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* Calvin's Quiz #117 - 5 messages, 5 authors
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* Rare Entries DJT01 ANSWERS - 10 messages, 7 authors
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* QFTCI5GNM Game 10 Rounds 2-3: -ologies, road to WW2 - 2 messages, 2 authors
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* QFTCI5GNM Game 10 Rounds 4,6: Africa, board games - 4 messages, 2 authors
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TOPIC: Calvin's Quiz #117
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/18c0759e56fb6cca?hl=en
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== 1 of 5 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 12:40 am
From: "Peter Smyth"
"Calvin" <calvin@phlegm.com> wrote in message
news:op.vtuloys6yr33d7@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au...
>
> 1 Which two nations compete for rugby union's Bledisloe Cup?
Australia & New Zealand
> 2 What is supposedly the only object that a werewolf is vulnerable to?
Silver
> 3 Which British actor is married to supermodel Miranda Kerr?
> 4 Which present day country was once known as Formosa?
Taiwan
> 5 Which Caribbean nation produces Red Stripe beer?
Jamaica
> 6 In a standard modern orchestra, what is the smallest woodwind
> instrument?
Piccolo
> 7 In which card game can a player score "one for his knob"?
Cribbage
> 8 Before marrying Paul, Linda McCartney worked in which field of the
> arts?
Photography
> 9 Which movie studio created Bugs Buggy?
Warner Bros
> 10 Which fruit is the main ingredient of a Warldorf salad?
Apple
Peter Smyth
== 2 of 5 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 1:22 am
From: Erland Sommarskog
Calvin (calvin@phlegm.com) writes:
> 1 Which two nations compete for rugby union's Bledisloe Cup?
France and the UK
> 2 What is supposedly the only object that a werewolf is vulnerable to?
Garlic
> 4 Which present day country was once known as Formosa?
Taiwan
> 5 Which Caribbean nation produces Red Stripe beer?
Jamaica
> 6 In a standard modern orchestra, what is the smallest woodwind
> instrument?
Piccolo flute
> 9 Which movie studio created Bugs Buggy?
Walt Disney
> 10 Which fruit is the main ingredient of a Warldorf salad?
Apple
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se
== 3 of 5 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 1:50 pm
From: Pete
Calvin <calvin@phlegm.com> wrote in
news:op.vtuloys6yr33d7@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au:
>
> 1 Which two nations compete for rugby union's Bledisloe Cup?
Australia and New Zealand
> 2 What is supposedly the only object that a werewolf is vulnerable
> to?
The sun
> 3 Which British actor is married to supermodel Miranda Kerr?
Hugh Jackman
> 4 Which present day country was once known as Formosa?
Taiwan
> 5 Which Caribbean nation produces Red Stripe beer?
Jamaica
> 6 In a standard modern orchestra, what is the smallest woodwind
> instrument?
Piccolo
> 7 In which card game can a player score "one for his knob"?
Cribbage
> 8 Before marrying Paul, Linda McCartney worked in which
> field of the arts?
Photography
> 9 Which movie studio created Bugs Buggy?
Warner Bros.
> 10 Which fruit is the main ingredient of a Warldorf salad?
Apples
>
Pete
== 4 of 5 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 3:00 pm
From: "Rob Parker"
> 1 Which two nations compete for rugby union's Bledisloe Cup?
Australia & New Zealand
> 2 What is supposedly the only object that a werewolf is vulnerable to?
Silver bullet
> 3 Which British actor is married to supermodel Miranda Kerr?
no idea
> 4 Which present day country was once known as Formosa?
Taiwan
> 5 Which Caribbean nation produces Red Stripe beer?
Jamacia (?)
> 6 In a standard modern orchestra, what is the smallest woodwind
> instrument?
Picollo
> 7 In which card game can a player score "one for his knob"?
Cribbage
> 8 Before marrying Paul, Linda McCartney worked in which field of the arts?
Photography
> 9 Which movie studio created Bugs Buggy?
Warner Brothers
> 10 Which fruit is the main ingredient of a Warldorf salad?
Apples
["Apples, celery, walnuts, grapes!!!" - guest at Fawlty Towers]
Rob
== 5 of 5 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 3:09 pm
From: Stan Brown
On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:18:24 +1000, Calvin wrote:
>
> 1 Which two nations compete for rugby union's Bledisloe Cup?
> 2 What is supposedly the only object that a werewolf is vulnerable to?
A silver bullet.
> 3 Which British actor is married to supermodel Miranda Kerr?
> 4 Which present day country was once known as Formosa?
Its passports say "Republic of China / Province of Taiwan", the last
time I looked.
> 5 Which Caribbean nation produces Red Stripe beer?
> 6 In a standard modern orchestra, what is the smallest woodwind instrument?
Piccolo.
> 7 In which card game can a player score "one for his knob"?
Cribbage.
But, oh dear, I think that's an eggcorn. At least I hope it is --
I'd hate to think that my childhood favorite game awarded points for
a player's, er, member. I've always understood it to be "His Nobs",
and a quick reference to the "Technical terms" appendix of /Official
Rules of Card Games/, 56th edition (1969) confirms it.
> 8 Before marrying Paul, Linda McCartney worked in which field of the arts?
> 9 Which movie studio created Bugs Buggy?
Warner Brothers
> 10 Which fruit is the main ingredient of a Warldorf salad?
Apple
--
Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA
http://OakRoadSystems.com
Shikata ga nai...
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TOPIC: Rare Entries DJT01 ANSWERS
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/257e813261ae8732?hl=en
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== 1 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 2:34 am
From: Peter Ward
Dan Tilque says...
>
> gerson wrote:
> > "Dan Tilque" <dtilque@frontier.com> wrote
> >
> >> 7. Name an organized sport that has goals but no goalkeepers. Note that "goal" here refers to a stationary physical object used in
> >> the scoring of points for the game, not as a synonym of "objective".
> >>
> >> 1 netball
> >
> > google
> > netball goalkeeper
> >
> > shows "netball" actually does have a goalkeeper !
> >
>
> You're right. The only thing I knew about netball was that it was sort
> of a variant of basketball. So I figured it had roughly the same
> positions. This, it turns out, is incorrect.
The netball "goalkeeper" is merely a position, which happens to allow
the player in the scoring ring at the defensive end. Goalkeeper and
goal defence have similar rôles. Anyway, I wouldn't allow netball as
correct if it were my competition, as the GK isn't defending the goal
specifically, just trying to stop players getting a chance at goal in
the first place, like any defender.
--
Peter, from outside the asylum
I'm an alien
email: usenet at peterward dot adsl24 dot co dot uk
http://blowinsmoke.wordpress.com/
Usenet, where arguing about pig slops can take on religious import.
- Lee Ayrton
== 2 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 4:33 am
From: Peter Ward
Peter Ward says...
>
> Dan Tilque says...
> >
> > gerson wrote:
> > > "Dan Tilque" <dtilque@frontier.com> wrote
> > >
> > >> 7. Name an organized sport that has goals but no goalkeepers. Note that "goal" here refers to a stationary physical object used in
> > >> the scoring of points for the game, not as a synonym of "objective".
> > >>
> > >> 1 netball
> > >
> > > google
> > > netball goalkeeper
> > >
> > > shows "netball" actually does have a goalkeeper !
> > >
> >
> > You're right. The only thing I knew about netball was that it was sort
> > of a variant of basketball. So I figured it had roughly the same
> > positions. This, it turns out, is incorrect.
>
> The netball "goalkeeper" is merely a position, which happens to allow
> the player in the scoring ring at the defensive end. Goalkeeper and
> goal defence have similar rôles. Anyway, I wouldn't allow netball as
> correct if it were my competition, as the GK isn't defending the goal
> specifically, just trying to stop players getting a chance at goal in
> the first place, like any defender.
I confused myself - netball is correct, not wrong. No goalkeeper as
such.
--
Peter, from outside the asylum
I'm an alien
email: usenet at peterward dot adsl24 dot co dot uk
http://blowinsmoke.wordpress.com/
It's more complicated than you think. This is true of all things.
- Joseph Nebus
== 3 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 5:32 am
From: wottawoppa
On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:33:44 +0100, Peter Ward whined vociferously:
> Peter Ward says...
>>
>> Dan Tilque says...
>> >
>> > gerson wrote:
>> > > "Dan Tilque" <dtilque@frontier.com> wrote
>> > >
>> > >> 7. Name an organized sport that has goals but no goalkeepers. Note
>> > >> that "goal" here refers to a stationary physical object used in
>> > >> the scoring of points for the game, not as a synonym of
>> > >> "objective".
>> > >>
>> > >> 1 netball
>> > >
>> > > google
>> > > netball goalkeeper
>> > >
>> > > shows "netball" actually does have a goalkeeper !
>> > >
>> > >
>> > You're right. The only thing I knew about netball was that it was
>> > sort of a variant of basketball. So I figured it had roughly the same
>> > positions. This, it turns out, is incorrect.
>>
>> The netball "goalkeeper" is merely a position, which happens to allow
>> the player in the scoring ring at the defensive end. Goalkeeper and
>> goal defence have similar rôles. Anyway, I wouldn't allow netball as
>> correct if it were my competition, as the GK isn't defending the goal
>> specifically, just trying to stop players getting a chance at goal in
>> the first place, like any defender.
>
> I confused myself - netball is correct, not wrong. No goalkeeper as
> such.
On this basis Australian Rules Football would also be correct. Although
there is a position of "Fullback", there is no position or player with
specific responsibility for tending the goal as in say, soccer. Instead
any and all players share this responsibility.
Just a statement. Do not wish to argue the point. It is hard enough to
run these contests without having to debate / argue / arbitrate answers.
Many thanks Dan for an interesting competition.
JP
== 4 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 5:34 am
From: Bruce Bowler
On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:51:49 +1000, gerson set fingers to keyboard and
typed:
> "Dan Tilque" <dtilque@frontier.com> wrote
>
>> 7. Name an organized sport that has goals but no goalkeepers. Note that
>> "goal" here refers to a stationary physical object used in the scoring
>> of points for the game, not as a synonym of "objective".
>>
>> 1 netball
>
> google
> netball goalkeeper
>
> shows "netball" actually does have a goalkeeper !
Damn... Missed that. Please do the same for "hurling goalkeeper"...
Bruce
== 5 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 6:58 am
From: "gerson"
"Peter Ward" wrote
>
> Dan Tilque says...
> >
> > gerson wrote:
> > > "Dan Tilque" <dtilque@frontier.com> wrote
> > >
> > >> 7. Name an organized sport that has goals but no goalkeepers. Note that "goal" here refers to a stationary physical object
> > >> used in
> > >> the scoring of points for the game, not as a synonym of "objective".
> > >>
> > >> 1 netball
> > >
> > > google
> > > netball goalkeeper
> > >
> > > shows "netball" actually does have a goalkeeper !
> > >
> >
> > You're right. The only thing I knew about netball was that it was sort
> > of a variant of basketball. So I figured it had roughly the same
> > positions. This, it turns out, is incorrect.
>
> The netball "goalkeeper" is merely a position, which happens to allow
> the player in the scoring ring at the defensive end. Goalkeeper and
> goal defence have similar rôles. Anyway, I wouldn't allow netball as
> correct if it were my competition, as the GK isn't defending the goal
> specifically, just trying to stop players getting a chance at goal in
> the first place, like any defender.
> I confused myself - netball is correct, not wrong. No goalkeeper as
> such.
- hmm, so this means that the "goalkeeper" (so called that) in netball isn't a
goalkeeper at all because the role referred to isn't that of keeping the goal,
but just of acting in goal defence. Can we wonder then what the role of the
"goalkeeper" in soccer is; isn't it acting in goal defence too. Starting to look
tricky. As in what's in a word. I think if they're called goalkeepers you have
to think that ought to be good enough. Maybe ask the caterpillar.
== 6 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 1:03 pm
From: Peter Ward
gerson says...
>
> "Peter Ward" wrote
> >
> > Dan Tilque says...
> > >
> > > gerson wrote:
> > > > "Dan Tilque" <dtilque@frontier.com> wrote
> > > >
> > > >> 7. Name an organized sport that has goals but no goalkeepers. Note that "goal" here refers to a stationary physical object
> > > >> used in
> > > >> the scoring of points for the game, not as a synonym of "objective".
> > > >>
> > > >> 1 netball
> > > >
> > > > google
> > > > netball goalkeeper
> > > >
> > > > shows "netball" actually does have a goalkeeper !
> > > >
> > >
> > > You're right. The only thing I knew about netball was that it was sort
> > > of a variant of basketball. So I figured it had roughly the same
> > > positions. This, it turns out, is incorrect.
> >
> > The netball "goalkeeper" is merely a position, which happens to allow
> > the player in the scoring ring at the defensive end. Goalkeeper and
> > goal defence have similar rôles. Anyway, I wouldn't allow netball as
> > correct if it were my competition, as the GK isn't defending the goal
> > specifically, just trying to stop players getting a chance at goal in
> > the first place, like any defender.
>
> > I confused myself - netball is correct, not wrong. No goalkeeper as
> > such.
>
> - hmm, so this means that the "goalkeeper" (so called that) in netball isn't a
> goalkeeper at all because the role referred to isn't that of keeping the goal,
> but just of acting in goal defence. Can we wonder then what the role of the
> "goalkeeper" in soccer is; isn't it acting in goal defence too. Starting to look
> tricky. As in what's in a word. I think if they're called goalkeepers you have
> to think that ought to be good enough. Maybe ask the caterpillar.
In games like football, the goalkeeper has special privileges, such as
being allowed to handle the ball within the penalty area. I'm not sure
exactly what special rules apply to an ice hockey keeper, but he doesn't
take the same part in the play as the rest of the team, it seems to me.
The netball position of goalkeeper is a position like all the others, it
happens to be one of two positions around the goal being defended.
Just my view. It's a tricky point.
--
Peter, from outside the asylum
I'm an alien
email: usenet at peterward dot adsl24 dot co dot uk
http://blowinsmoke.wordpress.com/
Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to
find easier ways to do something.
- Robert Heinlein
== 7 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 3:34 pm
From: Calvin
On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:33:44 +1000, Peter Ward <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>> The netball "goalkeeper" is merely a position, which happens to allow
>> the player in the scoring ring at the defensive end. Goalkeeper and
>> goal defence have similar rôles. Anyway, I wouldn't allow netball as
>> correct if it were my competition, as the GK isn't defending the goal
>> specifically, just trying to stop players getting a chance at goal in
>> the first place, like any defender.
>
> I confused myself - netball is correct, not wrong. No goalkeeper as
> such.
There is a position called goalkeeper who plays in the last line of
defence. Only one way to interpret that.
--
cheers,
calvin
== 8 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 4:12 pm
From: Rich Grise
Chris F.A. Johnson wrote:
> On 2011-04-12, Mark Brader wrote:
>> Chris Johnson:
>>> > Chess is defined by the FIDE rules, not by any dictionary.
>>
>> Erland Sommarskog:
>>> Dan did not give any reference to FIDE, did he?
>>
>> No, but he referred to chess, so that could be considered implicit.
>> On the other hand, he also stated that pawns do not count as pieces,
>> which is contrary to FIDE terminology.
>
> In chess parlance, pawns are *not* pieces.
>
But aren't they all "men?"
Thanks,
Rich
== 9 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 5:05 pm
From: Dan Tilque
Calvin wrote:
> On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:33:44 +1000, Peter Ward <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>
>
>>> The netball "goalkeeper" is merely a position, which happens to allow
>>> the player in the scoring ring at the defensive end. Goalkeeper and
>>> goal defence have similar r�les. Anyway, I wouldn't allow netball as
>>> correct if it were my competition, as the GK isn't defending the goal
>>> specifically, just trying to stop players getting a chance at goal in
>>> the first place, like any defender.
>>
>> I confused myself - netball is correct, not wrong. No goalkeeper as
>> such.
>
> There is a position called goalkeeper who plays in the last line of
> defence. Only one way to interpret that.
>
I agree. It doesn't matter what, if any, special privileges or rules
govern the position. If they're called a goalkeeper, they're a goalkeeper.
Bruce Bowler wrote
> Damn... Missed that. Please do the same for "hurling goalkeeper"...
Right. Hurling is wrong too. I'd post corrected scores, but the person
who answered hurling is already in last place. His score is
stratospheric enough as is.
--
Dan Tilque
== 10 of 10 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 6:58 pm
From: Calvin
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:05:32 +1000, Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>
wrote:
> Right. Hurling is wrong too. I'd post corrected scores, but the person
> who answered hurling is already in last place. His score is
> stratospheric enough as is.
Name and shame :-)
--
cheers,
calvin
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TOPIC: QFTCI5GNM Game 10 Rounds 2-3: -ologies, road to WW2
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 2:53 pm
From: "Rob Parker"
> * Game 10, Round 2 - Science - -Ologies
>
> 1. Otology.
Ear
> 2. Osteology.
Bones
> 3. Enterology.
Intestines
> 4. Gastrology.
Stomach
> 5. Heparology.
Liver
> 6. Nephrology.
Kydneys
> 7. Hysterology.
Uterus
> 8. Arthrology.
Bone joints
> 9. Chondrology.
Lungs; arteries
> 10. Stomatology.
Lungs; arteries
> * Game 10, Round 3 - History - The Road to World War II
>
> 1. Neville Chamberlain takes all the flak for the signing of
> the Munich Pact, but what other Allied leader also signed it?
Stalin
> 3. During September 1931, the Imperial Japanese army invaded
> which Chinese state?
Manchuria
> 4. In October of 1935, what nation was invaded by Italy?
Ethiopia
> 7. In 1933 the Nazis established the first concentration camp.
> Which one?
Dachau
> 8. Name the paramilitary group that was instrumental in
> Mussolini's rise to power in Italy.
Blackshirts
> 10. Hitler's initial attempt to take power in Germany is
> generally known as what?
A failure
Rob
== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 9:16 pm
From: msb@vex.net (Mark Brader)
Mark Brader:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2010-12-06,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2010-11-16 companion posting on "Five Guys Named Moe
> Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM)".
> * Game 10, Round 2 - Science - -Ologies
> We'll give you a medical specialty; you name the body part that
> is the focus of that specialty.
> 1. Otology.
Ears. 4 for Joshua, Calvin, Dan Blum, Peter, Marc, Dan Tilque,
Stephen, Jeff, and Rob.
> 2. Osteology.
Bones. 4 for Joshua, Calvin, Dan Blum, Peter, Erland, Marc, Pete,
Stephen, Jeff, and Rob.
> 3. Enterology.
Intestines. I scored references to part of the intestinal tract
as almost correct. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Peter, Pete, Stephen,
Jeff, and Rob. 3 for Marc and Dan Tilque. 2 for Calvin.
> 4. Gastrology.
Stomach. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Peter, Erland, Marc, Dan Tilque,
Pete, Stephen, Jeff, and Rob. 3 for Calvin.
> 5. Heparology.
Liver. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Peter, Erland, Marc, Dan Tilque,
Stephen, Jeff, and Rob.
> 6. Nephrology.
Kidneys. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Peter, Marc, Pete, Stephen, Jeff,
and Rob.
> 7. Hysterology.
Uterus. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Peter, Marc, Pete, Stephen, Jeff,
and Rob.
> 8. Arthrology.
Joints. 4 for Joshua, Calvin, Dan Blum, Peter, Marc, Pete, Stephen,
Jeff, and Rob.
> 9. Chondrology.
Cartilages. 4 for Marc and Stephen.
> 10. Stomatology.
Mouth. 4 for Stephen.
> * Game 10, Round 3 - History - The Road to World War II
This was the hardest round in the original game.
> World War II began on September 1, 1939, when the Nazis invaded
> Poland, but there were many signposts along the way to tell the
> world what was coming.
> 1. Neville Chamberlain takes all the flak for the signing of
> the Munich Pact, but what other Allied leader also signed it?
French premier �douard Daladier. 3 for Joshua.
> 2. In July 1936, when the Spanish Civil War broke out, General
> Franco was rebelling against which duly elected president
> of the Second Spanish Republic?
Manuel Azana.
> 3. During September 1931, the Imperial Japanese army invaded
> which Chinese state?
Manchuria (or Manchukuo or Manchu State). 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum,
Peter, Erland, Dan Tilque, Pete, Stephen, Jeff, and Rob.
> 4. In October of 1935, what nation was invaded by Italy?
Abyssinia (now Ethiopia, which was acceptable). 4 for Joshua,
Dan Blum, Erland, Dan Tilque, Pete, Stephen, Jeff, and Rob.
2 for Calvin.
> 5. Who was chancellor of Germany prior to Hitler and served as
> his first vice-chancellor in 1933 and 1934?
Franz Von Papen. (Hindenburg was president, never chancellor.)
> 6. What were the anti-Semitic laws passed by the Nazis in
> 1935 called?
The Nuremberg Laws. "Judengesetz" is a less specific term and
I scored it as almost correct. 4 for Joshua, Marc, and Stephen.
3 for Dan Tilque.
> 7. In 1933 the Nazis established the first concentration camp.
> Which one?
Dachau. 4 for Marc, Pete, Stephen, and Rob. 2 for Dan Blum.
Yes, the question wording should have allowed for the fact that the
term "concentration camp" was previously used by others; indeed,
the Nazis' usage of it may reasonably be considered a euphemism.
> 8. Name the paramilitary group that was instrumental in
> Mussolini's rise to power in Italy.
The Squadristi or Blackshirts. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Peter, Marc,
Stephen, and Rob.
> 9. What event was triggered by the assassination of German
> diplomat Ernst vom Rath by Herschel Grynszpan, a German-born
> Polish Jew, in Paris, France?
Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass). I also accepted the
literal translation "Crystal Night". 4 for Joshua, Erland, Marc,
Dan Tilque, Pete, and Stephen.
> 10. Hitler's initial attempt to take power in Germany is
> generally known as what?
Beer hall putsch (accepting Munich putsch). 4 for Joshua, Calvin,
Dan Blum, Marc, Pete, Stephen, and Jeff. 3 for Dan Tilque, who
might like to look up the word he used.
Scores, if there are no errors:
ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Sci His
Stephen Perry 40 28 68
Joshua Kreitzer 32 27 59
Marc Dashevsky 35 20 55
Dan Blum 32 18 50
Rob Parker 32 16 48
Pete Gayde 24 20 44
Jeff Turner 32 12 44
Peter Smyth 32 8 40
Dan Tilque 15 18 33
Erland Sommarskog 12 12 24
"Calvin" 17 6 23
--
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Toronto | candidates we can believe about *something*.
msb@vex.net | I believe what Bush says about Dole...
| And... what Dole says about Bush." --Craig B. Leman
My text in this article is in the public domain.
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TOPIC: QFTCI5GNM Game 10 Rounds 4,6: Africa, board games
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== 1 of 4 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 9:20 pm
From: msb@vex.net (Mark Brader)
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2010-12-06,
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 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. For further information see
my 2010-11-16 companion posting on "Five Guys Named Moe Questions
from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM)".
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.
* Game 10, Round 4 - Geography - Tourism: Africa
The descriptions are based on the Top 25 Destinations in Africa
as chosen by tripadvisor.com.
1. Located on Kenya's eastern coastline bordering the Indian
Ocean, this tourist destination has become popular for its
exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels,
and friendly people. Name the city.
2. Looking for a great beach destination? The Red Sea's warm
water is great for diving and there are miles of great beaches
in this Egyptian city for working on your tan. Ras Mohamed
National Park is located there. Name this "City of Peace".
3. This large game reserve, which is the location of the world's
largest migration of wildebeest, actually spans two countries.
The northern section, located in Kenya, is called the
Maasai Mara. By what name is it known in Tanzania?
4. The largest game reserve in South Africa, this national
park has practically become a synonym for the word "safari."
It is home to over 500 bird species, 100 reptiles, nearly
150 mammals, multiple archaeological sites, and a stunning
diversity of trees and flowers. Name the park.
5. This city glistens at the southern toe of the African
continent with sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails, and
wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can
visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was
held for 27 years. Name the city.
6. The two massive rock temples of Abu Simbel, one dedicated
to Ramses II and one to his chief consort Nefertari and
goddess Hathor, are located on the western bank of what lake?
7. Frequently characterized as the world's greatest open-air
museum, this city includes the Temple of Karnak and the nearby
West Bank Necropolis which includes the Valley of Kings.
Name the city.
8. This "Pearl of the Mediterranean" is the site of the Pharos
lighthouse, one of the Wonders of the World, and of Anthony
and Cleopatra's tempestuous romance. Founded in 331 BC,
today this city offers fascinating insights into its proud
Greek past, as well as interesting mosques and the casino
strip of the Corniche. Name the city.
9. The Indian and colonial influences in this South African
beach city can't be missed, and the blend of cultures and
architecture makes it unique in South Africa. The Golden Mile
is a destination for surfers, families, and fisherman alike.
Name the city.
10. Today it is a large, modern city, but this former French
colonial post still allows for a myriad of movie moments for
those who want to revisit love in the medina and old city.
Tourists to this Moroccan city are encouraged to visit the
King Hassan II Mosque. Name the city.
* Game 10, Round 6 - Sports - Board Games
In all cases, name the game.
1. This game, designed by Klaus Teuber, was first published in
Germany in 1995. Players build settlements, cities,
and roads to connect them. The game board is composed of
hexagonal tiles of different land types from which players
acquire resources such as brick, lumber, wool, grain, and ore.
2. This game was invented by a French film director and
originally released in 1957 as La Conqu�te du Monde ("The
Conquest of the World"). Although newer versions of this
game involve capitals and missions, the object of this game
is essentially world domination.
3. This game is a redesign of an earlier game called "The
Landlord's Game", which was first published by a Quaker
and political activist named Elizabeth Magie. The game was
redeveloped by several people, but it was the Atlantic City
variation of the game that would eventually make it one of
the most played games in the world.
4. This game was first created by an architect in 1938; he
called the game "Criss-Crosswords". It was rejected by both
Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley. In 1948, James Brunot
bought the rights to manufacture the game and renamed it
as well as simplifying some of the rules. 150,000,000 sets
have since been sold worldwide.
5. This game was originally published by Waddingtons in Leeds,
England, in 1949. The object of the game is for players to
strategically move around the game board in the guise of
one of the game's six characters, collecting information
from which to deduce which suspect murdered the game's
perpetual victim.
6. "Gold, Up 20." This Canadian-made game involves six
commodities that can go up or down, or pay a dividend,
depending on the roll of the dice. All you have to do to
win is buy low and sell high.
7. This game, which is set in London, consists of a team of
players acting as the police as they cooperate to track down
a criminal, known as Mr. X.
8. This game was first manufactured by Parker Brothers in
1955 and was devised by a sociologist. Players set their own
victory conditions (also called a secret "Success Formula")
before the game begins. These consist of a minimum amount
of fame, happiness, and money that the player must gain.
9. This game was originally created in 1860 by Milton Bradley
himself. The modern version of the game was published in
1960 and was endorsed by Art Linkletter. Players go to
college (or not), get a career, get married, buy house,
perhaps have children, and then eventually retire.
10. It is 1942 and the world is at war. The playable powers
in this Milton Bradley classic are Russia, Germany, the
United Kingdom, Japan, and the USA. A 25th anniversary
edition was released in 2009, and recent editions include
Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940.
--
Mark Brader "Could you please continue the petty bickering?
Toronto I find it most intriguing."
msb@vex.net -- Data ("Haven", ST:TNG, Tracy Torme)
My text in this article is in the public domain.
== 2 of 4 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 10:02 pm
From: Calvin
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:20:16 +1000, Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:
> * Game 10, Round 4 - Geography - Tourism: Africa
>
> The descriptions are based on the Top 25 Destinations in Africa
> as chosen by tripadvisor.com.
>
> 1. Located on Kenya's eastern coastline bordering the Indian
> Ocean, this tourist destination has become popular for its
> exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels,
> and friendly people. Name the city.
Mombassa
> 2. Looking for a great beach destination? The Red Sea's warm
> water is great for diving and there are miles of great beaches
> in this Egyptian city for working on your tan. Ras Mohamed
> National Park is located there. Name this "City of Peace".
Luxor, Aswan
> 3. This large game reserve, which is the location of the world's
> largest migration of wildebeest, actually spans two countries.
> The northern section, located in Kenya, is called the
> Maasai Mara. By what name is it known in Tanzania?
Serengeti
> 4. The largest game reserve in South Africa, this national
> park has practically become a synonym for the word "safari."
> It is home to over 500 bird species, 100 reptiles, nearly
> 150 mammals, multiple archaeological sites, and a stunning
> diversity of trees and flowers. Name the park.
Kruger National Park
> 5. This city glistens at the southern toe of the African
> continent with sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails, and
> wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can
> visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was
> held for 27 years. Name the city.
Capetown
> 6. The two massive rock temples of Abu Simbel, one dedicated
> to Ramses II and one to his chief consort Nefertari and
> goddess Hathor, are located on the western bank of what lake?
Victoria, Tanganyika
> 7. Frequently characterized as the world's greatest open-air
> museum, this city includes the Temple of Karnak and the nearby
> West Bank Necropolis which includes the Valley of Kings.
> Name the city.
Luxor, Aswan
> 8. This "Pearl of the Mediterranean" is the site of the Pharos
> lighthouse, one of the Wonders of the World, and of Anthony
> and Cleopatra's tempestuous romance. Founded in 331 BC,
> today this city offers fascinating insights into its proud
> Greek past, as well as interesting mosques and the casino
> strip of the Corniche. Name the city.
Alexandria
> 9. The Indian and colonial influences in this South African
> beach city can't be missed, and the blend of cultures and
> architecture makes it unique in South Africa. The Golden Mile
> is a destination for surfers, families, and fisherman alike.
> Name the city.
Durban
> 10. Today it is a large, modern city, but this former French
> colonial post still allows for a myriad of movie moments for
> those who want to revisit love in the medina and old city.
> Tourists to this Moroccan city are encouraged to visit the
> King Hassan II Mosque. Name the city.
Casablanca, Marrakesh
> * Game 10, Round 6 - Sports - Board Games
>
> In all cases, name the game.
>
> 1. This game, designed by Klaus Teuber, was first published in
> Germany in 1995. Players build settlements, cities,
> and roads to connect them. The game board is composed of
> hexagonal tiles of different land types from which players
> acquire resources such as brick, lumber, wool, grain, and ore.
>
> 2. This game was invented by a French film director and
> originally released in 1957 as La Conquête du Monde ("The
> Conquest of the World"). Although newer versions of this
> game involve capitals and missions, the object of this game
> is essentially world domination.
Risk
> 3. This game is a redesign of an earlier game called "The
> Landlord's Game", which was first published by a Quaker
> and political activist named Elizabeth Magie. The game was
> redeveloped by several people, but it was the Atlantic City
> variation of the game that would eventually make it one of
> the most played games in the world.
Monopoly
> 4. This game was first created by an architect in 1938; he
> called the game "Criss-Crosswords". It was rejected by both
> Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley. In 1948, James Brunot
> bought the rights to manufacture the game and renamed it
> as well as simplifying some of the rules. 150,000,000 sets
> have since been sold worldwide.
Scrabble
> 5. This game was originally published by Waddingtons in Leeds,
> England, in 1949. The object of the game is for players to
> strategically move around the game board in the guise of
> one of the game's six characters, collecting information
> from which to deduce which suspect murdered the game's
> perpetual victim.
Cluedo
> 6. "Gold, Up 20." This Canadian-made game involves six
> commodities that can go up or down, or pay a dividend,
> depending on the roll of the dice. All you have to do to
> win is buy low and sell high.
Bourse?
> 7. This game, which is set in London, consists of a team of
> players acting as the police as they cooperate to track down
> a criminal, known as Mr. X.
>
> 8. This game was first manufactured by Parker Brothers in
> 1955 and was devised by a sociologist. Players set their own
> victory conditions (also called a secret "Success Formula")
> before the game begins. These consist of a minimum amount
> of fame, happiness, and money that the player must gain.
>
> 9. This game was originally created in 1860 by Milton Bradley
> himself. The modern version of the game was published in
> 1960 and was endorsed by Art Linkletter. Players go to
> college (or not), get a career, get married, buy house,
> perhaps have children, and then eventually retire.
The Game of Life
> 10. It is 1942 and the world is at war. The playable powers
> in this Milton Bradley classic are Russia, Germany, the
> United Kingdom, Japan, and the USA. A 25th anniversary
> edition was released in 2009, and recent editions include
> Pacific 1940 and Europe 1940.
Risk?
And where is Diplomacy?
--
cheers,
calvin
== 3 of 4 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 10:16 pm
From: msb@vex.net (Mark Brader)
"Calvin":
> And where is Diplomacy?
At my brother-in-law's place, I think.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "When you're up to your ass in alligators, maybe
msb@vex.net | you're in the wrong swamp." -- Bill Stewart
== 4 of 4 ==
Date: Wed, Apr 13 2011 10:25 pm
From: Calvin
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +1000, Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:
> "Calvin":
>> And where is Diplomacy?
>
> At my brother-in-law's place, I think.
We had Bermuda Triangle
(http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2296/bermuda-triangle) but it went
missing.
--
cheers,
calvin
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