* Game 1, Round 4 - Geography History - Colonies
1. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War and
resulted in France ceding almost all its North American
territories to Great Britain. But what Caribbean island did
the French choose to retain, considering it more valuable
than Canada?
2. What was the first Caribbean country to gain its independence?
3. What was the last Central American country to gain its
independence, in 1981?
4. Upon its independence from the UK on 1966-10-04, Basutoland
was renamed to what?
5. Ghana, independent from the UK in 1957.
7. Panama, in 1903.
8. Mauritania, in 1960.
9. Guinea-Bissau, in 1974.
10. Palau, in 1994.
* Game 1, Round 4 - Geography History - Colonies
1. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War and
resulted in France ceding almost all its North American
territories to Great Britain. But what Caribbean island did
the French choose to retain, considering it more valuable
than Canada?
2. What was the first Caribbean country to gain its independence?
3. What was the last Central American country to gain its
independence, in 1981?
4. Upon its independence from the UK on 1966-10-04, Basutoland
was renamed to what?
By what names were the following countries known until gaining independence?
5. Ghana, independent from the UK in 1957.
6. Vanuatu, independent from joint UK/French rule in 1980.
From what countries did the following countries gain their independence?
7. Panama, in 1903.
8. Mauritania, in 1960.
9. Guinea-Bissau, in 1974.
10. Palau, in 1994.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Literature - Dogs
All questions relate to canine literary characters, both fictional
and real. In each case, name the *book*.
1. In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle embarked on
a journey across America. This picaresque autobiographical tale
chronicles their trip through scenic backroads and anonymous
superhighways, moving from small towns to growing cities to
glorious wilderness.
2. Based on the true story of a real dog from Meaford, Ontario,
this 1893 novel by Margaret Marshall Saunders was the first
Canadian book to sell over 1,000,000 copies. The canine
central character belonged during the first part of his life
to a cruel master before he was rescued by a Meaford woman.
Today, a park next to her house bears his name, which is also
the title of this novel.
3. In a sleepy town on the banks of Mississippi's Yazoo River,
a boy falls in love with a lively intelligent puppy. The two
grow up together having wonderful adventures. The novel by
Willie Morris was made into a movie starring Kevin Bacon,
Frankie Muniz, and Moose (who played Eddie in the TV show
"Frasier") in the lead role.
4. Pongo and Missis live a comfortable life in London with their
15 adorable puppies. But their owners' neighbor has designs
on the dogs' beautiful coats. When the puppies are stolen and
even Scotland Yard is unable to find them, Pongo and Missis
take matters into their own paws!
5. In this novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, young Marty Preston
finds a stray beagle pup that he yearns to keep. It turns
out the dog belongs to Judd Travers, who drinks too much and
abuses his dogs. Without his parents. knowledge Marty decides
to hide the dog to protect him from Judd. Drama ensues.
A movie version starred Michael Moriarty and Scott Wilson.
6. Instinct tells them that the way home lies to the west.
And so the doughty Luath, roguish Bodger, and indomitable Tao
set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owners.
Together they face starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals
to make their way home to the family they love.
7. A New York Times bestseller for 76 weeks, this autobiographical
book portrays a family's chaotic life with a high-strung,
boisterous, insatiable dog. His destructive acts and behaviors
are forgiven, however, because he has a heart of gold and is
merely acting out his canine nature.
8. A boy has been left to take care of the family ranch while
his father is on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a scruffy
mongrel arrives uninvited, he reluctantly takes in the dog,
which eventually proves its worth by saving the family from harm
on several occasions. Ultimately the mutt contracts rabies
while rescuing his family from an infected wolf, resulting in
a heartbreaking end.
9. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, 15-year-old
Christopher is autistic and everyday interactions bewilder him.
One day, a neighbor's dog is killed and Christopher sets out
to solve the murder in the style of his favorite detective,
Sherlock Holmes. The novel was adapted for the stage, and
during one performance, the ceiling of London's Apollo Theatre
fell on the audience.
10. In this 1970 Newbery Award winner, a young sharecropper's
son and his coon hound hunt every day to place food on the
family table, but usually return empty-handed. One morning,
a miraculous ham appears in the kitchen. But that night,
the boy's father is arrested for theft and the dog is shot
by the authorities. Two movie versions have been made, both
starring Paul Winfield.
* Game 1, Round 4 - Geography History - Colonies
1. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War and
resulted in France ceding almost all its North American
territories to Great Britain. But what Caribbean island did
the French choose to retain, considering it more valuable
than Canada?
2. What was the first Caribbean country to gain its independence?
3. What was the last Central American country to gain its
independence, in 1981?
4. Upon its independence from the UK on 1966-10-04, Basutoland
was renamed to what?
5. Ghana, independent from the UK in 1957.
7. Panama, in 1903.
8. Mauritania, in 1960.
9. Guinea-Bissau, in 1974.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Literature - Dogs
1. In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle embarked on
a journey across America. This picaresque autobiographical tale
chronicles their trip through scenic backroads and anonymous
superhighways, moving from small towns to growing cities to
glorious wilderness.
4. Pongo and Missis live a comfortable life in London with their
15 adorable puppies. But their owners' neighbor has designs
on the dogs' beautiful coats. When the puppies are stolen and
even Scotland Yard is unable to find them, Pongo and Missis
take matters into their own paws!
7. A New York Times bestseller for 76 weeks, this autobiographical
book portrays a family's chaotic life with a high-strung,
boisterous, insatiable dog. His destructive acts and behaviors
are forgiven, however, because he has a heart of gold and is
merely acting out his canine nature.
8. A boy has been left to take care of the family ranch while
his father is on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a scruffy
mongrel arrives uninvited, he reluctantly takes in the dog,
which eventually proves its worth by saving the family from harm
on several occasions. Ultimately the mutt contracts rabies
while rescuing his family from an infected wolf, resulting in
a heartbreaking end.
9. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, 15-year-old
Christopher is autistic and everyday interactions bewilder him.
One day, a neighbor's dog is killed and Christopher sets out
to solve the murder in the style of his favorite detective,
Sherlock Holmes. The novel was adapted for the stage, and
during one performance, the ceiling of London's Apollo Theatre
fell on the audience.
* Game 1, Round 4 - Geography History - Colonies
1. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War and
resulted in France ceding almost all its North American
territories to Great Britain. But what Caribbean island did
the French choose to retain, considering it more valuable
than Canada?
2. What was the first Caribbean country to gain its independence?
3. What was the last Central American country to gain its
independence, in 1981?
4. Upon its independence from the UK on 1966-10-04, Basutoland
was renamed to what?
By what names were the following countries known until gaining independence?
5. Ghana, independent from the UK in 1957.
6. Vanuatu, independent from joint UK/French rule in 1980.
From what countries did the following countries gain their independence?
7. Panama, in 1903.
8. Mauritania, in 1960.
9. Guinea-Bissau, in 1974.
10. Palau, in 1994.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Literature - Dogs
All questions relate to canine literary characters, both fictional
and real. In each case, name the *book*.
1. In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle embarked on
a journey across America. This picaresque autobiographical tale
chronicles their trip through scenic backroads and anonymous
superhighways, moving from small towns to growing cities to
glorious wilderness.
3. In a sleepy town on the banks of Mississippi's Yazoo River,
a boy falls in love with a lively intelligent puppy. The two
grow up together having wonderful adventures. The novel by
Willie Morris was made into a movie starring Kevin Bacon,
Frankie Muniz, and Moose (who played Eddie in the TV show
"Frasier") in the lead role.
4. Pongo and Missis live a comfortable life in London with their
15 adorable puppies. But their owners' neighbor has designs
on the dogs' beautiful coats. When the puppies are stolen and
even Scotland Yard is unable to find them, Pongo and Missis
take matters into their own paws!
6. Instinct tells them that the way home lies to the west.
And so the doughty Luath, roguish Bodger, and indomitable Tao
set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owners.
Together they face starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals
to make their way home to the family they love.
7. A New York Times bestseller for 76 weeks, this autobiographical
book portrays a family's chaotic life with a high-strung,
boisterous, insatiable dog. His destructive acts and behaviors
are forgiven, however, because he has a heart of gold and is
merely acting out his canine nature.
8. A boy has been left to take care of the family ranch while
his father is on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a scruffy
mongrel arrives uninvited, he reluctantly takes in the dog,
which eventually proves its worth by saving the family from harm
on several occasions. Ultimately the mutt contracts rabies
while rescuing his family from an infected wolf, resulting in
a heartbreaking end.
9. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, 15-year-old
Christopher is autistic and everyday interactions bewilder him.
One day, a neighbor's dog is killed and Christopher sets out
to solve the murder in the style of his favorite detective,
Sherlock Holmes. The novel was adapted for the stage, and
during one performance, the ceiling of London's Apollo Theatre
fell on the audience.
10. In this 1970 Newbery Award winner, a young sharecropper's
son and his coon hound hunt every day to place food on the
family table, but usually return empty-handed. One morning,
a miraculous ham appears in the kitchen. But that night,
the boy's father is arrested for theft and the dog is shot
by the authorities. Two movie versions have been made, both
starring Paul Winfield.
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Cellar Rats, 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 4 - Geography History - Colonies
1. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War and
resulted in France ceding almost all its North American
territories to Great Britain. But what Caribbean island did
the French choose to retain, considering it more valuable
than Canada?
2. What was the first Caribbean country to gain its independence?
3. What was the last Central American country to gain its
independence, in 1981?
4. Upon its independence from the UK on 1966-10-04, Basutoland
was renamed to what?
By what names were the following countries known until gainingindependence?
5. Ghana, independent from the UK in 1957.
6. Vanuatu, independent from joint UK/French rule in 1980.
From what countries did the following countries gain their independence?
7. Panama, in 1903.
8. Mauritania, in 1960.
9. Guinea-Bissau, in 1974.
10. Palau, in 1994.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Literature - DogsBalto
All questions relate to canine literary characters, both fictional
and real. In each case, name the *book*.
1. In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle embarked on
a journey across America. This picaresque autobiographical tale
chronicles their trip through scenic backroads and anonymous
superhighways, moving from small towns to growing cities to
glorious wilderness.
2. Based on the true story of a real dog from Meaford, Ontario,
this 1893 novel by Margaret Marshall Saunders was the first
Canadian book to sell over 1,000,000 copies. The canine
central character belonged during the first part of his life
to a cruel master before he was rescued by a Meaford woman.
Today, a park next to her house bears his name, which is also
the title of this novel.
3. In a sleepy town on the banks of Mississippi's Yazoo River,
a boy falls in love with a lively intelligent puppy. The two
grow up together having wonderful adventures. The novel by
Willie Morris was made into a movie starring Kevin Bacon,
Frankie Muniz, and Moose (who played Eddie in the TV show
"Frasier") in the lead role.
4. Pongo and Missis live a comfortable life in London with their
15 adorable puppies. But their owners' neighbor has designs
on the dogs' beautiful coats. When the puppies are stolen and
even Scotland Yard is unable to find them, Pongo and Missis
take matters into their own paws!
5. In this novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, young Marty Preston
finds a stray beagle pup that he yearns to keep. It turns
out the dog belongs to Judd Travers, who drinks too much and
abuses his dogs. Without his parents. knowledge Marty decides
to hide the dog to protect him from Judd. Drama ensues.
A movie version starred Michael Moriarty and Scott Wilson.
6. Instinct tells them that the way home lies to the west.
And so the doughty Luath, roguish Bodger, and indomitable Tao
set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owners.
Together they face starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals
to make their way home to the family they love.
7. A New York Times bestseller for 76 weeks, this autobiographical
book portrays a family's chaotic life with a high-strung,
boisterous, insatiable dog. His destructive acts and behaviors
are forgiven, however, because he has a heart of gold and is
merely acting out his canine nature.
8. A boy has been left to take care of the family ranch while
his father is on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a scruffy
mongrel arrives uninvited, he reluctantly takes in the dog,
which eventually proves its worth by saving the family from harm
on several occasions. Ultimately the mutt contracts rabies
while rescuing his family from an infected wolf, resulting in
a heartbreaking end.
9. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, 15-year-old
Christopher is autistic and everyday interactions bewilder him.
One day, a neighbor's dog is killed and Christopher sets out
to solve the murder in the style of his favorite detective,
Sherlock Holmes. The novel was adapted for the stage, and
during one performance, the ceiling of London's Apollo Theatre
fell on the audience.
10. In this 1970 Newbery Award winner, a young sharecropper's
son and his coon hound hunt every day to place food on the
family table, but usually return empty-handed. One morning,
a miraculous ham appears in the kitchen. But that night,
the boy's father is arrested for theft and the dog is shot
by the authorities. Two movie versions have been made, both
starring Paul Winfield.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-01-13,
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 4 - Geography History - Colonies
1. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War and
resulted in France ceding almost all its North American
territories to Great Britain. But what Caribbean island did
the French choose to retain, considering it more valuable
than Canada?
2. What was the first Caribbean country to gain its independence?
3. What was the last Central American country to gain its
independence, in 1981?
4. Upon its independence from the UK on 1966-10-04, Basutoland
was renamed to what?
By what names were the following countries known until gaining independence?
5. Ghana, independent from the UK in 1957.
6. Vanuatu, independent from joint UK/French rule in 1980.
From what countries did the following countries gain their independence?
7. Panama, in 1903.
8. Mauritania, in 1960.
9. Guinea-Bissau, in 1974.
10. Palau, in 1994.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Literature - Dogs
All questions relate to canine literary characters, both fictional
and real. In each case, name the *book*.
1. In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle embarked on
a journey across America. This picaresque autobiographical tale
chronicles their trip through scenic backroads and anonymous
superhighways, moving from small towns to growing cities to
glorious wilderness.
2. Based on the true story of a real dog from Meaford, Ontario,
this 1893 novel by Margaret Marshall Saunders was the first
Canadian book to sell over 1,000,000 copies. The canine
central character belonged during the first part of his life
to a cruel master before he was rescued by a Meaford woman.
Today, a park next to her house bears his name, which is also
the title of this novel.
3. In a sleepy town on the banks of Mississippi's Yazoo River,
a boy falls in love with a lively intelligent puppy. The two
grow up together having wonderful adventures. The novel by
Willie Morris was made into a movie starring Kevin Bacon,
Frankie Muniz, and Moose (who played Eddie in the TV show
"Frasier") in the lead role.
4. Pongo and Missis live a comfortable life in London with their
15 adorable puppies. But their owners' neighbor has designs
on the dogs' beautiful coats. When the puppies are stolen and
even Scotland Yard is unable to find them, Pongo and Missis
take matters into their own paws!
5. In this novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, young Marty Preston
finds a stray beagle pup that he yearns to keep. It turns
out the dog belongs to Judd Travers, who drinks too much and
abuses his dogs. Without his parents. knowledge Marty decides
to hide the dog to protect him from Judd. Drama ensues.
A movie version starred Michael Moriarty and Scott Wilson.
6. Instinct tells them that the way home lies to the west.
And so the doughty Luath, roguish Bodger, and indomitable Tao
set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owners.
Together they face starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals
to make their way home to the family they love.
7. A New York Times bestseller for 76 weeks, this autobiographical
book portrays a family's chaotic life with a high-strung,
boisterous, insatiable dog. His destructive acts and behaviors
are forgiven, however, because he has a heart of gold and is
merely acting out his canine nature.
8. A boy has been left to take care of the family ranch while
his father is on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a scruffy
mongrel arrives uninvited, he reluctantly takes in the dog,
which eventually proves its worth by saving the family from harm
on several occasions. Ultimately the mutt contracts rabies
while rescuing his family from an infected wolf, resulting in
a heartbreaking end.
9. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, 15-year-old
Christopher is autistic and everyday interactions bewilder him.
One day, a neighbor's dog is killed and Christopher sets out
to solve the murder in the style of his favorite detective,
Sherlock Holmes. The novel was adapted for the stage, and
during one performance, the ceiling of London's Apollo Theatre
fell on the audience.
10. In this 1970 Newbery Award winner, a young sharecropper's
son and his coon hound hunt every day to place food on the
family table, but usually return empty-handed. One morning,
a miraculous ham appears in the kitchen. But that night,
the boy's father is arrested for theft and the dog is shot
by the authorities. Two movie versions have been made, both
starring Paul Winfield.
6. Vanuatu, independent from joint UK/French rule in 1980.New Hebrides (or Nouvelles-Hébrides). 4 for Dan Tilque and Joshua.
6. Vanuatu, independent from joint UK/French rule in 1980.New Hebrides (or Nouvelles-Hébrides). 4 for Dan Tilque and Joshua.
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