(Message inbox:1250) Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1995 10:20:33 CST To: hgherron@wsuhub.uc.twsu.edu, rthomson@owlnet.rice.edu, topquark@iastate.edu, gaius@uclink2.berkeley.edu, uslkendall@msuvx1.memphis.edu, David_Dalton@cofo.edu From: Eric Bell <ebell@uoknor.edu> Subject: Round 8 X-Sender: ebell@mail.uoknor.edu X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Light Version 1.5.2 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Attachments: C:\TEMP\ROUND8.TXT; part 1 text/plain 1 Press <return> to show content... part 2 text/plain 12K Press <return> to show content...OU Tournament 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? Karakoram Bonus 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 part 3 text/plain 288 Press <return> to show content...Eric Bell (ebell@uoknor.edu) * http://iguana.ucs.uoknor.edu/~ebell/ OU ACF Team / CaPD College Bowl * You think OU agrees with me? HA!!! "It's a lovely day. Birds are singing and bees are trying to have sex with them, or at least that was the impression I got." --Bart Simpson