I guess I should already have started posting current-events
rounds from the Canadian Inquisition's present season while they
were reasonably current. As we're now 4 games into the season,
I'll post the first 4 games' rounds in one set now, and continue
with the usual 2 gsmes per set.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any answers
have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to give
the answers that were correct on that date. ... I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days. ... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
If you there are entire rounds where you don't answer any questions,
please make sure the round titles remain in your posting. It makes
it easier to score.
* Game 1 (2024-09-09), Round 1 - Current Events
1. On Wednesday, a student gunman opened fire at Appalachee High
School, killing four people. In what US state is Appalachee
High School?
2. The latest developments in the Ukraine War saw Russia launch air
strikes against two Ukranian cities, notable because both attacks
appear to have explicitly targeted civilians. Name either city.
3. The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off Thursday
evening. Name either the film that was TIFF's opening night
gala showcase, or its male lead, who attended the gala.
4. Jagmeet Singh pulled the NDP out of its supply-and-confidence
agreement with the Liberals last week. Although Singh expressed
discontent with multiple alleged broken promises from the
Liberal government, he also cited one specific reason as to
why the NDP were pulling out of the deal *now*. What was it?
5. The Ontario government added another type of alcoholic product
to thoae that convenience stores may now legally sell. What type
of product?
6. After passing over the Philippines on September 2, Super Typhoon
Yagi subsequently strengthened to Category 5 and became the
most powerful tropical cyclone of 2024. It then made landfall
in two different countries. Name either one.
7. Canada's first medal at the Paralympics was in the 100 m
breaststroke, and the swimmer who won it was one of Canada's
two flagbearers for the closing ceremony. Name that swimmer.
8. On Thursday, a soccer player became the first in history to
score 900 goals. Name that player.
9. On Tuesday, NASA announced that it had found evidence proving
the existence of what phenomenon surrounding the Earth? It had
first been theorized to exist in the 1960s but had never been
proven to exist until now.
10. This musician, dubbed "the global ambassador of Brazilian
bossa nova", died on Friday at the age of 83. Who was he?
* Game 2 (2024-09-16), Round 1 - Current Events
1. The 54th president of Peru, known for dissolving the Peruvian
Congress in a coup in 1992 and for numerous human-rights
violations, died on Wednesday at the age of 86. Name that
dictator.
2. The great actor James Earl Jones passed away on Monday.
Within one year, how old was he?
3. Many bands have complained about the Donald Trump campaign using
their music at rallies and for advertising without permission.
On Monday, which band went further and brought a lawsuit against
Trump for using their music?
4. Also on Monday, another musician -- the leader of a well-known
band -- announced on social media that he was now the father of a
child born "out of wedlock", which rapidly became a parody meme.
Name that musician, or his band.
5. The Republican presidential campaign hit a new low last week
when both J.D. Vance and Donald Trump boosted untrue allegations
that Haitian immigrants in a particular city were stealing
and eating pets. City officials stated repeatedly that the
allegations were untrue. Name the city.
6. On Tuesday, who endorsed Kamala Harris for President almost
immediately after the conclusion of the presidential debate?
7. Toronto's team in the Professional Women's Hockey League now
has a name. What it's called?
8. Last week, California's state legislature passed a law banning
the farming and importing for food of what animal?
9. "The Roaring Lion", a portrait stolen from the Fairmont
Ch�teau Laurier in 2022, was recovered in Italy this past week
when authorities and the buyers realized it had been stolen.
Who is the subject of "The Roaring Lion'?
10. In other Italian crime news, two Italian men were fined
6,00,00,000 rupees (approximately $250,000) on Friday when they
were caught trying to smuggle *what type of insects* out of a
Sri Lankan safari park?
* Game 3 (2024-09-23), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Last week a baseball player became the first player in history to
record 50 home runs and 50 steals in a season, in a game where he
went 6-for-6 with 3 home runs, 2 doubles, 2 steals, and 10 RBIs.
As of this writing he is the first member of the "52-52 club."
Name that player.
2. Rogers purchased most of Bell's stake in what organization
last week? Please give the full name or the usual short form.
3. On Thursday, "New York" magazine suspended one of its reporters,
Olivia Nuzzi, stating that they had discovered she had "an
inappropriate personal relationship" with which politician she
had covered for the magazine?
4. The Republican candidate in the governor's race for North
Carolina was plagued with scandals last week after it was
revealed he had posted numerous comments to porn sites stating
that he approved of slavery and "wished he could own some"
himself, that he had cheated on his wife with his sister-in-law,
and that he considered himself a "Black Nazi". What's this
fine person's name?
5. Pablo Rodriguez stepped down as Justin Trudeau's Transport
Minister to sit as an independent MP. Who is the new Transport
Minister?
6. What entertainer was denied bail in New York, and will remain in
federal detention while awaiting the outcome of their
racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges?
7. A prominent pop/R&B/blues musician, multiple Grammy nominee,
and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame passed away last
week at 70. Give us his or her full name.
8. On Friday, Ontario's Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
announced a leave of absence "to prioritize my health and well-
being". Who is this minister?
9. At the Emmy Awards, what show went home with a record 18 awards?
10. Last week, a Chinese zoo was caught painting Chow Chow dogs
and advertising them as *what animal* attraction?
* Game 4 (2024-09-30), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Justin Trudeau appeared on which American TV show last week?
2. Which baseball team unfortunately set a record for the worst
season record in the modern era last week? As of this writing,
they'd had 39 wins and 121 losses.
3. Doug Ford announced last week that the Ontario government was
now studying what proposed transportation project?
4. An inmate in Missouri was executed last week after having been
on death row for 23 years, despite conflicting DNA evidence
and the prosecutor's insistence that he now believed the inmate
was innocent. What was that inmate's name?
5. Another inmate, who had been on death row for 46 years and was
the longest-serving death-row inmate in the world, was released
last week after his acquittal. In what country was this?
6. Eric Adams, the Mayor of New York City, was indicted last week
on federal corruption charges. Which country allegedly bribed
him for political favors?
7. Name the widely admired British actress, who won an Oscar
for her role in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and her recent
appearances in "Downton Abbey", who passed away last week.
8. A recently recovered piece by a famous composer was played in
public for the first time last week. Which composer?
9. The Toronto Raptors announced they will be retiring their first
player number next season. Whose jersey are they retiring?
10. Which country's king signed same-sex marriage legislation into
law last week?
If you there are entire rounds where you don't answer any questions,
please make sure the round titles remain in your posting. It makes
it easier to score.
(Erland, this means you!)
Springfield, Ohio. (City and state required. Most US states
contain a city or town named Springfield.)
Springfield, Ohio. (City and state required. Most US states
contain a city or town named Springfield.)
It should be noted that Springfield is no where near the most common
place name in the US...
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any answers
have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to give the
answers that were correct on that date... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 5 (2024-10-07), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Musician, actor, and generally cool dude Kris Kristofferson
died last week. Within 1 year, how old was he?
2. Pete Rose, famously banned from the Baseball Hall of Fame for
gambling, also died last week. Within 1 year, how old was he?
3. An American state's Secretary of Education announced last
week a program to put Bibles in every state classroom. Due to
the program's requirement that the Bibles also contain the US
Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, it turns out
that the only Bible that fulfills the state's requirements is
-- wait for it -- the "Trump Bible", produced by Donald Trump.
Which state was this?
4. Who donated $1,000,000 to the Hurricane Helene recovery effort
last week?
5. Owners in a North York condo, constructed less than 7 years ago,
are threatening to sue their construction company after learning
they are facing a $7,000,000 repair fee -- or $70,000 per unit --
for *what part* of the building?
6. As of Thursday, it is now illegal to feed what animals in
Queensland?
7. Gully 903 defeated 909 and 909 Jr. beat Chunk 519 in voting
for which contest which began last week?
8. Tadej Pogacar won the world cycling road race title last week,
and in doing so became only the third cyclist to win the Cycling
Triple Crown of the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and world road
race champion in a single year. What country is Pogacar from?
9. A BC man is suing RBC for "inadequate advice" and breach of
contract after losing $415,000,000 due to investments in what
US company?
10. A coral garden was discovered last week in the waters off Funk
Island -- in what province?
* Game 6 (2024-10-21), Round 1 - Current Events
1. The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded last week. Name the
winning author -- both names required.
2. As of last week, Rwanda was reporting zero new transmissions
of what disease, which had been an ongoing concern there for
several weeks?
3. NASA's latest space probe launched on Monday. Its goal is to
survey *what specific moon* for potential life habitability?
4. Last Monday Donald Trump halted a scheduled town-hall meeting in
Philadelphia, insisting that everyone should listen to music,
then standing around requesting various songs and dancing.
Within 1, how many minutes did this go on for?
5. Which Liberal MP called for Justin Trudeau to resign last week?
6. This singer and dancer who starred in "There's No Business
Like Show Business" and "South Pacific" died last week at age 93.
Name her.
7. Liam Payne died last week at the age of 31 when he fell from
his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He was best known as a pop
singer with which band?
8. Which country was confirmed to have sent 1,500 troops last week
to Russia to fight with Russians in the Ukraine War?
9. Hamas's leader was confirmed killed last week in the ongoing
Gaza occupation. What was his name?
10. Last week an annual California competition for the heaviest
of a certain kind of produce was won by the man who last year
set the world record at 1,247 kg. This year he fell slightly
short of his own record, winning with a 1,121 kg -- what type
of fruit or vegetable?
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