These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-04-22,
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*)".
When the Final of this season was played, I was out of town and
therefore unable to post the current-events round while it was
reasonably current; and therefore I don't have the questions to be
able to select and repost the usual excerpt from it now. Sorry.
** Final, Round 2 - History
* Long-Serving Provincial Premiers
3. George Henry Murray was premier for 27 years between 1896 and
1923 -- a Canadian record. Which province did Mr. Murray govern?
* Kings Ruling England who were Also Brothers
Given the name of an English king (including kings of Great Britain
or the UK), name his brother who also ruled England. For example,
if we mentioned George VI, you would say Edward VIII.
4. Richard III.
5. William II.
6. William IV.
* American Revolution
7. Revolutionary War General John Stark is credited with coining
what phrase that became the motto of the state of New Hampshire?
8. What was the name given to the militiamen commanded by Ethan
Allen?
9. Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, leading to the
British surrender in the war?
* Political Firsts
10. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
He served from 1946 to 1953.
11. In the government of England (again, including Great Britain and
the UK), who is considered to have been the first Prime Minister,
although that name for his position was not invented until later?
12. Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
* Prisons
13. In 1971, a riot in what prison caused more casualties between
Americans than """any engagement since the Civil War"""?
15. What was the name of the largest Confederate prison camp
(in Americus, GA)?
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
* Songs from Musicals
1. In what musical would you find "Ya Got Trouble", "76 Trombones",
and "Till There Was You"?
2. In what musical would you find "Some Enchanted Evening",
"There Is Nothing Like A Dame", and "I'm Going to Wash That
Man Right Outta My Hair"?
3. In what musical would you find "The Rain in Spain", "I Could
Have Danced All Night", and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"?
* The Rolling Stones
4. The Rolling Stones' first single was a song titled "Come On",
written by Chuck Berry. In what year was it released?
5. Name the Stones' first #1 hit in the US, released 2 years later.
6. Name the artist who designed the Stones' lips-and-tongue logo <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/lips.jpg>.
* Actors Who Died in the Middle of a TV Series
7. He played the role of barkeep Ernie Pantusso, a former
minor-league manager and an ex-ballplayer who had been beaned
several times, explaining his deteriorated mental status.
He died during the third season of "Cheers". Name the actor.
8. Best known for playing the laid-back, but very wry, Detective
Sergeant Nick Yemana on "Barney Miller". He died during the
show's fifth season. Name the actor.
* Acting Siblings
In each case, name the indicated relative who is (or was)
also an actor or actress.
10. Sister of movie actor Warren Beatty.
11. Sister of movie actress Olivia de Havilland.
12. Brother of "Mission: Impossible" star Peter Graves.
** Final, Round 2 - History
* Kings Ruling England who were Also Brothers
Given the name of an English king (including kings of Great Britain
or the UK), name his brother who also ruled England. For example,
if we mentioned George VI, you would say Edward VIII.
4. Richard III.
5. William II.
6. William IV.
* Political Firsts
10. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
He served from 1946 to 1953.
12. Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
* Prisons
13. In 1971, a riot in what prison caused more casualties between
Americans than """any engagement since the Civil War"""?
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
2. In what musical would you find "Some Enchanted Evening",
"There Is Nothing Like A Dame", and "I'm Going to Wash That
Man Right Outta My Hair"?
3. In what musical would you find "The Rain in Spain", "I Could
Have Danced All Night", and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"?
* The Rolling Stones
4. The Rolling Stones' first single was a song titled "Come On",
written by Chuck Berry. In what year was it released?
5. Name the Stones' first #1 hit in the US, released 2 years later.
** Final, Round 2 - History
* Long-Serving Provincial Premiers
3. George Henry Murray was premier for 27 years between 1896 and
1923 -- a Canadian record. Which province did Mr. Murray govern?
* Kings Ruling England who were Also Brothers
4. Richard III.
5. William II.
6. William IV.
* American Revolution
7. Revolutionary War General John Stark is credited with coining
what phrase that became the motto of the state of New Hampshire?
8. What was the name given to the militiamen commanded by Ethan
Allen?
9. Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, leading to the
British surrender in the war?
* Political Firsts
10. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
He served from 1946 to 1953.
11. In the government of England (again, including Great Britain and
the UK), who is considered to have been the first Prime Minister,
although that name for his position was not invented until later?
12. Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
* Prisons
13. In 1971, a riot in what prison caused more casualties between
Americans than """any engagement since the Civil War"""?
14. Name the prison where Adolf Hitler was incarcerated in 1924,
and wrote "Mein Kampf".
15. What was the name of the largest Confederate prison camp
(in Americus, GA)?
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
* Songs from Musicals
1. In what musical would you find "Ya Got Trouble", "76 Trombones",
and "Till There Was You"?
2. In what musical would you find "Some Enchanted Evening",
"There Is Nothing Like A Dame", and "I'm Going to Wash That
Man Right Outta My Hair"?
3. In what musical would you find "The Rain in Spain", "I Could
Have Danced All Night", and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"?
* The Rolling Stones
4. The Rolling Stones' first single was a song titled "Come On",
written by Chuck Berry. In what year was it released?
* Acting Siblings
10. Sister of movie actor Warren Beatty.
** Final, Round 2 - History
* Long-Serving Provincial Premiers
Mackenzie King was Prime Minister of Canada for an impressive
22 years; but some Canadian provincial premiers have held office
for an even longer time.
1. He was premier of Ontario for 24 years, longer than anyone else.
Who was he?
2. He was premier of Alberta for 25 years, longer than anyone else.
Who was he?
3. George Henry Murray was premier for 27 years between 1896 and
1923 -- a Canadian record. Which province did Mr. Murray govern?
* Kings Ruling England who were Also Brothers
Given the name of an English king (including kings of Great Britain
or the UK), name his brother who also ruled England. For example,
if we mentioned George VI, you would say Edward VIII.
4. Richard III.
5. William II.
6. William IV.
* American Revolution
7. Revolutionary War General John Stark is credited with coining
what phrase that became the motto of the state of New Hampshire?
8. What was the name given to the militiamen commanded by Ethan
Allen?
9. Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, leading to the
British surrender in the war?
* Political Firsts
10. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
He served from 1946 to 1953.
11. In the government of England (again, including Great Britain and
the UK), who is considered to have been the first Prime Minister,
although that name for his position was not invented until later?
12. Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
* Prisons
13. In 1971, a riot in what prison caused more casualties between
Americans than """any engagement since the Civil War"""?
14. Name the prison where Adolf Hitler was incarcerated in 1924,
and wrote "Mein Kampf".
15. What was the name of the largest Confederate prison camp
(in Americus, GA)?
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
* Songs from Musicals
1. In what musical would you find "Ya Got Trouble", "76 Trombones",
and "Till There Was You"?
2. In what musical would you find "Some Enchanted Evening",
"There Is Nothing Like A Dame", and "I'm Going to Wash That
Man Right Outta My Hair"?
3. In what musical would you find "The Rain in Spain", "I Could
Have Danced All Night", and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"?
* The Rolling Stones
4. The Rolling Stones' first single was a song titled "Come On",
written by Chuck Berry. In what year was it released?
5. Name the Stones' first #1 hit in the US, released 2 years later.
6. Name the artist who designed the Stones' lips-and-tongue logo
<http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/lips.jpg>.
* Actors Who Died in the Middle of a TV Series
7. He played the role of barkeep Ernie Pantusso, a former
minor-league manager and an ex-ballplayer who had been beaned
several times, explaining his deteriorated mental status.
He died during the third season of "Cheers". Name the actor.
8. Best known for playing the laid-back, but very wry, Detective
Sergeant Nick Yemana on "Barney Miller". He died during the
show's fifth season. Name the actor.
9. This American character actor had a recurring role as desk
sergeant Phil Esterhaus on "Hill Street Blues", for which he
won two Best Supporting Actor Emmy Awards (in 1981 and 1982).
He died during the shooting of the show's fourth season.
Name the actor.
* Acting Siblings
In each case, name the indicated relative who is (or was)
also an actor or actress.
10. Sister of movie actor Warren Beatty.
11. Sister of movie actress Olivia de Havilland.
12. Brother of "Mission: Impossible" star Peter Graves.
* Canadian Actors
In each case, name the actor.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act13.png
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act15.jpg
** Final, Round 2 - History
* Long-Serving Provincial Premiers
Mackenzie King was Prime Minister of Canada for an impressive
22 years; but some Canadian provincial premiers have held office
for an even longer time.
1. He was premier of Ontario for 24 years, longer than anyone else.
Who was he?
2. He was premier of Alberta for 25 years, longer than anyone else.
Who was he?
3. George Henry Murray was premier for 27 years between 1896 and
1923 -- a Canadian record. Which province did Mr. Murray govern?
* Kings Ruling England who were Also Brothers
Given the name of an English king (including kings of Great Britain
or the UK), name his brother who also ruled England. For example,
if we mentioned George VI, you would say Edward VIII.
4. Richard III.
5. William II.
6. William IV.
* American Revolution
7. Revolutionary War General John Stark is credited with coining
what phrase that became the motto of the state of New Hampshire?
8. What was the name given to the militiamen commanded by Ethan
Allen?
9. Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, leading to the
British surrender in the war?
* Political Firsts
10. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
He served from 1946 to 1953.
11. In the government of England (again, including Great Britain and
the UK), who is considered to have been the first Prime Minister,
although that name for his position was not invented until later?
12. Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
* Prisons
13. In 1971, a riot in what prison caused more casualties between
Americans than """any engagement since the Civil War"""?
14. Name the prison where Adolf Hitler was incarcerated in 1924,
and wrote "Mein Kampf".
15. What was the name of the largest Confederate prison camp
(in Americus, GA)?
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
* Songs from Musicals
1. In what musical would you find "Ya Got Trouble", "76 Trombones",
and "Till There Was You"?
2. In what musical would you find "Some Enchanted Evening",
"There Is Nothing Like A Dame", and "I'm Going to Wash That
Man Right Outta My Hair"?
3. In what musical would you find "The Rain in Spain", "I Could
Have Danced All Night", and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"?
* The Rolling Stones
4. The Rolling Stones' first single was a song titled "Come On",
written by Chuck Berry. In what year was it released?
5. Name the Stones' first #1 hit in the US, released 2 years later.
6. Name the artist who designed the Stones' lips-and-tongue logo
<http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/lips.jpg>.
* Actors Who Died in the Middle of a TV Series
7. He played the role of barkeep Ernie Pantusso, a former
minor-league manager and an ex-ballplayer who had been beaned
several times, explaining his deteriorated mental status.
He died during the third season of "Cheers". Name the actor.
8. Best known for playing the laid-back, but very wry, Detective
Sergeant Nick Yemana on "Barney Miller". He died during the
show's fifth season. Name the actor.
9. This American character actor had a recurring role as desk
sergeant Phil Esterhaus on "Hill Street Blues", for which he
won two Best Supporting Actor Emmy Awards (in 1981 and 1982).
He died during the shooting of the show's fourth season.
Name the actor.
* Acting Siblings
In each case, name the indicated relative who is (or was)
also an actor or actress.
10. Sister of movie actor Warren Beatty.
11. Sister of movie actress Olivia de Havilland.
12. Brother of "Mission: Impossible" star Peter Graves.
* Canadian Actors
In each case, name the actor.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act13.png
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act15.jpg
Just noticed my double post. Not sure how that happened...
On 1/16/23 21:59, Mark Brader wrote:
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-04-22,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
see my 2022-09-09 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 2 - History
* Long-Serving Provincial Premiers
Mackenzie King was Prime Minister of Canada for an impressive
22 years; but some Canadian provincial premiers have held office
for an even longer time.
1. He was premier of Ontario for 24 years, longer than anyone else.
Who was he?
2. He was premier of Alberta for 25 years, longer than anyone else.
Who was he?
3. George Henry Murray was premier for 27 years between 1896 and
1923 -- a Canadian record. Which province did Mr. Murray govern?
* Kings Ruling England who were Also Brothers
Given the name of an English king (including kings of Great Britain
or the UK), name his brother who also ruled England. For example,
if we mentioned George VI, you would say Edward VIII.
4. Richard III.
5. William II.
6. William IV.
* American Revolution
7. Revolutionary War General John Stark is credited with coining
what phrase that became the motto of the state of New Hampshire?
8. What was the name given to the militiamen commanded by Ethan
Allen?
9. Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, leading to the
British surrender in the war?
* Political Firsts
10. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
He served from 1946 to 1953.
11. In the government of England (again, including Great Britain and
the UK), who is considered to have been the first Prime Minister,
although that name for his position was not invented until later?
12. Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
* Prisons
13. In 1971, a riot in what prison caused more casualties between
Americans than """any engagement since the Civil War"""?
14. Name the prison where Adolf Hitler was incarcerated in 1924,
and wrote "Mein Kampf".
15. What was the name of the largest Confederate prison camp
(in Americus, GA)?
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
* Songs from Musicals
1. In what musical would you find "Ya Got Trouble", "76 Trombones",
and "Till There Was You"?
2. In what musical would you find "Some Enchanted Evening",
"There Is Nothing Like A Dame", and "I'm Going to Wash That
Man Right Outta My Hair"?
3. In what musical would you find "The Rain in Spain", "I Could
Have Danced All Night", and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"?
* The Rolling Stones
4. The Rolling Stones' first single was a song titled "Come On",
written by Chuck Berry. In what year was it released?
5. Name the Stones' first #1 hit in the US, released 2 years later.
6. Name the artist who designed the Stones' lips-and-tongue logo
<http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/lips.jpg>.
* Actors Who Died in the Middle of a TV Series
7. He played the role of barkeep Ernie Pantusso, a former
minor-league manager and an ex-ballplayer who had been beaned
several times, explaining his deteriorated mental status.
He died during the third season of "Cheers". Name the actor.
8. Best known for playing the laid-back, but very wry, Detective
Sergeant Nick Yemana on "Barney Miller". He died during the
show's fifth season. Name the actor.
9. This American character actor had a recurring role as desk
sergeant Phil Esterhaus on "Hill Street Blues", for which he
won two Best Supporting Actor Emmy Awards (in 1981 and 1982).
He died during the shooting of the show's fourth season.
Name the actor.
* Acting Siblings
In each case, name the indicated relative who is (or was)
also an actor or actress.
10. Sister of movie actor Warren Beatty.
11. Sister of movie actress Olivia de Havilland.
12. Brother of "Mission: Impossible" star Peter Graves.
* Canadian Actors
In each case, name the actor.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act13.png
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act15.jpg
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-04-22,
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*)".
When the Final of this season was played, I was out of town and
therefore unable to post the current-events round while it was
reasonably current; and therefore I don't have the questions to be
able to select and repost the usual excerpt from it now. Sorry.
** Final, Round 2 - History
* Long-Serving Provincial Premiers
Mackenzie King was Prime Minister of Canada for an impressive
22 years; but some Canadian provincial premiers have held office
for an even longer time.
1. He was premier of Ontario for 24 years, longer than anyone else.
Who was he?
2. He was premier of Alberta for 25 years, longer than anyone else.
Who was he?
3. George Henry Murray was premier for 27 years between 1896 and
1923 -- a Canadian record. Which province did Mr. Murray govern?
* Kings Ruling England who were Also Brothers
Given the name of an English king (including kings of Great Britain
or the UK), name his brother who also ruled England. For example,
if we mentioned George VI, you would say Edward VIII.
4. Richard III.
5. William II.
6. William IV.
* American Revolution
7. Revolutionary War General John Stark is credited with coining
what phrase that became the motto of the state of New Hampshire?
8. What was the name given to the militiamen commanded by Ethan
Allen?
9. Which British general surrendered at Yorktown, leading to the
British surrender in the war?
* Political Firsts
10. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
He served from 1946 to 1953.
11. In the government of England (again, including Great Britain and
the UK), who is considered to have been the first Prime Minister,
although that name for his position was not invented until later?
12. Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
* Prisons
13. In 1971, a riot in what prison caused more casualties between
Americans than """any engagement since the Civil War"""?
14. Name the prison where Adolf Hitler was incarcerated in 1924,
and wrote "Mein Kampf".
15. What was the name of the largest Confederate prison camp
(in Americus, GA)?
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
* Songs from Musicals
1. In what musical would you find "Ya Got Trouble", "76 Trombones",
and "Till There Was You"?
2. In what musical would you find "Some Enchanted Evening",
"There Is Nothing Like A Dame", and "I'm Going to Wash That
Man Right Outta My Hair"?
3. In what musical would you find "The Rain in Spain", "I Could
Have Danced All Night", and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"?
* The Rolling Stones
4. The Rolling Stones' first single was a song titled "Come On",
written by Chuck Berry. In what year was it released?
5. Name the Stones' first #1 hit in the US, released 2 years later.
6. Name the artist who designed the Stones' lips-and-tongue logo
<http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/lips.jpg>.
* Actors Who Died in the Middle of a TV Series
7. He played the role of barkeep Ernie Pantusso, a former
minor-league manager and an ex-ballplayer who had been beaned
several times, explaining his deteriorated mental status.
He died during the third season of "Cheers". Name the actor.
8. Best known for playing the laid-back, but very wry, Detective
Sergeant Nick Yemana on "Barney Miller". He died during the
show's fifth season. Name the actor.
9. This American character actor had a recurring role as desk
sergeant Phil Esterhaus on "Hill Street Blues", for which he
won two Best Supporting Actor Emmy Awards (in 1981 and 1982).
He died during the shooting of the show's fourth season.
Name the actor.
* Acting Siblings
In each case, name the indicated relative who is (or was)
also an actor or actress.
10. Sister of movie actor Warren Beatty.
11. Sister of movie actress Olivia de Havilland.
12. Brother of "Mission: Impossible" star Peter Graves.
* Canadian Actors
In each case, name the actor.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act13.png
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-3/act15.jpg
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