptor
> missed that other famous shot in 2001?
>
> 15. Kawhi was controversially acquired for Raptor great Demar
> DeRozan. Two other players were involved in the trade: name
> *either one*.
>
--
Mark Brader
Oct 13, 2019, 12:09:53 AM10/13/19
to
Mark Brader:
> * A River Runs Through it
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
Missouri. 4 for Bruce and Erland. 3 for Joshua.
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
Clyde. 4 for Bruce and Calvin.
Curiously, this was also the answer to a completely unrelated
question on "Jeopardy!" on Monday, 3 days before I posted this round.
The category in question was about video games, and what they asked
for was: "OF THE 4 GHOSTS IN THE ORIGINAL ENGLISH[-language] VERSION
OF THE PAC-MAN GAME, THE ONE THAT DOESN'T RHYME WITH THE OTHERS".
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
Indus. 4 for Joshua, Erland, and Dan Tilque. 2 for Dan Blum.
India is named after the river, but contains hardly any of it.
> * New-Ish Countries
> In the past 30 years 34 new countries have been created, many
> from the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, and others as a
> result of anti-colonial or other independence movements. You name
> the country.
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
Namibia. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Calvin, Erland, and Dan Tilque.
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
Eritrea. 4 for everyone -- Joshua, Dan Blum, Bruce, Calvin, Erland,
and Dan Tilque.
This year's Nobel Peace Prize winner was announced on Friday, and
it's Abiy Ahmed Ali, prime minister of Ethiopia -- for that peace
agreement and other things he's done since taking office.
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
Kosovo. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Bruce, Erland, and Dan Tilque.
> * World Currencies
> We name the currency and give some information about the country.
> You name the country.
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
Albania. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Calvin, and Erland.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
Haiti. 4 for Joshua and Erland. 3 for Calvin.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
Vietnam. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Bruce, Calvin, and Dan Tilque.
> * The Great Lakes
> Yeah, we think they're pretty great.
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
Michigan, duh. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Bruce, Erland, and Dan Tilque.
2 for Calvin.
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
Gitche Gumee. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Bruce, and Dan Tilque.
> 12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
> big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
> the two.
Mackinac. 4 for Joshua, Bruce, and Dan Tilque.
> * Landlocked Countries
> There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
> to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
Kazakhstan. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Erland, and Dan Tilque.
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
Bolivia, Paraguay. 4 for everyone.
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
Liechtenstein, Uzbekistan. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Bruce, Calvin,
Erland (the hard way), and Dan Tilque.
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
> * Pro Wrestling
> The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
> characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From
> the birth name, you tell us the ring name.
> 1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
> "The Princess Bride".
Andre the Giant. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Bruce, and Calvin.
In the original game, after this question and answer had been read,
one of the Usual Suspects who was in the audience called out a
comment on the use of pro wrestling as a category in this round.
"You keep using this word 'sports'", he said. "I do not think it
means what you think it means."
> 2. Born Terry Gene Bollea, he anchored pro wrestling's crossover
> from niche entertainment to pop culture. He beat up Sylvester
> Stallone in "Rocky 3" and body-slammed <answer 1> at SkyDome.
Hulk Hogan (or Hollywood Hogan). 4 for Joshua and Bruce.
> 3. Born Randall Mario Poffo, he married his valet Miss Elizabeth
> and beat up Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man movie.
Randy Savage (or Macho Man). 4 for Joshua (the hard way) and Bruce
(the hard way).
> * Les Expos
> Recent talk of sharing a team with Tampa revived memories of
> Canada's original Major League Baseball franchise. Plus, it's
> the 50th anniversary of their first season in 1969.
> 4. To win an expansion franchise, Mayor Jean Drapeau promised a
> domed baseball stadium in 2 years -- and hey, it only took
> until 1977 before the Expos moved into the multi-purpose
> Olympic Stadium. Where did they play before that?
Jarry Park. 4 for Joshua.
> 5. In the early years, the Expos' best player and fan favorite
> was nicknamed "Le Grand Orange" because of his bright red hair.
> What was his real surname?
(Daniel "Rusty") Staub. 4 for Joshua.
> 6. Last year an Expos superstar was inducted into Hall of Fame.
> A slugging outfielder, one of the most exciting hitters of his
> time, he also played for the Angels and won the 2004 American
> League MVP award. Name him.
Vladimir Guerrero Sr. "Guerrero" was sufficient.
> * Sports Trophies
> When the Raptors won the NBA championship, many of us learned that
> Larry O'Brien has a trophy named for him! These questions are on
> other sports trophies and awards.
> 7. Canada's top university football player receives which award?
Hec Creighton Trophy.
> 8. Name the trophy awarded to the American Hockey League champions.
Calder Cup. 4 for Joshua.
> 9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
> quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
> first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
> Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
> global event. Name the event.
World Cup. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Calvin, and Erland.
In the original game "FIFA" was required in addition, but pffft
to that.
> * Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
> The late great Roy Halladay wasn't the first person inducted into
> Cooperstown posthumously. Here are three more who died too soon
> or had to wait too long.
> 10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
> but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
> before his induction ceremony.
Lou Gehrig. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Bruce, Calvin, and Dan Tilque.
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Roberto Clemente. 4 for Joshua, Bruce, and Dan Tilque.
> 12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
> the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
> his retirement.
Leo Durocher. I accepted "Derosher" for full points. 4 for Joshua
and Bruce.
> * We the North
> Hurray for the Raptors! This triple honors our recent champions.
> 13. Winner of the NBA's Most Improved Player Award this season,
> he's a Cameroonian forward nicknamed "Spicy P." Name him.
Pascal Siakam.
> 14. Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beating Game 7 shot bounced 4 times but
> eventually went in. It soothed the painful memory of a similar
> shot against the same playoff opponent, years ago. Which Raptor
> missed that other famous shot in 2001?
Vince Carter.
> 15. Kawhi was controversially acquired for Raptor great Demar
> DeRozan. Two other players were involved in the trade: name
> *either one*.
Danny Green, Jakob Poeltl.
Scores, if there are no errors:
FINAL ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Lit Can Ent Sci Geo Spo FOUR
Joshua Kreitzer 56 0 56 36 55 40 207
Dan Blum 56 0 32 40 42 12 170
Dan Tilque 32 12 28 52 44 8 156
Bruce Bowler -- -- 32 45 40 24 141
Pete Gayde 24 0 40 16 -- -- 80
Erland Sommarskog 14 0 0 11 44 4 73
"Calvin" -- -- 14 7 33 12 66
--
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Toronto | to needs rather than to demands. That's not the way
m...@vex.net | the system works, though." --Tony Cooper
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-08-06,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
This was the easiest round in the original game.
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
> * A River Runs Through it
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
Curiously, this was also the answer to a completely unrelated
question on "Jeopardy!" on Monday, 3 days before I posted this round.
The category in question was about video games, and what they asked
for was: "OF THE 4 GHOSTS IN THE ORIGINAL ENGLISH[-language] VERSION
OF THE PAC-MAN GAME, THE ONE THAT DOESN'T RHYME WITH THE OTHERS".
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
India is named after the river, but contains hardly any of it.
> * New-Ish Countries
> In the past 30 years 34 new countries have been created, many
> from the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, and others as a
> result of anti-colonial or other independence movements. You name
> the country.
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
and Dan Tilque.
This year's Nobel Peace Prize winner was announced on Friday, and
it's Abiy Ahmed Ali, prime minister of Ethiopia -- for that peace
agreement and other things he's done since taking office.
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
> * World Currencies
> We name the currency and give some information about the country.
> You name the country.
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
> * The Great Lakes
> Yeah, we think they're pretty great.
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
2 for Calvin.
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
> 12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
> big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
> the two.
> * Landlocked Countries
> There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
> to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
Erland (the hard way), and Dan Tilque.
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
> * Pro Wrestling
> The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
> characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From
> the birth name, you tell us the ring name.
> 1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
> "The Princess Bride".
In the original game, after this question and answer had been read,
one of the Usual Suspects who was in the audience called out a
comment on the use of pro wrestling as a category in this round.
"You keep using this word 'sports'", he said. "I do not think it
means what you think it means."
> 2. Born Terry Gene Bollea, he anchored pro wrestling's crossover
> from niche entertainment to pop culture. He beat up Sylvester
> Stallone in "Rocky 3" and body-slammed <answer 1> at SkyDome.
> 3. Born Randall Mario Poffo, he married his valet Miss Elizabeth
> and beat up Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man movie.
(the hard way).
> * Les Expos
> Recent talk of sharing a team with Tampa revived memories of
> Canada's original Major League Baseball franchise. Plus, it's
> the 50th anniversary of their first season in 1969.
> 4. To win an expansion franchise, Mayor Jean Drapeau promised a
> domed baseball stadium in 2 years -- and hey, it only took
> until 1977 before the Expos moved into the multi-purpose
> Olympic Stadium. Where did they play before that?
> 5. In the early years, the Expos' best player and fan favorite
> was nicknamed "Le Grand Orange" because of his bright red hair.
> What was his real surname?
> 6. Last year an Expos superstar was inducted into Hall of Fame.
> A slugging outfielder, one of the most exciting hitters of his
> time, he also played for the Angels and won the 2004 American
> League MVP award. Name him.
> * Sports Trophies
> When the Raptors won the NBA championship, many of us learned that
> Larry O'Brien has a trophy named for him! These questions are on
> other sports trophies and awards.
> 7. Canada's top university football player receives which award?
> 8. Name the trophy awarded to the American Hockey League champions.
> 9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
> quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
> first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
> Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
> global event. Name the event.
In the original game "FIFA" was required in addition, but pffft
to that.
> * Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
> The late great Roy Halladay wasn't the first person inducted into
> Cooperstown posthumously. Here are three more who died too soon
> or had to wait too long.
> 10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
> but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
> before his induction ceremony.
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
> 12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
> the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
> his retirement.
and Bruce.
> * We the North
> Hurray for the Raptors! This triple honors our recent champions.
> 13. Winner of the NBA's Most Improved Player Award this season,
> he's a Cameroonian forward nicknamed "Spicy P." Name him.
> 14. Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beating Game 7 shot bounced 4 times but
> eventually went in. It soothed the painful memory of a similar
> shot against the same playoff opponent, years ago. Which Raptor
> missed that other famous shot in 2001?
> 15. Kawhi was controversially acquired for Raptor great Demar
> DeRozan. Two other players were involved in the trade: name
> *either one*.
Scores, if there are no errors:
FINAL ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Lit Can Ent Sci Geo Spo FOUR
Joshua Kreitzer 56 0 56 36 55 40 207
Dan Blum 56 0 32 40 42 12 170
Dan Tilque 32 12 28 52 44 8 156
Bruce Bowler -- -- 32 45 40 24 141
Pete Gayde 24 0 40 16 -- -- 80
Erland Sommarskog 14 0 0 11 44 4 73
"Calvin" -- -- 14 7 33 12 66
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Pete Gayde
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> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-08-06,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
Missouri
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Final, Round 7 - Geography
>
> * A River Runs Through it
>
> 1. Which North American river flows downstream from Bismarck ND
> through Sioux City and Omaha?
>
> 2. What is the main river in Glasgow, Scotland? This waterway
> was historically important for trade and shipbuilding.
>
> 3. Which river, rising on the Tibetan Plateau, is Pakistan's major
> river, reaching the Arabian Sea south of Karachi?
>
>
> * New-Ish Countries
>
> In the past 30 years 34 new countries have been created, many
> from the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, and others as a
> result of anti-colonial or other independence movements. You name
> the country.
>
> 4. On 1990-03-21 this country became independent of South Africa.
> Previously, it was known as South West Africa.
>
> 5. On 1993-05-25 this country seceded and gained independence from
> Ethiopia. The two nations later warred over disputed territory
> until a peace agreement in 2018.
>
> 6. On 2008-02-17 this country unilaterally declared independence
> from Serbia. A number of countries recognize its independence,
> but it isn't a member of the United Nations.
>
>
> * World Currencies
>
> We name the currency and give some information about the country.
> You name the country.
>
> 7. Lek; a country on the Adriatic.
> 8. Gourde; a Caribbean country.
> 9. Dong; an Asian country.
>
>
> * The Great Lakes
>
> Yeah, we think they're pretty great.
>
> 10. Which Great Lake sits entirely within the borders of the US?
>
> 11. As noted by Longfellow and Lightfoot, what is the Chippewayan
> name for Lake Superior?
>
> 12. Hydrologically, Lakes Huron and Michigan are really one
> big lake. Nomenclaturally, name the strait that connects
> the two.
>
>
> * Landlocked Countries
>
> There are 44 countries that are landlocked: without direct access
> to an ocean or to ocean-accessible sea such as the Mediterranean.
>
> 13. The world's 9th-largest country is the largest landlocked
> one. It's bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
> Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea. Name it.
>
> 14. South America has just two landlocked countries. Name *either
> one*.
>
> 15. Two countries are doubly landlocked, i.e. they that are
> completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. One is
> located in Europe, while the other is a Central Asian nation
> and former Soviet republic. Name *either one*.
>
>
> ** Final, Round 8 - Sports
>
> * Pro Wrestling
>
> The "squared circle", professional wrestling, has had many legendary
> characters. Here are some from the Golden Age of the 1980s. From
> the birth name, you tell us the ring name.
>
> 1. Born André René Roussimoff, this wrestler appeared in the movie
> "The Princess Bride".
>
> 2. Born Terry Gene Bollea, he anchored pro wrestling's crossover
> from niche entertainment to pop culture. He beat up Sylvester
> Stallone in "Rocky 3" and body-slammed <answer 1> at SkyDome.
>
> 3. Born Randall Mario Poffo, he married his valet Miss Elizabeth
> and beat up Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man movie.
>
>
> * Les Expos
>
> Recent talk of sharing a team with Tampa revived memories of
> Canada's original Major League Baseball franchise. Plus, it's
> the 50th anniversary of their first season in 1969.
>
> 4. To win an expansion franchise, Mayor Jean Drapeau promised a
> domed baseball stadium in 2 years -- and hey, it only took
> until 1977 before the Expos moved into the multi-purpose
> Olympic Stadium. Where did they play before that?
>
> 5. In the early years, the Expos' best player and fan favorite
> was nicknamed "Le Grand Orange" because of his bright red hair.
> What was his real surname?
>
> 6. Last year an Expos superstar was inducted into Hall of Fame.
> A slugging outfielder, one of the most exciting hitters of his
> time, he also played for the Angels and won the 2004 American
> League MVP award. Name him.
>
>
> * Sports Trophies
>
> When the Raptors won the NBA championship, many of us learned that
> Larry O'Brien has a trophy named for him! These questions are on
> other sports trophies and awards.
>
> 7. Canada's top university football player receives which award?
>
> 8. Name the trophy awarded to the American Hockey League champions.
>
> 9. Originally the Jules Rimet Trophy went to the winners of this
> quadrennial competition, but Jules had stipulated that the
> first 3-time winner could keep it. Which they did, in 1970.
> Now a more prosaically named trophy is awarded for this major
> global event. Name the event.
>
>
> * Posthumous Baseball Hall of Famers
>
> The late great Roy Halladay wasn't the first person inducted into
> Cooperstown posthumously. Here are three more who died too soon
> or had to wait too long.
>
> 10. This legendary first baseman was elected in December 1939,
> but died of a degenerative disease in June, 1941, just weeks
> before his induction ceremony.
>
> 11. One year after his death at age 38, this Pittsburgh Pirates
> right fielder became the first Latin-American and first Caribbean
> player enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
>
> 12. Known as "The Lip", this colorful manager was inducted into
> the Hall in 1994, 3 years after his death and 21 years after
> his retirement.
>
>
> * We the North
>
> Hurray for the Raptors! This triple honors our recent champions.
>
> 13. Winner of the NBA's Most Improved Player Award this season,
> he's a Cameroonian forward nicknamed "Spicy P." Name him.
>
> 14. Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beating Game 7 shot bounced 4 times but
> eventually went in. It soothed the painful memory of a similar
> shot against the same playoff opponent, years ago. Which Raptor
> missed that other famous shot in 2001?
>
> 15. Kawhi was controversially acquired for Raptor great Demar
> DeRozan. Two other players were involved in the trade: name
> *either one*.
>
Mark Brader
Oct 13, 2019, 6:41:18 PM10/13/19
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Ouch. If Pete Gayde's answers had been posted on time, he would have
scored 38 points on Round 7 and 40 on Round 8, for a "best 4 rounds"
total of 142, putting him 4th so far instead of 5th.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Canada resembles Chile a lot more than Chile does"
m...@vex.net | --Athel Cornish-Bowden
scored 38 points on Round 7 and 40 on Round 8, for a "best 4 rounds"
total of 142, putting him 4th so far instead of 5th.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Canada resembles Chile a lot more than Chile does"
m...@vex.net | --Athel Cornish-Bowden
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