** Game 7, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions and Cats
1. Why is the number 4 considered unlucky in Chinese, Japanese,
and Korean cultures?
2. There is a theory that the reason Christian cultures consider
the number 13 unlucky is because of what event?
5. Actors believe that mentioning the title of one particular play
in a theater is bad luck. What play don't they say?
6. All tabby cats have a distinctive marking on their forehead
which looks like a particular letter of the alphabet.
Which letter?
7. You may know that Stevie Wonder released a song called
"Superstition" in 1972. However, "Superstition" was also very
notably covered by a legendary blues guitarist in 1986, only
4 years before his untimely death. Name that guitarist.
** Game 7, Round 10 - Challenge - Witches
* A. American Witches
A2. In May 1647, Alice Young was the first person to ever be
executed for witchcraft. Despite being connected to
the Salem trials, she was not executed in Massachusetts.
In which future American state was she executed?
* D. Witchy Places
D1. England's most famous witch trials took place in which
*county* in 1612? It's also known for its cotton industry,
fishing, and coal mining.
D2. Shamanism has deep roots in one South American country,
where it emerged in tandem with the magnificent temples
built by the Inca. What country?
** Game 7, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions and Cats
We had two ideas for a miscellaneous round for Halloween week and we
couldn't decide, so you get *both*! 10 questions about superstitions!
Or cats! Or maybe superstitions about cats! We're crazy!
1. Why is the number 4 considered unlucky in Chinese, Japanese,
and Korean cultures?
2. There is a theory that the reason Christian cultures consider
the number 13 unlucky is because of what event?
3. What is the largest breed of domestic cat? Some breeders have
warned that demand for size is starting to harm the cats.
4. What breed of hairless cat originated in Toronto in the 1960s?
They are notorious cuddlers -- partly because of the lack of fur,
and partly because they're just very affectionate.
5. Actors believe that mentioning the title of one particular play
in a theater is bad luck. What play don't they say?
6. All tabby cats have a distinctive marking on their forehead
which looks like a particular letter of the alphabet.
Which letter?
7. You may know that Stevie Wonder released a song called
"Superstition" in 1972. However, "Superstition" was also very
notably covered by a legendary blues guitarist in 1986, only
4 years before his untimely death. Name that guitarist.
8. "Cats" is a terrible musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is
based on a book of poems, "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats".
Which poet wrote those cat poems?
9. In Indonesia, people sometimes pour water on cats as part of
a superstitious ritual. What is supposed to happen after this
feline dousing?
10. In British culture, it is considered particularly lucky to
have a cat present in one particular place. What's that place?
** Game 7, Round 10 - Challenge - Witches
* A. American Witches
A1. What was the name of the infamous Voodoo Queen of New
Orleans?
A2. In May 1647, Alice Young was the first person to ever be
executed for witchcraft. Despite being connected to
the Salem trials, she was not executed in Massachusetts.
In which future American state was she executed?
* B. Hollywood Witches
B1. Shannon Doherty, Alyssa Milano, and Holly Marie Combs
starred as the Halliwell sisters, a coven of witches,
in which show which ran 1998-2006?
B2. The Sanderson sisters unleashed their magical fury in which
1993 movie?
* C. Potion Ingredients
C1. The root of the jalap plant is traditionally ascribed to
have protective properties, particularly in African-American
tradition. What is its root called?
C2. Rose petals, lavender, honey, cinnamon, and crushed rose
quartz are the traditional ingredients for what potion?
* D. Witchy Places
D1. England's most famous witch trials took place in which
*county* in 1612? It's also known for its cotton industry,
fishing, and coal mining.
D2. Shamanism has deep roots in one South American country,
where it emerged in tandem with the magnificent temples
built by the Inca. What country?
* E. Witchy Accoutrements
E1. What term is used for a small household pet or animal used
by a witch as a companion and guide?
E2. The points of what symbol represent earth, air, fire,
wind, and spirit?
* F. Witchy Books
F1. Rowan, Lasher, and Michael Curry are three of the main
characters in the "Mayfair Witches" trilogy. Who wrote
those books?
F2. "Practical Magic" follows the lives of the Owens sisters,
witches for a knack for getting into trouble. Who wrote it?
** Game 7, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions and Cats
We had two ideas for a miscellaneous round for Halloween week and we
couldn't decide, so you get *both*! 10 questions about superstitions!
Or cats! Or maybe superstitions about cats! We're crazy!
1. Why is the number 4 considered unlucky in Chinese, Japanese,
and Korean cultures?
2. There is a theory that the reason Christian cultures consider
the number 13 unlucky is because of what event?
5. Actors believe that mentioning the title of one particular play
in a theater is bad luck. What play don't they say?
7. You may know that Stevie Wonder released a song called
"Superstition" in 1972. However, "Superstition" was also very
notably covered by a legendary blues guitarist in 1986, only
4 years before his untimely death. Name that guitarist.
8. "Cats" is a terrible musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is
based on a book of poems, "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats".
Which poet wrote those cat poems?
** Game 7, Round 10 - Challenge - Witches
* A. American Witches
A1. What was the name of the infamous Voodoo Queen of New
Orleans?
A2. In May 1647, Alice Young was the first person to ever be
executed for witchcraft. Despite being connected to
the Salem trials, she was not executed in Massachusetts.
In which future American state was she executed?
* B. Hollywood Witches
B1. Shannon Doherty, Alyssa Milano, and Holly Marie Combs
starred as the Halliwell sisters, a coven of witches,
in which show which ran 1998-2006?
B2. The Sanderson sisters unleashed their magical fury in which
1993 movie?
* C. Potion Ingredients
C1. The root of the jalap plant is traditionally ascribed to
have protective properties, particularly in African-American
tradition. What is its root called?
* D. Witchy Places
D2. Shamanism has deep roots in one South American country,
where it emerged in tandem with the magnificent temples
built by the Inca. What country?
* E. Witchy Accoutrements
E1. What term is used for a small household pet or animal used
by a witch as a companion and guide?
E2. The points of what symbol represent earth, air, fire,
wind, and spirit?
** Game 7, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions and Cats
1. Why is the number 4 considered unlucky in Chinese, Japanese,
and Korean cultures?
2. There is a theory that the reason Christian cultures consider
the number 13 unlucky is because of what event?
3. What is the largest breed of domestic cat? Some breeders have
warned that demand for size is starting to harm the cats.
4. What breed of hairless cat originated in Toronto in the 1960s?
They are notorious cuddlers -- partly because of the lack of fur,
and partly because they're just very affectionate.
5. Actors believe that mentioning the title of one particular play
in a theater is bad luck. What play don't they say?
6. All tabby cats have a distinctive marking on their forehead
which looks like a particular letter of the alphabet.
Which letter?
8. "Cats" is a terrible musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is
based on a book of poems, "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats".
Which poet wrote those cat poems?
** Game 7, Round 10 - Challenge - Witches
* A. American Witches
A1. What was the name of the infamous Voodoo Queen of New
Orleans?
A2. In May 1647, Alice Young was the first person to ever be
executed for witchcraft. Despite being connected to
the Salem trials, she was not executed in Massachusetts.
In which future American state was she executed?
* B. Hollywood Witches
B2. The Sanderson sisters unleashed their magical fury in which
1993 movie?
* C. Potion Ingredients
C1. The root of the jalap plant is traditionally ascribed to
have protective properties, particularly in African-American
tradition. What is its root called?
* D. Witchy Places
D2. Shamanism has deep roots in one South American country,
where it emerged in tandem with the magnificent temples
built by the Inca. What country?
* E. Witchy Accoutrements
E1. What term is used for a small household pet or animal used
by a witch as a companion and guide?
E2. The points of what symbol represent earth, air, fire,
wind, and spirit?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-10-28,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 7, Round 9 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions and Cats
We had two ideas for a miscellaneous round for Halloween week and we
couldn't decide, so you get *both*! 10 questions about superstitions!
Or cats! Or maybe superstitions about cats! We're crazy!
1. Why is the number 4 considered unlucky in Chinese, Japanese,
and Korean cultures?
2. There is a theory that the reason Christian cultures consider
the number 13 unlucky is because of what event?
3. What is the largest breed of domestic cat? Some breeders have
warned that demand for size is starting to harm the cats.
4. What breed of hairless cat originated in Toronto in the 1960s?
They are notorious cuddlers -- partly because of the lack of fur,
and partly because they're just very affectionate.
5. Actors believe that mentioning the title of one particular play
in a theater is bad luck. What play don't they say?
6. All tabby cats have a distinctive marking on their forehead
which looks like a particular letter of the alphabet.
Which letter?
7. You may know that Stevie Wonder released a song called
"Superstition" in 1972. However, "Superstition" was also very
notably covered by a legendary blues guitarist in 1986, only
4 years before his untimely death. Name that guitarist.
8. "Cats" is a terrible musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is
based on a book of poems, "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats".
Which poet wrote those cat poems?
9. In Indonesia, people sometimes pour water on cats as part of
a superstitious ritual. What is supposed to happen after this
feline dousing?
10. In British culture, it is considered particularly lucky to
have a cat present in one particular place. What's that place?
** Game 7, Round 10 - Challenge - Witches
* A. American Witches
A1. What was the name of the infamous Voodoo Queen of New
Orleans?
A2. In May 1647, Alice Young was the first person to ever be
executed for witchcraft. Despite being connected to
the Salem trials, she was not executed in Massachusetts.
In which future American state was she executed?
* B. Hollywood Witches
B1. Shannon Doherty, Alyssa Milano, and Holly Marie Combs
starred as the Halliwell sisters, a coven of witches,
in which show which ran 1998-2006?
B2. The Sanderson sisters unleashed their magical fury in which
1993 movie?
* C. Potion Ingredients
C1. The root of the jalap plant is traditionally ascribed to
have protective properties, particularly in African-American
tradition. What is its root called?
C2. Rose petals, lavender, honey, cinnamon, and crushed rose
quartz are the traditional ingredients for what potion?
* D. Witchy Places
D1. England's most famous witch trials took place in which
*county* in 1612? It's also known for its cotton industry,
fishing, and coal mining.
D2. Shamanism has deep roots in one South American country,
where it emerged in tandem with the magnificent temples
built by the Inca. What country?
* E. Witchy Accoutrements
E1. What term is used for a small household pet or animal used
by a witch as a companion and guide?
E2. The points of what symbol represent earth, air, fire,
wind, and spirit?
* F. Witchy Books
F1. Rowan, Lasher, and Michael Curry are three of the main
characters in the "Mayfair Witches" trilogy. Who wrote
those books?
F2. "Practical Magic" follows the lives of the Owens sisters,
witches for a knack for getting into trouble. Who wrote it?
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