** Game 5, Round 9 - Literature - The Devil in Books
1. Which book, written by John Milton, features the character
Lucifer prominently?
2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?
4. Who wrote the book "Rosemary's Baby", a horror novel about
a woman who gives birth to the Devil's child?
6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?
7. In "The Inferno", Dante Alighieri takes readers on a journey
through Hell. Which poet was Dante's guide through Hell?
8. This novel by Mikhail Bulgakov tells the story of a visit by
the Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union. What is its title?
9. This novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett follows an angel
and a demon working together to prevent the apocalypse. What is
its title?
10. This dark fantasy novel by Clive Barker introduces readers
to a character named Pinhead, leader of the Cenobites. What
is its title?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge - Brothers
* A. Sports
A1. The greatest band of brothers in NHL history were the
Sutters. How many Sutter brothers played in the NHL in
the 1970s and '80s?
A2. A baseball question. The brothers Henry and Tommy hold
the major-league home-run record for a brother duo with 768.
Tommy contributed only 13. What was their last name?
* B. Entertainment
B1. The film-making duo known as the Coen brothers have been
behind such movies as "Raising Arizona", "Fargo", "The Big
Lebowski", and "No Country for Old Men". Give either of
their first names.
B2. Both of these brothers were multi-talented -- dancers,
actors, and choreographers. The elder brother died last
year at 80. His younger brother was a celebrated tap
dancer, starred in such films as "The Cotton Club" and
"White Nights", and won a Tony and an Emmy. Thanks to
his final life-partner, he's buried far from Hollywood --
in Oakville, Ontario. Give their surname.
* C. History - American James Brothers
C1. Name the brother and fellow gang member of the famed American
outlaw Jesse James.
C2. This pair of James brothers was quite different from Jesse
and <answer C1>. One was one of the most acclaimed
American novelists of the late 1800s and early 1900s,
while his brother is considered by many to be the father
of American psychology. Name either of these James brothers.
* D. Canadiana
D2. This "brother act" included a Governor-General and
an Oscar-nominated actor best known for portraying Abraham
Lincoln, as well as Doctor Gillespie on the 1960s medical
drama "Dr. Kildare". Give their surname.
* E. Literature
E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?
E2. Which novelist wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?
* F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers
F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?
F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?
** Game 5, Round 9 - Literature - The Devil in Books
This is a round of books where the Devil or other underworld
figures are featured.
1. Which book, written by John Milton, features the character
Lucifer prominently?
2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?
3. This book, written by Stephen King, follows a writer who makes
a pact with a demonic figure named Randall Flagg. What is
its title?
4. Who wrote the book "Rosemary's Baby", a horror novel about
a woman who gives birth to the Devil's child?
6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?
7. In "The Inferno", Dante Alighieri takes readers on a journey
through Hell. Which poet was Dante's guide through Hell?
8. This novel by Mikhail Bulgakov tells the story of a visit by
the Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union. What is its title?
9. This novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett follows an angel
and a demon working together to prevent the apocalypse. What is
its title?
10. This dark fantasy novel by Clive Barker introduces readers
to a character named Pinhead, leader of the Cenobites. What
is its title?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge - Brothers
Tonight's Challenge round has a brotherly theme to it...
* A. Sports
A1. The greatest band of brothers in NHL history were the
Sutters. How many Sutter brothers played in the NHL in
the 1970s and '80s?
A2. A baseball question. The brothers Henry and Tommy hold
the major-league home-run record for a brother duo with 768.
Tommy contributed only 13. What was their last name?
* B. Entertainment
B1. The film-making duo known as the Coen brothers have been
behind such movies as "Raising Arizona", "Fargo", "The Big
Lebowski", and "No Country for Old Men". Give either of
their first names.
B2. Both of these brothers were multi-talented -- dancers,
actors, and choreographers. The elder brother died last
year at 80. His younger brother was a celebrated tap
dancer, starred in such films as "The Cotton Club" and
"White Nights", and won a Tony and an Emmy. Thanks to
his final life-partner, he's buried far from Hollywood --
in Oakville, Ontario. Give their surname.
* C. History - American James Brothers
C1. Name the brother and fellow gang member of the famed American
outlaw Jesse James.
C2. This pair of James brothers was quite different from Jesse
and <answer C1>. One was one of the most acclaimed
American novelists of the late 1800s and early 1900s,
while his brother is considered by many to be the father
of American psychology. Name either of these James brothers.
* E. Literature
E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?
E2. Which novelist wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?
* F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers
F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?
F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?
** Game 5, Round 9 - Literature - The Devil in Books
This is a round of books where the Devil or other underworld
figures are featured.
1. Which book, written by John Milton, features the character
Lucifer prominently?
2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?
3. This book, written by Stephen King, follows a writer who makes
a pact with a demonic figure named Randall Flagg. What is
its title?
4. Who wrote the book "Rosemary's Baby", a horror novel about
a woman who gives birth to the Devil's child?
5. This novel by Joe Hill sees its protagonist "Ig" (short for
Ignatius) take on increasingly devilish features as he tries
to solve his girlfriend's murder. It was later adapted into
a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe.
6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?
7. In "The Inferno", Dante Alighieri takes readers on a journey
through Hell. Which poet was Dante's guide through Hell?
8. This novel by Mikhail Bulgakov tells the story of a visit by
the Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union. What is its title?
9. This novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett follows an angel
and a demon working together to prevent the apocalypse. What is
its title?
10. This dark fantasy novel by Clive Barker introduces readers
to a character named Pinhead, leader of the Cenobites. What
is its title?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge - Brothers
Tonight's Challenge round has a brotherly theme to it...
* A. Sports
A1. The greatest band of brothers in NHL history were the
Sutters. How many Sutter brothers played in the NHL in
the 1970s and '80s?
A2. A baseball question. The brothers Henry and Tommy hold
the major-league home-run record for a brother duo with 768.
Tommy contributed only 13. What was their last name?
* B. Entertainment
B1. The film-making duo known as the Coen brothers have been
behind such movies as "Raising Arizona", "Fargo", "The Big
Lebowski", and "No Country for Old Men". Give either of
their first names.
B2. Both of these brothers were multi-talented -- dancers,
actors, and choreographers. The elder brother died last
year at 80. His younger brother was a celebrated tap
dancer, starred in such films as "The Cotton Club" and
"White Nights", and won a Tony and an Emmy. Thanks to
his final life-partner, he's buried far from Hollywood --
in Oakville, Ontario. Give their surname.
* C. History - American James Brothers
C1. Name the brother and fellow gang member of the famed American
outlaw Jesse James.
C2. This pair of James brothers was quite different from Jesse
and <answer C1>. One was one of the most acclaimed
American novelists of the late 1800s and early 1900s,
while his brother is considered by many to be the father
of American psychology. Name either of these James brothers.
* D. Canadiana
D1. In this political dynasty, two brothers and their father
all served as Quebec premiers. Give their surname.
D2. This "brother act" included a Governor-General and
an Oscar-nominated actor best known for portraying Abraham
Lincoln, as well as Doctor Gillespie on the 1960s medical
drama "Dr. Kildare". Give their surname.
* E. Literature
E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?
E2. Which novelist wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?
* F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers
F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?
F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?
** Game 5, Round 9 - Literature - The Devil in Books
2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?
6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?
9. This novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett follows an angel
and a demon working together to prevent the apocalypse. What is
its title?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge - Brothers
Tonight's Challenge round has a brotherly theme to it...
* A. Sports
A1. The greatest band of brothers in NHL history were the
Sutters. How many Sutter brothers played in the NHL in
the 1970s and '80s?
* D. Canadiana
D1. In this political dynasty, two brothers and their father
all served as Quebec premiers. Give their surname.
* E. Literature
E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?
* F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers
F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?
F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-06-10,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 5, Round 9 - Literature - The Devil in Books
This is a round of books where the Devil or other underworld
figures are featured.
1. Which book, written by John Milton, features the character
Lucifer prominently?
2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?
3. This book, written by Stephen King, follows a writer who makes
a pact with a demonic figure named Randall Flagg. What is
its title?
4. Who wrote the book "Rosemary's Baby", a horror novel about
a woman who gives birth to the Devil's child?
5. This novel by Joe Hill sees its protagonist "Ig" (short for
Ignatius) take on increasingly devilish features as he tries
to solve his girlfriend's murder. It was later adapted into
a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe.
6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?
7. In "The Inferno", Dante Alighieri takes readers on a journey
through Hell. Which poet was Dante's guide through Hell?
8. This novel by Mikhail Bulgakov tells the story of a visit by
the Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union. What is its title?
9. This novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett follows an angel
and a demon working together to prevent the apocalypse. What is
its title?
10. This dark fantasy novel by Clive Barker introduces readers
to a character named Pinhead, leader of the Cenobites. What
is its title?
** Game 5, Round 10 - Challenge - Brothers
Tonight's Challenge round has a brotherly theme to it...
* A. Sports
A1. The greatest band of brothers in NHL history were the
Sutters. How many Sutter brothers played in the NHL in
the 1970s and '80s?
A2. A baseball question. The brothers Henry and Tommy hold
the major-league home run record for a brother duo with 768.
Tommy contributed only 13. What was their last name?
* B. Entertainment
B1. The film-making duo known as the Coen brothers have been
behind such movies as "Raising Arizona", "Fargo", "The Big
Lebowski", and "No Country for Old Men". Give either of
their first names.
B2. Both of these brothers were multi-talented -- dancers,
actors, and choreographers. The elder brother died last
year at 80. His younger brother was a celebrated tap
dancer, starred in such films as "The Cotton Club" and
"White Nights", and won a Tony and an Emmy. Thanks to
his final life-partner, he's buried far from Hollywood --
in Oakville, Ontario. Give their surname.
* C. History - American James Brothers
C1. Name the brother and fellow gang member of the famed American
outlaw Jesse James.
C2. This pair of James brothers was quite different from Jesse
and <answer C1>. One was one of the most acclaimed
American novelists of the late 1800s and early 1900s,
while his brother is considered by many to be the father
of American psychology. Name either of these James brothers.
* D. Canadiana
D1. In this political dynasty, two brothers and their father
all served as Quebec premiers. Give their surname.
D2. This "brother act" included a Governor-General and
an Oscar-nominated actor best known for portraying Abraham
Lincoln, as well as Doctor Gillespie on the 1960s medical
drama "Dr. Kildare". Give their surname.
* E. Literature
E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?
E2. Which novelist wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?
* F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers
F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?
F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?
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