• QFTCISG24 Game 5, Rounds 9-10: devil books, brothers challenge

    From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Wed Nov 27 00:06:23 2024
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    ** 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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  • From Dan Blum@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Wed Nov 27 04:22:05 2024
    Mark Brader <[email protected]> wrote:

    ** Game 5, Round 9 - Literature - The Devil in Books

    1. Which book, written by John Milton, features the character
    Lucifer prominently?

    Paradise Lost

    2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
    vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?

    Stoker

    4. Who wrote the book "Rosemary's Baby", a horror novel about
    a woman who gives birth to the Devil's child?

    Levin

    6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
    exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?

    Rushdie

    7. In "The Inferno", Dante Alighieri takes readers on a journey
    through Hell. Which poet was Dante's guide through Hell?

    Virgil

    8. This novel by Mikhail Bulgakov tells the story of a visit by
    the Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union. What is its title?

    The Master and Margarita

    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?

    Good Omens

    10. This dark fantasy novel by Clive Barker introduces readers
    to a character named Pinhead, leader of the Cenobites. What
    is its title?

    Hellraiser

    ** 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?

    4; 5

    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?

    Aaron

    * 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.

    Ethan

    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.

    Hines

    * C. History - American James Brothers

    C1. Name the brother and fellow gang member of the famed American
    outlaw Jesse James.

    Frank

    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.

    Henry

    * 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.

    Burr

    * E. Literature

    E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?

    Jakob

    E2. Which novelist wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?

    Dostoevsky

    * F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers

    F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?

    Aaron

    F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?

    Esau

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  • From Joshua Kreitzer@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Tue Nov 26 23:01:08 2024
    On 11/26/2024 6:06 PM, Mark Brader wrote:

    ** 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?

    "Paradise Lost"

    2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
    vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?

    Bram Stoker

    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?

    "The Stand"

    4. Who wrote the book "Rosemary's Baby", a horror novel about
    a woman who gives birth to the Devil's child?

    Ira Levin

    6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
    exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?

    Salman Rushdie

    7. In "The Inferno", Dante Alighieri takes readers on a journey
    through Hell. Which poet was Dante's guide through Hell?

    Virgil

    8. This novel by Mikhail Bulgakov tells the story of a visit by
    the Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union. What is its title?

    "The Master and Margarita"

    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?

    "Good Omens"

    10. This dark fantasy novel by Clive Barker introduces readers
    to a character named Pinhead, leader of the Cenobites. What
    is its title?

    "Hellraiser"

    ** 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?

    5

    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?

    Aaron

    * 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.

    Ethan; Joel

    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.

    Hines

    * C. History - American James Brothers

    C1. Name the brother and fellow gang member of the famed American
    outlaw Jesse James.

    Frank 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.

    Henry James; William James

    * E. Literature

    E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?

    Wilhelm; Jacob

    E2. Which novelist wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?

    Dostoyevsky

    * F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers

    F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?

    Aaron

    F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?

    Esau

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    Joshua Kreitzer
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  • From Dan Tilque@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Tue Nov 26 21:33:26 2024
    On 11/26/24 16:06, Mark Brader wrote:


    ** 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?

    Paradise Lost


    2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
    vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?

    Stoker


    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?

    Rushdie


    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?

    Good Omens


    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?

    Aaron



    * 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.

    Henry



    * 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"?

    Dostoievsky



    * F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers

    F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?

    Aaron

    F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?

    Isaac


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    Dan Tilque

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  • From Erland Sommarskog@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Thu Nov 28 20:27:15 2024
    Mark Brader ([email protected]) writes:
    ** 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?

    Bram Stockton

    6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
    exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?

    Salman Rushdie

    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?

    Wintersmith

    ** 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?

    Four

    * D. Canadiana

    D1. In this political dynasty, two brothers and their father
    all served as Quebec premiers. Give their surname.

    Trudeau

    * E. Literature

    E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?

    Josef

    * F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers

    F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?

    Aron

    F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?

    Esau (The Swedish spelling. I'm not trying to figure out what it
    might be in English.)

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  • From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Sat Nov 30 02:46:34 2024
    Mark Brader:
    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 is over and the winner is JOSHUA KREITZER.
    Hearty congratulations, eh?


    ** 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?

    "Paradise Lost". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.

    2. The classic Gothic novel "Dracula" revolves around the infamous
    vampire Count Dracula. Who is its author?

    Bram Stoker. "Stockton" was not close enough for points.
    4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.

    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?

    "The Stand". 4 for Joshua.

    4. Who wrote the book "Rosemary's Baby", a horror novel about
    a woman who gives birth to the Devil's child?

    Ira Levin. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    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.

    "Horns".

    6. Who wrote the book "The Satanic Verses", a controversial novel
    exploring themes of religion and cultural identity?

    Salman Rushdie. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
    and Erland.

    7. In "The Inferno", Dante Alighieri takes readers on a journey
    through Hell. Which poet was Dante's guide through Hell?

    Virgil. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    8. This novel by Mikhail Bulgakov tells the story of a visit by
    the Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union. What is its title?

    "The Master and Margarita". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    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?

    "Good Omens". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.

    10. This dark fantasy novel by Clive Barker introduces readers
    to a character named Pinhead, leader of the Cenobites. What
    is its title?

    "The Hellbound Heart".


    ** 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?

    6.

    Brian Sutter played 1976-88 for St. Louis; Darryl Sutter played
    1979-87 for Chicago; Duane Sutter played 1979-87 for New York
    Islanders, 1987-90 for Chicago; Brent Sutter played 1980-91 for New
    York Islanders, 1991-98 for Chicago; Rich Sutter played 1982-83
    for Pittsburgh, 1983-86 for Philadelphia; 1986-90 for Vancouver,
    1990-93 for St. Louis, 1993-95 for Chicago, 1995 for Tampa Bay,
    1995 for Toronto; and his twin Ron Sutter played 1982-91 for
    Philadelphia, 1991-93 for St. Louis,1993-94 for Quebec, 1994-95
    for New York Islanders, 1995-96 for Boston, 1996-2000 for San Jose,
    2000-01 for Calgary. Or something like that.

    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?

    Aaron. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.


    * 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.

    Joel and Ethan. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua (the hard way).

    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.

    (Maurice and Gregory) Hines. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.


    * C. History - American James Brothers

    C1. Name the brother and fellow gang member of the famed American
    outlaw Jesse James.

    Frank. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    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.

    Henry, William. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua (the hard way),
    and Dan Tilque.


    * D. Canadiana

    D1. In this political dynasty, two brothers and their father
    all served as Quebec premiers. Give their surname.

    Johnson (Daniel Sr. and Jr., Pierre-Marc).

    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.

    (Vincent and Raymond) Massey.


    * E. Literature

    E1. What was the first name of either of the Brothers Grimm?

    Jacob and Wilhelm (accepting William). 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua
    (the hard way).

    E2. Which novelist wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?

    Fyodor Dostoevsky. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.


    * F. Miscellaneous - Biblical Brothers

    F1. In the Old Testament, who is the brother of Moses?

    Aaron. 4 for everyone.

    F2. Also in the Old Testament, who is the brother of Jacob?

    Esau. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Erland (the Swedish spelling).


    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 5 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
    TOPICS-> Ent Geo His Spo Can Sci Lit Cha SIX
    Joshua Kreitzer 40 38 28 12 7 28 32 36 202
    Dan Blum 12 24 39 12 0 40 28 36 179
    Dan Tilque 4 24 32 8 0 40 16 16 136
    Erland Sommarskog 0 31 8 4 0 36 4 8 91
    Pete Gayde -- -- 40 18 4 27 -- -- 89

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    Mark Brader | "Don't you want to... see my ID? ... I could be anybody." Toronto | "No you couldn't, sir. This is Information Retrieval." [email protected] | --Brazil

    My text in this article is in the public domain.

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