| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Mar 16 11:48PM -0500 These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2020-01-20, 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 MI5 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 2019-10-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)". * Game 2, Round 4 - History - Mysterious Disappearances 1. Missing since 1971-11-24. Disappeared from somewhere between Portland, Oregon and Seattle. Purchased airline ticket, told flight attendant he had a bomb in his briefcase, extorted $200,000 ransom, parachuted to an unknown fate. His real name is unknown, but what name is he usually used to refer to him? 2. Missing since 1967-12-17. Disappeared from Cheviot Beach. Harold Holt swam into deep water despite a strong riptide, and vanished, with no trace of the body ever found. Of which *country* was he prime minister at the time? 3. Missing since spring 1611. Disappeared from a small open boat. The crew of this man's ship, the "Discovery", mutinied and set him, his teenage son, and seven loyal men adrift during a voyage in search of the Northwest Passage. Name him. 4. Missing since 1925-05-29. Disappeared from the Brazilian jungle. This British geographer, cartographer, archaeologist, and explorer vanished during an expedition to find "Z", his name for an ancient lost city that he believed existed in the jungles of Brazil. Hint: Charlie Hunnam played him in the movie "The Lost City of Z". 5. Missing since 1980-08-17. Disappeared from Ayers Rock, Australia. Azaria Chamberlain was a 2-month-old baby when she vanished from a family camping trip. Her body was never found. What did her family claim caused her death? 6. Missing since 1974-11-08. Disappeared from Uckfield, East Sussex, UK. This British aristocrat was suspected of murdering his children's nanny in the family home in London. His wife was also attacked and identified her husband as her assailant. As police began to investigate, he borrowed his mother's car and drove to a friend's house, from which he vanished. He has never been found. Who was he? 7. Missing since sometime after 1872-11-24. Disappeared from somewhere between New York harbor and a point 400 miles east of the Azores. This cargo ship carrying a load of alcohol was found adrift in seaworthy condition with no one on board. The cargo was intact and the only things missing were some of the captain's papers, navigational equipment, and the lifeboat. Neither the lifeboat nor any of the crew were ever found. Name the *ship*. 8. Missing since 1913-12-26. Disappeared from Chihuahua, Mexico. This American writer joined Pancho Villa's army as an observer. In a letter written from Chihuahua, he told a friend, "I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination." And sure enough, he was never seen again. Name him. Hint: he was the author of "The Devil's Dictionary". 9. Missing since summer 1483. Disappeared from the Tower of London. In 1483, Edward V, the 12-year-old King of England, and his younger brother Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, were lodged in the Tower of London by the man appointed to look after them in preparation for Edward's forthcoming coronation. Both boys disappeared and were never found, and their "protector" took the throne for himself. Who was he? 10. Missing from 1926-12-03 until 1926-12-14. Disappeared from Sunningdale, Berkshire, England. This woman disappeared after her husband asked her for a divorce. Despite an extensive manhunt, she was not found until 10 days later when she turned up at a hotel in Yorkshire, registered under the surname of her husband's lover, and claiming amnesia. Who was she? * Game 2, Round 6 - Canadiana Geography - Cities along the 401 Given the exit numbers (which I've sorted the round in order of) and a description, name the city or town located along the 401. 1. Exits 177, 180, 183, 186, 187, 189, 194. This city is nicknamed the Forest City. Among other post-secondary institutions, both Brescia and Huron University Colleges can be found in this city. During the War of 1812, the Battle of Longwoods took place in or near the city. 2. Exits 232, 235. This city was originally settled in the early 19th century by United Empire Loyalists, and is famous for its well preserved historical buildings throughout downtown. The western junction of the 403 and the 401 is located in or near this city. 3. Exits 312, 320, 324, 328, 330. The fastest-growing city in Canada in the early years of the 21st century; its growth has slowed recently, though it remains the fastest-growing in Ontario. Rattlesnake Point, a popular hiking destination, is located in or near this city. 4. Exits 522, 525. This unincorporated community is home to the largest Air Force base in Canada, and is the place where the "Highway of Heroes" designation of the 401 begins. It is also the starting point of a waterway which extends to Port Severn on Lake Huron. 5. Exits 538, 543, 544. The main campus of Loyalist College can be found in this city, located on the banks of the Bay of Quinte. It was the home of an OHL team named the Bulls until 2015 when they moved to Hamilton. 6. Exits 579, 582. This town gained international exposure when one of its home-grown stars wore a local Home Hardware shirt on "Saturday Night Live". Located at the eastern end of the Bay of Quinte, it is named after the river of the same name that runs through it. 7. Exits 611, 613, 615, 617, 619, 623, 632. This city was the capital of the United Province of Canada from 1841 until 1844. It is also home to Fort Henry and the Royal Military College of Canada. 8. Exits 645, 647. This town is the location where the 401, Highway 2, and the Thousand Islands Parkway meet up, with the islands being the primary tourist attraction in the area. A casino, visible from the 401, opened in 2002, bringing more tourists to the area. 9. Exits 696, 698. This city is also on the St. Lawrence Seaway and is home to Canada's oldest railway tunnel. Its population is about 22,000. It was named after a general from the War of 1812, though he never visited the place. 10. Exits 789, 792, 796. This is the easternmost city in Ontario, and is therefore nearly the terminus of the 401. Its population is about 45,000, and it's named after the duchy of the same name in England. -- Mark Brader, Toronto "There are no new ideas, only new msb@vex.net mouths to speak them." -- Linda Burman My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Bruce Bowler <bruce.bowler@gmail.com>: Mar 16 03:19PM On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:44:54 -0500, Mark Brader wrote: > 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for > his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were spun > off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him. Charles Addams > * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds > 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance. > What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10? Mohs > 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond > industry? Kimberley > 3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine, > near that city? big hole > 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat > diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either the > giver or recipient of the gift. Liz Taylor; Richard Burton > 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found > in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888? They're from outer-space (meteoric origin) > 6. What is the world's largest diamond company? DeBeers > 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888? Cecil Rhodes > 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to > the presence of boron? It's color > 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star > of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest > gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now? (hopefully) in the Tower of London since that's where the crown jewels are kept > 10. What are carbonados commonly known as? black diamonds |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Mar 16 11:46PM -0500 Mark Brader: > * Game 2, Round 2 - Literature - The "New Yorker" Magazine > 1. The "New Yorker" was founded by Harold Ross and his wife > Jane Grant. Within 5 years, in what year did it debut? 1925 (accepting 1920-30). 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen. > the end of World War II, an essay by John Hersey filled an > entire issue. What, specifically, was the war-related subject > of that essay? Hiroshima. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen. > 3. What scary short story by Shirley Jackson, published in the > issue of 1948-06-26, drew more mail than any other story in > the magazine's history? "The Lottery". 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen. > business tycoons. She included a racy column about nightlife > in Manhattan, reminding readers of her previous stint at the > helm of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Name her. Tina Brown. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen. > 5. This cartoonist, often featured in the magazine, was known for > his darkly humorous and macabre characters, some of whom were > spun off in a popular 1960s TV series. Name him. Charles Addams. ("The Addams Family".) 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Stephen, and Bruce. > 6. This cartoonist and author published many short stories in the > "New Yorker", including "The Catbird Seat" and "The Secret Life > of Walter Mitty". Who was this? James Thurber. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen. > that was made into a 2005 movie that featured Anne Hathaway and > Michelle Williams as the young wives of two conflicted cowboys. > Give the title. "Brokeback Mountain". 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen. > "The Bear Came over the Mountain" was made into a movie, > directed by Sarah Polley, which debuted at the 2007 Sundance > Film Festival. Give the *movie* title. "Away from Her". 4 for Stephen. > Store during the Christmas season. He now lives in England and > is known to regularly don a headlamp at night and spend hours > picking litter from nearby roads and highways. Name him. David Sedaris. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen. > the magazine's cover every year on the issue closest to its > anniversary date of February 21. Name the dandy, who shares his > last name with that of an endurable Canadian clothing company. Eustace Tilley. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen. "Endurable" refers to the Tilley company's lifetime guarantee against "normal wear and tear" of its hats. > * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Diamonds > 1. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest natural substance. > What is the *name of the scale* on which it ranks 10 out of 10? Mohs. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce. > 2. What city is the nerve center of the South African diamond > industry? Kimberley. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce. > 3. What is the self-descriptive name of the largest open-pit mine, > near that city? The Big Hole. 4 for Stephen and Bruce. > 4. One of the most-written-about gifts of 1969 was a 69.42-carat > diamond purchased from Cartier for $1,100,000 US. Name either > the giver or recipient of the gift. Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor. 4 for Joshua (the hard way), Stephen (the hard way), and Bruce (also the hard way). > 5. What was unusual about the source of granular diamonds found > in Novo-Urei in Russia in 1888? They were found in a meteorite. (First time.) 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce. > 6. What is the world's largest diamond company? De Beers. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce. > 7. Which British businessman founded that company in 1888? Cecil Rhodes. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin, Stephen, and Bruce. > 8. What distinctive characteristic of the Hope Diamond is due to > the presence of boron? Bluish color. "Color" was insufficiently specific. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Stephen. 2 for Calvin. > 9. The Cullinan I and Cullinan II, also called the Great Star > of Africa and Second Star of Africa, are cut from the largest > gem-quality diamond ever found. Where are they now? The Tower of London -- they're part of the Crown Jewels, which was also an acceptable answer. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, and Bruce. 3 for Dan Blum. For more details about this diamond and the stones cut from it see: http://www.rct.uk/collection/themes/trails/the-crown-jewels/the-cullinan-diamond > 10. What are carbonados commonly known as? Black diamonds. 4 for Stephen and Bruce. Scores, if there are no errors: GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS TOPICS-> Lit Sci Stephen Perry 40 40 80 Joshua Kreitzer 36 28 64 Dan Blum 36 27 63 Bruce Bowler 4 36 40 Dan Tilque 20 16 36 "Calvin" 0 22 22 Erland Sommarskog 0 4 4 -- Mark Brader, Toronto | "Gadgetry abounded everywhere, almost all of which msb@vex.net | he could justify." -- Robert Asprin My text in this article is in the public domain. |
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