* Game 1 (2025-01-13), Round 1 - Current Events
1. On January 5, he became the fifth NFL quarterback to throw his
500th regular-season touchdown pass. Who is he?
2. On January 6, as well as announcing his eventual retirement as
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau also announced that Parliament
will be prorogued until what date?
3. Kentucky will get $110,000,000 US from which major US grocery
chain in a lawsuit settlement? According to the state's
attorney-general, pharmacies of this grocery chain helped fuel
the opioid crisis by having no internal oversight, guidelines,
or training to address the problem. Name the grocery chain.
4. Which country became the 10th member of the BRICS group?
5. Who was the former member of a folk music trio that died last
week at age 86? He co-wrote the song "Puff the Magic Dragon".
6. This far-right French politician, who died last week at age 96,
started the National Front Party in 1972 and led that party
until 2011. Who was he?
7. Which beauty-product retailer was announced as the first founding
partner of Toronto Tempo, the new Women's National Basketball
Association team that will start playing in 2026?
8. Who was the first woman to solo-host the Golden Globe Awards?
9. North Korean leader Kim Jung-Un banned what popular North
American food, claiming it is too western?
10. A water-bomber from Quebec that was sent to fight the Pacific
Palisades fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday. Why?
* Game 2 (2025-01-20), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Over 200 cases of norovirus were reported among students at
which Ontario University?
2. President Biden removed which country from a list of state
sponsors of terrorism after that country agreed to release
553 prisoners? Name the country.
3. Which country completed its first spacecraft docking, the 4th
country to do so after the US, Russia/USRR, and China?
4. There have been numerous wildfires in Los Angeles County.
The two largest have been the Pacific Palisades fire and one
that's centered around the Altadena area and includes parts of
other communities including Pasadena. What is the name of that
second fire, named after the canyon where it started?
5. On Wednesday in Ottawa, Premier Ford wore a cap at a news
conference. What was written on the cap?
6. This American filmmaker, musician, and actor died last week
at age 78. He was best known for his work in the "Twin Peaks"
series in the 1990s, and for directing the movie "Elephant Man",
for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Who was he?
7. This former baseball player, broadcaster, and actor died last
week at age 90. He had a short and unremarkable career as a
catcher with a number of teams. After baseball, he became a
play-by-play announcer and color commentator. As well, he had
a recurring role in the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere" and appeared in
the "Major League" movie trilogy. Who was he?
8. On Monday night Mark Carney was as a guest on a US TV show.
He hinted very strongly that he was about to run for Justin
Trudeau's job without actually making an official announcement.
Which show was it?
9. Last week, an NHL goalie made history by scoring a goal and
getting an assist during the same game. Name the goalie or
his team (place name or team name).
10. Traditionally all living former US presidents and their
spouses attend the inaugurations of presidents. But one of those
people decided last week not to attend Trump's inauguration.
Who made the announcement last week that he/she "will not attend
the inauguration"? (First and last name required.)
* Game 1 (2025-01-13), Round 1 - Current Events
2. On January 6, as well as announcing his eventual retirement as
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau also announced that Parliament
will be prorogued until what date?
4. Which country became the 10th member of the BRICS group?
6. This far-right French politician, who died last week at age 96,
started the National Front Party in 1972 and led that party
until 2011. Who was he?
9. North Korean leader Kim Jung-Un banned what popular North
American food, claiming it is too western?
* Game 2 (2025-01-20), Round 1 - Current Events
2. President Biden removed which country from a list of state
sponsors of terrorism after that country agreed to release
553 prisoners? Name the country.
3. Which country completed its first spacecraft docking, the 4th
country to do so after the US, Russia/USRR, and China?
6. This American filmmaker, musician, and actor died last week
at age 78. He was best known for his work in the "Twin Peaks"
series in the 1990s, and for directing the movie "Elephant Man",
for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Who was he?
10. Traditionally all living former US presidents and their
spouses attend the inaugurations of presidents. But one of those
people decided last week not to attend Trump's inauguration.
Who made the announcement last week that he/she "will not attend
the inauguration"? (First and last name required.)
* Game 1 (2025-01-13), Round 1 - Current Events
3. Kentucky will get $110,000,000 US from which major US grocery
chain in a lawsuit settlement? According to the state's
attorney-general, pharmacies of this grocery chain helped fuel
the opioid crisis by having no internal oversight, guidelines,
or training to address the problem. Name the grocery chain.
6. This far-right French politician, who died last week at age 96,
started the National Front Party in 1972 and led that party
until 2011. Who was he?
9. North Korean leader Kim Jung-Un banned what popular North
American food, claiming it is too western?
10. A water-bomber from Quebec that was sent to fight the Pacific
Palisades fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday. Why?
* Game 2 (2025-01-20), Round 1 - Current Events
6. This American filmmaker, musician, and actor died last week
at age 78. He was best known for his work in the "Twin Peaks"
series in the 1990s, and for directing the movie "Elephant Man",
for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Who was he?
* Game 1 (2025-01-13), Round 1 - Current Events
5. Who was the former member of a folk music trio that died last
week at age 86? He co-wrote the song "Puff the Magic Dragon".
6. This far-right French politician, who died last week at age 96,
started the National Front Party in 1972 and led that party
until 2011. Who was he?
* Game 2 (2025-01-20), Round 1 - Current Events
2. President Biden removed which country from a list of state
sponsors of terrorism after that country agreed to release
553 prisoners? Name the country.
6. This American filmmaker, musician, and actor died last week
at age 78. He was best known for his work in the "Twin Peaks"
series in the 1990s, and for directing the movie "Elephant Man",
for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Who was he?
7. This former baseball player, broadcaster, and actor died last
week at age 90. He had a short and unremarkable career as a
catcher with a number of teams. After baseball, he became a
play-by-play announcer and color commentator. As well, he had
a recurring role in the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere" and appeared in
the "Major League" movie trilogy. Who was he?
10. Traditionally all living former US presidents and their
spouses attend the inaugurations of presidents. But one of those
people decided last week not to attend Trump's inauguration.
Who made the announcement last week that he/she "will not attend
the inauguration"? (First and last name required.)
We're into a new season, so...
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 1 (2025-01-13), Round 1 - Current Events
1. On January 5, he became the fifth NFL quarterback to throw his
500th regular-season touchdown pass. Who is he?
2. On January 6, as well as announcing his eventual retirement as
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau also announced that Parliament
will be prorogued until what date?
3. Kentucky will get $110,000,000 US from which major US grocery
chain in a lawsuit settlement? According to the state's
attorney-general, pharmacies of this grocery chain helped fuel
the opioid crisis by having no internal oversight, guidelines,
or training to address the problem. Name the grocery chain.
4. Which country became the 10th member of the BRICS group?
5. Who was the former member of a folk music trio that died last
week at age 86? He co-wrote the song "Puff the Magic Dragon".
6. This far-right French politician, who died last week at age 96,
started the National Front Party in 1972 and led that party
until 2011. Who was he?
7. Which beauty-product retailer was announced as the first founding
partner of Toronto Tempo, the new Women's National Basketball
Association team that will start playing in 2026?
8. Who was the first woman to solo-host the Golden Globe Awards?
9. North Korean leader Kim Jung-Un banned what popular North
American food, claiming it is too western?
10. A water-bomber from Quebec that was sent to fight the Pacific
Palisades fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday. Why?
* Game 2 (2025-01-20), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Over 200 cases of norovirus were reported among students at
which Ontario University?
2. President Biden removed which country from a list of state
sponsors of terrorism after that country agreed to release
553 prisoners? Name the country.
3. Which country completed its first spacecraft docking, the 4th
country to do so after the US, Russia/USRR, and China?
4. There have been numerous wildfires in Los Angeles County.
The two largest have been the Pacific Palisades fire and one
that's centered around the Altadena area and includes parts of
other communities including Pasadena. What is the name of that
second fire, named after the canyon where it started?
5. On Wednesday in Ottawa, Premier Ford wore a cap at a news
conference. What was written on the cap?
6. This American filmmaker, musician, and actor died last week
at age 78. He was best known for his work in the "Twin Peaks"
series in the 1990s, and for directing the movie "Elephant Man",
for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Who was he?
7. This former baseball player, broadcaster, and actor died last
week at age 90. He had a short and unremarkable career as a
catcher with a number of teams. After baseball, he became a
play-by-play announcer and color commentator. As well, he had
a recurring role in the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere" and appeared in
the "Major League" movie trilogy. Who was he?
8. On Monday night Mark Carney was as a guest on a US TV show.
He hinted very strongly that he was about to run for Justin
Trudeau's job without actually making an official announcement.
Which show was it?
9. Last week, an NHL goalie made history by scoring a goal and
getting an assist during the same game. Name the goalie or
his team (place name or team name).
10. Traditionally all living former US presidents and their
spouses attend the inaugurations of presidents. But one of those
people decided last week not to attend Trump's inauguration.
Who made the announcement last week that he/she "will not attend
the inauguration"? (First and last name required.)
Mark Brader:
We're into a new season, so...
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*)".
Hello? Hello? Where is everybody?
Hello? Hello? Where is everybody?
There were actually three people whose answers didn't make it to you --
Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Erland Sommarskog.
* Game 1 (2025-01-13), Round 1 - Current Events
1. On January 5, he became the fifth NFL quarterback to throw his
500th regular-season touchdown pass. Who is he?
2. On January 6, as well as announcing his eventual retirement as
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau also announced that Parliament
will be prorogued until what date?
3. Kentucky will get $110,000,000 US from which major US grocery
chain in a lawsuit settlement? According to the state's
attorney-general, pharmacies of this grocery chain helped fuel
the opioid crisis by having no internal oversight, guidelines,
or training to address the problem. Name the grocery chain.
4. Which country became the 10th member of the BRICS group?
5. Who was the former member of a folk music trio that died last
week at age 86? He co-wrote the song "Puff the Magic Dragon".
6. This far-right French politician, who died last week at age 96,
started the National Front Party in 1972 and led that party
until 2011. Who was he?
7. Which beauty-product retailer was announced as the first founding
partner of Toronto Tempo, the new Women's National Basketball
Association team that will start playing in 2026?
8. Who was the first woman to solo-host the Golden Globe Awards?
9. North Korean leader Kim Jung-Un banned what popular North
American food, claiming it is too western?
10. A water-bomber from Quebec that was sent to fight the Pacific
Palisades fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday. Why?
* Game 2 (2025-01-20), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Over 200 cases of norovirus were reported among students at
which Ontario University?
2. President Biden removed which country from a list of state
sponsors of terrorism after that country agreed to release
553 prisoners? Name the country.
3. Which country completed its first spacecraft docking, the 4th
country to do so after the US, Russia/USRR, and China?
4. There have been numerous wildfires in Los Angeles County.
The two largest have been the Pacific Palisades fire and one
that's centered around the Altadena area and includes parts of
other communities including Pasadena. What is the name of that
second fire, named after the canyon where it started?
5. On Wednesday in Ottawa, Premier Ford wore a cap at a news
conference. What was written on the cap?
6. This American filmmaker, musician, and actor died last week
at age 78. He was best known for his work in the "Twin Peaks"
series in the 1990s, and for directing the movie "Elephant Man",
for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Who was he?
7. This former baseball player, broadcaster, and actor died last
week at age 90. He had a short and unremarkable career as a
catcher with a number of teams. After baseball, he became a
play-by-play announcer and color commentator. As well, he had
a recurring role in the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere" and appeared in
the "Major League" movie trilogy. Who was he?
8. On Monday night Mark Carney was as a guest on a US TV show.
He hinted very strongly that he was about to run for Justin
Trudeau's job without actually making an official announcement.
Which show was it?
9. Last week, an NHL goalie made history by scoring a goal and
getting an assist during the same game. Name the goalie or
his team (place name or team name).
10. Traditionally all living former US presidents and their
spouses attend the inaugurations of presidents. But one of those
people decided last week not to attend Trump's inauguration.
Who made the announcement last week that he/she "will not attend
the inauguration"? (First and last name required.)
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