(Message inbox:1163) Received: from husc.harvard.edu (root@husc.harvard.edu [140.247.30.45]) by pop-2.iastate.edu (8.6.9/8.6.9) with ESMTP id TAA20263 for ; Sun, 10 Dec 1995 19:50:39 -0600 Received: from scunix4.harvard.edu by husc.harvard.edu with ESMTP id UAA14565; Sun, 10 Dec 1995 20:50:38 -0500 (EST) Received: by scunix4.harvard.edu id UAA04220; Sun, 10 Dec 1995 20:50:36 -0500 (EST) Date: Sun, 10 Dec 1995 20:50:35 -0400 (EDT) From: Matt Bruce Subject: Backup To: topquark@iastate.edu In-Reply-To: <9512092128.AA21892@pv7410.vincent.iastate.edu> Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Harvard University: Second Annual T Party BACKUP PACK Questions by: Penn Garbage Pack Editor: Matt Bruce 1. This U.S writer's major works were banned in the U.S. and Britain until the 1960's due to their sexual content. Some of his works include Black Spring and the Rosy Crucifixion Trilogy. For ten points name this author of Tropic of Capricorn and Tropic of Cancer. Henry MILLER 2. Before the Movie IQ, Tim Robbins and Meg Ryan were in another movie together. As minor characters they shared the screen with current TV drama stars Anthony Edwards and Tom Skeritt. For ten points name this movie named after a flight school in Miramar, California, starring Tom Cruise. TOP GUN 3. From December 15, 1814 to January 5, 1815 a secret meeting of New Englanders discussed secession because of the Mercantile policies of President Madison. This meeting opposed the Federalists and wanted greater states rights. For ten points name this meeting, held in the "insurance capital of the US." HARTFORD CONVENTION 4. Founded in 1881, this business school is named after its founder Joseph. It was the first collegiate school of management in the U.S. Some of its alumni include: Peter Lynch, Martin Zweig, Michael Milken, Ronald Perelman, and Donald Trump. For ten points name Business Week's top rated business school. WHARTON (prompt if "Penn" or equivalent is given) 5. He was a apprentice linendraper in Amsterdam, but spent more time with his hobby of grinding lenses and studying tiny objects. In his studies he was the first man to see bacteria or protazoa. For ten points name this Dutch microscopist. Antonie Van LEEUWENHOEK 6. As a child prodigy on the piano, he studied at the Paris Conservatory where his "first symphony" was composed in 1855. He was one the first Frenchman to compose symphonic poems. One of his major works is the "Carnival of Animals". For ten points name the composer of the opera Samson et Dalila. Camille SAINT-SAENS 7. The region comprises the Oswego River watershed of the Lake Onterio draining system. It is the home to over 20 New York State parks and is known for its scenary. The region is named for the glacial lakes between Syracuse and Geneseo. For ten points name the region or the lakes, which include Canadaigua, Keuka, Cuyuga, and the largest Lake Senaca. FINGER LAKES 8. Born to a rich and powerful family in 15th century Florence, this writer and statesman's works include: the Mandragola, Discourse on the first 10 books of Titus Livius, and the Art of War. For 10 points name the writer of The Prince. Nicolo MACHIAVELLI 9. When this high school star chose the University of Tennessee over his father's alma mater Ole Miss, he received many threats from fans. Thankfully he has been safe and as a Sophmore has led the Volunteers into the top 5. For ten points name this Heisman Trophy candidate, the son of the New Orleans Saint and Minnesota Viking Quaterback Archie. Peyton MANNING 10. She was a military nurse in Canada during World War I and then later a social worker. She went on to marry publisher George Putnum. For ten points name this woman who with Fred Noonan and a Lockheed Electra in 1937 tried to fly around the world, but was lost near the international dateline. Amelia AERHART 11. The name's the same. The CEO of the corporation which purchased CBS, and the son of the murder victim whose case is being tried in Lumberton, North Carolina. For ten points name either the Westinghouse CEO or the Chicago Bulls guard. MICHAEL JORDAN (prompt if "Jordan" is given) 12. This British biochemist was born in Germany and shared the 1953 Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine. He deveoped the cycle central to nearly all metabolic reactions which breakdwon sugars, fats, or proteins. For ten points name this man whose name also refers to the citric acid cycle. Edwin KREBS 13. For a quick ten points who is Greek god of Light and Truth, known as the healer and "the most Greek of all Gods"? APOLLO (accept Phoebus) 14. This U.S. author said of her work "it explores a religious consciousness without a religion". Her works are usually set in the rural south and include The Violent Bear it Away. For ten points name the author of A Good Man is Hard to Find and Wise B lood. (Mary) Flannery O'CONNOR 15. He was a legislative aide in the White House during the Nixon Adminstration. He received his Law Degree from New York University in 1965. Between 1979-1993 he was a Governor, US Secretary of Education, and a University President. For ten points name this Republican Presidential candidate from Tennessee. Lamar ALEXANDER 16. For every pair of integers a and b, there exist some integers m and n such that m times a is equal to n times b. For ten points give the most common name of this theorem, which is NOT about leftovers from take-out food. CHINESE REMAINDER THEOREM 17. After his father Taisho retired in 1926, he reigned Japan and his regime is called the Showa, or "enlightened peace". He married the princess Nagako Kuni, and was the longest reigning Japanese emporer. For ten points name this man whose son Akihito became emporer after is death in 1989. Michinomiya HIROHITO 18. It is the home of the cash register and the automobile self-starter was invented in this U.S. city. It is the heart of a metropolitan area that includes Kettering, Xenia, Fairborn, and Oakwood. Also it houses the Wright Brothers bike repair shop. For ten points name this Ohio city home of Wright-Patterson Air Force base and a peace agreement in the Balkans. DAYTON, Ohio 19. Sana and Aden came together and a new republic was born in 1990. This nation has the highest peak on the Arabian peninsula. For ten points name the recently combined country, which boarders the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. YEMEN 20. He was a doctor and medical administrator in Russia, but worked more diligently on his writing. His short stories include: Murder, Neighbours, and The Black Monk. For ten points name the author of Ward Number 6, The Seagull, and The Cherry Orchard. Anton CHEKHOV 21. Grambling loses the Bayou Classic, Blind Melon lead singer Shannon Hoon dies, and Harrah's Jazz company shuts down temporary gambling facilities and seeks bankruptcy protection. For ten points it should be easy to name the city were these big events occured. NEW ORLEANS 22. This badge consists of a white and gold cross with a red center bearing a crown and a laurel wreath. Holders of this medal may add DSO to the end of their name. For ten points name this badge which signifies the Distinguished Service Order and is named for a British Monarch. Victoria Cross Second T Party BACK UP PACK Questions by Penn Garbage BONUSES (30) 1. 30-20-10 Name the American Poet from the titles listed. 30 points: Amaranth; Merlin 20 points: The Man Who Died Twice; Tristam 10 points: Richard Cory; Miniver Cheevy Edwin Arlington ROBINSON (20) 2. This type of mathematical function avoids the paradoxes of the infinite and predicts some concept or property of one or more variables. Developed by 20th century Norwegian Thoraf Skolem, it is used in logic and is closely related to the procedure known as mathematical induction. For 20 points name it. RECURISIVE function (25) 3. First a military commander he succeeded Numerian in 284 AD as Roman Emporer. He was known as an excellent adminstrator and divided the Empire into 4 districts. One led by him the other three by collegues Maximian, Galerius, Constatius I. He also had many economic advances including a coinage system, and a price and wage scale. For 25 points name him. DIOCLETIAN (30) 4. The exciting 1995 NASCAR season is over and the Winston Cup saw a first time champion. For 5 points each and 30 points for all in correct order. Name the top 5 Winston Cup point leaders. Hint: Dick Trickle finished 25th. Jeff GORDON, Dale EARNHARDT, Sterling MARLIN, Mark MARTIN, Rusty WALLACE (30) 5. 30-20-10 Name the Artist given the works. 30 points: Fortitude; The Calumny of Apelles 20 points: Mars and Venus, Primavera 10 points: Mystic Nativity, Birth of Venus Sandro BOTTICELLI (20) 6. He said "What mighty contests rise from trivial things" on the Trivial Pursuit-Genus edition and he authored The Duncaid. For 20 points name this British Poet and satirist of the English Augustan Period. Alexander POPE (20) 7. In chemistry it is the determination of the proportions in which elements or compounds react with one another. The rules of these relationships are based on the laws of conservation of mass and energy and the law of combining weights or volumes. It can be called the mathematics of mole relationships. For 20 points name the term. STOICHIOMETRY (30) 8. Given the President of the USA or CSA give the cabinet postion he held in the United States for the points stated. 5 points: Thomas Jefferson Secretary of State 10 points: Herbert Hoover Secretary of Commerce 15 points: Jefferson Davis Secretary of War (don't accept defense) (25) 9. Given the U.S. city name the county it is located in 5 points each 5 point bonus for all correct. a. Seattle, Washington King County b. Houston, Texas Harris County c. Newark, New Jersey Essex County d. Nashville, Tennessee Davidson County (30) 10. The NCAA basketball season is upon us and the Freshman have already made an impact. For ten points each given the player, name the team he is playing on. a. Ron Mercer Kentucky b. Stephon Marbury Georgia Tech c. Charlton Clarke Massachusetts (UMass) (30) 11. Given the books name the Author. 15 points on the first clue, 5 on the next. 15 points: The Witches of Eastwick 5 points: Rabbit is Rich John UPDIKE 15 points: Arrow of Gold 5 points: Things Fall Apart Chinua ACHEBE (25) 12. This American artist was born in Wyoming, but spent his childhood in California and Arizona. He moved to New York city where he learned from Thomas Hart Benton. His many works include "Bird", "Male and Female", "Shimmering Substance", and "White Light". For 25 points name this painter. Jackson POLLOCK (25) 13. In Physics and Astronomy it is the splitting of a spectral line into 2 or more componants of slightly different frequencies when the light source is placed in a magnetic field. This effect is also used in measuring a magnetic field of the sun or other star. For 25 points name this effect named after a Dutch physist. ZEEMAN Effect (30) 14. Given the U.S. state name the current governor 10 points each. a. Wisconsin Tommy Thompson b. New Hampshire Steve Merrill c. Mississippi Kirk Fordice (30) 15. 30-20-10 Name the World Leader from a list of clues. 30 poits: He is a member of the Kalrwa tribe, he served for the Allied forces in Burma during WWII. 20 points: He staged a successful coup against Milton Obote in 1971. 10 points: He was president of Uganda from 1971-1979 Idi AMIN (25) 16. For five points each and a five point bonus for all correct, name the Norse God from the description. a. The God of War Tyr b. The god who took care of the fruits on Earth Freyr c. The mose beloved God, he was killed by Loki Balder d. The strongest God, known for his hammer Thor (30) 17. Given the legal definition, state the definition, 10 points each. a. A marriage in which one party is not present. Proxy marriage b. To cancel or void. Rescind c. Consideration which you refrain from doing something Forbearance (20) 18. Given the microbrewery name the state of origin 5 points each. a. Hub City Texas b. Yeungling Pennsylvania c. Red Hook Ale Washington d. Dixie Louisiana (30) 19. 30-20-10 Name the American Figure 30 points: He has authored the book "How to Protect Yourself." and the novel "Secrets." 20 points: He defended Dr. Sam Sheppard, who was the basis of the Fugitive and Patty Hearst 10 points: Robert Shapiro will never speak to him again. F. Lee BAILEY (30) 20. One hand is in her pocket, but what is the other hand doing? First for 5 points name the star whose first big American album is Jagged Little Pill. Alanis MORISSETTE Now name the 5 things her other hand is doing. Giving a high five; hailing a taxi cab; playing the piano; flicking a cigarette; giving a peace sign (20) 21. Since this was written as the 21st bonus of the back-up pack, if you're hearing it then a lot of strange things have happened. If you considered this good luck, you might call it serendipity. For ten points, spell serendipity. S-E-R-E-N-D-I-P-I-T-Y For ten more points, if such a plot twist were necessary to end a movie or a novel, you might refer to it by what three-word Latin term? DEUS EX MACHINA