* Game 3 (2023-05-29), Round 1 - Current Events
7. The 2022-23 Premier League season has just finished. Which team
are the league champions for the 3rd consecutive year (and 5th
time in the past 6 years)?
8. Stewart Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy
related to the 2021 US Capitol attack. Rhodes is the founder
of what militia group?
* Game 4 (2023-06-05), Round 1 - Current Events
1. At the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Canada beat
Germany 5-2 to win the gold medal. But what team beat the USA to
win the bronze medal, their first-ever medal at the tournament?
5. President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
on Saturday, June 3, narrowly avoiding the US debt default
that had been predicted for today, June 5, by what Secretary
of the Treasury?
9. What country-music star was awarded three more Guinness World
Records on Wednesday, reflective of her 50-plus year career?
Her 49th solo studio album, "Rockstar", is scheduled to be
released in November.
* Game 3 (2023-05-29), Round 1 - Current Events
3. On May 19, 1994, it was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary
of English. On May 19 of this year, it was the Google Doodle.
What is this iconic Quebecois dish?
4. Which country is to become the first in the world to mandate
labelling on alcoholic drinks to alert people to calorie content
and health risks?
6. On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat
with a buzzer-beater, setting up tonight's game where the
Celtics hope to be the first NBA team in 150 tries to accomplish
what feat?
10. What lifestyle businesswoman, and convicted felon, is among
the cover models for the 2023 "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit
Issue? Now the oldest model in the magazine's history, she
called the fact "historic", but not "a good thing" as of yet.
* Game 4 (2023-06-05), Round 1 - Current Events
3. Launching in July 2025, Viking Expeditions will be offering a
15-day, $16,000 cruise from the Port of Toronto to Nuuk, which
is the capital city of where?
5. President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
on Saturday, June 3, narrowly avoiding the US debt default
that had been predicted for today, June 5, by what Secretary
of the Treasury?
7. Isaac Brogan of Windsor made it to the semi-final round of
the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee, but Dev Shah --
from Largo Florida -- won the event on a word pronounced
"SAM-uh-file", meaning a plant or animal that prefers or thrives
in sandy areas. Spell it!
9. What country-music star was awarded three more Guinness World
Records on Wednesday, reflective of her 50-plus year career?
Her 49th solo studio album, "Rockstar", is scheduled to be
released in November.
10. A former CEO convicted of four felony counts of fraud and
conspiracy in January 2022 reported on Thursday to a Texas
prison to begin her 11-year sentence. Who is she?
* Game 3 (2023-05-29), Round 1 - Current Events
3. On May 19, 1994, it was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary
of English. On May 19 of this year, it was the Google Doodle.
What is this iconic Quebecois dish?
4. Which country is to become the first in the world to mandate
labelling on alcoholic drinks to alert people to calorie content
and health risks?
5. "The Hill We Climb", recited at Joe Biden's inauguration, has
been placed on a restricted list at a Florida elementary school
following a complaint -- in which the poem was attributed to the
wrong author. Name *either* the author listed in the complaint
or the poem's actual author.
6. On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat
with a buzzer-beater, setting up tonight's game where the
Celtics hope to be the first NBA team in 150 tries to accomplish
what feat?
10. What lifestyle businesswoman, and convicted felon, is among
the cover models for the 2023 "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit
Issue? Now the oldest model in the magazine's history, she
called the fact "historic", but not "a good thing" as of yet.
* Game 4 (2023-06-05), Round 1 - Current Events
3. Launching in July 2025, Viking Expeditions will be offering a
15-day, $16,000 cruise from the Port of Toronto to Nuuk, which
is the capital city of where?
5. President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
on Saturday, June 3, narrowly avoiding the US debt default
that had been predicted for today, June 5, by what Secretary
of the Treasury?
7. Isaac Brogan of Windsor made it to the semi-final round of
the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee, but Dev Shah --
from Largo Florida -- won the event on a word pronounced
"SAM-uh-file", meaning a plant or animal that prefers or thrives
in sandy areas. Spell it!
9. What country-music star was awarded three more Guinness World
Records on Wednesday, reflective of her 50-plus year career?
Her 49th solo studio album, "Rockstar", is scheduled to be
released in November.
10. A former CEO convicted of four felony counts of fraud and
conspiracy in January 2022 reported on Thursday to a Texas
prison to begin her 11-year sentence. Who is she?
* Game 3 (2023-05-29), Round 1 - Current Events
1. On Thursday, Guam was rocked by a typhoon, the strongest one
to hit the territory since 2002. It was subsequently upgraded
to a super typhoon. What is its name?
2. On Wednesday, Fulgence Kayishema was arrested after over 20
years on the run. He was the most wanted fugitive in the 1994
Rwandan genocide, accused of orchestrating the killing of over
2,000 refugees. In what country was he arrested?
3. On May 19, 1994, it was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary
of English. On May 19 of this year, it was the Google Doodle.
What is this iconic Quebecois dish?
4. Which country is to become the first in the world to mandate
labelling on alcoholic drinks to alert people to calorie content
and health risks?
5. "The Hill We Climb", recited at Joe Biden's inauguration, has
been placed on a restricted list at a Florida elementary school
following a complaint -- in which the poem was attributed to the
wrong author. Name *either* the author listed in the complaint
or the poem's actual author.
6. On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat
with a buzzer-beater, setting up tonight's game where the
Celtics hope to be the first NBA team in 150 tries to accomplish
what feat?
7. The 2022-23 Premier League season has just finished. Which team
are the league champions for the 3rd consecutive year (and 5th
time in the past 6 years)?
8. Stewart Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy
related to the 2021 US Capitol attack. Rhodes is the founder
of what militia group?
9. Which tourism company successfully completed its final test
flight on Thursday? Their next step will be to take paying
customers into space.
10. What lifestyle businesswoman, and convicted felon, is among
the cover models for the 2023 "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit
Issue? Now the oldest model in the magazine's history, she
called the fact "historic", but not "a good thing" as of yet.
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* Game 4 (2023-06-05), Round 1 - Current Events
1. At the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Canada beat
Germany 5-2 to win the gold medal. But what team beat the USA to
win the bronze medal, their first-ever medal at the tournament?
2. As part of Canada's Tobacco Strategy, which aims to reduce
tobacco use to less than 5% by 2035, new warning labels will
be found *where* effective August 1?
3. Launching in July 2025, Viking Expeditions will be offering a
15-day, $16,000 cruise from the Port of Toronto to Nuuk, which
is the capital city of where?
4. French-Canadian actor, and Officer of the Order of Canada,
Michel Côté passed away on May 29. He won a Best Actor Genie
for his role in "C.R.A.Z.Y." (2005), but he is probably best
known for playing four separate characters -- all men on the
make looking to hook up with a woman -- in what 1989 comedy film?
5. President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
on Saturday, June 3, narrowly avoiding the US debt default
that had been predicted for today, June 5, by what Secretary
of the Treasury?
6. The Toronto Maple Leafs recently hired Brad Treliving as their
new general manager. Who did he replace? He was let go on
May 19 after 5 years with the team.
7. Isaac Brogan of Windsor made it to the semi-final round of
the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee, but Dev Shah --
from Largo Florida -- won the event on a word pronounced
"SAM-uh-file", meaning a plant or animal that prefers or thrives
in sandy areas. Spell it!
8. One of the worst rail disasters in India's history occurred
on Friday. As of Saturday morning, what was the reported death
toll, within 20?
9. What country-music star was awarded three more Guinness World
Records on Wednesday, reflective of her 50-plus year career?
Her 49th solo studio album, "Rockstar", is scheduled to be
released in November.
10. A former CEO convicted of four felony counts of fraud and
conspiracy in January 2022 reported on Thursday to a Texas
prison to begin her 11-year sentence. Who is she?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any answers
have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to give the
answers that were correct on that date... For further information
please see my 2023-05-24 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 3 (2023-05-29), Round 1 - Current Events
1. On Thursday, Guam was rocked by a typhoon, the strongest one
to hit the territory since 2002. It was subsequently upgraded
to a super typhoon. What is its name?
2. On Wednesday, Fulgence Kayishema was arrested after over 20
years on the run. He was the most wanted fugitive in the 1994
Rwandan genocide, accused of orchestrating the killing of over
2,000 refugees. In what country was he arrested?
3. On May 19, 1994, it was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary
of English. On May 19 of this year, it was the Google Doodle.
What is this iconic Quebecois dish?
4. Which country is to become the first in the world to mandate
labelling on alcoholic drinks to alert people to calorie content
and health risks?
5. "The Hill We Climb", recited at Joe Biden's inauguration, has
been placed on a restricted list at a Florida elementary school
following a complaint -- in which the poem was attributed to the
wrong author. Name *either* the author listed in the complaint
or the poem's actual author.
6. On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat
with a buzzer-beater, setting up tonight's game where the
Celtics hope to be the first NBA team in 150 tries to accomplish
what feat?
7. The 2022-23 Premier League season has just finished. Which team
are the league champions for the 3rd consecutive year (and 5th
time in the past 6 years)?
8. Stewart Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy
related to the 2021 US Capitol attack. Rhodes is the founder
of what militia group?
9. Which tourism company successfully completed its final test
flight on Thursday? Their next step will be to take paying
customers into space.
10. What lifestyle businesswoman, and convicted felon, is among
the cover models for the 2023 "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit
Issue? Now the oldest model in the magazine's history, she
called the fact "historic", but not "a good thing" as of yet.
* Game 4 (2023-06-05), Round 1 - Current Events
1. At the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Canada beat
Germany 5-2 to win the gold medal. But what team beat the USA to
win the bronze medal, their first-ever medal at the tournament?
2. As part of Canada's Tobacco Strategy, which aims to reduce
tobacco use to less than 5% by 2035, new warning labels will
be found *where* effective August 1?
3. Launching in July 2025, Viking Expeditions will be offering a
15-day, $16,000 cruise from the Port of Toronto to Nuuk, which
is the capital city of where?
4. French-Canadian actor, and Officer of the Order of Canada,
Michel C�t� passed away on May 29. He won a Best Actor Genie
for his role in "C.R.A.Z.Y." (2005), but he is probably best
known for playing four separate characters -- all men on the
make looking to hook up with a woman -- in what 1989 comedy film?
5. President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
on Saturday, June 3, narrowly avoiding the US debt default
that had been predicted for today, June 5, by what Secretary
of the Treasury?
6. The Toronto Maple Leafs recently hired Brad Treliving as their
new general manager. Who did he replace? He was let go on
May 19 after 5 years with the team.
7. Isaac Brogan of Windsor made it to the semi-final round of
the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee, but Dev Shah --
from Largo Florida -- won the event on a word pronounced
"SAM-uh-file", meaning a plant or animal that prefers or thrives
in sandy areas. Spell it!
8. One of the worst rail disasters in India's history occurred
on Friday. As of Saturday morning, what was the reported death
toll, within 20?
9. What country-music star was awarded three more Guinness World
Records on Wednesday, reflective of her 50-plus year career?
Her 49th solo studio album, "Rockstar", is scheduled to be
released in November.
10. A former CEO convicted of four felony counts of fraud and
conspiracy in January 2022 reported on Thursday to a Texas
prison to begin her 11-year sentence. Who is she?
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