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* RESULTS & ANSWER KEY for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #290 (GOLQ290) - 1
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http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/d2e2588f17878ecf?hl=en
* Rotating Quiz #11: answers and scores - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/2c510b00e2ab2c9c?hl=en
* Calvin's Quiz #118 - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/d4c3e50a99310c2a?hl=en
* QFTCI5GNM Game 10 Rounds 4,6: Africa, board games - 2 messages, 2 authors
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/047635ca95fda385?hl=en
* QFTCI5GNM Game 10 Rounds 7-8: Potter cast, SW Ontario - 2 messages, 2
authors
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* Rare Entries DJT01 ANSWERS - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/257e813261ae8732?hl=en

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TOPIC: RESULTS & ANSWER KEY for Golden Oldies Lyrics Quiz #290 (GOLQ290)
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Apr 15 2011 7:44 pm
From: "The Other Diane"

I believe you have an error here....The Beatles song (flip side of "Get
Back") was "Don't LET Me Down," not "Don't Bring Me Down." :-)
The Other Diane

> "Glad All Over" is one of three titles I know of different songs done by
> both the Beatles and the Dave Clark Five. The other two are "Don't Bring
> Me Down" and "Because,"

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TOPIC: Rotating Quiz #11: answers and scores
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Apr 16 2011 6:35 am
From: swp

On Apr 15, 3:42 pm, m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote:
> --
> Mark Brader | "Are you coming to bed?"
> Toronto | "I can't. This is important... Someone is WRONG on the Internet."
> m...@vex.net | --Randall Munroe

http://www.xkcd.com/ is a favorite.

swp

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TOPIC: Calvin's Quiz #118
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Apr 16 2011 10:04 pm
From: "Rob Parker"

> 1 In 1847, which African country became the first to receive independence?

Egypt (?)

> 2 Which band released the 1966 album Pet Sounds?

The Beach Boys

> 3 Andrew Gaze represented Australia in which sport?

Basketball

> 4 What is the unit of currency in Israel?

Shekel

> 5 Who played the title role in the 1980 movie Private Benjamin?

Goldie Hawn

> 6 Which musical is a modern version of Madame Butterfly, set during the
> Vietnam War?

no idea

> 7 Who played Janet in the 1975 film Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Susan Sarandon

> 8 Which are normally larger- bluefin tuna or yellowfin tuna?

Bluefin

> 9 Which organisation was formed in Geneva in 1863?

Red Cross

> 10 Which actress co-starred with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby in the "Road
> To..." movies?

Dorothy Lamour

Rob

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TOPIC: QFTCI5GNM Game 10 Rounds 4,6: Africa, board games
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Apr 16 2011 10:15 pm
From: "Rob Parker"

> * Game 10, Round 4 - Geography - Tourism: Africa
>
> 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.

Mombasa (?)

> 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

> 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 (?)

> 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

> * Game 10, Round 6 - Sports - Board Games
>
> 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.

Diplomacy (?)

> 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

Rob

== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Apr 16 2011 11:21 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 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.

Mombasa. 4 for Calvin, Stephen, Peter, Erland, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
and Rob.

> 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".

Sharm el Sheikh. As Erland noted, it's better described as being
in Asia. 4 for Stephen, Peter, Erland, Joshua, and Marc.

Serengeti National Park. 4 for Calvin, Dan Blum, Stephen, Peter,
Erland, Marc, and Rob.

Kruger National Park. 4 for Calvin, Dan Blum, Peter, Erland, and Rob.

> 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.

Cape Town, South Africa. 4 for Calvin, Erland, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
and Marc. 3 for Stephen.

> 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?

Lake Nasser. 4 for Stephen, Peter, Dan Tilque, and Marc.

Luxor, Egypt. 4 for Erland and Rob. 3 for Calvin.

Alexandria, Egypt. 4 for everyone -- Calvin, Dan Blum, Stephen,
Peter, Erland, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Marc, and Rob.

> 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. 4 for Calvin, Erland, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.

> 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. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen, Peter, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
and Marc. 3 for Calvin.

> * 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.

The Settlers of Catan. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen, and Joshua.

> 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. 4 for Calvin, Dan Blum, Stephen, Peter, Erland, Joshua,
Dan Tilque, and Marc.

Monopoly. Magie's concept was that since the most successful landlord
won the game, everyone else would be angry and would learn to resent
property owners. 4 for everyone.

Scrabble. 4 for everyone.

Cluedo or Clue. (The British name is a pun on "Ludo".) 4 for
everyone.

> 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.

Stock Ticker.

> 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.

Scotland Yard. 4 for Dan Blum and Peter.

> 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.

Careers. 4 for Dan Blum and Stephen.

> 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. 4 for Calvin, Dan Blum, Stephen, Peter, Joshua,
Dan Tilque, and Marc.

> 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.

Axis & Allies. 4 for Dan Blum and Stephen.

Scores, if there are no errors:

ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Sci His Geo Spo
Stephen Perry 40 28 27 32 127
Joshua Kreitzer 32 27 24 24 107
Dan Blum 32 18 16 36 102
Marc Dashevsky 35 20 24 20 99
Peter Smyth 32 8 28 24 92
Rob Parker 32 16 20 12 80
Dan Tilque 15 18 24 20 77
"Calvin" 17 6 30 20 73
Erland Sommarskog 12 12 32 16 72
Jeff Turner 32 12 -- -- 44
Pete Gayde 24 20 -- -- 44

--
Mark Brader | "Modern security actually worked most of the time.
Toronto | There hadn't been a city lost in more than five years."
msb@vex.net | --Vernor Vinge, "Rainbows End"

My text in this article is in the public domain.

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TOPIC: QFTCI5GNM Game 10 Rounds 7-8: Potter cast, SW Ontario
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Apr 16 2011 11:22 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 7 - Entertainment - Great British Thespians of Harry Potter

Okay, Muggles... for each picture, you can name *either* the character
from the Harry Potter series or the renowned British actor portraying
the character.

The original handout had two decoys. Name them if you like for fun,
but for no points.

11. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/11.jpg
12. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/12.jpg

* Game 10, Round 8 - Canadiana Geography - Southwestern Ontario

1. What place is sometimes known by the nickname "Forest City"?

2. Stompin' Tom Connors wrote (and sang): "My back still aches
when I hear that word!" What community was he referring to?

3. Before 1916, the city of Kitchener was known by what name?

4. What place is sometimes nicknamed the Telephone City?

5. Historic Uncle Tom's cabin lies near what Ontario community?

6. Motorcyclists generally take over what community on every
occurrence of Friday the 13th?

7. The unique layout of this town's core encompasses eight
primary streets radiating from an octagon bounded by eight
business blocks. This octagon, with a park at its centre,
is popularly known as "The Square". Name the town.

8. What community is known as the "Tomato Capital of Canada"?

9. Back in 1990, this town spent a brief time in the national
spotlight when a tire fire involving approximately 14,000,000
tires raged for 17 days. What town?

10. This plant is the largest coal-fired power plant in North
America and in 2001 was cited by Environment Canada as the
largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.
The generating station is named after the town. What town?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Could you guys please stop agreeing?
msb@vex.net | It's wearing me out." --Bob Lieblich

My text in this article is in the public domain.

== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Sun, Apr 17 2011 12:13 am
From: Joshua Kreitzer

On Apr 17, 1:22 am, m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote:
>
> * Game 10, Round 7 - Entertainment - Great British Thespians of Harry Potter
>
> Okay, Muggles... for each picture, you can name *either* the character
> from the Harry Potter series or the renowned British actor portraying
> the character.
>
> 1.http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/01.jpg

Hagrid; Robbie Coltrane

> 2.http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/02.jpg

Voldemort

> 5.http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/05.jpg

Snape; Alan Rickman

> 6.http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/06.jpg

Maggie Smith

> 8.http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/08.jpg

Helena Bonham Carter

> 9.http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/09.jpg

Kenneth Branagh

> 10.http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/10.07/hp/10.jpg

Dumbledore

> * Game 10, Round 8 - Canadiana Geography - Southwestern Ontario

No answers for this round.

--
Joshua Kreitzer
gromit82@hotmail.com

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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sun, Apr 17 2011 12:09 am
From: humunculus

On Apr 12, 3:11 pm, "Chris F.A. Johnson" <cfajohn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 2011-04-12, Garmt de Vries wrote:
>
> > On Apr 11, 1:38?pm, Dan Tilque <dtil...@frontier.com> wrote:
> >> There were 18 entrants in this contest. Not bad for my first time.
> ...
> >> 3. Give the English name for a chess piece. Note that pawns are not
> >> considered to be pieces in chess.
>
> >> ? 3 rook (=castle)
>
> > Since you asked for the name rather than the piece itself, you
> > shouldn't treat rook and castle as equivalent answers.
>
> There is no chess piece called a castle.
>
> > I specifically looked for a less common term for a chess piece. I'm
> > surprised nobody answered minister or horse.
>
> Nor is there one called a minister or horse.
>
> --
> Chris F.A. Johnson <http://cfajohnson.com>
> Author: =======================
> Pro Bash Programming: Scripting the GNU/Linux Shell (2009, Apress)
> Shell Scripting Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (2005, Apress)

Hmm, that brings up a point. When you say "Give a name....", who is
the determining body that the name is legitimate? I have seen plenty
of kids refer to the rook as a 'castle', or the knight as 'the horse'.
Should there be a ruling that 'names' must be recognized as 'official'
by some sort of 'officiating body'? And for that matter, what about
names used in different languages....would you accept 'Le Roi' for
'the King', for example?

--riverman

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