** Game 1, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Taking the Fifth
In this round, all of the answers will contain the word "fifth"
or "5th". What are the following?
2. The 1997 science-fiction movie starring Bruce Willis.
5. Someone in a situation where they are not really needed or are
ignored by other people.
6. This """recent""" "X Factor" runner-up has been referred to as
"the female version of One Direction".
7. A music group from the '60s that had hits such as "Aquarius"
("Let the Sunshine In") and "Wedding Bell Blues".
8. A term used to describe any class or group in society other
than the clergy, the nobility, the commoners, and the press.
9. A 1978 play by American playwright Lanford Wilson, focusing on
the disillusionment of Americans in the wake of the Vietnam War.
10. A group of secret sympathizers or supporters of an enemy that
engage in espionage or sabotage within defence lines or national
borders.
** Game 1, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - All About Toronto
** Game 1, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Taking the Fifth
2. The 1997 science-fiction movie starring Bruce Willis.
5. Someone in a situation where they are not really needed or are
ignored by other people.
7. A music group from the '60s that had hits such as "Aquarius"
("Let the Sunshine In") and "Wedding Bell Blues".
8. A term used to describe any class or group in society other
than the clergy, the nobility, the commoners, and the press.
10. A group of secret sympathizers or supporters of an enemy that
engage in espionage or sabotage within defence lines or national
borders.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-01-28,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Night Owls, 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 2022-09-09
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Game 1, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Taking the Fifth
In this round, all of the answers will contain the word "fifth"
or "5th". What are the following?
1. A 1988 novel by Doris Lessing.
2. The 1997 science-fiction movie starring Bruce Willis.
3. The first book of Robertson Davies's "Deptford" trilogy.
4. A 2009 novel by "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell.
5. Someone in a situation where they are not really needed or are
ignored by other people.
6. This """recent""" "X Factor" runner-up has been referred to as
"the female version of One Direction".
7. A music group from the '60s that had hits such as "Aquarius"
("Let the Sunshine In") and "Wedding Bell Blues".
8. A term used to describe any class or group in society other
than the clergy, the nobility, the commoners, and the press.
9. A 1978 play by American playwright Lanford Wilson, focusing on
the disillusionment of Americans in the wake of the Vietnam War.
10. A group of secret sympathizers or supporters of an enemy that
engage in espionage or sabotage within defence lines or national
borders.
** Game 1, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - All About Toronto
* A. Toronto Scientific Discoveries
A1. This product, first marketed in 1931, was developed by
Dr. Drake, Dr. Tisdale, and Dr. Brown of the Hospital for
Sick Children in Toronto. What is the name of this product
that saved the lives of many infants?
A2. On the University of Toronto's main campus, the lab building
where Banting and Best did their insulin discovery
experiments in 1921 is no longer standing. What building
would you find """today""" at the same location?
* B. Toronto Sports
B1. In 1909 the first Grey Cup was played at what Toronto venue?
B2. As a tribute to James Naismith, the Canadian-born inventor
of basketball, the first game of the Basketball Association
of America -- forerunner of the NBA -- on November 1, 1946,
was played at Maple Leaf Gardens. What was the name of the
Toronto-based professional basketball team that played that
night, but folded after one season?
* C. Toronto's Lost Rivers
These questions refer to surface streams that once existed in
Toronto, but are now buried in sewers.
C1. This lost river started near Wychwood cottages, went
through Yorkville and down what is now known as Philosopher's
Walk behind the ROM on the U of T campus, crossed Yonge
Street near College Avenue, and emptied into Lake Ontario
near the distillery district. What is the name of this
buried stream?
C2. What stream used to empty into Lake Ontario immediately
east of Fort York, long ago when the fort was on the shore
of the lake?
* D. Toronto's Early History
D1. John Simcoe -- the founder of Toronto -- and his family,
while in Toronto, lived most of the time in a tent bought
from the estate of what famous British explorer?
D2. The oldest building still extant in Toronto is a cabin
originally owned by a government clerk and a close fried
of John Simcoe. What was the name of this early Torontonian?
* E. Toronto Theatrical Scoundrels
E1. What Toronto entrepreneur mysteriously disappeared on
1919-12-02, after selling his theater holdings in 7 Ontario
cities for $1,000,000? He did not take his wealth with
him, and no ransom note or body was ever found. Was foul
play involved? Quite likely, since this man had a line of
mistresses, was into illegal gambling (often fixing bets),
and held his employees in disdain. But you don't have to
tell us that. Just tell us the *name* of this scoundrel
whose disappearance was never solved.
E2. In 2009 Garth Drabinsky was convicted of forgery and fraud
for misrepresenting the finances of Livent between 1993
and 1998. Who was the co-founder of Livent who was convicted
along with Drabinsky?
* F. Toronto Entrepreneurs
F1. This Toronto entrepreneur started selling appliances from
a store on College Av. in 1949 at the age of 16. Initially
he marketed himself as "Mr. Laundry". Who was he?
F2. As suggested by a cousin, the parents of Ed Mirvish gave
him an American name -- Edwin -- as well as an official
Jewish first name. What was the official first name of
Ed Mirvish?
** Game 1, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Taking the Fifth
In this round, all of the answers will contain the word "fifth"
or "5th". What are the following?
1. A 1988 novel by Doris Lessing.
2. The 1997 science-fiction movie starring Bruce Willis.
3. The first book of Robertson Davies's "Deptford" trilogy.
4. A 2009 novel by "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell.
5. Someone in a situation where they are not really needed or are
ignored by other people.
6. This """recent""" "X Factor" runner-up has been referred to as
"the female version of One Direction".
7. A music group from the '60s that had hits such as "Aquarius"
("Let the Sunshine In") and "Wedding Bell Blues".
8. A term used to describe any class or group in society other
than the clergy, the nobility, the commoners, and the press.
9. A 1978 play by American playwright Lanford Wilson, focusing on
the disillusionment of Americans in the wake of the Vietnam War.
10. A group of secret sympathizers or supporters of an enemy that
engage in espionage or sabotage within defence lines or national
borders.
** Game 1, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - All About Toronto
* A. Toronto Scientific Discoveries
A1. This product, first marketed in 1931, was developed by
Dr. Drake, Dr. Tisdale, and Dr. Brown of the Hospital for
Sick Children in Toronto. What is the name of this product
that saved the lives of many infants?
A2. On the University of Toronto's main campus, the lab building
where Banting and Best did their insulin discovery
experiments in 1921 is no longer standing. What building
would you find """today""" at the same location?
* B. Toronto Sports
B1. In 1909 the first Grey Cup was played at what Toronto venue?
B2. As a tribute to James Naismith, the Canadian-born inventor
of basketball, the first game of the Basketball Association
of America -- forerunner of the NBA -- on November 1, 1946,
was played at Maple Leaf Gardens. What was the name of the
Toronto-based professional basketball team that played that
night, but folded after one season?
* C. Toronto's Lost Rivers
These questions refer to surface streams that once existed in
Toronto, but are now buried in sewers.
C1. This lost river started near Wychwood cottages, went
through Yorkville and down what is now known as Philosopher's
Walk behind the ROM on the U of T campus, crossed Yonge
Street near College Avenue, and emptied into Lake Ontario
near the distillery district. What is the name of this
buried stream?
C2. What stream used to empty into Lake Ontario immediately
east of Fort York, long ago when the fort was on the shore
of the lake?
* D. Toronto's Early History
D1. John Simcoe -- the founder of Toronto -- and his family,
while in Toronto, lived most of the time in a tent bought
from the estate of what famous British explorer?
D2. The oldest building still extant in Toronto is a cabin
originally owned by a government clerk and a close fried
of John Simcoe. What was the name of this early Torontonian?
* E. Toronto Theatrical Scoundrels
E1. What Toronto entrepreneur mysteriously disappeared on
1919-12-02, after selling his theater holdings in 7 Ontario
cities for $1,000,000? He did not take his wealth with
him, and no ransom note or body was ever found. Was foul
play involved? Quite likely, since this man had a line of
mistresses, was into illegal gambling (often fixing bets),
and held his employees in disdain. But you don't have to
tell us that. Just tell us the *name* of this scoundrel
whose disappearance was never solved.
E2. In 2009 Garth Drabinsky was convicted of forgery and fraud
for misrepresenting the finances of Livent between 1993
and 1998. Who was the co-founder of Livent who was convicted
along with Drabinsky?
* F. Toronto Entrepreneurs
F1. This Toronto entrepreneur started selling appliances from
a store on College Av. in 1949 at the age of 16. Initially
he marketed himself as "Mr. Laundry". Who was he?
F2. As suggested by a cousin, the parents of Ed Mirvish gave
him an American name -- Edwin -- as well as an official
Jewish first name. What was the official first name of
Ed Mirvish?
** Game 1, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Taking the Fifth
2. The 1997 science-fiction movie starring Bruce Willis.
5. Someone in a situation where they are not really needed or are
ignored by other people.
7. A music group from the '60s that had hits such as "Aquarius"
("Let the Sunshine In") and "Wedding Bell Blues".
8. A term used to describe any class or group in society other
than the clergy, the nobility, the commoners, and the press.
10. A group of secret sympathizers or supporters of an enemy that
engage in espionage or sabotage within defence lines or national
borders.
* D. Toronto's Early History
D1. John Simcoe -- the founder of Toronto -- and his family,
while in Toronto, lived most of the time in a tent bought
from the estate of what famous British explorer?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-01-28,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
see my 2022-09-09 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Game 1, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Taking the Fifth
In this round, all of the answers will contain the word "fifth"
or "5th". What are the following?
1. A 1988 novel by Doris Lessing.
2. The 1997 science-fiction movie starring Bruce Willis.
3. The first book of Robertson Davies's "Deptford" trilogy.
4. A 2009 novel by "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell.
5. Someone who is in a situation where they are not really needed
or are ignored by other people.
6. This """recent""" "X Factor" runner-up has been referred to as
"the female version of One Direction".
7. A music group from the '60s that had hits such as "Aquarius"
("Let the Sunshine In") and "Wedding Bell Blues".
8. A term used to describe any class or group in society other
than the clergy, the nobility, the commoners, and the press.
9. A 1978 play by American playwright Lanford Wilson, focusing on
the disillusionment of Americans in the wake of the Vietnam War.
10. A group of secret sympathizers or supporters of an enemy that
engage in espionage or sabotage within defence lines or national
borders.
** Game 1, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - All About Toronto
* A. Toronto Scientific Discoveries
A1. This product, first marketed in 1931, was developed by
Dr. Drake, Dr. Tisdale, and Dr. Brown of the Hospital for
Sick Children in Toronto. What is the name of this product
that saved the lives of many infants?
A2. On the University of Toronto's main campus, the lab building
where Banting and Best did their insulin discovery
experiments in 1921 is no longer standing. What building
would you find """today""" at the same location?
* B. Toronto Sports
B1. In 1909 the first Grey Cup was played at what Toronto venue?
B2. As a tribute to James Naismith, the Canadian-born inventor
of basketball, the first game of the Basketball Association
of America -- forerunner of the NBA -- on November 1, 1946,
was played at Maple Leaf Gardens. What was the name of the
Toronto-based professional basketball team that played that
night, but folded after one season?
* C. Toronto's Lost Rivers
These questions refer to surface streams that once existed in
Toronto, but are now buried in sewers.
C1. This lost river started near Wychwood cottages, went
through Yorkville and down what is now known as Philosopher's
Walk behind the ROM on the U of T campus, crossed Yonge
Street near College Avenue, and emptied into Lake Ontario
near the distillery district. What is the name of this
buried stream?
C2. What stream used to empty into Lake Ontario immediately
east of Fort York, long ago when the fort was on the shore
of the lake?
* D. Toronto's Early History
D1. John Simcoe -- the founder of Toronto -- and his family,
while in Toronto, lived most of the time in a tent bought
from the estate of what famous British explorer?
D2. The oldest building still extant in Toronto is a cabin
originally owned by a government clerk and a close fried
of John Simcoe. What was the name of this early Torontonian?
* E. Toronto Theatrical Scoundrels
E1. What Toronto entrepreneur mysteriously disappeared on
1919-12-02, after selling his theater holdings in 7 Ontario
cities for $1,000,000? He did not take his wealth with
him, and no ransom note or body was ever found. Was foul
play involved? Quite likely, since this man had a line of
mistresses, was into illegal gambling (often fixing bets),
and held his employees in disdain. But you don't have to
tell us that. Just tell us the *name* of this scoundrel
whose disappearance was never solved.
E2. In 2009 Garth Drabinsky was convicted of forgery and fraud
for misrepresenting the finances of Livent between 1993
and 1998. Who was the co-founder of Livent who was convicted
along with Drabinsky?
* F. Toronto Entrepreneurs
F1. This Toronto entrepreneur started selling appliances from
a store on College Av. in 1949 at the age of 16. Initially
he marketed himself as "Mr. Laundry". Who was he?
F2. As suggested by a cousin, the parents of Ed Mirvish gave
him an American name -- Edwin -- as well as an official
Jewish first name. What was the official first name of
Ed Mirvish?
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