* Game 1, Round 2 - Literature - Oscar Wilde
This round looks at Irish-born poet and playwright -- and all-around
bon vivant -- Oscar Wilde.
1. Wilde's only novel was first published in 1890. The title
character is convinced by an aristocrat that beauty and
sensual fulfillment are the only things in life worth pursuing.
Name the novel.
2. Wilde's most famous play, first performed in 1895, sees two
male characters fake their identities to avoid social
obligations. Name the play.
4. Wilde is also remembered for his witty quotes. Complete the
following quote: "There is only one thing in life worse than
being talked about, and that is...".
5. Another Wilde quote to complete: "I can resist anything but...".
6. This quote may be more legend than fact, but we'll use it anyway!
When Wilde visited the United States in 1882, he allegedly told
a customs agent he had nothing to declare but what?
7. About which of his contemporaries -- another Irish-born
playwright -- did Wilde say, "He has no enemies, but is intensely
disliked by his friends"?
8. What did Wilde say he always travelled with, because you always
need something sensational to read on the train?
9. Wilde was ruined -- financially and in every other way --
by a legal battle with the Marquess of Queensbury over Wilde's
homosexuality. The Marquess also lent his name to the rules
which are the basis of the modern version of which sport?
10. In 1900, Wilde died and was buried in which city?
* Game 1, Round 3 - Canadiana - The Federal Cabinet
This round looks at Justin Trudeau's cabinet. Given the name of a
minister, name their portfolio. If the portfolio name has multiple
parts, like "trouble and strife", we will accept any one part.
* Game 1, Round 2 - Literature - Oscar Wilde
1. Wilde's only novel was first published in 1890. The title
character is convinced by an aristocrat that beauty and
sensual fulfillment are the only things in life worth pursuing.
Name the novel.
2. Wilde's most famous play, first performed in 1895, sees two
male characters fake their identities to avoid social
obligations. Name the play.
4. Wilde is also remembered for his witty quotes. Complete the
following quote: "There is only one thing in life worse than
being talked about, and that is...".
5. Another Wilde quote to complete: "I can resist anything but...".
7. About which of his contemporaries -- another Irish-born
playwright -- did Wilde say, "He has no enemies, but is intensely
disliked by his friends"?
8. What did Wilde say he always travelled with, because you always
need something sensational to read on the train?
9. Wilde was ruined -- financially and in every other way --
by a legal battle with the Marquess of Queensbury over Wilde's
homosexuality. The Marquess also lent his name to the rules
which are the basis of the modern version of which sport?
10. In 1900, Wilde died and was buried in which city?
* Game 1, Round 2 - Literature - Oscar Wilde
This round looks at Irish-born poet and playwright -- and all-around
bon vivant -- Oscar Wilde.
1. Wilde's only novel was first published in 1890. The title
character is convinced by an aristocrat that beauty and
sensual fulfillment are the only things in life worth pursuing.
Name the novel.
2. Wilde's most famous play, first performed in 1895, sees two
male characters fake their identities to avoid social
obligations. Name the play.
3. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
previous question. Nabgure raqhevat Jvyqr cynl jnf nyfb
svefg cebqhprq gung lrne. Vg eribyirf nebhaq oynpxznvy naq
cbyvgvpny pbeehcgvba, naq nyfb ybbxf ng choyvp naq cevingr ubabe.
Anzr guvf cynl.
4. Wilde is also remembered for his witty quotes. Complete the
following quote: "There is only one thing in life worse than
being talked about, and that is...".
5. Another Wilde quote to complete: "I can resist anything but...".
6. This quote may be more legend than fact, but we'll use it anyway!
When Wilde visited the United States in 1882, he allegedly told
a customs agent he had nothing to declare but what?
7. About which of his contemporaries -- another Irish-born
playwright -- did Wilde say, "He has no enemies, but is intensely
disliked by his friends"?
8. What did Wilde say he always travelled with, because you always
need something sensational to read on the train?
9. Wilde was ruined -- financially and in every other way --
by a legal battle with the Marquess of Queensbury over Wilde's
homosexuality. The Marquess also lent his name to the rules
which are the basis of the modern version of which sport?
10. In 1900, Wilde died and was buried in which city?
* Game 1, Round 3 - Canadiana - The Federal Cabinet
This round looks at Justin Trudeau's cabinet. Given the name of a
minister, name their portfolio. If the portfolio name has multiple
parts, like "trouble and strife", we will accept any one part.
1. Marci Ien.
2. Bill Blair.
3. Anita Anand.
4. Sean Fraser.
5. Marc Miller.
6. Mélanie Joly.
7. Mark Holland.
8. Dominic LeBlanc.
9. Steven Guilbeault.
10. François-Philippe Champagne.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-05-06,
and should be interpreted accordingly... I will reveal the correct
answers in about 3 days.
For further information please see my companion posting on
"Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 1, Round 2 - Literature - Oscar Wilde
This round looks at Irish-born poet and playwright -- and all-around
bon vivant -- Oscar Wilde.
1. Wilde's only novel was first published in 1890. The title
character is convinced by an aristocrat that beauty and
sensual fulfillment are the only things in life worth pursuing.
Name the novel.
2. Wilde's most famous play, first performed in 1895, sees two
male characters fake their identities to avoid social
obligations. Name the play.
3. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
previous question. Another enduring Wilde play was also
first produced that year. It revolves around blackmail and
political corruption, and also looks at public and private honor.
Name this play.
4. Wilde is also remembered for his witty quotes. Complete the
following quote: "There is only one thing in life worse than
being talked about, and that is...".
5. Another Wilde quote to complete: "I can resist anything but...".
6. This quote may be more legend than fact, but we'll use it anyway!
When Wilde visited the United States in 1882, he allegedly told
a customs agent he had nothing to declare but what?
7. About which of his contemporaries -- another Irish-born
playwright -- did Wilde say, "He has no enemies, but is intensely
disliked by his friends"?
8. What did Wilde say he always travelled with, because you always
need something sensational to read on the train?
9. Wilde was ruined -- financially and in every other way --
by a legal battle with the Marquess of Queensbury over Wilde's
homosexuality. The Marquess also lent his name to the rules
which are the basis of the modern version of which sport?
10. In 1900, Wilde died and was buried in which city?
* Game 1, Round 3 - Canadiana - The Federal Cabinet
This round looks at Justin Trudeau's cabinet. Given the name of a
minister, name their portfolio. If the portfolio name has multiple
parts, like "trouble and strife", we will accept any one part.
1. Marci Ien.
2. Bill Blair.
3. Anita Anand.
4. Sean Fraser.
5. Marc Miller.
6. M�lanie Joly.
7. Mark Holland.
8. Dominic LeBlanc.
9. Steven Guilbeault.
10. Fran�ois-Philippe Champagne.
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