- Rotating Quiz #304 - 1 Update
- Calvin's Quiz #534 - 5 Updates
- QFTCIWSS Game 4, Rounds 9-10: houses, stone-cold challenge - 5 Updates
- rotating quiz #303 ANSWERS & SCORES - 3 Updates
- QFTCIWSS Game 4, Rounds 7-8 answers: # books, ON wineries - 1 Update
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Sep 03 11:57PM -0500 This is Rotating Quiz #304. I'd like to thank Stephen Perry for running RQ 303 and writing a contest that allowed me to win. As usual, the winner of this contest will be the first choice to run RQ 305. You can have until Saturday, September 8 (by Toronto time, zone -4), to enter this one. As of the time of posting, that gives you about an hour less than 5 days. For questions #1-11, in each case name the man described. (Yes, they are all men.) These questions each count equally. Question #12 serves only as the first tiebreaker; the second tiebreaker is who scored on the hardest questions; and the third tiebreaker is who posted first. Naturally, you are to answer all questions from your own knowledge only. Please post a single message with your answers, quoting the questions you are answering and placing your answer below each one. 1. This man lived 101 years, mostly in New York, and wrote over 1,000 songs. Jerome Kern said that he "has no *place in* American music -- he *is* American music". 2. This man, born in California, became a novelist after failing to get rich in the Klondike gold rush. He lived only 40 years, but wrote over 50 books. 3. The greatest success of this Englishman's long career was his expedition that mapped Puget Sound and the coast of British Columbia. 4. As commander in chief of British forces for the last part of the Boer War, this man began interning enemy civilians in "concentration camps" -- a phrase that was not then, as it later became, a euphemism for something worse. 5. Of the three men who wrote the Federalist Papers, this was the only one who later became President of the United States. 6. This fictional character, invented by Damon Runyon and played on Broadway originally by Sam Levene and by Frank Sinatra in the movie adaptation, operates the "Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York". 7. This man represented two different parties during his political career. He imposed unprecedented taxation and unprecedented restrictions on civil liberties, he was called a despot and a tyrant, and finally he was murdered. 8. The next US president after <answer 5>, his term began what was called the "Era of Good Feelings". 9. This Englishman, born on the same day as <answer 7>, wrote one of the most important books in a certain branch of knowledge -- more than 15 years after thinking of the idea that was its basic thesis. 10. In the Christian Bible, up to about half the books of the New Testament are credited to this man, although it is not so clear how many he actually wrote. 11. An Irishman named Arthur Wellesley achieved great success in both the military and political fields. He is better known by what noble title granted in 1814? 12. On what basis was the sequence of the other questions determined? Give sufficient details to support your answer. -- Mark Brader I'm not pompous; I'm pedantic. Toronto Let me explain it to you. msb@vex.net --Mary Kay Kare My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Sep 03 01:49PM > 1 What is America???s third largest political party by membership? It promotes a classical liberal platform but currently has no members in Congress. Libertarian > 2 The Gulf of Tonkin chiefly adjoins which Asian country? Vietnam > 3 Which Scottish author's best known work is the 1993 novel 'Trainspotting', on which the 1996 film was based? McEwan > 4 What was the only major naval battle between German and British forces during World War One? Jutland > 5 A 21st century phenomenon, nomophobia is the irrational fear of being without what? Internet connection > 6 Which American state is most closely associated with Cajun culture? Louisiana > 7 What links Draco, Indus, Pavo and Phoenix? they are constellations > 8 Edo is an historical name for which national capital city? Tokyo > 9 Which 2000's US TV series featured characters including Jack Shephard, Kate Austen, and a 'smoke monster'? Lost -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Sep 03 11:11PM +0200 > 1 What is America?s third largest political party by membership? It > promotes a classical liberal platform but currently has no members in > Congress. Libertarian party > 2 The Gulf of Tonkin chiefly adjoins which Asian country? Vietnam > 4 What was the only major naval battle between German and British > forces during World War One? Skagerak. Although, I recall from last time the question come up that what you call the battle depends on where you from. > 5 A 21st century phenomenon, nomophobia is the irrational fear of > being without what? Mobile coverage > 6 Which American state is most closely associated with Cajun culture? Louisana > 8 Edo is an historical name for which national capital city? Tokyo |
| Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Sep 04 01:48AM Calvin <334152@gmail.com> wrote in > 1 What is America's third largest political party by membership? > It promotes a classical liberal platform but currently has no members > in Congress. Green > 2 The Gulf of Tonkin chiefly adjoins which Asian country? Vietnam > 4 What > was the only major naval battle between German and British forces > during World War One? Jutland > 5 A 21st century phenomenon, nomophobia is > the irrational fear of being without what? Cell phone > 6 Which American state > is most closely associated with Cajun culture? Louisiana > 7 What links Draco, Indus, Pavo and Phoenix? River > 8 Edo is an historical name for which > national capital city? Tokyo > 9 Which 2000's US TV series featured > characters including Jack Shephard, Kate Austen, and a 'smoke > monster'? Supernatural > commonly used to detect trace amounts of blood at crime scenes? > cheers, > calvin Pete Gayde |
| swp <stephen.w.perry@gmail.com>: Sep 03 09:20PM -0700 On Monday, September 3, 2018 at 12:22:15 AM UTC-4, Calvin wrote: > 1 What is America's third largest political party by membership? It promotes a classical liberal platform but currently has no members in Congress. libertarian > 2 The Gulf of Tonkin chiefly adjoins which Asian country? vietnam > 3 Which Scottish author's best known work is the 1993 novel 'Trainspotting', on which the 1996 film was based? welsh > 4 What was the only major naval battle between German and British forces during World War One? jutland > 5 A 21st century phenomenon, nomophobia is the irrational fear of being without what? cellphone > 6 Which American state is most closely associated with Cajun culture? louisiana > 7 What links Draco, Indus, Pavo and Phoenix? constellations > 8 Edo is an historical name for which national capital city? tokyo > 9 Which 2000's US TV series featured characters including Jack Shephard, Kate Austen, and a 'smoke monster'? lost > 10 What is the common name of C8H7N3O2, a chemical commonly used to detect trace amounts of blood at crime scenes? luminol swp |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Sep 03 09:41PM -0700 Calvin wrote: > 1 What is America's third largest political party by membership? It promotes a classical liberal platform but currently has no members in Congress. Libertarian Party > 2 The Gulf of Tonkin chiefly adjoins which Asian country? Vietnam > 3 Which Scottish author's best known work is the 1993 novel 'Trainspotting', on which the 1996 film was based? > 4 What was the only major naval battle between German and British forces during World War One? Battle of Jutland > 5 A 21st century phenomenon, nomophobia is the irrational fear of being without what? cell phone > 6 Which American state is most closely associated with Cajun culture? Louisiana > 7 What links Draco, Indus, Pavo and Phoenix? constellations > 8 Edo is an historical name for which national capital city? Tokyo -- Dan Tilque |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Sep 03 01:56PM -0500 These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-06-11, 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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)". ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these countries may no longer exist. The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa; after that you're on your own. 1. Solomon. 2. Merina. 3. Taebong. 4. Kamehameha. 5. Piast. 6. Rurik. 7. Bruce. 8. Capet. 9. Savoy. 10. Bernadotte. ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So! This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer- drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots, Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.) * A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days. A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship. A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler. Name him. * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them. B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie. B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010 action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring Sylvester Stallone. * C. History: 3:16 As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons. These are questions involving that date. C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on 1751-03-16. Name him. C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany, officially violating which treaty? * D. Science: Cold Stones Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and becomes cold, turning into rock and stone. D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust. Name this type of rock. D2. Pumice is an example of another type of igneous rock, formed when lava reaches the surface of the earth and is then cooled by air. Name this type of rock. * E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold. E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about the time he spent in the Himalayas. E2. This Dan Simmons novel, set aboard the ships of Sir John Franklin's Arctic expedition, suggests that the expedition was beset by a monster. * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval of Steve Austin. F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and other sweets. F2. This Canadian manufacturer uses soapstone to make whiskey stones, which are intended to be chilled and then placed in whiskey or another beverage to cool it like ice. Since they do not melt, they will not dilute it the way ice cubes do. -- Mark Brader "The design of the lowercase e in text faces Toronto produces strong feelings (or should do so)." msb@vex.net -- Walter Tracy My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Sep 04 02:15AM > ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties > 1. Solomon. Ethiopia > 2. Merina. Morocco; Lesotho > 3. Taebong. Korea > 4. Kamehameha. Hawaii > 5. Piast. Turkey; Persia > 6. Rurik. Russia > 7. Bruce. Scotland > 8. Capet. France > 9. Savoy. Italy; Kingdom of the Two Sicilies > 10. Bernadotte. Sweden > Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement > because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler. > Name him. Hulk Hogan > B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010 > action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring > Sylvester Stallone. The Expendables > * C. History: 3:16 > C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on > 1751-03-16. Name him. James Madison > C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany, > officially violating which treaty? Treaty of Paris > cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for > patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and > other sweets. Cold Stone Creamery -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Sep 04 03:05AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:fcSdnaNBwr5yHhDGnZ2dnUU7- > The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa; > after that you're on your own. > 1. Solomon. Ethiopia > 3. Taebong. Korea > 4. Kamehameha. Hawaii > 6. Rurik. Russia > 7. Bruce. Scotland > 8. Capet. France > 9. Savoy. Italy > 10. Bernadotte. Sweden > B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains > in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake > of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie. "The Longest Yard" > These are questions involving that date. > C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on > 1751-03-16. Name him. James Madison > C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany, > officially violating which treaty? Treaty of Versailles > Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold. > E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about > the time he spent in the Himalayas. "Seven Years in Tibet" > cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for > patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and > other sweets. Cold Stone Creamery -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Sep 04 03:51AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:fcSdnaNBwr5yHhDGnZ2dnUU7- > The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa; > after that you're on your own. > 1. Solomon. Ethiopia > 2. Merina. Morocco > 3. Taebong. Thailand > 4. Kamehameha. Hawaii > 5. Piast. Hungary > 6. Rurik. Bulgaria > 7. Bruce. Scotland > 8. Capet. France > 9. Savoy. France > 10. Bernadotte. Luxembourg > B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains > in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake > of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie. The Longest Yard > B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010 > action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring > Sylvester Stallone. The Expendables > These are questions involving that date. > C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on > 1751-03-16. Name him. Madison > C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany, > officially violating which treaty? Versailles > D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed > when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust. > Name this type of rock. Basalt > cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for > patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and > other sweets. Cold Stone Creamery > stones, which are intended to be chilled and then placed in > whiskey or another beverage to cool it like ice. Since they > do not melt, they will not dilute it the way ice cubes do. Pete Gayde |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Sep 03 09:13PM -0700 Mark Brader wrote: > The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa; > after that you're on your own. > 1. Solomon. Ethiopia > 2. Merina. > 3. Taebong. Korea > 4. Kamehameha. Hawaii > 5. Piast. > 6. Rurik. > 7. Bruce. Scotland > 8. Capet. France > 9. Savoy. Genoa > 10. Bernadotte. Sweden (also Norway) > Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement > because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler. > Name him. Jesse Ventura > B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains > in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake > of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie. The Longest Yard > These are questions involving that date. > C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on > 1751-03-16. Name him. James Madison > C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany, > officially violating which treaty? Treaty of Versailles > D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed > when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust. > Name this type of rock. basalt > cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for > patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and > other sweets. Ben and Jerry's -- Dan Tilque |
| swp <stephen.w.perry@gmail.com>: Sep 03 10:39AM -0700 On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10:08:12 PM UTC-4, swp wrote: > This is Rotating Quiz #303. Entries must be posted by Friday, > August 31st, 2018 at 12 PM (Eastern Daylight Time). first, the expected answers 0. what is the study of the origin and development of a word, tracing it back to its original language and to its sources in contemporary or earlier languages. etymology 1. how many oscars for best director did alfred hitchcock win? 0 2. in our solar system, how many planets are smaller than earth? 3 3. what does an oniomaniaic love to do? shop 4. australia's highway 1 forms a complete loop along its borders. to the nearest 100 miles, what is it's length? 9000 (14500 km) 5. what substance makes chili peppers 'hot'? capsaicin 6. what is the only world capital whose name is derived from an algonquin word? ottawa 7. which u.s. military service has the motto "semper paratus"? coast guard 8. what color jacket does the winner of the pga masters tournament wear? green 9. what river do you cross to go from switzerland and liechtenstein. the rhine the scores name 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 total ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ----- Dan B 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 7 Mark B 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 8 Erland 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 5 Calvin 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 Pete G 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 8 Dan T 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 7 ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ----- totals 6 5 6 0 0 6 6 4 4 3 40 the winner on the first tie breaker is Mark Brader. rq 304 is yours to do with as you please. swp |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Sep 03 01:53PM -0500 Stephen Perry: > first, the expected answers Second, an explanation of the alleged theme? > the winner on the first tie breaker is Mark Brader. No, it was on the second tiebreaker. Thanks. -- Mark Brader, Toronto | "...literally (and I do mean 'literally' msb@vex.net | quite literally)..." --Richard Heathfield |
| swp <stephen.w.perry@gmail.com>: Sep 03 01:30PM -0700 On Monday, September 3, 2018 at 2:53:27 PM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote: > -- > Mark Brader, Toronto | "...literally (and I do mean 'literally' > msb@vex.net | quite literally)..." --Richard Heathfield the theme was 'recycled questions' and at least I didn't say it was the shortstop tie breaker. swp |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Sep 03 01:54PM -0500 Mark Brader: > We give a description, you give the title of the book -- and all > answers contain at least one cardinal or ordinal number, which > you must get right. This was the easiest round in the original game. > 1. This 1953 novel presents a future America where books are > outlawed, and firemen have a radically different job. "Fahrenheit 451" (by Ray Bradbury). 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Erland, Joshua, Pete, Dan Tilque, and Calvin. > 2. This 2011 novel follows Wade Watts on his search for an "Easter > egg" in a virtual reality game, the discovery of which will lead > him to inherit a fortune in a world wracked by an energy crisis. "Ready Player One" (by Ernest Cline). 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua. > 3. This 1949 novella follows Holly Martins, who arrives in Vienna to > take up a new job, only to discover that his employer is > now dead. "The Third Man" (by Graham Greene). 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, and Joshua. > 4. The plot for this 1915 novel revolves around an expat Scot, newly > returned to London from Africa, who is drawn into an anarchist > plot. "The Thirty-Nine Steps" (by John Buchn). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Calvin. > 5. The final book of an infamous trilogy, the movie version of > this 2012 novel was released in February of 2018. "Fifty Shades Freed" (by E.L. James). 4 for Joshua. > 6. The first of 18 novels in this charming series, this 1998 novel > introduces Precious Ramotswe of Botswana. "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" (by Alexander McCall Smith). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Calvin. > 7. Published in 1961, this novel traces the story of the fictional > 256th Squadron, based on the island of Pianosa. "Catch-22" (by Joseph Heller). 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Calvin. > 8. Published in 1969, this novel follows the World War II > exploits of Billy Pilgrim, and is said to be based on the > author's experiences. "Slaughterhouse-Five" (by Kurt Vonnegut). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque. > 9. In this novel, originally serialized in France between 1869 and > 1870, ships sail out of New York harbor in search of a mysterious > sea monster. "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" (by Jules Verne). 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Dan Tilque. > 10. This 1960 book features Jay and Kay, and the amazing creatures > they have as pets and friends. "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" (by Dr. Seuss). > | Lakeview Wine | Waupoos Estates > | Legends Estate Winery > And answers do not repeat. And this was not only the hardest round in the original game, it was tied (with the Game 1 round on fantasy series) for being the 3rd-hardest of the season. > Signature wines include Wildass, Tollgate, and Kabang. > It's the very modern building on the right just outside of > Niagara-on-the-Lake. The winemaker is J.-L. Giroux. Stratus. > at the Wine Country Cooking School, and casual fine dining at > their restaurant OLiV. Labels include Terroir and Sandy Block, > all made by Marc Bradshaw. Strewn. > This first-in-Ontario gravity-flow winery is an elaborately > recycled Quonset hut built in 1998. Winemaker Shiraz Mottiar > produces popular wines such as Guilty Men and Ladybug Rose. Malivoire. > friends from naming the winery after himself, so this name was > a fitting alternative. Signature wines include Pompous Red, > Narcissist Riesling, and Pink Slip Rose. Megalomaniac. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua. So the round counts! > their first wines in 2011 and already have 3 LCBO listings. > Signature wines include Strip Room, Harvest Party Red, and > Horse and Boat Riesling. Burning Kiln. > featuring many of the Group of Seven artworks which have inspired > many of their labels. Their signature wine is "Sparkling Ice", > the first sparkling ice-wine. Magnotta. > They made headines this spring when winemaker Adam Graham > introduced their new "orange wine", made with white grapes left > in their skin. Cooper's Hawk. > Canada's Winery of the Year in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016. > They recently launched a new wine developed in conjunction with > Blue Rodeo frontman Jim Cuddy, which bears his name. Tawse. > is named after the historic United Empire Loyalist hamlet on > the south perimeter of the property. Signature wines include > Finisher Liqueux, Liberated Chardonnay, and Pixie Sparkle. Rosehall Run. > current LCBO listings. Its owners include actress Sonia Smits > as well as philanthropist and media mogul Michael MacMillan > (who formerly owned Alliance Films). Cloisson Chase. Scores, if there are no errors: GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST TOPICS-> Spo Ent Sci Aud Mis Lit Can FIVE Joshua Kreitzer 16 38 16 40 40 28 4 162 Dan Blum 15 23 11 12 36 32 4 118 "Calvin" 21 0 0 20 40 16 0 97 Pete Gayde 28 18 3 27 12 8 0 93 Dan Tilque 8 7 24 0 16 16 0 71 Erland Sommarskog 32 0 12 0 16 8 0 68 Jason Kreitzer 0 16 0 20 16 -- -- 52 -- Mark Brader, Toronto | This process can check if this value is zero, and if msb@vex.net | it is, it does something child-like. --F. Burkowski My text in this article is in the public domain. |
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