From imorgan@umr.edu Mon Sep 23 12:41:39 1996 Received: from umr.edu (hermes.cc.umr.edu [131.151.1.68]) via ESMTP by hermes.cc.umr.edu (8.7.5/L.4.15) id MAA01717; Mon, 23 Sep 1996 12:38:14 -0500 (CDT) Received: from [131.151.6.163] (imorgan.math.umr.edu [131.151.6.163]) via ESMTP by hermes.cc.umr.edu (8.7.5/R.4.17) id MAA01711; Mon, 23 Sep 1996 12:38:13 -0500 (CDT) Message-Id: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 12:39:36 -0600 To: cbowl@umr.edu X-UIDL: 843502238.008 From: Ilene Morgan Subject: Penn Stokes Status: RO Penn Stokes tossups, by Elliot Fertik Chicago, David Levinson Bonuses 1. Born in 1223, he joined the Dominicans in 1239. His philosophy, known as Thomism, was developed from Aristotelian premises, and is developed in his two masterworks, Summa Contra Gentiles and Summa Theologicae. FTP, name him. ANSWER: St. Thomas AQUINAS 2. "God helps those who help themselves" and "Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" are among the sayings found in, FTP, what publication, edited by Benjamin Franklin from 1732 to 1757? ANSWER: POOR RICHARD'SAlmanack 3. He described his home city as "Hog-butcher, Took-maker, Stacker of Wheat, Player with Railroads, and Freight-Handler to the Nation." FTP, name the author of the Pulitzer-winning biography Abraham Lincoln: The War Years. ANSWER: Carl SANDBURG 4. First proposed by Sir James Jeans in 1920, this cosmological theory states that the universe is expanding, but keeps a constant average density, matter being continually created. FTP, name this theory surpassed by the Big Bang theory. ANSWER: STEADY-STATE theory 5. This distilled liquor, usually clear in color and unaged, is made from pulque, the fermented juice of the agave plant. It is named for the town in Mexico where it is made, FTP name this liquor usually served in a salt-rimmed glass. ANSWER: TEQUILA 6. As Governor of Massachusetts, he called the National Guard to crush a Boston police strike. He was later nominated for Vice President at the Republican 1920 convention. FTP, name this successor to Warren Harding, the 30th President. ANSWER: Calvin COOLIDGE 7. Mount Whitney, Alcatraz, the Hearst Castle, the San Andreas Fault, and Mt. Palomar. All of these are located in, FTP, what state? ANSWER: CALIFORNIA 8. Many people probably know that the Lombardi Trophy is award t o the champion of the NFL each year. But FTP, can you tell me what the champion of the Canadian Football League is awarded? ANSWER: GREY CUP 9. This Hindu deity is often depicted sitting with his consort Laksmi. Among his avatars are Rama and Krishna. FTP, name this deity, worshipped as the protector and preserver of the world and the restorer of order. ANSWER: VISHNU 10. The Maid of Orleans, The Sorceress, The Queen of Spades, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. All of these works are by, FTP, what famous Russian composer? ANSWER: Peter Ilich TCHAIKOVSKY (chi-KOV-skee) 11. He collaborated with the Nazis in World War II, setting up a puppet government in Norway. FTP, name this man, whose name is now synonymous with traitor. ANSWER: Vidkun QUISLING 12. His first opera, Guntram, was not a major success, but soon afterwards he wrote his most famous works, including Salome, Elektra, and Der Rosenkavalier. FTP, name this composer, famous for his innovative tone poems. ANSWER: Richard STRAUSS (prompt on "Strauss") 13. Combining the historical consciousness of Southern literature with themes of social and psychological dislocation, his first novel was Lie Down in Darkness . FTP, name this author of The Confessions of Nat Turner and Sophie's Choice. ANSWER: William STYRON 14. Although this substance can be synthesized by most animals, both guinea pigs and humans need it in order to prevent scurvy. Plenty of it is usually added to your favorite fruit drink. FTP, name this vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid. ANSWER: Vitamin C 15. In a rotating reference frame, a moving object will appear to deviate from its path because of the motion of the system. FTP, name this phenomenon, causing hurricanes to rotate clockwise above the equator and counterclockwise below. ANSWER: CORIOLIS EFFECT or CORIOLIS FORCE 16. Led by Sinque (sin-KEW), they kidnapped and allegedly brainwashed Patty Hearst. FTP, name this terrorist group, abbreviated S.L.A. ANSWER: SYMBIONESE LIBERATION ARMY (prompt on "SLA" on early buzz) 17. Their latest album, Swamp Ophelia, continues their tradition of "folk rock." FTP, name this female duo, whose name includes a color of the rainbow. ANSWER: INDIGO GIRLS 18. Although health care reform has been declared dead for this year, this Republican Senator hopes to pass a scaled-back version of health care reform in 1995. FTP, name this Senator from Rhode Island. ANSWER: John CHAFFEE 19. 163 years after the first, another battle rages over this Virginia battlefield. This time, its between preservationists and the Disney Corporation. FTP, name this site, near which Disney wants to build an American history theme park. ANSWER: MANASSAS 20. This British ship was carrying arms and ammunition, thus justifying its sinking. The U.S. government did not agree, and the destruction of this passenger liner was one reason for American entry into World War I. FTP, name it. ANSWER: LUSITANIA 21. This musical instrument is shaped like a pear, with 17 frets. Originating in 18th century It aly, FTP, name this instrument used extensively in bluegrass string bands. ANSWER: Mandolin 22. Pencil and paper ready for mythological math! Take the number of ravens Odin owned, multiply by the number of labors of Hercules, and add the number of deities that inhabited Mount Olympus. FTP, what is the result? ANSWER: 36 (2 x 12 + 12) 23. Commenting on his band's great success, he remarked, "We're more popular then Jesus," causing some American radio stations to boycott his group's songs. FTP, name this singer-songwriter, killed by Mark David Chapman in 1981. ANSWER: John LENNON 24. The Kamchatka peninsula, the Sea of Asov, and the Ural Mountains are among the geographic features found in, FTP, what country? ANSWER: RUSSIA 25. Syncopation (sin-koh-PAY-shun) is the displacement of regular accents associated with given metrical patterns, resulting in a disruption of the listener's expectations. FTP, spell "syncopation." ANSWER: S-Y-N-C-O-P-A-T-I-O-N BONUSES 1) How well do you know women's golf? Let's find out: five points for one correct, ten for two, twenty for three, and thirty for all four, name the four tournaments in the LPGA Grand Slam. Because of the strange scoring, the bonus stealing team will get ten points for each corrected answer, up to a maximum of thirty points. Answers: U.S. OPEN, LPGA Championship, DINAH SHORE, and DU MAURIER Cl. 2) One of this question writer's favorite music is sixties soul music. Answer the following questions about that period for the stated number of points. a) For five points, this Motown girl group was made up of Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross. b) For ten points, he was famous for many duets with some of Motown's top female singers, but had greater success on his own with such songs as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". c) For fifteen points, this man wrote some of the biggest hits of the sixties such as "My Girl" as well as fronting his own group, The Miracles. Answers: THE SUPREMES, Marvin GAYE, and Smokey ROBINSON 3) Given a Greek or Roman, name the non-literary, non-historical subject area with which they are associated, for the stated number of points. a) For five points, Ptolemy ASTRONOMY b) For ten points, Strabo GEOGRAPHY c) For fifteen points, Vitruvius Pollio ARCHITECTURE or ENGIN. 4) Identify the following Jewish writers on clues for fifteen points each. a) His tales of Tevye the dairyman formed the basis for "Fiddler on the Roof". b) Winner of the 1978 Nobel Prize in Literature, he wrote "Gimpel the Fool". Answers: Sholom ALEICHEM and Isaac Bashevis SINGER 5) Given the name of a 20th century English novel, identify its author, for ten points each. a) "The French Lieutenant's Woman" John FOWLES b) "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" Muriel SPARK c) "Rebecca" Daphne DUMAURIER 6) Answer these questions about the works of Dostoevski for fifteen points apiece. a) This last work of Dostoevski contains the "Legend of the Grand Inquisitor", a parable created by Ivan and related to Alyosha. b) The character referred to by this Dostoevsky title is Prince Myshkin, a gentle saintly character who refuses to take offense at anything. Answers: The BROTHERS KARAMAZOV and The IDIOT 7) Answer the following for the stated number of points. a) First, identify, for fifteen points, the Canadian classical pianist who was the subject of a 1994 movie biography consisting of 32 short films about different aspects of his life. b) Second, the title and format of "Thirty Two Short Films about [this man]" is an extended reference to a certian baroque piano compsosition which consists of a theme repeated twice and thirty variations. For five points, give the composer and for ten points, the title of this work, a 1955 recording of which first made this man famous. Answers: Glenn GOULD, J.S. BACH, and "The GOLDBERG Variations" 8) Given the elective office to be decided in the 1994 elections, name both the Republican and Democratic challengers, five points each, ten points per pair. a) Governor of Texas Ann RICHARDS, GEORGE W. BUSH (not JR.) b) Senator from Virginia Oliver NORTH, Charles ROBB c) Governor of California Pete WILSON, Katherine BROWN 9) Answer these questions about Hindu/Buddhist philosophy for ten points each. a) Sanskrit of "transmigration of souls", it is the almost endless cycle of death and rebirth. b) The Buddhist equivalent to moksa, it is the liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth. c) Sanskrit for "action", it is conceived as a way of life or moral force, and it determines the conditions of future lives. Answers: SAMSARA, NIRVANA, and KARMA 10) Can you keep your B's of Italian architecture apart? Identify the follow- ing Renaissance and Baroque architects on clues for fifteen points each. a) One of the first modern engineers, he lived from 1377-1446 and discovered mathematical perspective, and he built the dome of the Florence Cathedral, con- sidered the Eighth Wonder of the World at the time. b) Living from 1444-1514, this man built the Tempietto on the site where St. Peter was crucified in Rome. Answers: BRUNELLESCHI and BRAMANTE 11. The polestar changes over time as the earth wobbles. For five points each, Name the following northern polestars: a) just before about 2500 BC /Thuban/ b) until 1 AD /Kochab/ c) until 4000 AD /Polaris/ d) after 4000 AD /Alderaiman/ 12. For five points apiece, In what city were the following World's Fairs: a) 1851 /London/ b) 1967 /Montreal/ c) 1892 /Chicago/ d) 1984 /New Orleans/ 35 Points 13. Classify the following subatomic particles as a baryon, meson, or lepton for five points each: a) pion /meson/ b) kaon /meson/ c) electron /lepton/ d) muon /lepton/ e) neutrino /lepton/ f) proton /baryon/ g) neutron /baryon/ 14. Science Fiction is famous for inventive technology. For five points each, Match the following devices with their movie: a) Flux Capacitor /Back to the Future/ b) Oscillation Overthruster /The Adventures of Buckaroo BonzaiAcross the Eighth Dimesion/ c) Millenium Falcon /Star Wars/ d) Trans-Warp Drive /Star Trek III/ 15. Answer these questions about the Apollo Missions for 10 apiece: a. On what day did the Eagle land on the Sea of Tranquility? /July 20,1969/ b. Who were the three astronauts? /Aldrin, Armstrong, Collins/ 16. For five points apiece (with a maximum of 30), name the original 8 American Football League Teams? /Oak. Raiders, Hou. Oilers, Den. Broncos, Buf. Bills, Bos. Patriots, Dal. Chiefs, LA Chargers, NY Titans/ 40 Points Possible 17. There have been many statesmen in US history, but these men were born in towns that bear the name of a state. For five points for the city and five for the state, Give the city and state that is the birthplace of the following: a) William Seward /Florida, NY/ b) Samuel Clemens /Florida, MO/ c) William O. Douglas /Maine, Minnesota/ d) Rutherford B. Hayes /Deleware, Ohio/ 18. Don't torture yourself over this agonizing bonus. FTP each who wrote the following works: a) Sweeny Agonistes /TS Eliot/ b) Nixon Agnewistes /Gary Wills/ c) Samson Agonistes /John Milton/ 19. Remember the Hostages in Iran? Well this is a bonus on them. for five points each: a) How many days were they held in Iran? /444/ b) On what day were they taken /November 4, 1979/ c) Who was the Assistant Sec. of State who negotiated their release? /Warren Christopher/ d) What country acted as the intermediary? /Algieria/ e) On what day were they released? /Jan 20, 1981/ 20. Who wrote these captivating works: a) The Prisoner of Chillon /Lord Byron/ b) The Prisoner of Zenda /Anthony Hope/ c) To Althea from Prison /Richard Lovelace/