** Final, Round 4 - Entertainment
Or: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-deco/r4.jpg
D2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/D-jack2.jpg
** Final, Round 6 - History
Or: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-deco/r6.jpg
A2. The Domestic Workers Scheme of 1955 encouraged young women
from which island nation, then a British colony and now
a Commonwealth country, to emigrate to Canada? They were
the first in a wave of immigration from the region.
* C. Irish History
C1. In what century was St. Patrick active in Ireland?
C2. Following the War of Independence, an Anglo-Irish Treaty
led to the formation of the Irish Free State -- in what year,
plus or minus 2 years?
* D. Revolutions with Nice Names
D1. Which country went through the Orange Revolution following
a disputed 2004 election?
D2. The Singing Revolution is the name given to a series
of events from 1988 to 1991, which led to the overthrow of
Soviet occupation and the independence of three countries.
Name of them.
* E. Indigenous Military Figures
** Final, Round 4 - Entertainment
* A. Warner Brothers Cartoon Characters
A1. "Go, I say, go away boy, you bother me!"; "Now I wonder
what ol' busybody Widow Hen is up to."
A2. "You dog-blasted, ornery, no account, long-eared varmint!";
"Say yer prayers, rabbit!"
* B. Name the Tony-Winning Shows
B1. This 2011 Tony Award winner has toured extensively and
continues to run on Broadway. It's a comedy with music,
lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and
Matt Stone. Songs include "Hello", "Turn It Off", and
"I Believe."
* C. Quiz Shows
C1. Anne Robinson, 2000-12, BBC2.
C2. Jeff Foxworthy, 2007-2009, Fox.
* E. Hitchcock's Couples
E1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/E-hitc1.jpg
Name the 1954 Hitchcock movie featuring these stars.
E2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/E-hitc2.jpg
Name the 1959 Hitchcock movie featuring these stars.
** Final, Round 6 - History
* A. Immigration
A2. The Domestic Workers Scheme of 1955 encouraged young women
from which island nation, then a British colony and now
a Commonwealth country, to emigrate to Canada? They were
the first in a wave of immigration from the region.
* B. World War I Top Brass
B1. In spring 1918, this French officer was appointed
Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies -- with the title
G?n?ralissime. A hybrid red wine grape is named for him.
B2. Son of Prussian-born Jewish immigrants, he was the
first Australian to command the Australian Corps in battle.
A university in his native Melbourne is named for him.
* C. Irish History
C1. In what century was St. Patrick active in Ireland?
C2. Following the War of Independence, an Anglo-Irish Treaty
led to the formation of the Irish Free State -- in what year,
plus or minus 2 years?
* D. Revolutions with Nice Names
D1. Which country went through the Orange Revolution following
a disputed 2004 election?
D2. The Singing Revolution is the name given to a series
of events from 1988 to 1991, which led to the overthrow of
Soviet occupation and the independence of three countries.
Name of them.
* E. Indigenous Military Figures
E2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-6/E-imf2.jpg
This M?tis leader, an expert marksman and charismatic
polyglot, led his people against Canadian forces in the
Northwest Rebellion of 1885. He escaped to the US, and
returned to Canada when amnesty was granted. He also
performed for a brief period as a crack shot in Buffalo
Bill's Wild West Show. Name him.
** Final, Round 4 - Entertainment
* A. Warner Brothers Cartoon Characters
We give you a couple of quotes; you identify the Warner Brothers
cartoon character.
A1. "Go, I say, go away boy, you bother me!"; "Now I wonder
what ol' busybody Widow Hen is up to."
A2. "You dog-blasted, ornery, no account, long-eared varmint!";
"Say yer prayers, rabbit!"
* B. Name the Tony-Winning Shows
Name them.
B1. This 2011 Tony Award winner has toured extensively and
continues to run on Broadway. It's a comedy with music,
lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and
Matt Stone. Songs include "Hello", "Turn It Off", and
"I Believe."
B2. Still on Broadway, this 2020 winner will be featuring Boy
George in one of the lead roles until May 12, 2024.
Hit songs include: "Elephant Love Medley", "The Sparkling
Diamond", and "El Tango De Roxanne."
* C. Quiz Shows
We tell you the host or hosts, the network, and the years aired
-- original runs only! You name the show in each case.
C1. Anne Robinson, 2000-12, BBC2.
C2. Jeff Foxworthy, 2007-2009, Fox.
* D. Name the Michael Jackson Album
For each image, give us the title of the Michael Jackson release.
D1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/D-jack1.jpg
D2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/D-jack2.jpg
* E. Hitchcock's Couples
E1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/E-hitc1.jpg
Name the 1954 Hitchcock movie featuring these stars.
E2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/E-hitc2.jpg
Name the 1959 Hitchcock movie featuring these stars.
** Final, Round 6 - History
* B. World War I Top Brass
In each case, name them.
B2. Son of Prussian-born Jewish immigrants, he was the
first Australian to command the Australian Corps in battle.
A university in his native Melbourne is named for him.
* C. Irish History
C1. In what century was St. Patrick active in Ireland?
C2. Following the War of Independence, an Anglo-Irish Treaty
led to the formation of the Irish Free State -- in what year,
plus or minus 2 years?
* D. Revolutions with Nice Names
D1. Which country went through the Orange Revolution following
a disputed 2004 election?
D2. The Singing Revolution is the name given to a series
of events from 1988 to 1991, which led to the overthrow of
Soviet occupation and the independence of three countries.
Name of them.
** Final, Round 4 - Entertainment
Or: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-deco/r4.jpg
* A. Warner Brothers Cartoon Characters
We give you a couple of quotes; you identify the Warner Brothers
cartoon character.
A1. "Go, I say, go away boy, you bother me!"; "Now I wonder
what ol' busybody Widow Hen is up to."
A2. "You dog-blasted, ornery, no account, long-eared varmint!";
"Say yer prayers, rabbit!"
* B. Name the Tony-Winning Shows
Name them.
B1. This 2011 Tony Award winner has toured extensively and
continues to run on Broadway. It's a comedy with music,
lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and
Matt Stone. Songs include "Hello", "Turn It Off", and
"I Believe."
B2. Still on Broadway, this 2020 winner will be featuring Boy
George in one of the lead roles until May 12, 2024.
Hit songs include: "Elephant Love Medley", "The Sparkling
Diamond", and "El Tango De Roxanne."
* C. Quiz Shows
We tell you the host or hosts, the network, and the years aired
-- original runs only! You name the show in each case.
C1. Anne Robinson, 2000-12, BBC2.
C2. Jeff Foxworthy, 2007-2009, Fox.
* D. Name the Michael Jackson Album
For each image, give us the title of the Michael Jackson release.
D1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/D-jack1.jpg
D2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/D-jack2.jpg
* E. Hitchcock's Couples
E1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/E-hitc1.jpg
Name the 1954 Hitchcock movie featuring these stars.
E2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/E-hitc2.jpg
Name the 1959 Hitchcock movie featuring these stars.
** Final, Round 6 - History
Or: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-deco/r6.jpg
* A. Immigration
A1. Located on Halifax's waterfront, this former ocean liner
terminal and immigration shed was the first point of entry
for immigrants coming to Canada between 1928 and 1971.
It's now the Canadian Museum of Immigration. Name it.
A2. The Domestic Workers Scheme of 1955 encouraged young women
from which island nation, then a British colony and now
a Commonwealth country, to emigrate to Canada? They were
the first in a wave of immigration from the region.
* B. World War I Top Brass
In each case, name them.
B1. In spring 1918, this French officer was appointed
Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies -- with the title
Généralissime. A hybrid red wine grape is named for him.
B2. Son of Prussian-born Jewish immigrants, he was the
first Australian to command the Australian Corps in battle.
A university in his native Melbourne is named for him.
* C. Irish History
C1. In what century was St. Patrick active in Ireland?
C2. Following the War of Independence, an Anglo-Irish Treaty
led to the formation of the Irish Free State -- in what year,
plus or minus 2 years?
* D. Revolutions with Nice Names
D1. Which country went through the Orange Revolution following
a disputed 2004 election?
D2. The Singing Revolution is the name given to a series
of events from 1988 to 1991, which led to the overthrow of
Soviet occupation and the independence of three countries.
Name of them.
* E. Indigenous Military Figures
E1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-6/E-imf1.jpg
Thayendanegea ["tie-en-duh-NAY-ga"] led Mohawks and Loyalists
against American rebels in what is now New York State,
supervised the resettlement of Haudenosaunee ["hoe-deh-na-
SHOW-nee"] people to the Grand River area in Upper Canada
after the war, and met both George Washington and King
George III. His English name is probably better known to
you -- what was it?
E2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-6/E-imf2.jpg
This Métis leader, an expert marksman and charismatic
polyglot, led his people against Canadian forces in the
Northwest Rebellion of 1885. He escaped to the US, and
returned to Canada when amnesty was granted. He also
performed for a brief period as a crack shot in Buffalo
Bill's Wild West Show. Name him.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-04-08,
and should be interpreted accordingly... I will reveal the correct
answers in about 3 days.
** Final, Round 4 - Entertainment
Or: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-deco/r4.jpg
* A. Warner Brothers Cartoon Characters
We give you a couple of quotes; you identify the Warner Brothers
cartoon character.
A1. "Go, I say, go away boy, you bother me!"; "Now I wonder
what ol' busybody Widow Hen is up to."
A2. "You dog-blasted, ornery, no account, long-eared varmint!";
"Say yer prayers, rabbit!"
* B. Name the Tony-Winning Shows
Name them.
B1. This 2011 Tony Award winner has toured extensively and
continues to run on Broadway. It's a comedy with music,
lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and
Matt Stone. Songs include "Hello", "Turn It Off", and
"I Believe."
B2. Still on Broadway, this 2020 winner will be featuring Boy
George in one of the lead roles until May 12, 2024.
Hit songs include: "Elephant Love Medley", "The Sparkling
Diamond", and "El Tango De Roxanne."
* C. Quiz Shows
We tell you the host or hosts, the network, and the years aired
-- original runs only! You name the show in each case.
C1. Anne Robinson, 2000-12, BBC2.
C2. Jeff Foxworthy, 2007-2009, Fox.
* D. Name the Michael Jackson Album
For each image, give us the title of the Michael Jackson release.
D1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/D-jack1.jpg
D2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/D-jack2.jpg
* E. Hitchcock's Couples
E1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/E-hitc1.jpg
Name the 1954 Hitchcock movie featuring these stars.
E2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-4/E-hitc2.jpg
Name the 1959 Hitchcock movie featuring these stars.
** Final, Round 6 - History
Or: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-deco/r6.jpg
* A. Immigration
A1. Located on Halifax's waterfront, this former ocean liner
terminal and immigration shed was the first point of entry
for immigrants coming to Canada between 1928 and 1971.
It's now the Canadian Museum of Immigration. Name it.
A2. The Domestic Workers Scheme of 1955 encouraged young women
from which island nation, then a British colony and now
a Commonwealth country, to emigrate to Canada? They were
the first in a wave of immigration from the region.
* B. World War I Top Brass
In each case, name them.
B1. In spring 1918, this French officer was appointed
Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies -- with the title
G�n�ralissime. A hybrid red wine grape is named for him.
B2. Son of Prussian-born Jewish immigrants, he was the
first Australian to command the Australian Corps in battle.
A university in his native Melbourne is named for him.
* C. Irish History
C1. In what century was St. Patrick active in Ireland?
C2. Following the War of Independence, an Anglo-Irish Treaty
led to the formation of the Irish Free State -- in what year,
plus or minus 2 years?
* D. Revolutions with Nice Names
D1. Which country went through the Orange Revolution following
a disputed 2004 election?
D2. The Singing Revolution is the name given to a series
of events from 1988 to 1991, which led to the overthrow of
Soviet occupation and the independence of three countries.
Name of them.
* E. Indigenous Military Figures
E1. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-6/E-imf1.jpg
Thayendanegea ["tie-en-duh-NAY-ga"] led Mohawks and Loyalists
against American rebels in what is now New York State,
supervised the resettlement of Haudenosaunee ["hoe-deh-na-
SHOW-nee"] people to the Grand River area in Upper Canada
after the war, and met both George Washington and King
George III. His English name is probably better known to
you -- what was it?
E2. Please see: https://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-6/E-imf2.jpg
This M�tis leader, an expert marksman and charismatic
polyglot, led his people against Canadian forces in the
Northwest Rebellion of 1885. He escaped to the US, and
returned to Canada when amnesty was granted. He also
performed for a brief period as a crack shot in Buffalo
Bill's Wild West Show. Name him.
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