- QFTCIBP Game 9, Rounds 9-10: Irish-Canadians, challenge - 1 Update
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| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Jun 06 11:19PM -0500 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 9 - Canadiana - St. Patrick's Edition Some of you may still be feeling a little green from the weekend. Well, that might help in this round full of famous Irish-Canadians. 1. In one province, St. Patrick's Day is observed as a government holiday. Which Province? 2. The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal is one of the oldest in North America. Within 20 years, when did it begin? 3. This Irish-Canadian Montreal journalist became a Father of Confederation in 1867. An Irish Republican in his early years, he would later become a passionate advocate of Confederation. He was instrumental in enshrining educational rights for Catholics as a minority group in the Canadian Constitution. In 1868, he was assassinated in Ottawa. Who was he? 4. The 12th prime minister of Canada, in office from November 1948 to June 1957, had an Irish-Canadian mother. Name him. 5. Both parents of the 21st prime minister of Canada were of Irish descent. Name this prime minister. 6. He was the 29th premier of Quebec, from 2003 to 2012, and before that, the deputy prime minister of Canada. His mother was an Irish Quebecker. Name him. 7. In November 2015 she was appointed by Justin Trudeau as Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Her father was an Irish dentist. Name her. 8. This Irish Protestant, who emigrated to Canada in 1863, was a supporter of the Canadian Party, which backed the annexation of the Red River Settlement to Canada. He persecuted many Métis in Winnipeg and he was one of a group that attacked Lower Fort Garry. He was later captured and executed by Louis Riel. 9. This feminist, politician, author, and social activist was born Helen Letitia Mooney. She was one of the "Famous Five" who launched the "Persons Case", contending that women could be "persons" and therefore eligible to sit in the Senate. She is best known by her married name. What is it? 10. Many Irish came to Montreal in the 1840s to help build the first bridge to reach the city from the mainland. What is the name of this bridge, which is still in use today? ** Game 9, Round 10 - Connected Challenge Round * A. Connecting Rivers We give you two cities; you name the river that connects them. A1. Omaha and St. Louis. A2. Cambridge and Paris. In Ontario, that is. * B. Who Came Next? B1. Who succeeded Earl Warren as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court? B2. Who succeeded Boutros Boutros-Ghali as Secretary-General of the United Nations? * C. Lines from Poems Who wrote these lines? C1. There's a stake in your fat black heart And the villagers never liked you. They are dancing and stamping on you. They always knew it was you. Daddy, daddy, you bastard, I'm through. C2. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. * D. Same-Role Actors D1. What role have Liev Schreiber, Woody Harrelson, and Bryan Cranston all played on screen? D2. What role have Ethan Hawke, Kenneth Branagh, and Mel Gibson all played on screen? After completing this pair, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh whfg fnvq "Wbuafba" sbe nal nafjre, cyrnfr tb onpx naq or zber fcrpvsvp. * E. Relocated Teams E1. What US city did the Calgary Flames franchise move from? E2. Name either of the two US cities where the now-Oakland Athletics were previously based. * F. Bitcoin F1. What is the name of the technology that is the basis for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin? It is a continuously growing series of distributed records that cannot be altered unless there is collusion of the majority of the network. F2. Who is the invention of <answer F1> and bitcoin attributed to? -- Mark Brader, Toronto, msb@vex.net "A system which depends upon the secrecy of its algorithm is effectively a single-key code." -- William Brown II My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Jason Kreitzer <jk71875@gmail.com>: Jun 06 06:10PM -0700 On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 1:25:38 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote: > 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. Muay Thai > 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. Jiu-Jitsu > 4. This modern Japanese martial art is descended from swordsmanship. > Bamboo swords and protective armor are used in its practise. Kendo > 5. This Korean martial art, developed during the 1940s and 1950s, > is characterized by fast kicking techniques. Tae Kwan Do > 6. This military self-defence and fighting system was developed > for the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli security forces by > Emrich "Imi" Lichtenfeld. Krav Maga > | diamorphine | varenicline > | diphenhydramine > 1. Aleve. Acetaminophen > 2. Ativan. Citalopram > 3. Benadryl now has many variations and formulas. What was the > active component of the original Benadryl? Perindopril > 4. Chlor-tripolon. Alprozalam > 5. Claritin. Lorazepam > 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. Oxycodone? > 7. Prozac. Lovastatin > 8. Wellbutrin. >Bupropion > 9. Lipitor, a cholesterol medication. Sertraline > 10. Norvasc, a blood-pressure medication. Desipramine |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Jun 06 11:17PM -0500 Mark Brader: > 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". Judo. 4 for Peter. 3 for Dan Blum. > 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. Muay Thai. 4 for Dan Blum and Jason. > 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. (Brazilian) jiu-jitsu. 4 for Jason. > 4. This modern Japanese martial art is descended from swordsmanship. > Bamboo swords and protective armor are used in its practise. Kendo. 4 for Joshua, Peter, Dan Blum, and Jason. > 5. This Korean martial art, developed during the 1940s and 1950s, > is characterized by fast kicking techniques. Taekwondo. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Erland, Dan Tilque, and Jason. > 6. This military self-defence and fighting system was developed > for the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli security forces by > Emrich "Imi" Lichtenfeld. Krav maga. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Jason. > 7. This is a traditional Southern Chinese style of Wushu, or > Kung Fu. Notable practitioners included grandmaster Ip Man, > and his student Bruce Lee. Wing chun. Two entrants tried the answer jeet kune do. That is a derivative of wing chun which was invented by Bruce Lee, so the part about Ip Man is wrong for that answer. > practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. > The philosophy of the martial art centers around the concept > of yin and yang. Tai chi (or Taiji). 4 for Joshua, Peter, and Dan Blum. > 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. Capoeira. 4 for Joshua and Dan Blum. > Ueshiba. The goal of the art is to defend yourself while > also protecting your attacker from injury. Steven Seagal > is a famous practitioner. Aikido. > | diamorphine | varenicline > | diphenhydramine > 1. Aleve. Sodium naproxen. 4 for Joshua and Dan Blum. 3 for Pete. > 2. Ativan. Lorazepam. > 3. Benadryl now has many variations and formulas. What was the > active component of the original Benadryl? Diphenhydramine. 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque. > 4. Chlor-tripolon. Chlorpheniramine. 4 for Dan Blum and Erland. 2 for Joshua. > 5. Claritin. Loratadine. 4 for Peter and Dan Blum. > 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. Diamorphine. 4 for Joshua, Peter, Dan Blum, and Dan Tilque. > 7. Prozac. Fluoxetine. 4 for Joshua and Peter. > 8. Wellbutrin. Bupropion. 3 for Dan Blum. 2 for Joshua. > 9. Lipitor, a cholesterol medication. Atorvastatin. 4 for Joshua and Pete. 3 for Dan Blum. > 10. Norvasc, a blood-pressure medication. Amlodipine. Scores, if there are no errors: GAME 9 ROUNDS-> 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 BEST TOPICS-> Art Geo Aud Ent His Spo Sci FIVE Joshua Kreitzer 17 31 20 32 32 20 20 135 Pete Gayde 29 28 40 20 16 0 7 133 Dan Blum 30 20 20 16 28 27 26 131 Peter Smyth 0 24 20 4 20 12 12 88 "Calvin" 22 19 20 12 12 -- -- 85 Jason Kreitzer 4 8 12 20 16 20 0 76 Erland Sommarskog 0 36 20 0 12 4 4 76 Dan Tilque 0 28 8 12 16 4 8 72 -- Mark Brader | "[Your orders are] to figure out what I would have ordered msb@vex.net | you to do, if I really understood the situation ... [and] Toronto | to follow those orders I hypothetically would have given." -- Shan (John Barnes, "Earth Made of Glass") My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Jun 06 02:03PM > 1 Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Claude Monet were leading exponents of which school of painting? Impressionism > 2 Reflected in the nickname of its NBA team, which US state is known as the 'Pelican State'? Louisiana > 3 A mochaccino is traditionally made by adding what ingredient to a cappuccino? chocolate > 4 Of Western European countries, at 7-9% which has the highest proportion of Muslims in its population? France > 5 How would one most easily recognise a dish being served flamb??ed? it's on fire > 6 The April 1972 issue of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine sold over 1.5 million copies, mostly due to a nude centrefold of which actor? Burt Reynolds > 7 The Battle of Naseby in 1645 was decisive in determining the outcome of which war? English Civil War > 8 Which architect's works include the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa? Gaudi > 9 Espadrilles are a variety of which type of clothing? pants > 10 John Denver???s ???Rocky Mountain High??? is an official state song of what U.S. state? Colorado -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Jun 06 12:40PM -0500 "Calvin": > > 7 The Battle of Naseby in 1645 was decisive in determining the > > outcome of which war? Mark Brader: > Thirty Years' War. (After looking it up) Dammit! I *thought* it was the English Civil War, but I did not believe a battle in 1645 could have been decisive when the monarchy was still around as late as 1651. Oh, those 17th-century British! -- Mark Brader, Toronto | "The problem is that tax lawyers are msb@vex.net | amazingly creative." -- David Sherman My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| "Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Jun 06 05:55PM Calvin wrote: > 1 Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Claude Monet were leading exponents of which school of painting? Impressionist > 2 Reflected in the nickname of its NBA team, which US state is known as the 'Pelican State'? > 3 A mochaccino is traditionally made by adding what ingredient to a cappuccino? Chocolate > 4 Of Western European countries, at 7-9% which has the highest proportion of Muslims in its population? France > 5 How would one most easily recognise a dish being served flambéed? It is set on fire > 6 The April 1972 issue of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine sold over 1.5 million copies, mostly due to a nude centrefold of which actor? Burt Reynolds > 7 The Battle of Naseby in 1645 was decisive in determining the outcome of which war? English Civil War > 8 Which architect's works include the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa? > 9 Espadrilles are a variety of which type of clothing? Trousers > 10 John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" is an official state song of what U.S. state? Colorado Peter Smyth |
| Bruce Bowler <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Jun 06 07:24PM On Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:20:09 -0700, Calvin wrote: > 1 Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Claude Monet were leading exponents of which school of painting? impressionist > 2 Reflected in the nickname of its NBA team, which US state is known as the 'Pelican State'? Louisiana > 3 A mochaccino is traditionally made by adding what ingredient to a cappuccino? chocolate > 4 Of Western European countries, at 7-9% which has the highest proportion of Muslims in its population? England > 5 How would one most easily recognise a dish being served flambéed? FIRE!!! Everybody Run! FIRE!!!! > 6 The April 1972 issue of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine sold over 1.5 million copies, mostly due to a nude centrefold of which actor? Burt Reynolds > 7 The Battle of Naseby in 1645 was decisive in determining the outcome of which war? One of the wars in Britain? > 8 Which architect's works include the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa? Frank Gehry > 9 Espadrilles are a variety of which type of clothing? shoes > 10 John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" is an official state song of what U.S. state? Colorado |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Jun 06 09:03PM > Dammit! I *thought* it was the English Civil War, but I did not believe > a battle in 1645 could have been decisive when the monarchy was still > around as late as 1651. Oh, those 17th-century British! Technically it was the First English Civil War it decided. It was so popular it spawned sequels. -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Jun 06 09:57PM Calvin <334152@gmail.com> wrote in > 1 Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Claude Monet were leading exponents of > which school of painting? Impressionism > 2 Reflected in the nickname of its NBA > team, which US state is known as the 'Pelican State'? Louisiana > 3 A > mochaccino is traditionally made by adding what ingredient to a > cappuccino? Chocolate > 4 Of Western European countries, at 7-9% which has the > highest proportion of Muslims in its population? Germany > 5 How would one > most easily recognise a dish being served flambéed? Singed by flame > 6 The April > 1972 issue of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine sold over 1.5 million copies, > mostly due to a nude centrefold of which actor? Burt Reynolds > 7 The Battle of > Naseby in 1645 was decisive in determining the outcome of which war? 100 Years War > 8 Which architect's works include the Walt Disney Concert Hall in > Los Angeles, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa? Gehry > 9 Espadrilles are a variety of which type of clothing? Shoes > 10 John Denver's > "Rocky Mountain High" is an official state song of what U.S. > state? Colorado > cheers, > calvin Pete Gayde |
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