| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Sep 06 08:12AM These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-07-23, and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written by members of What She Said and/or of Smith & Guessin', but have been reformatted and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the correct answers in about 3 days. For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)". ** Final, Round 9 - Science * Where is it? Where in the human body (if applicable, give the specific organ) would you find... 1. The islets of Langerhans? 2. The sacrum? 3. The proximal phalanges? * Name the SI Derived Unit Name these units in the Système International, the modern metric system. 4. What is the SI unit for illuminance, which measures luminous flux per unit area? It is equal to one lumen per square meter. 5. What is the SI unit for magnetic flux? It represents the average strength of the magnetic field generated from a surface by varying electrical current through it. It is equal to the flux that, linking a circuit of one turn, would produce in it an electromotive force of 1 volt if reduced to zero at a uniform rate in 1 second. 6. What is the SI unit for radioactivity, or more precisely "activity referred to a radionuclide", corresponding to the decay on average of one nucleus per second? * Molecular Monikers In each case, give the common chemical name for the molecules shown. We will *not* accept systematic names such as ethyne. 7. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/7.png> 8. This one <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/8.png> is very similar to the heme molecule found in blood, but has a magnesium atom instead of iron at the center. 9. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/9.png> * Fossils 10. Charles Walcott, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, was hiking in the Canadian Rockies when he noticed a large number of fossils on the trail. High above him on the cliff wall he discovered a patch which would become one of the world's most important and celebrated fossil fields. What is this area called? 11. This <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/11.jpg> species of tree is considered a living fossil: it has not changed outwardly in 270,000,000 years. What species? 12. Found in Germany, this small fossil (note the scale showing inches and centimeters) is arguably the most famous fossil in the world. What was this species named? <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/12.jpg> * Name the Element Each of these elements was named after an eminent scientist. We show their photos and the element's Periodic Table entry. You name the *elements*. 13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/13.jpg 14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/14.jpg 15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/15.jpg ** Final, Round 10 - Challenge Round * A. Ancient Literature A1. The oldest known epic story tells the tale of the King of Uruk in Mesopotamia, and his travels with his sidekick Enkidu. Fragments of the story exist from 2150 BC. What is this story? A2. For the period of the 8th to 6th century BC, four different works ascribed to Hesiod survive. Name any one of them. A3. Apollonius of Rhodes, of the 3rd century BC, is credited with a popular epic of Greek mythology involving a journey to Colchis. What story is this? * B. Volcanic Activity B1. Experts estimate that 85% of Earth's volcanic activity occurs in a hard-to-observe area. What area? B2. This moon of Jupiter is considered the most volcanically active body in our solar system, showing magma temperatures of up to 1,700°C, with so many eruptions that they are constantly resurfacing it. Name the moon. B3. One type of volcanic eruption occurs above ground along long trenches instead of a single point or cone, and is found where divergent plate tectonics occurs. Name this type of eruption. * C. Sudden Impact In each case, we give you the name and photo of a meteor crater together with its dimensions and age; and you just name the *country* where it's located. C1. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/1.jpg> Barringer Crater, 1.2 km wide, 175 m deep, 50,000 years old. C2. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/2.jpg> Wolfe Creek Crater, 880 m wide, 60 m deep, 300,000 years old. C3. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/3.jpg> Deep Bay Crater, 13 km wide, 220 m deep, 99,000,000 years old. * D. Army Infantry Formations Answer these questions about standard unit hierarchies common to the Canadian and US infantry. In each case we name the next smaller and next larger unit, and you name the one in the middle, as specified. D1. 3 squads form this type of unit, of which 3 or more together form a company. D2. 3 or more companies form this type of unit, of which 2 or more together form a regiment. D3. 3 or more regiments form this type of unit, of which 2 or more together form a division. * E. Dave Broadfoot Characters E1. Dave often played a slow-witted hockey goon. What was that character's name? (First and last name needed.) E2. Another of his famous characters was a member of the RCMP. Who was this character? We need his rank and surname. E3. His self-named political character was "MP the Honourable David J. Broadfoot". Give *either* the riding he represented, *or* the party he was leader of. * F. Not Getting Older, Just Getting Better """To date, there are 3""" players from Major League Baseball who have each played in All-Star Games in 3 different years after their 40th birthday. (Based on the actual game date, not the date of voting.) Dates given refer to these specific appearances in the name, not to any earlier ones. Name the respective players. *Note*: I have not been able to find newer information to update this triple with. There may now be more than 3 players who have done it, but please just identify the players asked about. F1. This popular slugger and center fielder represented the San Francisco Giants in 1971, and the New York Mets in 1972 and 1973. He is tied for career all-star game appearances at 24. F2. This popular hitter represented the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981 and 1982, and the Cincinnati Reds in 1984. He e has been voted to the All-Star Game playing 5 different positions, more than any other player. F3. This player represented the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961, 1962, and 1963. He is tied with <answer F1> for career All-Star Game appearances at 24. He played both outfield and first base and is the 4th all-time hit leader with 3,630. -- Mark Brader, Toronto, msb@vex.net non-resident pedant My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Pete Gayde <pete.gayde@gmail.com>: Sep 05 04:00PM -0500 Mark Brader wrote: > game these were short animated clips that repeated every second > or two, but I'm just providing stills here.) > 1. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/iconic/1.jpg Forrest Gump > 2. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/iconic/2.jpg Fargo > * Disney Villains by Sidekick > 4. Name the Disney villain whose sidekicks are Flotsam and Jetsam > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/side/4.jpg>. Ursula > 5. Name the Disney villain whose sidekick is Iago > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/side/5.jpg>. Jafar > 6. Name the Disney villain whose sidekick is Le Fou > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/side/6.jpg>. Gaston > of the """only""" Best Picture that was G-rated upon its release. > (That is, retrospective ratings for older movies don't count.) > Name the movie. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang > 9. Name the 1932 movie that became the only one ever to win the > Best Picture Oscar without a single other nomination. Modern Times > stage shows. Her best-known works were "How to Write Your > Own Gilbert and Sullivan Opera" and "The Ring of the Nibelungs > (An Analysis)". Russell > concerts and in 24 albums. Pieces include "Concerto for > Piano vs. Orchestra", and "Music for an Awful Lot of Winds > and Percussion". Name the fictional musician. PDQ Bach > album "Saturday Night Fiedler". It included covers of songs like > "Stayin' Alive", with a single long track called "Bachamania" > on side B. Boston Pops > He's also been on "Hollywood Squares" and "America's Funniest > Home Videos", but despite having perhaps as much reality as > the show we want, those don't count. Dancing With the Stars > * Two of a Three of a Kind > We name two elements of a famous set of three; you name the third. > 1. Group Captain Lionel Mandrake, President Merkin Muffley. Dr. Strangelove > 2. Lies, damn lies. Statistics > 3. Green circle, blue square. Black diamond > * Athletes & Dairy Products > In each case, name the athlete who "got milk". > 4. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/milk/4.jpg Danica Patrick > 5. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/milk/5.jpg Pete Sampras > 6. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/milk/6.jpg Albert Pujols > 8. What is the name for these 4-pointed spikes that would be > strewn about on the ground to injure the feet of men and horses? > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/arms/8.jpg> Picot > 9. What is the specific name for the type of catapult shown, > using a counterweight and gravity for power, rather than torsion? > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/arms/9.jpg> Trebuchet > What, specifically, do these flags identify? > 13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/flag/13.png > 14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/flag/14.png Canadian Coast Guard > 15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/flag/15.png CBC Pete Gayde |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Sep 06 08:11AM Mark Brader: > game these were short animated clips that repeated every second > or two, but I'm just providing stills here.) > 1. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/iconic/1.jpg "Full Metal Jacket". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua. > 2. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/iconic/2.jpg "Fargo". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete. > 3. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/iconic/3.jpg "Blade Runner". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua. > * Disney Villains by Sidekick > 4. Name the Disney villain whose sidekicks are Flotsam and Jetsam > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/side/4.jpg>. Ursula the Sea Witch. ("The Little Mermaid".) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete. > 5. Name the Disney villain whose sidekick is Iago > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/side/5.jpg>. Jafar. ("Aladdin" et seq.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete. > 6. Name the Disney villain whose sidekick is Le Fou > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/side/6.jpg>. Gaston. ("Beauty and the Beast".) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete. > Actor. Note: This means an adaptation of an actual TV series; > movies whose plot includes the making of fictional TV show, > like "Tootsie", don't count. "The Fugitive". (Tommy Lee Jones; still the only one.) 4 for Joshua. > of the """only""" Best Picture that was G-rated upon its release. > (That is, retrospective ratings for older movies don't count.) > Name the movie. "Oliver!" (Still the only one.) 4 for Joshua. According to the IMDB, two of the other Best Picture nominees that year were also G-rated in original release form: "Funny Girl" and "Romeo and Juliet". "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968) wasn't a Best Picture nominee and won no Oscars. As to "Doctor Dolittle" (1968), as far as I can tell it never had an MPAA rating in original release, but was G-rated retrospectively. It did win two other Oscars but not Best Picture. > 9. Name the 1932 movie that became the only one ever to win the > Best Picture Oscar without a single other nomination. "Grand Hotel". (Still the only one.) 4 for Joshua. > stage shows. Her best-known works were "How to Write Your > Own Gilbert and Sullivan Opera" and "The Ring of the Nibelungs > (An Analysis)". Anna Russell. 4 for Pete. > concerts and in 24 albums. Pieces include "Concerto for > Piano vs. Orchestra", and "Music for an Awful Lot of Winds > and Percussion". Name the fictional musician. P.D.Q. Bach. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete. > album "Saturday Night Fiedler". It included covers of songs like > "Stayin' Alive", with a single long track called "Bachamania" > on side B. The Boston Pops. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete. > From the photo of a reality TV show host, name the *show* they > """currently""" host. > 13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/host/13.jpg "So You Think You Can Dance" (still true) or "The Choice" (2012 only). (Cat Deeley.) > He's also been on "Hollywood Squares" and "America's Funniest > Home Videos", but despite having perhaps as much reality as > the show we want, those don't count. "Dancing with the Stars". (Tom Bergeron, until 2019.) 4 for Joshua and Pete. > 15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-7/host/15.jpg "Big Brother". (Still true: Julie Chen Moonves, host since 2000 on the US version.) > * Two of a Three of a Kind > We name two elements of a famous set of three; you name the third. > 1. Group Captain Lionel Mandrake, President Merkin Muffley. Dr. Strangelove. (Characters played by Peter Sellers in that movie.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete. > 2. Lies, damn lies. Statistics. (Mark Twain's three kinds of lies.) 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Erland, and Pete. > 3. Green circle, blue square. Black diamond. (Difficulty symbols for ski runs.) 4 for Pete. http://www.allstaractivities.com/sports/skiing/skierscode_files/image001.gif I didn't know these myself, but in 2013 I was stunned that no one here did. I guessed a red triangle, by the way, as did some others here, but that was wrong because in the CTV network logo https://www.lyngsat.com/logo/tv/cc/ctv-ca.png it's the circle that's red and the triangle that's green. > * Athletes & Dairy Products > In each case, name the athlete who "got milk". > 4. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/milk/4.jpg Danica Patrick (car racing; yes, it counts as athletic). 4 for Joshua and Pete. > 5. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/milk/5.jpg Pete Sampras (tennis). 4 for Pete. > 6. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/milk/6.jpg Albert Pujols (baseball). 4 for Pete. > 7. What is the specific name for a full set of armor worn by a > horse, seen here? > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/arms/7.jpg> Barb, bard, or barding. Champron, criniere, cruopiere, flanchard, and peyrtal were not acceptable, as they only protect certain parts of the horse. > 8. What is the name for these 4-pointed spikes that would be > strewn about on the ground to injure the feet of men and horses? > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/arms/8.jpg> Caltrops, calthrops, caltraps, galthraps, galtraps, galtrops, cheval traps, or crow's foots. 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque. If suitably sized and styled, they can also puncture the tires of typical road vehicles: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Caltrop.jpg And these WW2-era anti-tank devices have a different geometry and a different interaction with the vehicle, but share a similar spirit of working no matter which way up they are: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Bundesarchiv_Bild_101I-719-0240-26%2C_Pas_de_Calais%2C_Atlantikwall%2C_Panzersperren.jpg > 9. What is the specific name for the type of catapult shown, > using a counterweight and gravity for power, rather than torsion? > <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/arms/9.jpg> Trebuchet. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Pete. > names alone will do. > Who is the """current""" monarch of... > 10. Sweden? King Carl XVI Gustav. (Still true; both names required.) 4 for Joshua and Erland. Erland adds: "Don't blame me. I didn't vote for him." and notes that Carl Gustaf without a number is, or used to be, a comedy actor. > 11. Norway? King Harald V. (Still true.) 4 for Joshua. > 12. Belgium? 2012 answer: King Albert II. 2022 answer: King Philippe. 4 for Joshua. > * Canadian Flags > What, specifically, do these flags identify? > 13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/flag/13.png Governor-General. 4 for Dan Tilque. > 14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/flag/14.png Coast Guard. 4 for Pete. > 15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/flag/15.png CBC. 4 for Pete. Scores, if there are no errors: FINAL ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST TOPICS-> His A+L Geo Spo Ent Mis FOUR Joshua Kreitzer 27 15 37 4 48 24 136 Dan Blum 19 4 36 4 32 16 103 Dan Tilque 24 0 40 16 4 16 96 Stephen Perry 32 56 -- -- -- -- 88 Pete Gayde 12 0 -- -- 32 36 80 Erland Sommarskog 12 0 39 12 0 8 71 -- Mark Brader "People with whole brains, however, dispute Toronto this claim, and are generally more articulate msb@vex.net in expressing their views." -- Gary Larson My text in this article is in the public domain. |
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