* Game 4, Round 4 - Canadiana History - It's Black History Month
Here are 10 things about Black History in Canada that white people
might know.
3. In 1944, which province was the first to pass an act that
prohibited the publication and display of any symbol,
sign, or notice that expressed ethnic, racial, or religious
discrimination?
4. Ontario was one of two provinces that officially had racially
segregated schools. After legislation to end the practice,
Ontario closed its last segregated school in 1965. The other
province waited until 1983 to do the same. Which province?
* Game 4, Round 5 - Audio - Spin-Offs, Side Projects, and Supergroups
of the 1980s-1990s
Yes, it's an audio round without the audio. These questions
are about musical groups of the 1980s and 90s that spawned other
musical groups. In each case you can name either the spin-off or
the original group.
1. Vince Clarke left a popular synth-pop group and formed this
successful duo. Name this duo or the group Clarke belonged
to earlier.
2. Jimmy Somerville hit falsetto gold in the mid-'80s with the
trio in this track, and then went on to form a successful duo.
Name either group.
4. After the death of their singer in 1980, the surviving members
of a Manchester-area band formed a new group and adopted a more
upbeat danceable sound, like in this track. Name either group.
5. A husband-and-wife rhythm section from a funky new wave band
created a dance-club-oriented side project in 1981 that produced
this often-sampled track. Name either this side project or
the band they came from.
6. Bassist Kim Deal formed this group as a side project from her
main gig with an influential alternative rock group. They
made a big splash in 1993 with this hit. Their name is a
derogatory term for heterosexuals. Name either this group or
its predecessor.
7. After the break-up in 1983 of a leading British ska revival band,
two members of the band formed this successful group.
Name either this group or the earlier one.
8. The drummer from a popular grunge band formed the group in this
track in 1994. Name either group.
9. The next group is a British-American supergroup project of
the mid-80s. Name the project, or the lead singer, or any of
the bands that provided members to the project.
10. Another British supergroup was founded in 1981 with members
from successful progressive rock bands of the 70s. Name the
supergroup in this track or any of the earlier groups that
contributed members.
* Game 4, Round 6 - Literature - Last Novels
We give you the title of the last novel of a celebrated author,
as well as the year of publication, and you tell us the name of
the novelist.
2. "The Garden of Eden". Unfinished at the time of the author's
death in 1961. Published in 1986.
3. "Barney's Version". Published 1997. Author died 2001.
4. "The Mystery of Edwin Drood". Unfinished at the time of the
author's death in 1870. Published the same year.
5. "The Last Tycoon". Unfinished at the time of the author's
death in 1940. Published in 1941.
7. "Daniel Deronda". Published 1876. Author died 1880.
8. "Sanditon". Unfinished at the time of the author's death
in 1817. Published 1925.
* Game 4, Round 4 - Canadiana History - It's Black History Month
4. Ontario was one of two provinces that officially had racially
segregated schools. After legislation to end the practice,
Ontario closed its last segregated school in 1965. The other
province waited until 1983 to do the same. Which province?
5. Which prime minister appointed Micha?lle Jean, the first black
Governor-General?
* Game 4, Round 5 - Audio - Spin-Offs, Side Projects, and Supergroups
of the 1980s-1990s
1. Vince Clarke left a popular synth-pop group and formed this
successful duo. Name this duo or the group Clarke belonged
to earlier.
3. A mix of Aussies and Kiwis, the group that performed this 1986
hit formed after the break-up of an earlier band. Name either
group.
4. After the death of their singer in 1980, the surviving members
of a Manchester-area band formed a new group and adopted a more
upbeat danceable sound, like in this track. Name either group.
6. Bassist Kim Deal formed this group as a side project from her
main gig with an influential alternative rock group. They
made a big splash in 1993 with this hit. Their name is a
derogatory term for heterosexuals. Name either this group or
its predecessor.
7. After the break-up in 1983 of a leading British ska revival band,
two members of the band formed this successful group.
Name either this group or the earlier one.
8. The drummer from a popular grunge band formed the group in this
track in 1994. Name either group.
* Game 4, Round 6 - Literature - Last Novels
1. "The First Man" ("Le Premier homme"). Written in French.
The novel was unfinished at the time of the author's death
in 1961. Published in 1994.
4. "The Mystery of Edwin Drood". Unfinished at the time of the
author's death in 1870. Published the same year.
5. "The Last Tycoon". Unfinished at the time of the author's
death in 1940. Published in 1941.
6. "Memories of my Melancholy Whores" ("Memoria de mis putas
tristes"). Written in Spanish, published 2004; author died
in 2012. This was long assumed to be the author's final novel.
However, it has been announced that a new "final novel", entitled
"Until August" ("Nos vemos en agosto"), will be published later
this year.
7. "Daniel Deronda". Published 1876. Author died 1880.
8. "Sanditon". Unfinished at the time of the author's death
in 1817. Published 1925.
* Game 4, Round 4 - Canadiana History - It's Black History Month
Here are 10 things about Black History in Canada that white people
might know.
1. In 1919 close to 90% of all black men in Canada were in this
profession, leading them to form the first black labor union
in North America. What was their profession?
2. What was Viola Desmond trying to do when she was taken away by
the police?
3. In 1944, which province was the first to pass an act that
prohibited the publication and display of any symbol,
sign, or notice that expressed ethnic, racial, or religious
discrimination?
4. Ontario was one of two provinces that officially had racially
segregated schools. After legislation to end the practice,
Ontario closed its last segregated school in 1965. The other
province waited until 1983 to do the same. Which province?
5. Which prime minister appointed Michaëlle Jean, the first black
Governor-General?
6. In 1858, American abolitionist John Brown came to Upper Canada
to recruit black men for his campaign to wage an uprising and
free the American South from oppression. In which Ontario town
did he hold a series of clandestine meetings?
7. 1967-07-28 was a big day for Toronto's black population as they
held this event for the first time. What was it?
8. Which illustrious African-Canadian won the Giller Prize, the
Trillium Prize, and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for the novel
"The Polished Hoe"?
9. Who was the first African-Canadian to hold a cabinet position
in the Ontario legislature?
10. In 1969, a black community newspaper opened its offices behind
Honest Ed's and ran smart political commentary and reportage
for the next 17 years. It was also the breeding ground for
a number of writers such as Royson James, Jopjo Chintoh, and
Cecil Foster. What was the name of the publication?
* Game 4, Round 5 - Audio - Spin-Offs, Side Projects, and Supergroups
of the 1980s-1990s
Yes, it's an audio round without the audio. These questions
are about musical groups of the 1980s and 90s that spawned other
musical groups. In each case you can name either the spin-off or
the original group.
1. Vince Clarke left a popular synth-pop group and formed this
successful duo. Name this duo or the group Clarke belonged
to earlier.
2. Jimmy Somerville hit falsetto gold in the mid-'80s with the
trio in this track, and then went on to form a successful duo.
Name either group.
3. A mix of Aussies and Kiwis, the group that performed this 1986
hit formed after the break-up of an earlier band. Name either
group.
4. After the death of their singer in 1980, the surviving members
of a Manchester-area band formed a new group and adopted a more
upbeat danceable sound, like in this track. Name either group.
5. A husband-and-wife rhythm section from a funky new wave band
created a dance-club-oriented side project in 1981 that produced
this often-sampled track. Name either this side project or
the band they came from.
6. Bassist Kim Deal formed this group as a side project from her
main gig with an influential alternative rock group. They
made a big splash in 1993 with this hit. Their name is a
derogatory term for heterosexuals. Name either this group or
its predecessor.
7. After the break-up in 1983 of a leading British ska revival band,
two members of the band formed this successful group.
Name either this group or the earlier one.
8. The drummer from a popular grunge band formed the group in this
track in 1994. Name either group.
9. The next group is a British-American supergroup project of
the mid-80s. Name the project, or the lead singer, or any of
the bands that provided members to the project.
10. Another British supergroup was founded in 1981 with members
from successful progressive rock bands of the 70s. Name the
supergroup in this track or any of the earlier groups that
contributed members.
* Game 4, Round 6 - Literature - Last Novels
We give you the title of the last novel of a celebrated author,
as well as the year of publication, and you tell us the name of
the novelist.
1. "The First Man" ("Le Premier homme"). Written in French.
The novel was unfinished at the time of the author's death
in 1961. Published in 1994.
2. "The Garden of Eden". Unfinished at the time of the author's
death in 1961. Published in 1986.
3. "Barney's Version". Published 1997. Author died 2001.
4. "The Mystery of Edwin Drood". Unfinished at the time of the
author's death in 1870. Published the same year.
5. "The Last Tycoon". Unfinished at the time of the author's
death in 1940. Published in 1941.
6. "Memories of my Melancholy Whores" ("Memoria de mis putas
tristes"). Written in Spanish, published 2004; author died
in 2012. This was long assumed to be the author's final novel.
However, it has been announced that a new "final novel", entitled
"Until August" ("Nos vemos en agosto"), will be published later
this year.
7. "Daniel Deronda". Published 1876. Author died 1880.
8. "Sanditon". Unfinished at the time of the author's death
in 1817. Published 1925.
9. "Between the Acts". Published in the year of the author's
death, 1941.
10. "The Tenth Man". Published in 1985. Author died in 1991.
* Game 4, Round 4 - Canadiana History - It's Black History Month
Here are 10 things about Black History in Canada that white people
might know.
3. In 1944, which province was the first to pass an act that
prohibited the publication and display of any symbol,
sign, or notice that expressed ethnic, racial, or religious
discrimination?
4. Ontario was one of two provinces that officially had racially
segregated schools. After legislation to end the practice,
Ontario closed its last segregated school in 1965. The other
province waited until 1983 to do the same. Which province?
7. 1967-07-28 was a big day for Toronto's black population as they
held this event for the first time. What was it?
* Game 4, Round 5 - Audio - Spin-Offs, Side Projects, and Supergroups
of the 1980s-1990s
1. Vince Clarke left a popular synth-pop group and formed this
successful duo. Name this duo or the group Clarke belonged
to earlier.
3. A mix of Aussies and Kiwis, the group that performed this 1986
hit formed after the break-up of an earlier band. Name either
group.
4. After the death of their singer in 1980, the surviving members
of a Manchester-area band formed a new group and adopted a more
upbeat danceable sound, like in this track. Name either group.
5. A husband-and-wife rhythm section from a funky new wave band
created a dance-club-oriented side project in 1981 that produced
this often-sampled track. Name either this side project or
the band they came from.
7. After the break-up in 1983 of a leading British ska revival band,
two members of the band formed this successful group.
Name either this group or the earlier one.
8. The drummer from a popular grunge band formed the group in this
track in 1994. Name either group.
10. Another British supergroup was founded in 1981 with members
from successful progressive rock bands of the 70s. Name the
supergroup in this track or any of the earlier groups that
contributed members.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-02-26,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2023-05-24 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 4 - Canadiana History - It's Black History Month
Here are 10 things about Black History in Canada that white people
might know.
1. In 1919 close to 90% of all black men in Canada were in this
profession, leading them to form the first black labor union
in North America. What was their profession?
2. What was Viola Desmond trying to do when she was taken away by
the police?
3. In 1944, which province was the first to pass an act that
prohibited the publication and display of any symbol,
sign, or notice that expressed ethnic, racial, or religious
discrimination?
4. Ontario was one of two provinces that officially had racially
segregated schools. After legislation to end the practice,
Ontario closed its last segregated school in 1965. The other
province waited until 1983 to do the same. Which province?
5. Which prime minister appointed Micha�lle Jean, the first black
Governor-General?
6. In 1858, American abolitionist John Brown came to Upper Canada
to recruit black men for his campaign to wage an uprising and
free the American South from oppression. In which Ontario town
did he hold a series of clandestine meetings?
7. 1967-07-28 was a big day for Toronto's black population as they
held this event for the first time. What was it?
8. Which illustrious African-Canadian won the Giller Prize, the
Trillium Prize, and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for the novel
"The Polished Hoe"?
9. Who was the first African-Canadian to hold a cabinet position
in the Ontario legislature?
10. In 1969, a black community newspaper opened its offices behind
Honest Ed's and ran smart political commentary and reportage
for the next 17 years. It was also the breeding ground for
a number of writers such as Royson James, Jopjo Chintoh, and
Cecil Foster. What was the name of the publication?
* Game 4, Round 5 - Audio - Spin-Offs, Side Projects, and Supergroups
of the 1980s-1990s
Yes, it's an audio round without the audio. These questions
are about musical groups of the 1980s and 90s that spawned other
musical groups. In each case you can name either the spin-off or
the original group.
1. Vince Clarke left a popular synth-pop group and formed this
successful duo. Name this duo or the group Clarke belonged
to earlier.
2. Jimmy Somerville hit falsetto gold in the mid-'80s with the
trio in this track, and then went on to form a successful duo.
Name either group.
3. A mix of Aussies and Kiwis, the group that performed this 1986
hit formed after the break-up of an earlier band. Name either
group.
4. After the death of their singer in 1980, the surviving members
of a Manchester-area band formed a new group and adopted a more
upbeat danceable sound, like in this track. Name either group.
5. A husband-and-wife rhythm section from a funky new wave band
created a dance-club-oriented side project in 1981 that produced
this often-sampled track. Name either this side project or
the band they came from.
6. Bassist Kim Deal formed this group as a side project from her
main gig with an influential alternative rock group. They
made a big splash in 1993 with this hit. Their name is a
derogatory term for heterosexuals. Name either this group or
its predecessor.
7. After the break-up in 1983 of a leading British ska revival band,
two members of the band formed this successful group.
Name either this group or the earlier one.
8. The drummer from a popular grunge band formed the group in this
track in 1994. Name either group.
9. The next group is a British-American supergroup project of
the mid-80s. Name the project, or the lead singer, or any of
the bands that provided members to the project.
10. Another British supergroup was founded in 1981 with members
from successful progressive rock bands of the 70s. Name the
supergroup in this track or any of the earlier groups that
contributed members.
* Game 4, Round 6 - Literature - Last Novels
We give you the title of the last novel of a celebrated author,
as well as the year of publication, and you tell us the name of
the novelist.
1. "The First Man" ("Le Premier homme"). Written in French.
The novel was unfinished at the time of the author's death
in 1961. Published in 1994.
2. "The Garden of Eden". Unfinished at the time of the author's
death in 1961. Published in 1986.
3. "Barney's Version". Published 1997. Author died 2001.
4. "The Mystery of Edwin Drood". Unfinished at the time of the
author's death in 1870. Published the same year.
5. "The Last Tycoon". Unfinished at the time of the author's
death in 1940. Published in 1941.
6. "Memories of my Melancholy Whores" ("Memoria de mis putas
tristes"). Written in Spanish, published 2004; author died
in 2012. This was long assumed to be the author's final novel.
However, it has been announced that a new "final novel", entitled
"Until August" ("Nos vemos en agosto"), will be published later
this year.
7. "Daniel Deronda". Published 1876. Author died 1880.
8. "Sanditon". Unfinished at the time of the author's death
in 1817. Published 1925.
9. "Between the Acts". Published in the year of the author's
death, 1941.
10. "The Tenth Man". Published in 1985. Author died in 1991.
Mark Brader:
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST SIX
Stephen Perry 39 40 -- -- -- -- 28 38 145
Joshua Kreitzer 15 20 4 8 19 12 16 8 90
Dan Blum 8 16 4 12 15 6 16 4 73
Dan Tilque -- -- 8 16 23 8 4 12 71
Pete Gayde 15 16 12 19 -- -- -- -- 62
Erland Sommarskog 8 12 4 8 8 0 8 8 52
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST SIX
Stephen Perry 39 40 -- -- -- -- 28 38 145
Joshua Kreitzer 15 20 4 8 19 12 16 8 90
Dan Blum 8 16 4 12 15 6 16 4 73
Dan Tilque -- -- 8 16 23 8 4 12 71
Pete Gayde 15 16 12 19 -- -- -- -- 62
Erland Sommarskog 8 12 4 8 8 0 8 8 52
These scores appear to be from the wrong game or rounds.
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