* Game 7 (2025-03-03), Round 1 - Current Events
2. Which American singer died February 24 at age 88? Her #1 hits
included "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me
Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love". Who was she?
4. The Supreme Court of Canada announced it will no longer use
which social media platform?
5. He was the world chess champion from 1969 until 1972, when he
was dethroned by American Bobby Fischer. He died on Thursday
at age 88. Who was he?
6. In the German federal election, the Christian Democratic Union
had the most votes. Who is the leader and the presumptive next
chancellor of Germany?
9. An unvaccinated child died in Texas this past week of what
infectious disease?
10. The Trump administration banned reporters from various media
outlets, including the Associated Press and Reuters, from press
events for what reason?
* Game 8 (2025-03-10), Round 1 - Current Events
4. On Friday, Dolly Parton released a new ballad called "If You
Hadn't Been There" as a tribute to which person?
5. Which retired professional tennis player announced she will be
part-owner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA team?
10. Less than 10 minutes into its 7th test flight, the SpaceX
Starship experienced what is technically called a "rapid
unscheduled disassembly". Near what British-owned island group
did this explosion occur?
* Game 7 (2025-03-03), Round 1 - Current Events
4. The Supreme Court of Canada announced it will no longer use
which social media platform?
5. He was the world chess champion from 1969 until 1972, when he
was dethroned by American Bobby Fischer. He died on Thursday
at age 88. Who was he?
6. In the German federal election, the Christian Democratic Union
had the most votes. Who is the leader and the presumptive next
chancellor of Germany?
9. An unvaccinated child died in Texas this past week of what
infectious disease?
* Game 8 (2025-03-10), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Last week it was announced that Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy
Arakawa, died from a virus that is usually transmitted by
rodents. Name the virus.
* Game 7 (2025-03-03), Round 1 - Current Events
2. Which American singer died February 24 at age 88? Her #1 hits
included "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me
Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love". Who was she?
4. The Supreme Court of Canada announced it will no longer use
which social media platform?
6. In the German federal election, the Christian Democratic Union
had the most votes. Who is the leader and the presumptive next
chancellor of Germany?
9. An unvaccinated child died in Texas this past week of what
infectious disease?
10. The Trump administration banned reporters from various media
outlets, including the Associated Press and Reuters, from press
events for what reason?
* Game 8 (2025-03-10), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Last week it was announced that Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy
Arakawa, died from a virus that is usually transmitted by
rodents. Name the virus.
2. During Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday,
which member of the House of Representatives was evicted for
his outbursts and refusing to sit down? On Thursday, he was
censured by Congress.
3. Name *either* the winner of the Best Actor *or* of the Best
Actress Oscar.
4. On Friday, Dolly Parton released a new ballad called "If You
Hadn't Been There" as a tribute to which person?
* Game 7 (2025-03-03), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Who received the Lifetime Achievement award at the SAG Awards
this year? In her acceptance speech, she talked about the
value of empathy. Name her.
2. Which American singer died February 24 at age 88? Her #1 hits
included "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me
Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love". Who was she?
3. Name the provincial premier who announced last Tuesday that
he is retiring as soon as a replacement is found through a
leadership contest.
4. The Supreme Court of Canada announced it will no longer use
which social media platform?
5. He was the world chess champion from 1969 until 1972, when he
was dethroned by American Bobby Fischer. He died on Thursday
at age 88. Who was he?
6. In the German federal election, the Christian Democratic Union
had the most votes. Who is the leader and the presumptive next
chancellor of Germany?
7. On January 11, this federal cabinet minister announced that
she would not run for reelection. Last Friday she officially
announced that she has changed her mind, and will run. Who?
8. Which province became the first to sign a federal pharmacare
deal?
9. An unvaccinated child died in Texas this past week of what
infectious disease?
10. The Trump administration banned reporters from various media
outlets, including the Associated Press and Reuters, from press
events for what reason?
* Game 8 (2025-03-10), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Last week it was announced that Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy
Arakawa, died from a virus that is usually transmitted by
rodents. Name the virus.
2. During Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday,
which member of the House of Representatives was evicted for
his outbursts and refusing to sit down? On Thursday, he was
censured by Congress.
3. Name *either* the winner of the Best Actor *or* of the Best
Actress Oscar.
4. On Friday, Dolly Parton released a new ballad called "If You
Hadn't Been There" as a tribute to which person?
5. Which retired professional tennis player announced she will be
part-owner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA team?
6. Just before the trading deadline, the Leafs traded away three
players, one to Boston and two to Pittsburgh. Name any one of
the players who became former Leafs on Friday,
7. Last week, which Canadian retailer filed for creditor protection?
8. On Friday night, three gunmen entered a pub on Progress Av.,
near the Scarborough Town Centre, and indiscriminately shot at
patrons, injuring 12. Name the pub.
9. This snowboarder competed for Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Last Thursday he was added to the FBI's list of the 10 most-
wanted fugitives. What is his name?
10. Less than 10 minutes into its 7th test flight, the SpaceX
Starship experienced what is technically called a "rapid
unscheduled disassembly". Near what British-owned island group
did this explosion occur?
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh whfg
fnvq Jvyyvnzf sbe nal nafjre, tb onpx naq nqq gur svefg anzr.
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 7 (2025-03-03), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Who received the Lifetime Achievement award at the SAG Awards
this year? In her acceptance speech, she talked about the
value of empathy. Name her.
2. Which American singer died February 24 at age 88? Her #1 hits
included "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me
Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love". Who was she?
3. Name the provincial premier who announced last Tuesday that
he is retiring as soon as a replacement is found through a
leadership contest.
4. The Supreme Court of Canada announced it will no longer use
which social media platform?
5. He was the world chess champion from 1969 until 1972, when he
was dethroned by American Bobby Fischer. He died on Thursday
at age 88. Who was he?
6. In the German federal election, the Christian Democratic Union
had the most votes. Who is the leader and the presumptive next
chancellor of Germany?
7. On January 11, this federal cabinet minister announced that
she would not run for reelection. Last Friday she officially
announced that she has changed her mind, and will run. Who?
8. Which province became the first to sign a federal pharmacare
deal?
9. An unvaccinated child died in Texas this past week of what
infectious disease?
10. The Trump administration banned reporters from various media
outlets, including the Associated Press and Reuters, from press
events for what reason?
* Game 8 (2025-03-10), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Last week it was announced that Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy
Arakawa, died from a virus that is usually transmitted by
rodents. Name the virus.
2. During Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday,
which member of the House of Representatives was evicted for
his outbursts and refusing to sit down? On Thursday, he was
censured by Congress.
3. Name *either* the winner of the Best Actor *or* of the Best
Actress Oscar.
4. On Friday, Dolly Parton released a new ballad called "If You
Hadn't Been There" as a tribute to which person?
5. Which retired professional tennis player announced she will be
part-owner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA team?
6. Just before the trading deadline, the Leafs traded away three
players, one to Boston and two to Pittsburgh. Name any one of
the players who became former Leafs on Friday,
7. Last week, which Canadian retailer filed for creditor protection?
8. On Friday night, three gunmen entered a pub on Progress Av.,
near the Scarborough Town Centre, and indiscriminately shot at
patrons, injuring 12. Name the pub.
9. This snowboarder competed for Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Last Thursday he was added to the FBI's list of the 10 most-
wanted fugitives. What is his name?
10. Less than 10 minutes into its 7th test flight, the SpaceX
Starship experienced what is technically called a "rapid
unscheduled disassembly". Near what British-owned island group
did this explosion occur?
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