• QFTCIBSI23 Game 6, Rounds 9-10: celeb relatives, animal challenge

    From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Mon Aug 7 05:33:16 2023
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2023-06-19,
    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 in a single followup to the newsgroup,
    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 Bloor St. Irregulars and
    are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
    have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
    please see my 2023-05-24 companion posting on "Questions from the
    Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".


    ** Game 6, Round 9 - Entertainment - Celebrity Relatives

    1. What long-deceased legendary music and film star is the
    grandfather of actress Riley Keough, who plays a talented
    singer/songwriter in "Daisy Jones & the Six"?

    2. Maya Rudolph, multitalented former "Saturday Night Live" star,
    may have inherited some of her vocal chops from her late mother,
    who hit #1 in 1975 with "Lovin' You". Name Maya Rudolph's
    mother.

    3. Both of actress Zoe Kravitz's mother and grandmother are best
    known for their supporting roles on hit TV comedies focusing
    on African-American life in New York City. Name *either*
    Zoe's mother or grandmother.

    4. Dakota Johnson's grandmother played a mysterious woman in an
    Alfred Hitchcock movie, while Dakota's mother played a mysterious
    woman in a Brian de Palma movie. Again, name either Dakota's
    grandmother or mother

    5. Name the mother of Rashida Jones. Famous for her appearance on
    "The Mod Squad" in the late 1960s and early 1970s, she had a
    career revival when she appeared in the '90s on "Twin Peaks".

    6. Grammy-winning musician Norah Jones is the daughter of what
    musician who rose to global fame in the 1960s due to his
    influence on popular music, most notably the Beatles?

    7. Director Duncan Jones won acclaim for his debut sci-fi movie
    "Moon". This space setting would have been an appropriate one
    for his musician father, who changed his name in 1966 to avoid
    comparisons to another British musician who would later go on
    to be a member of the Monkees. Name the father of Duncan Jones.

    8. The late Natasha Richardson was descended from a prominent
    British acting family. Name her mother, a star of stage and
    screen and winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her
    role in "Julia" (1977).

    9. Mariska Hargitay has been a fixture of prime-time TV for
    nearly 25 years. Name her famous mother -- an actress, singer,
    and Playboy Playmate who died in a car accident in June 1967.

    10. Name the mother of Isabella Rossellini. She was one of the
    most influential actresses of the 20th century, with a 50-year
    acting career, three Academy Awards, and two Emmys, including
    one for her final performance as Golda Meir.


    ** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - We're STILL at the Zoo?

    Twelve questions about animals.

    * A. Geography

    A1. Formosan rock macaques can only be found in what island
    country?

    A2. Lemurs can only be found in what island country?


    * B. Art

    B1. Dan Walsh created a webcomic that is an edit of
    a long-running comic strip, removing the title character,
    in to quote "reveal the existential angst of a certain young
    Mr. Jon Arbuckle". The webcomic is called "BLANK Minus
    BLANK", where BLANK is the character removed. Who is it?

    B2. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is best known for creating
    a series of now-kitschy paintings that depict what specific
    subject matter? (Species and activity.)


    * C. History

    C1. In 1932, public concern over destruction of crops in
    the wheat belt of Western Australia led to a nuisance-
    wildlife-management military operation against what animal?

    C2. Credited with promoting wildlife conservation to the general
    public, the 1960 book -- and subsequent movie -- "Born Free"
    is an account of a couple who adopted and raised a lion cub.
    What was the lion's name?


    * D. Science

    D1. In July 1996, a sheep was the first mammal to be cloned
    from an adult somatic cell. What was her name?

    D2. In November 1957, a Russian dog was the first animal to
    orbit the Earth. Sadly, she died in orbit. What was
    her name?


    * E. Sports

    E1. The Florida Panthers just lost the Stanley Cup Finals.
    They have two mascots -- a panther and a rat. One name is a
    nod to the NHL, the other is a nod to the Panthers' history.
    Give us the name of *either* mascot.

    E2. The Vegas Golden Knights just won the Stanley Cup Finals.
    They also have an animal mascot. Give us *either* the name
    or what specific kind of animal their mascot is.


    * F. Movies

    F1. What's the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl in the Harry
    Potter franchise?

    F2. What's the name of Dr. Evil's hairless cat in the Austin
    Powers franchise?

    --
    Mark Brader | "Europe contains a great many cathedrals, which were
    Toronto | caused by the Middle Ages, which means they are very old, [email protected] | so you have to take color slide photographs of them."
    | -- Dave Barry
    My text in this article is in the public domain.

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  • From Erland Sommarskog@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Mon Aug 7 22:45:55 2023
    Mark Brader ([email protected]) writes:
    ** Game 6, Round 9 - Entertainment - Celebrity Relatives

    10. Name the mother of Isabella Rossellini. She was one of the
    most influential actresses of the 20th century, with a 50-year
    acting career, three Academy Awards, and two Emmys, including
    one for her final performance as Golda Meir.

    Ingrid Bergman

    ** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - We're STILL at the Zoo?

    Twelve questions about animals.

    * A. Geography

    A1. Formosan rock macaques can only be found in what island
    country?

    Taiwan

    A2. Lemurs can only be found in what island country?

    Madagaskar

    * C. History

    C1. In 1932, public concern over destruction of crops in
    the wheat belt of Western Australia led to a nuisance-
    wildlife-management military operation against what animal?

    Wallaby

    * D. Science

    D1. In July 1996, a sheep was the first mammal to be cloned
    from an adult somatic cell. What was her name?

    Dolly

    D2. In November 1957, a Russian dog was the first animal to
    orbit the Earth. Sadly, she died in orbit. What was
    her name?

    Laika

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  • From swp@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Mon Aug 7 15:13:23 2023
    On Monday, August 7, 2023 at 1:33:28 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2023-06-19,
    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 in a single followup to the newsgroup,
    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 Bloor St. Irregulars and
    are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
    have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
    please see my 2023-05-24 companion posting on "Questions from the
    Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".


    ** Game 6, Round 9 - Entertainment - Celebrity Relatives

    1. What long-deceased legendary music and film star is the
    grandfather of actress Riley Keough, who plays a talented
    singer/songwriter in "Daisy Jones & the Six"?

    elvis presley

    2. Maya Rudolph, multitalented former "Saturday Night Live" star,
    may have inherited some of her vocal chops from her late mother,
    who hit #1 in 1975 with "Lovin' You". Name Maya Rudolph's
    mother.

    minnie riperton

    3. Both of actress Zoe Kravitz's mother and grandmother are best
    known for their supporting roles on hit TV comedies focusing
    on African-American life in New York City. Name *either*
    Zoe's mother or grandmother.

    lisa bonet

    4. Dakota Johnson's grandmother played a mysterious woman in an
    Alfred Hitchcock movie, while Dakota's mother played a mysterious
    woman in a Brian de Palma movie. Again, name either Dakota's
    grandmother or mother

    melanie griffith

    5. Name the mother of Rashida Jones. Famous for her appearance on
    "The Mod Squad" in the late 1960s and early 1970s, she had a
    career revival when she appeared in the '90s on "Twin Peaks".

    peg lipton

    6. Grammy-winning musician Norah Jones is the daughter of what
    musician who rose to global fame in the 1960s due to his
    influence on popular music, most notably the Beatles?

    ravi shankar?

    7. Director Duncan Jones won acclaim for his debut sci-fi movie
    "Moon". This space setting would have been an appropriate one
    for his musician father, who changed his name in 1966 to avoid
    comparisons to another British musician who would later go on
    to be a member of the Monkees. Name the father of Duncan Jones.

    david bowie

    8. The late Natasha Richardson was descended from a prominent
    British acting family. Name her mother, a star of stage and
    screen and winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her
    role in "Julia" (1977).

    vanessa redgrave?

    9. Mariska Hargitay has been a fixture of prime-time TV for
    nearly 25 years. Name her famous mother -- an actress, singer,
    and Playboy Playmate who died in a car accident in June 1967.

    jane mansfield

    10. Name the mother of Isabella Rossellini. She was one of the
    most influential actresses of the 20th century, with a 50-year
    acting career, three Academy Awards, and two Emmys, including
    one for her final performance as Golda Meir.

    ingrid bergman


    ... those additional clues in each question were very helpful

    ** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - We're STILL at the Zoo?

    Twelve questions about animals.

    * A. Geography

    A1. Formosan rock macaques can only be found in what island
    country?

    taiwan

    A2. Lemurs can only be found in what island country?

    madigascar


    * B. Art

    B1. Dan Walsh created a webcomic that is an edit of
    a long-running comic strip, removing the title character,
    in to quote "reveal the existential angst of a certain young
    Mr. Jon Arbuckle". The webcomic is called "BLANK Minus
    BLANK", where BLANK is the character removed. Who is it?

    garfield

    B2. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is best known for creating
    a series of now-kitschy paintings that depict what specific
    subject matter? (Species and activity.)

    dogs playing poker


    * C. History

    C1. In 1932, public concern over destruction of crops in
    the wheat belt of Western Australia led to a nuisance-
    wildlife-management military operation against what animal?

    emu?

    C2. Credited with promoting wildlife conservation to the general
    public, the 1960 book -- and subsequent movie -- "Born Free"
    is an account of a couple who adopted and raised a lion cub.
    What was the lion's name?

    elsa


    * D. Science

    D1. In July 1996, a sheep was the first mammal to be cloned
    from an adult somatic cell. What was her name?

    dolly

    D2. In November 1957, a Russian dog was the first animal to
    orbit the Earth. Sadly, she died in orbit. What was
    her name?

    laika


    * E. Sports

    E1. The Florida Panthers just lost the Stanley Cup Finals.
    They have two mascots -- a panther and a rat. One name is a
    nod to the NHL, the other is a nod to the Panthers' history.
    Give us the name of *either* mascot.

    stanley c panther

    E2. The Vegas Golden Knights just won the Stanley Cup Finals.
    They also have an animal mascot. Give us *either* the name
    or what specific kind of animal their mascot is.

    gila monster [because its less scary to kids. no, seriously.]


    * F. Movies

    F1. What's the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl in the Harry
    Potter franchise?

    hedwig

    F2. What's the name of Dr. Evil's hairless cat in the Austin
    Powers franchise?

    mr bigglesworth

    --
    Mark Brader | "Europe contains a great many cathedrals, which were
    Toronto | caused by the Middle Ages, which means they are very old, [email protected] | so you have to take color slide photographs of them."
    | -- Dave Barry
    My text in this article is in the public domain.

    swp

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  • From Joshua Kreitzer@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Mon Aug 7 16:50:00 2023
    On Monday, August 7, 2023 at 12:33:28 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:

    ** Game 6, Round 9 - Entertainment - Celebrity Relatives

    1. What long-deceased legendary music and film star is the
    grandfather of actress Riley Keough, who plays a talented
    singer/songwriter in "Daisy Jones & the Six"?

    Elvis Presley

    2. Maya Rudolph, multitalented former "Saturday Night Live" star,
    may have inherited some of her vocal chops from her late mother,
    who hit #1 in 1975 with "Lovin' You". Name Maya Rudolph's
    mother.

    Minnie Riperton

    3. Both of actress Zoe Kravitz's mother and grandmother are best
    known for their supporting roles on hit TV comedies focusing
    on African-American life in New York City. Name *either*
    Zoe's mother or grandmother.

    Lisa Bonet

    4. Dakota Johnson's grandmother played a mysterious woman in an
    Alfred Hitchcock movie, while Dakota's mother played a mysterious
    woman in a Brian de Palma movie. Again, name either Dakota's
    grandmother or mother

    Melanie Griffith

    5. Name the mother of Rashida Jones. Famous for her appearance on
    "The Mod Squad" in the late 1960s and early 1970s, she had a
    career revival when she appeared in the '90s on "Twin Peaks".

    Peggy Lipton

    6. Grammy-winning musician Norah Jones is the daughter of what
    musician who rose to global fame in the 1960s due to his
    influence on popular music, most notably the Beatles?

    Ravi Shankar

    7. Director Duncan Jones won acclaim for his debut sci-fi movie
    "Moon". This space setting would have been an appropriate one
    for his musician father, who changed his name in 1966 to avoid
    comparisons to another British musician who would later go on
    to be a member of the Monkees. Name the father of Duncan Jones.

    David Bowie

    8. The late Natasha Richardson was descended from a prominent
    British acting family. Name her mother, a star of stage and
    screen and winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her
    role in "Julia" (1977).

    Vanessa Redgrave

    9. Mariska Hargitay has been a fixture of prime-time TV for
    nearly 25 years. Name her famous mother -- an actress, singer,
    and Playboy Playmate who died in a car accident in June 1967.

    Jayne Mansfield

    10. Name the mother of Isabella Rossellini. She was one of the
    most influential actresses of the 20th century, with a 50-year
    acting career, three Academy Awards, and two Emmys, including
    one for her final performance as Golda Meir.

    Ingrid Bergman

    ** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - We're STILL at the Zoo?

    * A. Geography

    A1. Formosan rock macaques can only be found in what island
    country?

    Taiwan

    A2. Lemurs can only be found in what island country?

    Madagascar

    * B. Art

    B1. Dan Walsh created a webcomic that is an edit of
    a long-running comic strip, removing the title character,
    in to quote "reveal the existential angst of a certain young
    Mr. Jon Arbuckle". The webcomic is called "BLANK Minus
    BLANK", where BLANK is the character removed. Who is it?

    Garfield

    B2. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is best known for creating
    a series of now-kitschy paintings that depict what specific
    subject matter? (Species and activity.)

    dogs playing poker

    * C. History

    C1. In 1932, public concern over destruction of crops in
    the wheat belt of Western Australia led to a nuisance-
    wildlife-management military operation against what animal?

    emu

    C2. Credited with promoting wildlife conservation to the general
    public, the 1960 book -- and subsequent movie -- "Born Free"
    is an account of a couple who adopted and raised a lion cub.
    What was the lion's name?

    Elsa

    * D. Science

    D1. In July 1996, a sheep was the first mammal to be cloned
    from an adult somatic cell. What was her name?

    Dolly

    D2. In November 1957, a Russian dog was the first animal to
    orbit the Earth. Sadly, she died in orbit. What was
    her name?

    Laika

    * F. Movies

    F1. What's the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl in the Harry
    Potter franchise?

    Hedwig

    F2. What's the name of Dr. Evil's hairless cat in the Austin
    Powers franchise?

    Mr. Bigglesworth

    --
    Joshua Kreitzer
    [email protected]

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  • From Dan Tilque@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Mon Aug 7 16:54:44 2023
    On 8/6/23 22:33, Mark Brader wrote:


    ** Game 6, Round 9 - Entertainment - Celebrity Relatives

    1. What long-deceased legendary music and film star is the
    grandfather of actress Riley Keough, who plays a talented
    singer/songwriter in "Daisy Jones & the Six"?

    2. Maya Rudolph, multitalented former "Saturday Night Live" star,
    may have inherited some of her vocal chops from her late mother,
    who hit #1 in 1975 with "Lovin' You". Name Maya Rudolph's
    mother.

    3. Both of actress Zoe Kravitz's mother and grandmother are best
    known for their supporting roles on hit TV comedies focusing
    on African-American life in New York City. Name *either*
    Zoe's mother or grandmother.

    4. Dakota Johnson's grandmother played a mysterious woman in an
    Alfred Hitchcock movie, while Dakota's mother played a mysterious
    woman in a Brian de Palma movie. Again, name either Dakota's
    grandmother or mother

    5. Name the mother of Rashida Jones. Famous for her appearance on
    "The Mod Squad" in the late 1960s and early 1970s, she had a
    career revival when she appeared in the '90s on "Twin Peaks".

    6. Grammy-winning musician Norah Jones is the daughter of what
    musician who rose to global fame in the 1960s due to his
    influence on popular music, most notably the Beatles?

    John Paul Jones


    7. Director Duncan Jones won acclaim for his debut sci-fi movie
    "Moon". This space setting would have been an appropriate one
    for his musician father, who changed his name in 1966 to avoid
    comparisons to another British musician who would later go on
    to be a member of the Monkees. Name the father of Duncan Jones.

    8. The late Natasha Richardson was descended from a prominent
    British acting family. Name her mother, a star of stage and
    screen and winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her
    role in "Julia" (1977).

    9. Mariska Hargitay has been a fixture of prime-time TV for
    nearly 25 years. Name her famous mother -- an actress, singer,
    and Playboy Playmate who died in a car accident in June 1967.

    10. Name the mother of Isabella Rossellini. She was one of the
    most influential actresses of the 20th century, with a 50-year
    acting career, three Academy Awards, and two Emmys, including
    one for her final performance as Golda Meir.


    ** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - We're STILL at the Zoo?

    Twelve questions about animals.

    * A. Geography

    A1. Formosan rock macaques can only be found in what island
    country?

    Taiwan


    A2. Lemurs can only be found in what island country?

    Madagascar



    * B. Art

    B1. Dan Walsh created a webcomic that is an edit of
    a long-running comic strip, removing the title character,
    in to quote "reveal the existential angst of a certain young
    Mr. Jon Arbuckle". The webcomic is called "BLANK Minus
    BLANK", where BLANK is the character removed. Who is it?

    Garfield


    B2. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is best known for creating
    a series of now-kitschy paintings that depict what specific
    subject matter? (Species and activity.)


    * C. History

    C1. In 1932, public concern over destruction of crops in
    the wheat belt of Western Australia led to a nuisance-
    wildlife-management military operation against what animal?

    emu


    C2. Credited with promoting wildlife conservation to the general
    public, the 1960 book -- and subsequent movie -- "Born Free"
    is an account of a couple who adopted and raised a lion cub.
    What was the lion's name?


    * D. Science

    D1. In July 1996, a sheep was the first mammal to be cloned
    from an adult somatic cell. What was her name?

    Dolly


    D2. In November 1957, a Russian dog was the first animal to
    orbit the Earth. Sadly, she died in orbit. What was
    her name?

    Laika



    * E. Sports

    E1. The Florida Panthers just lost the Stanley Cup Finals.
    They have two mascots -- a panther and a rat. One name is a
    nod to the NHL, the other is a nod to the Panthers' history.
    Give us the name of *either* mascot.

    E2. The Vegas Golden Knights just won the Stanley Cup Finals.
    They also have an animal mascot. Give us *either* the name
    or what specific kind of animal their mascot is.


    * F. Movies

    F1. What's the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl in the Harry
    Potter franchise?

    F2. What's the name of Dr. Evil's hairless cat in the Austin
    Powers franchise?


    --
    Dan Tilque

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  • From Dan Blum@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Tue Aug 8 02:35:26 2023
    Mark Brader <[email protected]> wrote:

    ** Game 6, Round 9 - Entertainment - Celebrity Relatives

    3. Both of actress Zoe Kravitz's mother and grandmother are best
    known for their supporting roles on hit TV comedies focusing
    on African-American life in New York City. Name *either*
    Zoe's mother or grandmother.

    Lisa Bonet

    4. Dakota Johnson's grandmother played a mysterious woman in an
    Alfred Hitchcock movie, while Dakota's mother played a mysterious
    woman in a Brian de Palma movie. Again, name either Dakota's
    grandmother or mother

    Eva Marie Saint

    6. Grammy-winning musician Norah Jones is the daughter of what
    musician who rose to global fame in the 1960s due to his
    influence on popular music, most notably the Beatles?

    Ravi Shankar

    7. Director Duncan Jones won acclaim for his debut sci-fi movie
    "Moon". This space setting would have been an appropriate one
    for his musician father, who changed his name in 1966 to avoid
    comparisons to another British musician who would later go on
    to be a member of the Monkees. Name the father of Duncan Jones.

    David Bowie

    10. Name the mother of Isabella Rossellini. She was one of the
    most influential actresses of the 20th century, with a 50-year
    acting career, three Academy Awards, and two Emmys, including
    one for her final performance as Golda Meir.

    Ingrid Bergman

    ** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - We're STILL at the Zoo?

    Twelve questions about animals.

    * A. Geography

    A1. Formosan rock macaques can only be found in what island
    country?

    Taiwan

    A2. Lemurs can only be found in what island country?

    Magagascar

    * B. Art

    B1. Dan Walsh created a webcomic that is an edit of
    a long-running comic strip, removing the title character,
    in to quote "reveal the existential angst of a certain young
    Mr. Jon Arbuckle". The webcomic is called "BLANK Minus
    BLANK", where BLANK is the character removed. Who is it?

    Garfield

    B2. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is best known for creating
    a series of now-kitschy paintings that depict what specific
    subject matter? (Species and activity.)

    dogs playing poker

    * C. History

    C1. In 1932, public concern over destruction of crops in
    the wheat belt of Western Australia led to a nuisance-
    wildlife-management military operation against what animal?

    emus

    C2. Credited with promoting wildlife conservation to the general
    public, the 1960 book -- and subsequent movie -- "Born Free"
    is an account of a couple who adopted and raised a lion cub.
    What was the lion's name?

    Elsa

    * D. Science

    D1. In July 1996, a sheep was the first mammal to be cloned
    from an adult somatic cell. What was her name?

    Dolly

    D2. In November 1957, a Russian dog was the first animal to
    orbit the Earth. Sadly, she died in orbit. What was
    her name?

    Laika


    --
    _______________________________________________________________________
    Dan Blum [email protected]
    "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."

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  • From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Thu Aug 10 21:01:36 2023
    Mark Brader:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2023-06-19,
    and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
    please see my 2023-05-24 companion posting on "Questions from the
    Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".

    Game 6 is over and the winner is STEPHEN PERRY. Hearty congratulations!


    ** Game 6, Round 9 - Entertainment - Celebrity Relatives

    1. What long-deceased legendary music and film star is the
    grandfather of actress Riley Keough, who plays a talented
    singer/songwriter in "Daisy Jones & the Six"?

    Elvis Presley. 4 for Stephen and Joshua.

    She is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley.

    2. Maya Rudolph, multitalented former "Saturday Night Live" star,
    may have inherited some of her vocal chops from her late mother,
    who hit #1 in 1975 with "Lovin' You". Name Maya Rudolph's
    mother.

    Minnie Riperton. 4 for Stephen and Joshua.

    Feel free to sing a few bars: "La la la la la, La la la la la,
    La la la la la, La la la la la, do do do do do, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

    3. Both of actress Zoe Kravitz's mother and grandmother are best
    known for their supporting roles on hit TV comedies focusing
    on African-American life in New York City. Name *either*
    Zoe's mother or grandmother.

    Lisa Bonet ("The Cosby Show"),Roxie Roker ("The Jeffersons").
    4 for Stephen, Joshua, and Dan Blum.

    4. Dakota Johnson's grandmother played a mysterious woman in an
    Alfred Hitchcock movie, while Dakota's mother played a mysterious
    woman in a Brian de Palma movie. Again, name either Dakota's
    grandmother or mother

    Tippi Hedren ("Marnie"), Melanie Griffith ("Body Double").
    4 for Stephen and Joshua.

    5. Name the mother of Rashida Jones. Famous for her appearance on
    "The Mod Squad" in the late 1960s and early 1970s, she had a
    career revival when she appeared in the '90s on "Twin Peaks".

    Peggy Lipton. 4 for Joshua. 3 for Stephen.

    6. Grammy-winning musician Norah Jones is the daughter of what
    musician who rose to global fame in the 1960s due to his
    influence on popular music, most notably the Beatles?

    Ravi Shankar. 4 for Stephen, Joshua, and Dan Blum.

    7. Director Duncan Jones won acclaim for his debut sci-fi movie
    "Moon". This space setting would have been an appropriate one
    for his musician father, who changed his name in 1966 to avoid
    comparisons to another British musician who would later go on
    to be a member of the Monkees. Name the father of Duncan Jones.

    David Bowie. (Real name David Jones.) 4 for Stephen, Joshua,
    and Dan Blum.

    8. The late Natasha Richardson was descended from a prominent
    British acting family. Name her mother, a star of stage and
    screen and winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her
    role in "Julia" (1977).

    Vanessa Redgrave. 4 for Stephen and Joshua.

    9. Mariska Hargitay has been a fixture of prime-time TV for
    nearly 25 years. Name her famous mother -- an actress, singer,
    and Playboy Playmate who died in a car accident in June 1967.

    Jayne Mansfield. 4 for Stephen and Joshua.

    10. Name the mother of Isabella Rossellini. She was one of the
    most influential actresses of the 20th century, with a 50-year
    acting career, three Academy Awards, and two Emmys, including
    one for her final performance as Golda Meir.

    Ingrid Bergman. 4 for Erland, Stephen, Joshua, and Dan Blum.


    ** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - We're STILL at the Zoo?

    Twelve questions about animals.

    This was the hardest round in the original game.

    * A. Geography

    A1. Formosan rock macaques can only be found in what island
    country?

    Taiwan. 4 for everyone -- Erland, Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
    and Dan Blum.

    A2. Lemurs can only be found in what island country?

    Madagascar. 4 for everyone.


    * B. Art

    B1. Dan Walsh created a webcomic that is an edit of
    a long-running comic strip, removing the title character,
    in to quote "reveal the existential angst of a certain young
    Mr. Jon Arbuckle". The webcomic is called "BLANK Minus
    BLANK", where BLANK is the character removed. Who is it?

    Garfield. 4 for Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Dan Blum.

    See e.g.: http://garfieldminusgarfield.net/post/175121871977/worthwhile

    B2. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is best known for creating
    a series of now-kitschy paintings that depict what specific
    subject matter? (Species and activity.)

    Dogs playing poker. 4 for Stephen, Joshua, and Dan Blum.

    See e.g.: http://artsy-media-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/phSxLtPuOSPsnJF0obkh5A/A_Friend_in_Need_1903_C.M.Coolidge.jpg
    (and look at the rear paw at the bottom).


    * C. History

    C1. In 1932, public concern over destruction of crops in
    the wheat belt of Western Australia led to a nuisance-
    wildlife-management military operation against what animal?

    Emu. 4 for Stephen, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Dan Blum.

    C2. Credited with promoting wildlife conservation to the general
    public, the 1960 book -- and subsequent movie -- "Born Free"
    is an account of a couple who adopted and raised a lion cub.
    What was the lion's name?

    Elsa. 4 for Stephen, Joshua, and Dan Blum.


    * D. Science

    D1. In July 1996, a sheep was the first mammal to be cloned
    from an adult somatic cell. What was her name?

    Dolly. 4 for everyone.

    D2. In November 1957, a Russian dog was the first animal to
    orbit the Earth. Sadly, she died in orbit. What was
    her name?

    Laika. 4 for everyone.


    * E. Sports

    E1. The Florida Panthers just lost the Stanley Cup Finals.
    They have two mascots -- a panther and a rat. One name is a
    nod to the NHL, the other is a nod to the Panthers' history.
    Give us the name of *either* mascot.

    Stanley (C. Panther), or Viktor (E. Rat). 4 for Stephen.

    E2. The Vegas Golden Knights just won the Stanley Cup Finals.
    They also have an animal mascot. Give us *either* the name
    or what specific kind of animal their mascot is.

    Chance the Gila Monster. 4 for Stephen.


    * F. Movies

    F1. What's the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl in the Harry
    Potter franchise?

    Hedwig. 4 for Stephen and Joshua.

    F2. What's the name of Dr. Evil's hairless cat in the Austin
    Powers franchise?

    Mr. Bigglesworth. 4 for Stephen and Joshua.


    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
    TOPICS-> Geo Sci Spo Aud Mis Can Lit Ent Cha SEVEN
    Stephen Perry -- -- 40 40 40 31 40 39 48 278
    Joshua Kreitzer 40 40 28 28 32 19 40 40 40 260
    Dan Blum 36 40 4 12 32 4 36 16 32 204
    Dan Tilque 40 24 4 0 28 4 40 0 24 164
    Pete Gayde 28 8 36 8 23 0 24 -- -- 127
    Erland Sommarskog 40 4 0 12 4 0 16 4 16 96

    --
    Mark Brader | Obviously an off by 1 error somewhere. You know
    Toronto | the kind, where you intend to put something simple
    [email protected] | like "while (1=0) {" and type "while (1=1) {" instead.
    --Stephen Perry
    My text in this article is in the public domain.

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