From jplevy@sas.upenn.edu Sun Jan 26 15:47:11 1997 Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 22:24:22 -0500 From: Josh Levy To: zuckerma@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu Subject: Penn Packet Boni Resent-Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 11:46:47 -0500 (EST) Resent-From: David Zuckerman Resent-To: Trivia Club Enjoy. ---Josh Science Boni Answer these questions about shuffling cards for ten points each. A perfect shuffle cuts the deck exactly in half, alternating cards perfectly. An outshuffle takes the top half into the right hand, dropping the first card from the left hand. An inshuffle is the exact opposite of an outshuffle. How many perfect outshuffles are needed to return a deck to the exact order from which it started? Answer: _8_ How many inshuffles would be needed to restore the deck? Answer: _52_ Imperfect card shuffling is an example of a mathematical chain in which the future depends only on the present, not the past of the system. Name this type of chain. Answer: _MARKOV_ chain BONUS 2 (30) Answer these questions about Units of Measurement for the stated number of points. 1) For five points, what is the standard unit of length that is equal to the distance between the sun and the earth? A: an _ASTRONOMICAL UNIT_ (a.u.) 2) Now FTP, in what country is the platinum-irridium alloy bar that is the "standard" meter." A: _FRANCE_ (in Sevres) 3) In the English, or US Customary system, what is the standard unit of mass? A: the _SLUG_ BONUS 3 (30)Answer these related questions about of field of science, FTPE. 1) First, name the division of the science of mechanics that deals with the motion of a rigid body. A: _DYNAMICS_ 2) The rate at which energy is transferred from one system to another is commonly measured in pound feet per second. What is that rate known as? A: _POWER_ 3) In the analysis of the motion of rigid bodies, this is the product of the mass of a small element of the body and the square of its distance from the line of interest. FTP name that product. A: _MOMENT OF INERTIA_ Literature Boni Bonus 1 (30) Though Edgar Allen Poe is best known for his poems and short stories, he also completed one novel. First, for ten points, name the novel in which the title character stows away on a ship that sets sail for Antarctica. Answer: _THE NARRATIVE OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM OF NANTUCKET_ (accept _THE NARRATIVE OF A. GORDON PYM_) Now, for ten points, name the ship, which also makes a cameo appearance in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Answer: The _GRAMPUS_ Finally, for ten points, name the author who wrote a short story sequel to the novel in 1894, that brought Pym back to the United States. Answer: Jules _VERNE_ BONUS 2 30-20-10 Name the author 30: She wrote articles on political and corporate corruption for McClure's and American Magazine. 20: She wrote a 1900 Biography of Abraham Lincoln, and a 1939 autobiography, All in a Day's Work. 10: Her most famous work was her two volume History of the Standard Oil Company. Answer: Ida Minerva _TARBELL_ BONUS 3 (30) Answer the following questions about the play Everyman, For the stated number of points. FTP, who tells Everyman of his impending demise? Answer: _DEATH_ FTP apiece, name the two characters who help Everyman repent, regain his faith, vex the Devil and finally step calmly into his grave. Answer: _KNOWLEDGE_, and _GOOD DEEDS_ BONUS 4 Answer these questions about the Angry Young Men, FTP apiece. The title is taken from this man's autobiography, 1951's Angry Young Man. Answer: Leslie Allen _PAUL_ However, it is more associated with John Osborne's play, but not an Oasis song. Name the 1956 play. Answer: _LOOK BACK IN ANGER_ Name Look Back in Anger's brooding, volatile anti-hero, who best depicted the mood of the group. Answer: Jimmy _PORTER_ History Boni BONUS 1 (30) 30-20-10, name this person. 30. He was made bishop of Myra in the early fourth century. 20. His tomb was destroyed by Arabs in the sixth century. In 1043, Constantine IX rebuilt his basilica, but his remains were later stolen and relocated to Bari, Italy. 10. He was canonized as the patron saint of children due to legends that he would leave money for the dowries of poor village girls in the night. Answer: _SAINT NICHOLAS_ BONUS 2 (30) Answer the following questions about medieval military organizations, FTP each. First, this organization became a military order similar to the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitalers in 1198. Answer: _TEUTONIC_ Knights (Accept Knights Teutonic) Name the Teutonic Knights' grand master from 1210 to 1239, under who's leadership the order began to carve out for itself the military-monastic state of Prussia. Answer: Hermann von _SALZA_ The Knights Teutonic tried to capture this region, but were soundly defeated by the Poles, and were eventually so defeated that they only retained control of Prussia as a Polish Fief. FTP, name the contested region. Answer: _LITHUANIA_ BONUS 3 (30)The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 was an agreement between 3 countries concerning control over the Panama canal. FTP apiece, name them. Answer: The _U_nited _S_tates, _GREAT BRITAIN_, and _COLOMBIA_ BONUS 4 30-20-10 Name the historical figure 30-he was known as Yusuf ibn Ayyu (you-suf ib-in aiyu) in the East. 20-In 1152 he joined the staff of his uncle Shirkuh (shir-kuh) and later accompanied him to Egypt, where he helped the Fatimid rulers resist the Crusaders. 10-He launched the Jihad in 1187. He was victorious at Hattin, recaptured Jerusalem, and drove the Crusaders back to the coast. These events prompted the Christians to mount the Third Crusade, pitting him against RICHARD I of England. Answer: _SALADIN_ Current Events Boni Bonus 1 (25) answer the following questions for the stated number of points. Bill Cosby's only son was shot along a California freeway early in the morning on January 16, 1997. For five points each, give the first and middle name of the victim. Answer: _ENNIS_ _WILLIAM_ Cosby And for fifteen more points, what was the victim doing when he was shot, according to the police? Answer: _CHANGING A TIRE_ (Accept equivalents) BONUS 2 (20) In Greensboro, North Carolina, a jury is still deadlocked on whether this network should pay punitive damages to this business for a hidden camera report that appeared on one of the network's shows. FTP each, name the network, and the supermarket chain that sued them and won. Answer: The _A_merican _B_roadcasting _C_ompany, _FOOD LION_ BONUS 3 (30) Answer the following questions FTP apiece. A Photo lab worker and a former sheriff's deputy have been arrested for selling crime scene photos of this child beauty queen's death to a supermarket tabloid. First, name the victim. Answer: JonBenet _RAMSEY_ Next, name the supermarket tabloid that published the pictures, buying them for $5500. Answer: The _GLOBE_ And finally, name the city in which the crime occurred. Answer: _BOULDER_, Colorado BONUS 4 (30) Here's to higher times. Answer the following questions for the stated number of points. On Wednesday January 15, the CCC reopened its doors, to customers, all of whom had glaucoma and/or twinkies. The CCC had been operating illegally for years while the Police looked the other way. For 5 points per correct word, expand the acronym CCC. Answer: _CANNABIS_ _CULTIVATORS_ _CLUB_ For another 5 points, the club was able to operate legally thanks to the successful passing of what California voter initiative? Answer: _PROPOSITION 215_ Finally, for ten more points, give the California city in which the CCC is located. Answer: _SAN FRANCISCO_ BONUS 5 (30) I still think we should have repossessed. But the Government had other ideas. Answer the following questions, 10 points each. What nation recently repaid the US for a $13.5 Billion loan that we floated them in 1995? Answer: _MEXICO_ This man, mexico's president, said of the final repayment of the loan "Now our challenge is to consolidate the recuperation." Name him. Answer: Ernesto _ZEDILLO_ (zeh-di-yo) Lori Wallach, had of the Citizens Trade Campaign and a foe of NAFTA, stated that Mexico's repayment was a calculated move to gain support for Clinton's battle to win approval for negotiating authority to add what South American nation into NAFTA? Answer: _CHILE_ General Knowledge Boni BONUS 1 (30) There are four national flags composed entirely of the two colors yellow and blue. For ten points each, name any three of them. Answer: _KAZAKHSTAN_, _PALAU_, _SWEDEN_, _UKRAINE_ BONUS 2 (30) Place the following nations from least to greatest number of suicides per 100,000 people, for five points each in its proper position: Hungary, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, UNited Kingdom, United States. Answer: _SPAIN_, _UK_, _US_, _JAPAN_, _SWITZERLAND_, _HUNGARY_ BONUS 3 (30) Given the description name the drink, FTP apiece The fermented juice of the Blue Agave Answer: _TEQUILA_ White Wine mixed with Sugar Syrup or mistelle Answer: _VERMOUTH_ Distilled alcohol from various grains flavored with Juniper berries. Answer: _GIN_ Geography Boni BONUS 1 (30) Given the description of a pass or gap, name it FTP each. Also called Burgundy Gate, it is a passage about 24 km (15 mi) wide between the Vosges and the Jura mountains. It links the Rhine Valley and the Paris Basin. Answer: _BELFORT GAP_ This pass, controlled by Pakistan, links the cities of Peshawar, Pakistan, and Kabul, Afghanistan, by railroad, paved highway, and caravan route. Answer: _KHYBER PASS_ It is a passage in the Sierra Nevada range in eastern California north of Yosemite National Park. It was used by prospectors following the discovery of gold in California in 1848. Answer: _SONORA PASS_ 30-20-10, Identify the country from clues For 30: It's southern coastline extends only 120 miles. It has no natural harbors. Cotonou is an artificial port made accessible to ships by two artificial jetties built out into the shallow coastal waters. For 20: It's principal river is the NIGER, which forms part of the northeastern border. For 10: It is bordered on the east by Nigeria, on the north by Niger and Burkina, and on the west by Togo. Answer: _BENIN_ BONUS 3 (30) Answer these questions about low highest mountains FTPE: 1) The highest mountain in the UK is only 4,460 feet tall. Name it. A: _BEN NEVIS_ 2) The highest mountain in Australia and Oceanea is a mere 12,349 feet, 4500 feet less then the next lowest continent. A: _COOK_ (in New Zealand) 3) Now Name the US State with the lowest high point, at only 345 feet. A: _FLORIDA_ Pop Culture Boni BONUS 1 Identify the actor from the Rocky Horror Picture Show who appeared in each of these other films, for ten points each. The Hunt for Red October Answer: Tim _CURRY_ (not Adam) You Only Live Twice Answer: Charles _GRAY_ Monty Python's the Meaning of Life Answer: Patricia _QUINN_ BONUS 2 Holy hair-raisers, Batman! Given a method of extermination used against a member of the Dynamic Duo, identify the villain from the television series who employed it, for ten points each Feeding Robin to a giant clam Answer: _JOKER_ Drilling a hole through Robin's skull with a hand-crank Answer: _RIDDLER_ Sealing Batman in an urn and subjecting him to Chinese water torture until the onset of insanity Answer: _KING TUT_ BONUS 3 30-20-10 Identify the late-night television character from clues for 30: a quote "Mess with any of my hos and I'll cut you." for 20: He's a recurring character on the Conan O'Brian show for 10: another quote "I'm a Pimp-bot. It is within my programming to turn out the hos." Answer: _PIMPBOT 5000_ (Prompt on partial answer) Sports Boni BONUS 1 (30) Place the following balls used in sports in order from smallest diameter to largest, for five points each in its proper position: baseball, billiard, cricket, golf, lacrosse, ping-pong Answer: _PING-PONG_, _GOLF_, _BILLIARD_, _LACROSSE_, _CRICKET_, _BASEBALL_ BONUS 2 (30)The NBA has recently been shaken once again by the antics of a troublesome superstar with varying hair colors. 1) First, for five points, name the Chicago Bulls player, whose latest run in with trouble stem from kicking a cameraman in the groin. A: Dennis _RODMAN_ 2) FTP, name Rodman's bestselling autobiographical novel. A: _BAD AS I WANNA BE_ 3) Finally, for 15 points, name the cameraman who was kicked by Rodman, who is planning to file assault charges. A: Eugene _AMOS_ Fine Arts Boni BONUS 1 (30) Given the artist, supply his surname, FTP each. Michelangelo _BUONAROTTI_ Rafael accept _SANTI_ or _SANZIO_ Rembrandt Harmenszoon _VAN RIJN_ BONUS 2 30-20-10 name the Instrument 30- A 14th-century improvement upon earlier kindred instruments, and was actually obsolete for about 150 years until being revived this century. 20- Nearly all modern versions of this wind instrument follow an 18th Century Baroque design. 10- In the flute class, it is commonly used as a first instrument in many elementary schools' music classes due to its simple design and ease of play. Answer: _RECORDER_ Religion Boni BONUS 1 30-20-10, name the religious object. 30-The word is derived from the Portuguese for a charm, talisman, or amulet. 20- Portuguese sailors coined the term in the 15th century when they observed the veneration that West-Coast Africans had for such objects, which they wore on their persons. 10-Today the term is popularly used to refer to an object or idea that receives superstitious or unquestioning trust or reverence. It is also used in psychiatry to refer to the inordinate or pathological fascination a person may have for an inanimate object. Answer: _FETISH_ BONUS 2 (20) In the history of the papacy, there has only been one pope from England, hailing from Hertfordshire. His papacy lasted from 1154-59. FTPE, give both his Papal name, and his given name. A: _ADRIAN IV_ and Nicholas _BREAKSPEAR_ Social Science Boni BONUS 1 (20) The prisoners dilemma is a commonly know example of the branch of economics known as Game Theory. Answer these game theory questions which are related to the prisoners dilemma FTPE. 1) What is the term of a a solution to a game where neither player has incentive to change their strategy? A: _NASH_ Equilibrium 2) Now FTP what is the therm which describes an outcome where no other outcome will improve the payoffs for both players? A: _PARETO_ Efficient (or PARETO Optimal)