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Subject: Round 8
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Round 8
Questions by College of the Ozarks and Gaius Stern (UC-Berkeley)
1) This aging rock star recently settled out of court with music
group Hootie and the Blowfish over lyrics quoted from his song
"Idiot Wind." FTP--who is this harmonica-playing legend?
Bob Dylan
(2) She mothered some dozen children, of whom several daughters
became queens and two sons became kings of England. She was an
energetic patroness of the arts whom Henry II locked up in a tower
on account of the revolts she instigated against him -- although
she was his wife! FTP -- name this queen of France.
\ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE\
3) Its very existence is uncertain, as contemporary records,
including a building-by-building guide to the city, never mention
it. Nor can record be found of the wife whose homesickness it was
supposed to ease. FTP -- name this most debatable of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar.
The HANGING GARDENS of Babylon
4) Its third largest city is Mosul, and one of the earliest known
maps, dating back to 2400-2200 BC was found near Kirkuk. Its last
king was killed in 1958 and a military junta came to power, headed
by the Baath Socialist Party. FTP--name this Mid-East country most
recently notorious for its disputed border with Kuwait?
Iraq
5) When she was young, her master threw a heavy object at her,
causing an injury and lifelong tendencies to have narcoleptic
seizures. After seeing her siblings sold away, she determined to
escape slavery and took off in the night. FTP identify this woman,
"steeled by the faith of Moses," who returned to the South lead
hundreds of slaves north to Canada on the Underground Railroad.
Harriet TUBMAN
6) Alec Guinness won an Academy Award for his role as Colonel
Nicholson in this 1957 movie, which also won an award for director
David Lean and was based upon a novel by Pierre Boulle. FTP--name
this film, in which Allied POW's blow up a railway bridge.
The Bridge on the River Kwai
7) In June 1955, a team of scientists were given permission to
study his exhumed remains. They wanted to see if Jesse James had
faked his death or was indeed fatally shot in the back. FTP--who
was this lesser known outlaw who may have shot Jesse James to get
the reward?
Bob Ford
8) This religion had an annual festival to honor the god of the
dead on their last day of their calendar year, October 31. Many of
our Halloween traditions can be traced back to this religion of the
native people of England, the Celts. FTP--what is this religion?
Druidism (accept druids)
9) His ruling in Mapp vs Ohio prohibited the admission in court
of evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights. This
is just one of the notable decisions handed down by this Chief
Justice, who is better known for writing the 1954 decision, Brown
vs Board of Education. FTP--name him.
Earl Warren
10) Looking at a map, it might seem obvious that Madagascar was at
one time connected to Africa and thus, its language would be
African. But such is not the case. FTP--name the Pacific island
nation, which has one of the highest population densities in the
world, which was the primary influence on the language of
Madagascar.
Indonesia
11) One of this author's works concerns the story of a little boy
who, in the midst of pretending to be a soldier, is killed after he
accidentally wanders into the middle of a battle, assuming it was
a game. He defined life as "a spiritual pickle preserving the body
from decay." FTP -- name this author who defined many words in
such a manner in his Devil's Dictionary.
Ambrose Bierce
12) No one is quite sure where the expression came from, though it
has been around at least since the time of Grover Cleveland, who
refused to use it as a means for spending the national surplus.
FTP--what two word phrase refers to legislative bills that
authorize public works projects, generally river, harbor, or
highway construction for a particular locale, regardless of need?
Pork Barrel
13) This 1748 agreement did little to settle the conflict as it
simply called for the mutual restitution of conquests made during
the war among most of the warring parties. Frederick the Great did
achieve his primary goal, however, of acquiring the rich coal lands
of Silesia. Name this diplomatic agreement that ended the War of
Austrian Succession.
Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle
14) The remnant of this supernova was first observed by Chinese
and Japanese astronomers in July, 1054. Having a structure
characterized by gaseous filament, it is a powerful radio and x-ray
source, with a pulsar located at its center. Name this bright
emission nebula that is located in the constellation Taurus.
Crab
15) He won the world's heavyweight title from James Braddock in
1937 and retired undefeated 12 years later. What is the name of
this boxing champion who held the heavyweight title longer than
anyone else?
Joe Louis
16) She first achieved success with the Stone Poneys in 1967 and
went onto a successful solo career. This US singer starred in the
Broadway production of The Pirates of Penzance, and who sang lead
in the 1983 New York production of Puccini's opera La Boheme. She
is noted for her wide and varied styles, and her records embrace
country and western, pop, and Mexican music styles. FTP -- name
her.
Linda Ronstadt
17) It is the largest arena ever built by man, with a seating
capacity of 95,000. It covers over 13 acres and stands 27 stories
tall. It is the largest steel-constructed room in the world. Name
this massive structure, located in New Orleans.
Louisiana _Superdome_
18) It is the home of the Biblical Mount Carmel, the Baha'i
Temple, and the Carmel Monastery. This city, lying on the northern
Mediterrean shore, is the largest port in Israel. FTP--name this
historic Israeli city.
Haifa
19) Pencil and paper might be needed: If two similar squares
have areas in ratio of 2 to 5 and the smaller square has a
perimeter of 8 inches, what is the perimeter of the larger square?
\8 TIMES THE SQUARE ROOT OF 5\
20) Often the longest and least branched process of the cyton, it
is the extension of the neuron which can carry impulses. FTP, what
is this appendage which carries off impulses away from the cell
body fo the neuron?
\AXON\
21) Of the top ten highest mountains in the world, only K2, at
29,064 feet, is not in the Himalayas. For ten points, what range in
nearby Pakistan is K2 in?
KarakoramBonus Questions
1) I will supply the literary character and for 10 points each,
you supply the author.
Eliza Doolittle--------George Bernard Shaw
Natty Bumpo------------James Fenimore Cooper
Bilbo Baggins----------J.R.R. Tolkien
2) For 10 points each, name the following historical figures:
A) US Army Lieutenant convicted of the 1968 My Lai massacre.
William Calley
B) Leader of the 1899 Philippine insurrection.
Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Confederate General who was killed by his own men at
Chancellorsville.
"Stonewall" Jackson
3) Like any breed of domesticated animal, cows have differnet
colors which indicate their type of breed. For example, a Holstein
is black and white. For the following breeds, give the
corresponding color for 10 points each:
1) Charolais--white;
2) name 2 colors: Hereford--red and white;
3) Angus--black.
4) In 930 BC the nation of Israel was divided into northern and
southern kingdoms. In 722 BC the northern kingdom was conquered by
a foreign invader, while the southern kingdom suffered the same
fate in 586 BC.
First, for 5 points each, name the conquering nation of the
northern kingdom and the southern kingdom, respectively.
ASSYRIA and BABYLON
Next, for 10 points each, name the kings who, according to the
Bible, led Assyria and Babylon to victory over the divided
kingdoms.
TIGLATH-PILESER (accept: Shalmaneser) and NEBUCHADNEZZAR
5) Evangelical Christinity is worldwide, but many televangelists
call the South home. For 10 points each, name the city in which
each televangelist is located:
1) Jerry Falwell--Lynchburg, VA
2) Jimmy Swaggart--Baton Rouge, LA
3) Charles Stanley--Atlanta, GA
6) Louis Armstrong has arguably had the greatest impact on the
world of jazz music.
For 5 points, what was Armstrong's nickname?
Satchmo
For 10 points -- what instrument did he play?
Trumpet
1964 produced his biggest hit recording. For 15 points--name it.
Hello Dolly
7) Everyone knows that Lee Harvey Oswald is supposed to have shot
President Kennedy. But you tell me, for the stated number of
points, which President each of the following conspired to kill?
5) Lynette "Squeaky" Frome Gerald Ford
10) Giuseppe Zangara _Franklin_ Roosevelt or FDR
(prompt for Roosevelt)
15) Raymond Lee Harvey Jimmy Carter
8) The first five books in the Bible are Genesis, Exodus,
Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. For 5 points each plus a
bonus 5 for putting them in order, name the next five books of the
Bible.
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, I and II Samuel
9) Answer the following questions about the television series
"The Andy Griffith Show." (10 points each)
1) What actress played the role of Aunt Bee?
Frances Bavier
2) What was the name of Mayberry's barber?
Floyd
3) What was the name of the mountain family that visted frequently
and were known for their music?
The Darlings
10) It's A Wonderful Life is a classic film that we may all be
sick of by Christmas. Let's see how much you know about the film.
For 15 points each:
1) What was the name of the angel on the film?
Clarence
2) Who played Jimmy Stewart's wife in the film?
Donna Reed.
11) I will give you the name and date of birth of a famous person.
For 10 points each, you give their astrological sign.
1) Columnist Ann Landers was born on July 4
Cancer
2) Former Vice President Spiro Agnew was born on November 9
Scorpio
3) Actress Eva Gabor was born on February 11
Aquarius
12) Answer these questions about the Hoosier state, 10 points
each.
1)Name the river which became a nickname for William Henry
Harrison.
Tippecanoe
2) On what river would one find New Harmony, the site of two
efforts of communal living?
Wabash
3) On what body of water does the city of Gary, Indiana lie?
Lake Michigan
13. Name the composer 30-20-10.
(30) Lincoln Portrait, Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson
(20) El Salon Mexico, Billy the Kid
(10) Appalachian Spring, Rodeo
Aaron COPELAND
14. Name the artist from works on a 10/5 basis:
(10) Burial of Count Orgaz
(5) View of Toledo
EL GRECO or Domenicos THETOCOUPOLOUS
(10) Madonna of the Pomegranate
(5) Birth of Venus
Sandro BOTTICELLI
(10) The Absinthe Drinker
(5) A Bar at the Folies-Bergere
Edouard MANET
15. Identify the titular profession of the following people for
the stated number of points:
A. First, for 10 points, what was "Mrs. Warren's Profession" in
the work by G.B. Shaw?
prostitute (accept equivalents)
B. Second, for 20 points, what was "The Unpleasant Profession of
Jonathan Hoag" in the work by Robert Heinlen?
art critic
17. It's Christmas time, and the OU ACF Team feels like singing.
Actually, we feel like making *you* sing. FTP apiece -- sing the
first line of the SECOND VERSE of each of the following Christmas
carols.
(Moderator: The tune can sound like a bad fan belt squeaking, but
it does have to be sung to be correct.)
A. "The first noel, the angels did say..."
THEY LOOK-ED UP, AND SAW A STAR
B. "God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay."
IN BETHLEHEM IN JEWRY, THIS BLESSED BABE WAS BORN
C. "Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright"
SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT, SHEPHERDS QUAKE AT THE SIGHT
18. Identify the Supreme court case for the stated number of
points:
(5) This 1965 decision overturned state laws banning the use of
contraceptives.
_Griswold v. Connecticut_
(10) This 1964 decision held that a defendant had a right to have
a lawyer present during all questioning by police.
_Escobedo v. Illinois_
(15) This 1964 decision upheld that Civil Rights Act by declaring
segregation unconstitutional even in privately-owned businesses.
It is named after the hotel whose owners refused to allow African-
Americans to stay at the hotel.
_Heart of Atlanta_ Motel v. U.S.
19. Name the directors of the following films, 10 points apiece:
The Last Emperor Bernardo BERTOLUCCI
The Grapes of Wrath John FORD
The Maltese Falcon John HUSTON
20. Name the author from works 30-20-10.
(30) 27 Wagons Full of Cotton, The Two-Character Play
(20) The Night of the Iguana
(10) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" WILLIAMS
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