These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-03-19,
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 Bill Psychs 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 2017-09-25 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 9, Round 7 - Sports - Martial Arts
In each case, name the martial art.
1. This modern Japanese martial art was developed in 1882 by
Jigoro Kano. The art involves throwing, pinning, or submitting
an opponent. The name translates as "the gentle way".
2. This combat sport from Thailand uses stand-up striking along
with various clinching techniques. It is known as "the art of
eight limbs" since the fists, elbows, knees, and shins are used
to strike opponents.
3. This Brazilian version of a Japanese martial art focuses on
grappling and especially ground fighting. It was developed by
brothers Carlos and Helio Gracie, and used to great effect in
early UFC competitions by Helio's son Royce Gracie.
4. This modern Japanese martial art is descended from swordsmanship.
Bamboo swords and protective armor are used in its practise.
5. This Korean martial art, developed during the 1940s and 1950s,
is characterized by fast kicking techniques.
6. This military self-defence and fighting system was developed
for the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli security forces by
Emrich "Imi" Lichtenfeld.
7. This is a traditional Southern Chinese style of Wushu, or
Kung Fu. Notable practitioners included grandmaster Ip Man,
and his student Bruce Lee.
8. This is an internal Chinese style of Wushu, or Kung Fu, that is
practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits.
The philosophy of the martial art centers around the concept
of yin and yang.
9. This Afro-Brazilian martial art combines elements of dance,
acrobatics, and music. It was developed in Brazil at the
beginning of the 16th century, mainly by Angolan slaves.
10. This modern Japanese martial art was developed by Morihei
Ueshiba. The goal of the art is to defend yourself while
also protecting your attacker from injury. Steven Seagal
is a famous practitioner.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Science - Drugs
We will identify some common drugs by brand name and maybe some
other information, and you give the scientific or generic name
from the handout list:
| acetaminophen | fexofenadine
| acetylsalicylic acid | fluoxetine
| amlodipine | loratadine
| alprazolam | lorazepam
| atorvastatin | lovastatin
| bupropion | oxycodone
| chloral hydrate | perindopril
| chlorpheniramine | pyridoxine HCl
| citalopram | sertraline
| cyanocobalamin | sodium naproxen
| desipramine | tocopheryl acetate
| diamorphine | varenicline
| diphenhydramine
1. Aleve.
2. Ativan.
3. Benadryl now has many variations and formulas. What was the
active component of the original Benadryl?
4. Chlor-tripolon.
5. Claritin.
6. Heroin was a trademark name for the Bayer company in 1895.
They were trying to develop a less addictive opiate for public
use. (Oops.) Although not available over the counter any more,
it still has some medical uses.
7. Prozac.
8. Wellbutrin.
9. Lipitor, a cholesterol medication.
10. Norvasc, a blood-pressure medication.
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