From imorgan@umr.edu Mon Sep 23 12:38:02 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 MAA00271; Mon, 23 Sep 1996 12:34:20 -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 MAA00257; Mon, 23 Sep 1996 12:34:19 -0500 (CDT) Message-Id: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 12:35:41 -0600 To: cbowl@umr.edu X-UIDL: 843502238.002 From: Ilene Morgan Subject: Team C (NLIT) Status: RO TEAM C (GWU and JHU A) 1. The Ferris Wheel in this city's Praeter Park is one of the highest in the world. FTP, name this Austrian city and artistic mecca, long considered a transition city between Eastern and Western Europe. A: VIENNA 2. The 18th Dynasty of Egypt is often considered "the first soap opera" due to the activities of its interesting people. FTP, name the pharoah from this period, thought to be a woman dressed in disguise so that she could rule Egypt. A: HAPSHETSUT 3. He was named 1994's Player of the Year in Soccer Digest in the 1994 World Cup final. magazine, a surprise being that he was also 1994's biggest goat. FTP, name this Italian star, who missed a crucial penalty kick against Brazil A: ROBERTO BAGGIO (more specific on "Baggio") 4. Sanctuary, Requiem for a Nun, Pylon, Soldier's Pay, The Town, Flags in the Dust, The Mansion, The Hamlet, Light in August, As I Lay Dying. These are all works by, FTP, what 20th century writer? A: William FAULKNER 5. He played Troy Maxson in the Broadway play "Fences," and recently completed a run on the CBS series "Under One Roof." His film credits include such B classics as "The Ambulance" and "Grim Prairie Tales", as well as some more mainstream work in "Field of Dreams" and "Clear and Present Danger". FTP, name this actor, best known as the voice of C-N-N , Darth Vader, and Bell Atlantic. A: James Earl JONES 6. The Village People may have made it famous in 1979, but the Y-M-C-A had been an American and European institution long before a construction worker and an Indian danced over its good meals. FQTP, what Englishman founded the Y-M-C-A in 1844? A: George WILLIAMS 7. This scientific principle states that pressure to any point in a fluid at rest is transmitted without loss to all other parts of the fluid. FQTP, name this scientific principle. A: PASCAL's Principle 8. After she met Franklin Roosevelt in 1945, she sketched a portrait of him on a piece of butcher paper. FTP, name this female African-American artist who rose to prominence in the creative cauldron of the Harlem Renaissance, and whose portrait of FDR is now immortalized on the dime. A: Selma BURKE 9. It is said that she received marraige proposals from Edward Trelawny, John Payne, and Washington Irving after her husband's suicide. Instead of remarrying, she went on to write Valpega, The Last Man, Lodore, and Falkner. FTP identify this daughter of William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft. A: Mary SHELLEY (accept Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) 10. He wrote Ma Vie in1931 and illustrated many books including The Arabian Nights, Stories from Boccaccio, and the Bible. He is better known for illustrating Gogol's Dead Souls, and Fables of La Fontaine. FTP, name this expressionistic artist, especially known for depicting scenes of villagelife among Russian Jews. A: Marc Chagall 11. As Brent Musberger said time and time again, not Mickey Mantle, not Eddie Murray, no switch hitter had hit homeruns from both sides of the plate during a playoff game. That is, until October 6th, 1995. FTP, name the Yankee outfielder who accomplished this feat against Seattle. A: BERNIE WILLIAMS (more specific on "Williams.") 12. This 1935 Supreme Court decision declared most of FDR's N-I-R-A unconstitutional as an improper delegation of legislative power and a violation of the Commerce Clause. FTP, name this landmark decision, sometimes referred to as the "Sick Chicken" case. A: SCHECHTER Poultry Co.v. U.S. 13. A new work by this Italian has just been discovered, entitled "Capriccio". FTP, name this Italian opera giant who is more famous for "Nabucco" and "Aida". A: Guiseppe VERDI 14. Just when you thought R-E-M had enough health problems, this band member recently had to be operated on for hernia problems before a 1995 concert in Prague. FTP, name this man, R-E-M's lead singer. A: Michael STIPE 15. Of the original 12 Apostles, only one is known to have died of natural causes. FAQTP, name this man, who wrote a Gospel and the Book of Revelation. A: St. JOHN 16. Six years ago, he received a surprise telegraph from Bobby Fischer exploring the possibility of a chess match. Nothing came of this though his play rapidly improved and he made grandmaster within a year. He is known for his lightning quick tactical style, sometimes defeating opponents while taking less than 15 minutes for the entire game. FTP, identify this Indian hero who recently challenged for the world chess title. A: Viswanathan ANAND 17. Working on Charles B0abbage's analytical engine, this person was said to be among the first programmers. So, like many in science, she had a computer language named for her. FTP, name this language, which shares its name with a daughter of Lord Byron. A: ADA 18. Everyone knows about taking the A train in New York or the Blue Line in Washington, D.C., but this city is home to the first subway system in the U.S. FTP name this city, home to the MBTA or T line. A: BOSTON 19. Two answers required. They met only once, on March 9, 1862, but their batlle is considered a turning point in Naval warfare. FTP, name the combatants in this Battle of the Ironclads. A: MONITOR and VIRGINIA (accept MERRIMAC for CSS Virginia) 20. Thank God the case of State of California v. O.J. Simpson has finally ended. Unfortunately, it's not over for quiz bowl spelling demons. FTP, spell "The Juice's" first name. A: O-R-E-N-T-H-A-L 21. Republished by William Laid on his accession as Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Charles I, this 17th century declaration forbid such acts as bear-baiting and bowling on Sundays, while condoning archery for men and vaulting for women. FTP, name this declaration. A: Declaration of SPORTS 22. It has been announced that Drew Barrymore will play her in an upcoming movie. FTP, name this groupie who has slept with many a rock star, and who told all in her famous autobiography, "I'm With the Band". A: Pamela DES BARRES 23. "Stand By Me," "Postcards from the Edge," "Let it Ride," "The Graduate," "American Graffiti," "Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and "What About Bob?" FTP, what award-winning actor has appeared in all of these films? A: Richard DREYFUSS 24. C-H-2, N-O-3, C-H-N-O-3, C-H-2, N-O-3 is the chemical formula of this highly explosive compound that is also used as medication for heart patients. FTP, name this compound. A: NITROGLYCERIN 25. It can now be seen on television and in physics classes as how not to build a bridge, but one used to have to go to Washington to see what now infamous suspension bridge? A: TACOMA-NARROWS Bridge 26. He is the only career soldier to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He graduated from West Point in 1901, and in 1918, became chief of staff of operations for Pershing in WWI. On September 1, 1939, he was called to Washington to become Army Chief of Staff. FTP, name this soldier, whose plan for developing Europe after WW2 bears his name. A: George MARSHALL 27. The coalition government of this country recently collapsed in the niggest scandal of its short independent history. Ex-Prime Minister and Interior Minister Edgar Savisaar was the first to go amid a scandal about bugged conversations. The Prime Minister Tiit Vahi resigned after the two main parties in his coalition decided to leave the government. FTP, name the country A: ESTONIA 28. "Bunbury-ing" may be loosely defined as using a false identity as an excuse to escape froma current situation and visit somewhere else. FTP, in what work is this practiced by Algernon Moncrieff and main character Jack Worthing, who later finds his real name is Ernest John Moncrieff? A: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde TEAM C (GWU and JHU A) 1. (30) The year is 1984 and MTV is holding something called "The First Annual Video Music Awards". I'll give you the category and performer, and you name the video that won in that category in 1984 FTPE. A. Best Group Video, ZZ Top A: LEGS B. Best New Artist, Eurythmics A: SWEET DREAMS C. Video of the Year, The Cars A: YOU MIGHT THINK 2. (25) I'll give you the year and author, you name the work for which they won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, 5 points each and a 5 point bonus for all correct, A. 1961, Harper Lee A: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD B. 1926, Sinclair Lewis A: ARROWSMITH C. 1948, James Michener A: TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC D. 1975, Michael Shaara A: THE KILLER ANGELS 3. (30) FTPE, name these things that begin with the letter "X". A. This structure in wood allows for the transport in materials. A: XYLEM B. He led his nation in the Persian War. A: XERXES C. This pigment in trees can only be seen in the fall. A: XANTHOPHYLL 4. (20) "Apollo 13" was a big hit in the box office, but what do you know about the real thing? FFPE, with a 5 point bonus for all three, name three astronauts of that ill-fated voyage. A: James "Jim" LOVELL, Fred HAISE, John SWIGERT 5. (30) 30-20-10 Name the tree based on these clues 30: This type of tree was once a commercial source of tannin, and its twigs were made into tea by early pioneers. 20: It is a type of conifer that can be found in the Eastern United States and Canada, from Northern Alabama to Southern Ontario. 10: It is also the names of the poison ingested by Socrates. A: HEMLOCK 6. (30) The race for this year's American League MVP is nip and tuck, but what do you know about AL MVP's from yesteryear. Given the year, name the AL MVP for 10 points each. If you need the team and position, you will receive 5 points. A. 10: 1968 5: Detroit, Pitcher A: Denny MCLAIN B. 10: 1969 5: Minnesota, Third Base A: Harmon KILLEBREW C. 10: 1974 5: Texas, Outfield A: Jeff BURROUGHS 7. (30) We all know that Christa McAuliffe was 1 of the 7 astronauts killed in the Challenger explosion. But, FFPE, can you name the other 6? A: Francis SCOBEE, Michael SMITH, Robert MCNAIR, Ellison ONIZUKA, Judith RESNIK, Gregory JARVIS 8. (20) Name the George Eliot work from the characters, TPE. A. Rosamund Vincy, Will Ladislaw, Dorothrea Brooks A: MIDDLEMARCH B. Stephen Guest, Phillip Wakem, and Maggie Tulliver A: THE MILL ON THE FLOSS 9. (30) 30-20-10 Name the writer from his works 30: Dublin's Live and God's Grace 20: The Magic Barrell 10: The Assistant and A New Life A: Bernard MALAMUD 10. (20) Here's a question on literature, kiddie lit that is. Donald J. Sobol is the author of both the Encyclopedia Brown and Two Minute Mystery Series of novels, but he is also the author of two other mystery books. FTPE, name these two books. A: ANGIE'S FIRST CASE and SECRET AGENTS FOUR 11. (25) FFPE and a bonus 5 for all correct, name the 4 sons of Henry II of England. A: RICHARD the LION-HEARTED, JOHN LACKLAND, GEOFFREY, and HENRY 12. 30-20-10, Name the year 30: The Black Friday Panic 20: Suez canal opens 10: Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads joinin Utah, forming the first transcontinental railroad. A: 1869 13. (25) Pencil and paper ready? FFPE, match the following animal cell organelles to their functions. The organisms are: lysosomes, mitochondria, microfilaments, centrioles, and ribosomes. The functions are: synthesis of ATP, polypeptide synthesis, food digestion, muscle contraction, and organization of microtubule assembly. A: MITOCHONDRIA - ATP SYNTHESIS RIBOSOMES - POLYPEPTIDE SYNTHESIS LYSOSOMES - FOOD DIGESTION MICROFILAMENTS - MUSCLE CONTRACTION CENTRIOLES - ORGANIZATION OF MICROTUBULE ASSEMBLY 14. (30) 30-20-10 Name the heavenly body 30: It was originally believed to be either a nebula or a cloud of interstellar gas. 20: It is the most distant object that can be seen with the naked eye. 10: This galaxy is the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way. A: ANDROMEDA 15. (20) This Intolerable Act infuriarated Americans, because it allowed Catholicism to be the main religion of Canada. For 20 points, name this act. A: QUEBEC ACT 16. Name the author 30-20-10 30: He wrote two collections of poems, Chamber Mussic and Pomes Penyach. 20: His play Exiles follows the character Richard Rowan and his entanglements with his wife and friends. 10: One of his books was from where the word for an elementary particle was taken. A: James JOYCE 17. Neither Hitler nor ussolini were around to surrender their armies to the allies. For 15 points each, name the men who surrendered the German and Italian armies. A: Admiral Karl DOENITZ (German) , Marshall Pietro BADAGLIO (Italian) 18. For FTPE, given the nation, name its representative to the Congress of Vienna of 1815. Austria: S:Prince Klemens von METTERNICH France: Charles-Maurice de TALLEYRAND England: Robert Stewart, aka Viscount CASTLEREAGH 19. FTP apiece, identify the two historical personalities tattooed on Mike Tyson's arms. A: Arthur ASHE and MAO TSE-TUNG 20. Titan is the largest and most well known of Saturn's moons. But for 5 point each, 30 total, can you name 6 of the 8 other moons of Saturn, which are 200km in diameter and larger. A: Tethys, Dione, Rhea, Iapetus, Mimas, Enceladus, Hyperion, Phoebe 21. Have you been reading the side panels of your cereal boxes? If so, you can name the vitamin which is either from the following source or has the following chemical name for ten points each and 30 points total. a) Sodium Ascorbate A: Vitamin C b) Palmitate A: Vitamin A c) Pyroxidin Hydrochloride A: Vitamin B-6 22. 25-10, name the person. 25: His plays, which attracted the unwelcome attention of his country's Communist Party, include "The Garden Party" and "The Memorandum." 10: In 1993, he was elected President of the Czech Republic. A: Vaclav Havel 23. 30-20-10, Name the state described in the following clues. 30: It was the site of Dorr's Rebellion in 1842. 20: Edward Kennedy's sin Patrick represents one of its districts in the US House of Representatives. 10: It's the home of the Naval Education and Training Center. A: RHODE ISLAND 24. Johann Sebastian Bach-- or J. S. if you prefer-- had twenty-one children by his two wives. Of those, three became famous composers. FTPE, given their initals, tell me what they stood for. a) C. P. E. A: Carl Philip Emmanuel b) J. C. A: Johann Christian c) W. F. A: Wilhelm Friedemann 25. I'll name a hockey award and you tell me what it is awarded for FTP each. (Moderator accept equivalent answers) a) Lady Bing Trophy A: Sportsmanship (accept Most Gentlemanly Player) b) Vezina Trophy A: Best Goalie c) Selke Trophy A: Best Defensive Forward