* Game 9, Round 7 - Canadiana History - People in BC History
These are people in BC history, whether born there, resident,
or visiting. In each case, name them.
4. Born in 1967 in Burnaby, BC, this actress was purportedly named
for a song by the Hollies. She had starring roles in "The
Matrix" and "Memento".
* Game 9, Round 8 - Sports - 2004
Cast your minds back 20 years to some of the top sports stories
of 2004.
2. Where were the summer Olympics held?
3. Which American athlete ruled the pool at those Olympics,
capturing 6 gold and 2 bronze medals?
4. The #1 and #2 top money earners among female athletes in all
sports shared the same last name. What was it?
6. This team became the first in baseball history to come back
from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series, this on its way to
ending a legendary 86-year championship drought. Which team?
9. <answer 8> may have been the Super Bowl MVP, but what will
probably be remembered longer is the "wardrobe malfunction"
experienced by the featured half-time performer, whose
right breast was briefly exposed to a television audience
of 90,000,000. Name the performer.
* Game 9, Round 7 - Canadiana History - People in BC History
3. Vancouver-born in 1982, he plays Cal in "The 40-Year-Old
Virgin", Dale Denton in "Pineapple Express", and the title
role in "The Green Hornet". His cinema career also includes
directing, writing, and producing.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Sports - 2004
3. Which American athlete ruled the pool at those Olympics,
capturing 6 gold and 2 bronze medals?
4. The #1 and #2 top money earners among female athletes in all
sports shared the same last name. What was it?
6. This team became the first in baseball history to come back
from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series, this on its way to
ending a legendary 86-year championship drought. Which team?
9. <answer 8> may have been the Super Bowl MVP, but what will
probably be remembered longer is the "wardrobe malfunction"
experienced by the featured half-time performer, whose
right breast was briefly exposed to a television audience
of 90,000,000. Name the performer.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Sports - 2004
Cast your minds back 20 years to some of the top sports stories
of 2004.
2. Where were the summer Olympics held?
3. Which American athlete ruled the pool at those Olympics,
capturing 6 gold and 2 bronze medals?
4. The #1 and #2 top money earners among female athletes in all
sports shared the same last name. What was it?
5. A precocious 17-year-old made his debut for FC Barcelona, where
he would star for 17 seasons. Aside from the Barcelona blue-and-
garnet, he has proudly worn the sky-blue-and-white of his home
country, and lately he's been seen in pink.
6. This team became the first in baseball history to come back
from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series, this on its way to
ending a legendary 86-year championship drought. Which team?
9. <answer 8> may have been the Super Bowl MVP, but what will
probably be remembered longer is the "wardrobe malfunction"
experienced by the featured half-time performer, whose
right breast was briefly exposed to a television audience
of 90,000,000. Name the performer.
10. The 2004 Stanley Cup champs were the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What team did they defeat? (Place name or team name.)
* Game 9, Round 7 - Canadiana History - People in BC History
These are people in BC history, whether born there, resident,
or visiting. In each case, name them.
1. Name the indigenous artist responsible for the bronze sculpture
"The Spirit of Haida Gwaii".
2. In 1894, this Ontario native moved to BC. He joined the militia
there and embezzled $10,000 of the militia's money to pay
off personal debts -- only saved from the consequences by the
outbreak of World War I and his being sent to France. Frequently
promoted, he commanded the Canadian Corps from June 1917 on,
and is reputed this country's greatest military leader ever.
3. Vancouver-born in 1982, he plays Cal in "The 40-Year-Old
Virgin", Dale Denton in "Pineapple Express", and the title
role in "The Green Hornet". His cinema career also includes
directing, writing, and producing.
4. Born in 1967 in Burnaby, BC, this actress was purportedly named
for a song by the Hollies. She had starring roles in "The
Matrix" and "Memento".
5. Born in Vancouver in 1935, she was interned with her family
in Slocan, BC, during World War II. Name the author of the novel
"Obasan" and the children's book "Naomi's Road".
6. Born in Nanaimo in 1964, this pianist and contralto is the only
jazz singer to have had 8 albums debut at the top of the
"Billboard" Jazz Albums chart. She has won 3 Grammy Awards
and 8 Junos.
7. This son of Maple Ridge, BC, was a right fielder who played
for the Montreal Expos, the Colorado Rockies, and the St. Louis
Cardinals. He was NL MVP in 1997 and in 2020 was inducted into
the Baseball Hall of Fame.
8. He grew up in Rossland, BC, and Vancouver. As prime minister
of Canada, he ran in the riding of Vancouver Quadra in the 1984
federal election, winning his seat but losing power.
9. At age 57, this exceptionally polite visitor committed what is
said to be BC's first train robbery; he's credited with coining
the expression, "Hands up!" He used the names Bill Miner and
George Edwards, but what was his nickname?
10. In July of 1793, this North West Co. explorer was the first
person to reach the Pacific Coast of BC "from Canada by land."
Name him.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Sports - 2004
Cast your minds back 20 years to some of the top sports stories
of 2004.
1. After 13 years of coming close, "the best golfer never to win
a major" finally won one, the 2004 Masters. He's won 5 majors
since. Name him.
2. Where were the summer Olympics held?
3. Which American athlete ruled the pool at those Olympics,
capturing 6 gold and 2 bronze medals?
4. The #1 and #2 top money earners among female athletes in all
sports shared the same last name. What was it?
5. A precocious 17-year-old made his debut for FC Barcelona, where
he would star for 17 seasons. Aside from the Barcelona blue-and-
garnet, he has proudly worn the sky-blue-and-white of his home
country, and lately he's been seen in pink.
6. This team became the first in baseball history to come back
from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series, this on its way to
ending a legendary 86-year championship drought. Which team?
7. This baseballer set a new single-season record for hits with 258.
During one 60-game stretch, he hit for an average of .460.
8. Who was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXVIII?
9. <answer 8> may have been the Super Bowl MVP, but what will
probably be remembered longer is the "wardrobe malfunction"
experienced by the featured half-time performer, whose
right breast was briefly exposed to a television audience
of 90,000,000. Name the performer.
10. The 2004 Stanley Cup champs were the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What team did they defeat? (Place name or team name.)
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-04-01,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2023-05-24 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 9, Round 7 - Canadiana History - People in BC History
These are people in BC history, whether born there, resident,
or visiting. In each case, name them.
1. Name the indigenous artist responsible for the bronze sculpture
"The Spirit of Haida Gwaii".
2. In 1894, this Ontario native moved to BC. He joined the militia
there and embezzled $10,000 of the militia's money to pay
off personal debts -- only saved from the consequences by the
outbreak of World War I and his being sent to France. Frequently
promoted, he commanded the Canadian Corps from June 1917 on,
and is reputed this country's greatest military leader ever.
3. Vancouver-born in 1982, he plays Cal in "The 40-Year-Old
Virgin", Dale Denton in "Pineapple Express", and the title
role in "The Green Hornet". His cinema career also includes
directing, writing, and producing.
4. Born in 1967 in Burnaby, BC, this actress was purportedly named
for a song by the Hollies. She had starring roles in "The
Matrix" and "Memento".
5. Born in Vancouver in 1935, she was interned with her family
in Slocan, BC, during World War II. Name the author of the novel
"Obasan" and the children's book "Naomi's Road".
6. Born in Nanaimo in 1964, this pianist and contralto is the only
jazz singer to have had 8 albums debut at the top of the
"Billboard" Jazz Albums chart. She has won 3 Grammy Awards
and 8 Junos.
7. This son of Maple Ridge, BC, was a right fielder who played
for the Montreal Expos, the Colorado Rockies, and the St. Louis
Cardinals. He was NL MVP in 1997 and in 2020 was inducted into
the Baseball Hall of Fame.
8. He grew up in Rossland, BC, and Vancouver. As prime minister
of Canada, he ran in the riding of Vancouver Quadra in the 1984
federal election, winning his seat but losing power.
9. At age 57, this exceptionally polite visitor committed what is
said to be BC's first train robbery; he's credited with coining
the expression, "Hands up!" He used the names Bill Miner and
George Edwards, but what was his nickname?
10. In July of 1793, this North West Co. explorer was the first
person to reach the Pacific Coast of BC "from Canada by land."
Name him.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Sports - 2004
Cast your minds back 20 years to some of the top sports stories
of 2004.
1. After 13 years of coming close, "the best golfer never to win
a major" finally won one, the 2004 Masters. He's won 5 majors
since. Name him.
2. Where were the summer Olympics held?
3. Which American athlete ruled the pool at those Olympics,
capturing 6 gold and 2 bronze medals?
4. The #1 and #2 top money earners among female athletes in all
sports shared the same last name. What was it?
5. A precocious 17-year-old made his debut for FC Barcelona, where
he would star for 17 seasons. Aside from the Barcelona blue-and-
garnet, he has proudly worn the sky-blue-and-white of his home
country, and lately he's been seen in pink.
6. This team became the first in baseball history to come back
from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series, this on its way to
ending a legendary 86-year championship drought. Which team?
7. This baseballer set a new single-season record for hits with 258.
During one 60-game stretch, he hit for an average of .460.
8. Who was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXVIII?
9. <answer 8> may have been the Super Bowl MVP, but what will
probably be remembered longer is the "wardrobe malfunction"
experienced by the featured half-time performer, whose
right breast was briefly exposed to a television audience
of 90,000,000. Name the performer.
10. The 2004 Stanley Cup champs were the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What team did they defeat? (Place name or team name.)
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