** Final, Round 2 - Geography
* Canadian Place-Name Changes
1. What Ontario city was formerly known as Bytown?
* Famous Hotels
In each case name them.
4. Named after the founder of Singapore, it's where Rudyard Kipling
wrote "The Jungle Book". It's also the birthplace of the
Singapore Sling cocktail.
* English City Suffixes
The endings of many English city names indicate something about
the city's location. For example, "-ford" indicates a shallow river crossing, like in Bradford or Stafford.
7. Originating from the Latin word castrum, what do the suffixes
"-caster", "-cester" ["SES-ter"], and "-chester" all mean?
Examples include Ancaster, Worcester, and Manchester.
8. Originating from Old Norse, what does the suffix "-by" mean?
Examples indicate Grimsby, Derby, and Rugby.
9. What does the Old English suffix "-ham" mean? Examples include
Tottenham, Buckingham, and Faversham.
* Deepest Lakes
11. Name the deepest lake in Asia (1,642 m).
12. Name the deepest lake in North America (614 m).
* Mexican States
We will give the state's capital city, and some other notable characteristics. You name the *state*.
14. The capital of this northwestern state is Mexicali, and its
largest city is the border city of Tijuana.
15. Mérida ["MARE-ee-dah"] is the capital city of this southern
state on the Gulf of Mexico. This state forms part of the
peninsula that shares its name.
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
* Movie Financiers
In each case name them.
1. His production company, Allied Stars, helped finance such movies
as "The Scarlet Letter", "F/X", and most notably the Oscar-
winning "Chariots of Fire". But unfortunately, he is best
known for his untimely death in Paris.
2. This singer-songwriter mortgaged his home and his business
manager's London office to raise $4,000,000 to finance "Monty
Python's Life of Brian". When an astonished Eric Idle asked his
friend why he would do that, he said, "I want to see the movie."
3. This actor-musician-songwriter and music-video pioneer was the
executive producer of the 1984 science-fiction black comedy
"Repo Man". Before obtaining studio financing, he paid the
startup costs out of his inheritance from his mother's invention
-- Liquid Paper.
* Broadway Musicals
We'll give three songs from a Broadway musical, and the year of
its debut. You name the show.
4. 1950 -- "The Oldest Established"; "Luck Be a Lady"; "Sit Down,
You're Rockin' the Boat".
5. 1949 -- "A Cockeyed Optimist"; "A Wonderful Guy"; "There is
Nothin' Like a Dame".
6. 1947 -- "How are Things in Glocca Morra?"; "Old Devil Moon";
"That Great Come-and-Get-It Day".
* Real Names of Characters
8. In 2004, "Sesame Street" revealed that before the Cookie Monster
became so monstrous, he had a 3-letter name. What was it?
9. The real first name of this iconic cartoon character, who made
her debut in 1928, is Minerva. Name the character.
* Film Crew
These people may not appear on screen, but they make movies happen.
Name their jobs.
10. This person adds the everyday realistic ambient sounds that
aren't captured by the recording on set, to help create a sense
of reality. (Be specific.)
11. This person is the head electrician on set, responsible for
the execution of the lighting plan for a production. We want
the 1-word job title.
12. This person is responsible for finding and securing sites for
filming, obtaining necessary permits and coordinating logistics
for the production at these sites.
* Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
13. Who is the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame three times -- once as a solo artist and as a member
of two groups?
14. Name any of the three women who have been inducted twice into
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Two are in as solo and group
performers, and the other as a songwriter and performer.
15. Name the British group which rejected their Hall of Fame
induction in 1996. Their complaints included the $25,000 cost
of a table at the ceremony. They also called the Hall of Fame
a "piss stain".
** Final, Round 2 - Geography
* Famous Hotels
In each case name them.
4. Named after the founder of Singapore, it's where Rudyard Kipling
wrote "The Jungle Book". It's also the birthplace of the
Singapore Sling cocktail.
5. This hotel has been described as London's most storied hotel.
Spencer Tracy once said he'd rather go there than to heaven.
It's been the home of Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, and Yul
Brenner, as well as heads of state during World War II.
* English City Suffixes
7. Originating from the Latin word castrum, what do the suffixes
"-caster", "-cester" ["SES-ter"], and "-chester" all mean?
Examples include Ancaster, Worcester, and Manchester.
8. Originating from Old Norse, what does the suffix "-by" mean?
Examples indicate Grimsby, Derby, and Rugby.
9. What does the Old English suffix "-ham" mean? Examples include
Tottenham, Buckingham, and Faversham.
* Deepest Lakes
10. Name the deepest lake in Africa (1,470 m).
11. Name the deepest lake in Asia (1,642 m).
12. Name the deepest lake in North America (614 m).
* Mexican States
13. The capital of this state on the Gulf of Mexico is Xalapa
["hal-LAP-ah"], which gives its name to the jalape�o pepper.
Its biggest city shares the name of the state and was founded
by Hern�n Cort�s on the coast in 1519.
14. The capital of this northwestern state is Mexicali, and its
largest city is the border city of Tijuana.
15. M�rida ["MARE-ee-dah"] is the capital city of this southern
state on the Gulf of Mexico. This state forms part of the
peninsula that shares its name.
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
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* Movie Financiers
In each case name them.
2. This singer-songwriter mortgaged his home and his business
manager's London office to raise $4,000,000 to finance "Monty
Python's Life of Brian". When an astonished Eric Idle asked his
friend why he would do that, he said, "I want to see the movie."
* Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
13. Who is the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame three times -- once as a solo artist and as a member
of two groups?
14. Name any of the three women who have been inducted twice into
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Two are in as solo and group
performers, and the other as a songwriter and performer.
15. Name the British group which rejected their Hall of Fame
induction in 1996. Their complaints included the $25,000 cost
of a table at the ceremony. They also called the Hall of Fame
a "piss stain".
** Final, Round 2 - Geography
* Canadian Place-Name Changes
1. What Ontario city was formerly known as Bytown?
* Famous Hotels
4. Named after the founder of Singapore, it's where Rudyard Kipling
wrote "The Jungle Book". It's also the birthplace of the
Singapore Sling cocktail.
* English City Suffixes
7. Originating from the Latin word castrum, what do the suffixes
"-caster", "-cester" ["SES-ter"], and "-chester" all mean?
Examples include Ancaster, Worcester, and Manchester.
* Deepest Lakes
10. Name the deepest lake in Africa (1,470 m).
11. Name the deepest lake in Asia (1,642 m).
12. Name the deepest lake in North America (614 m).
* Mexican States
15. M?rida ["MARE-ee-dah"] is the capital city of this southern
state on the Gulf of Mexico. This state forms part of the
peninsula that shares its name.
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
* Movie Financiers
2. This singer-songwriter mortgaged his home and his business
manager's London office to raise $4,000,000 to finance "Monty
Python's Life of Brian". When an astonished Eric Idle asked his
friend why he would do that, he said, "I want to see the movie."
3. This actor-musician-songwriter and music-video pioneer was the
executive producer of the 1984 science-fiction black comedy
"Repo Man". Before obtaining studio financing, he paid the
startup costs out of his inheritance from his mother's invention
-- Liquid Paper.
* Broadway Musicals
4. 1950 -- "The Oldest Established"; "Luck Be a Lady"; "Sit Down,
You're Rockin' the Boat".
5. 1949 -- "A Cockeyed Optimist"; "A Wonderful Guy"; "There is
Nothin' Like a Dame".
6. 1947 -- "How are Things in Glocca Morra?"; "Old Devil Moon";
"That Great Come-and-Get-It Day".
* Real Names of Characters
9. The real first name of this iconic cartoon character, who made
her debut in 1928, is Minerva. Name the character.
* Film Crew
10. This person adds the everyday realistic ambient sounds that
aren't captured by the recording on set, to help create a sense
of reality. (Be specific.)
11. This person is the head electrician on set, responsible for
the execution of the lighting plan for a production. We want
the 1-word job title.
* Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
13. Who is the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame three times -- once as a solo artist and as a member
of two groups?
14. Name any of the three women who have been inducted twice into
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Two are in as solo and group
performers, and the other as a songwriter and performer.
** Final, Round 2 - Geography
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* Canadian Place-Name Changes
1. What Ontario city was formerly known as Bytown?
2. Kitchener, Ontario, was renamed in 1916 in honor of the
recently-deceased British War Minister. What was the city's
previous name?
3. Name the city in Quebec once known as Hochelaga.
* Famous Hotels
In each case name them.
4. Named after the founder of Singapore, it's where Rudyard Kipling
wrote "The Jungle Book". It's also the birthplace of the
Singapore Sling cocktail.
5. This hotel has been described as London's most storied hotel.
Spencer Tracy once said he'd rather go there than to heaven.
It's been the home of Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, and Yul
Brenner, as well as heads of state during World War II.
6. This California hotel was painted pink in 1948 to mirror
the color of the sunset. It's also on the cover of the Eagles'
"Hotel California" album.
* English City Suffixes
The endings of many English city names indicate something about
the city's location. For example, "-ford" indicates a shallow river crossing, like in Bradford or Stafford.
7. Originating from the Latin word castrum, what do the suffixes
"-caster", "-cester" ["SES-ter"], and "-chester" all mean?
Examples include Ancaster, Worcester, and Manchester.
8. Originating from Old Norse, what does the suffix "-by" mean?
Examples indicate Grimsby, Derby, and Rugby.
9. What does the Old English suffix "-ham" mean? Examples include
Tottenham, Buckingham, and Faversham.
* Deepest Lakes
10. Name the deepest lake in Africa (1,470 m).
11. Name the deepest lake in Asia (1,642 m).
12. Name the deepest lake in North America (614 m).
* Mexican States
We will give the state's capital city, and some other notable characteristics. You name the *state*.
13. The capital of this state on the Gulf of Mexico is Xalapa
["hal-LAP-ah"], which gives its name to the jalapeño pepper.
Its biggest city shares the name of the state and was founded
by Hernán Cortés on the coast in 1519.
14. The capital of this northwestern state is Mexicali, and its
largest city is the border city of Tijuana.
15. Mérida ["MARE-ee-dah"] is the capital city of this southern
state on the Gulf of Mexico. This state forms part of the
peninsula that shares its name.
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-3/deco.jpg
* Movie Financiers
In each case name them.
1. His production company, Allied Stars, helped finance such movies
as "The Scarlet Letter", "F/X", and most notably the Oscar-
winning "Chariots of Fire". But unfortunately, he is best
known for his untimely death in Paris.
2. This singer-songwriter mortgaged his home and his business
manager's London office to raise $4,000,000 to finance "Monty
Python's Life of Brian". When an astonished Eric Idle asked his
friend why he would do that, he said, "I want to see the movie."
3. This actor-musician-songwriter and music-video pioneer was the
executive producer of the 1984 science-fiction black comedy
"Repo Man". Before obtaining studio financing, he paid the
startup costs out of his inheritance from his mother's invention
-- Liquid Paper.
* Broadway Musicals
We'll give three songs from a Broadway musical, and the year of
its debut. You name the show.
4. 1950 -- "The Oldest Established"; "Luck Be a Lady"; "Sit Down,
You're Rockin' the Boat".
5. 1949 -- "A Cockeyed Optimist"; "A Wonderful Guy"; "There is
Nothin' Like a Dame".
6. 1947 -- "How are Things in Glocca Morra?"; "Old Devil Moon";
"That Great Come-and-Get-It Day".
* Real Names of Characters
7. In which board game would you find Police Officer Mallory?
8. In 2004, "Sesame Street" revealed that before the Cookie Monster
became so monstrous, he had a 3-letter name. What was it?
9. The real first name of this iconic cartoon character, who made
her debut in 1928, is Minerva. Name the character.
* Film Crew
These people may not appear on screen, but they make movies happen.
Name their jobs.
10. This person adds the everyday realistic ambient sounds that
aren't captured by the recording on set, to help create a sense
of reality. (Be specific.)
11. This person is the head electrician on set, responsible for
the execution of the lighting plan for a production. We want
the 1-word job title.
12. This person is responsible for finding and securing sites for
filming, obtaining necessary permits and coordinating logistics
for the production at these sites.
* Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
13. Who is the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame three times -- once as a solo artist and as a member
of two groups?
14. Name any of the three women who have been inducted twice into
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Two are in as solo and group
performers, and the other as a songwriter and performer.
15. Name the British group which rejected their Hall of Fame
induction in 1996. Their complaints included the $25,000 cost
of a table at the ceremony. They also called the Hall of Fame
a "piss stain".
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-07-29,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 2 - Geography
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-2/deco.jpg
* Canadian Place-Name Changes
1. What Ontario city was formerly known as Bytown?
2. Kitchener, Ontario, was renamed in 1916 in honor of the
recently-deceased British War Minister. What was the city's
previous name?
3. Name the city in Quebec once known as Hochelaga.
* Famous Hotels
In each case name them.
4. Named after the founder of Singapore, it's where Rudyard Kipling
wrote "The Jungle Book". It's also the birthplace of the
Singapore Sling cocktail.
5. This hotel has been described as London's most storied hotel.
Spencer Tracy once said he'd rather go there than to heaven.
It's been the home of Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, and Yul
Brenner, as well as heads of state during World War II.
6. This California hotel was painted pink in 1948 to mirror
the color of the sunset. It's also on the cover of the Eagles'
"Hotel California" album.
* English City Suffixes
The endings of many English city names indicate something about
the city's location. For example, "-ford" indicates a shallow river crossing, like in Bradford or Stafford.
7. Originating from the Latin word castrum, what do the suffixes
"-caster", "-cester" ["SES-ter"], and "-chester" all mean?
Examples include Ancaster, Worcester, and Manchester.
8. Originating from Old Norse, what does the suffix "-by" mean?
Examples indicate Grimsby, Derby, and Rugby.
9. What does the Old English suffix "-ham" mean? Examples include
Tottenham, Buckingham, and Faversham.
* Deepest Lakes
10. Name the deepest lake in Africa (1,470 m).
11. Name the deepest lake in Asia (1,642 m).
12. Name the deepest lake in North America (614 m).
* Mexican States
We will give the state's capital city, and some other notable characteristics. You name the *state*.
13. The capital of this state on the Gulf of Mexico is Xalapa
["hal-LAP-ah"], which gives its name to the jalape�o pepper.
Its biggest city shares the name of the state and was founded
by Hern�n Cort�s on the coast in 1519.
14. The capital of this northwestern state is Mexicali, and its
largest city is the border city of Tijuana.
15. M�rida ["MARE-ee-dah"] is the capital city of this southern
state on the Gulf of Mexico. This state forms part of the
peninsula that shares its name.
** Final, Round 3 - Entertainment
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/f-3/deco.jpg
* Movie Financiers
In each case name them.
1. His production company, Allied Stars, helped finance such movies
as "The Scarlet Letter", "F/X", and most notably the Oscar-
winning "Chariots of Fire". But unfortunately, he is best
known for his untimely death in Paris.
2. This singer-songwriter mortgaged his home and his business
manager's London office to raise $4,000,000 to finance "Monty
Python's Life of Brian". When an astonished Eric Idle asked his
friend why he would do that, he said, "I want to see the movie."
3. This actor-musician-songwriter and music-video pioneer was the
executive producer of the 1984 science-fiction black comedy
"Repo Man". Before obtaining studio financing, he paid the
startup costs out of his inheritance from his mother's invention
-- Liquid Paper.
* Broadway Musicals
We'll give three songs from a Broadway musical, and the year of
its debut. You name the show.
4. 1950 -- "The Oldest Established"; "Luck Be a Lady"; "Sit Down,
You're Rockin' the Boat".
5. 1949 -- "A Cockeyed Optimist"; "A Wonderful Guy"; "There is
Nothin' Like a Dame".
6. 1947 -- "How are Things in Glocca Morra?"; "Old Devil Moon";
"That Great Come-and-Get-It Day".
* Real Names of Characters
7. In which board game would you find Police Officer Mallory?
8. In 2004, "Sesame Street" revealed that before the Cookie Monster
became so monstrous, he had a 3-letter name. What was it?
9. The real first name of this iconic cartoon character, who made
her debut in 1928, is Minerva. Name the character.
* Film Crew
These people may not appear on screen, but they make movies happen.
Name their jobs.
10. This person adds the everyday realistic ambient sounds that
aren't captured by the recording on set, to help create a sense
of reality. (Be specific.)
11. This person is the head electrician on set, responsible for
the execution of the lighting plan for a production. We want
the 1-word title.
12. This person is responsible for finding and securing sites for
filming, obtaining necessary permits and coordinating logistics
for the production at these sites.
* Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
13. Who is the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame three times -- once as a solo artist and as a member
of two groups?
14. Name any of the three women who have been inducted twice into
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Two are in as solo and group
performers, and the other as a songwriter and performer.
15. Name the British group which rejected their Hall of Fame
induction in 1996. Their complaints included the $25,000 cost
of a table at the ceremony. They also called the Hall of Fame
a "piss stain".
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