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Richard. Women. Eva. Bighorn. Lord Fauntleroy. For 10 points -- what six-letter adjective modifies each
of these literary and artistic works or performers?
ANSWER:
LITTLE
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Richard. Women. Eva. Bighorn. Lord Fauntleroy. For 10 points -- what six-letter adjective modifies each
of these literary and artistic works or performers?
ANSWER:
LITTLE
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Its name means "house of bread" in Hebrew, but it's noted as the birthplace of David and Jesus. For 10
points -- name this town on the West Bank.
ANSWER:
BETHLEHEM
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Its name means "house of bread" in Hebrew, but it's noted as the birthplace of David and Jesus. For 10
points -- name this town on the West Bank.
ANSWER:
BETHLEHEM
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Surgery to remove the palatine (PAL-uh-tine) type of this lymphatic organ peaked in the mid-20th century
when these organs were thought to be useless and prone to infections. For 10 points -- name this part of
the early immune system located on either side of the soft palate (PAL-et).
ANSWER:
PALATINE TONSILS
ACCEPT: TONSILLECTOMY (ton-sih-LEK-tuh-mee) OR TONSILLECTOMIES
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Surgery to remove the palatine (PAL-uh-tine) type of this lymphatic organ peaked in the mid-20th century
when these organs were thought to be useless and prone to infections. For 10 points -- name this part of
the early immune system located on either side of the soft palate (PAL-et).
ANSWER:
PALATINE TONSILS
ACCEPT: TONSILLECTOMY (ton-sih-LEK-tuh-mee) OR TONSILLECTOMIES
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After her son Thomas was born in 1969, she began writing for kids, including Spin a Soft Black Song. By
then she had nurtured the Black Arts movement to national prominence. For 10 points -- who is this writer
whose definitive omnibus is Collected Poems 1968-1998, but is perhaps best known for Ego Trippin': Poems
for Children?
ANSWER:
[YOLANDE CORNELIA] "NIKKI" GIOVANNI, JR.
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After her son Thomas was born in 1969, she began writing for kids, including Spin a Soft Black Song. By
then she had nurtured the Black Arts movement to national prominence. For 10 points -- who is this writer
whose definitive omnibus is Collected Poems 1968-1998, but is perhaps best known for Ego Trippin': Poems
for Children?
ANSWER:
[YOLANDE CORNELIA] "NIKKI" GIOVANNI, JR.
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His farewell tour in 2004 took him, cinematically, on a final rampage through New York, Paris, Sydney and
Shanghai, taking on all his old opponents, plus "Monster X." For 10 points -- name this folk hero of Japan,
one very big lizard.
ANSWER:
GODZILLA
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His farewell tour in 2004 took him, cinematically, on a final rampage through New York, Paris, Sydney and
Shanghai, taking on all his old opponents, plus "Monster X." For 10 points -- name this folk hero of Japan,
one very big lizard.
ANSWER:
GODZILLA
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His 1861 "The Prayer of Twenty Millions," demanding an immediate end to slavery, was published in the
New York Tribune. That's because he owned the Tribune. For 10 points -- name this influential editor and
eventual Democratic presidential nominee whose best known editorial advice was "Go West, young man."
ANSWER:
HORACE GREELEY
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His 1861 "The Prayer of Twenty Millions," demanding an immediate end to slavery, was published in the
New York Tribune. That's because he owned the Tribune. For 10 points -- name this influential editor and
eventual Democratic presidential nominee whose best known editorial advice was "Go West, young man."
ANSWER:
HORACE GREELEY
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President George W. Bush declined to speak at its annual convention in 2005, just as he had in 2001, 2002,
2003, and 2004. That made him the first president since Herbert Hoover never to address -- for 10
points -- what historic and continuing civil rights organization now led by Bruce S. Gordon?
ANSWER:
NAACP OR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
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President George W. Bush declined to speak at its annual convention in 2005, just as he had in 2001, 2002,
2003, and 2004. That made him the first president since Herbert Hoover never to address -- for 10
points -- what historic and continuing civil rights organization now led by Bruce S. Gordon?
ANSWER:
NAACP OR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
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He became a British citizen in 1863, choosing to stay in the country that welcomed him after becoming the
greatest Shakespearean actor of his day. For 10 points -- who was this African American, the definitive
Othello and Macbeth?
ANSWER:
IRA ALDRIDGE
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He became a British citizen in 1863, choosing to stay in the country that welcomed him after becoming the
greatest Shakespearean actor of his day. For 10 points -- who was this African American, the definitive
Othello and Macbeth?
ANSWER:
IRA ALDRIDGE
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He refused to patent the discovery that could have made him very rich, but became rich anyway through all
of his medical and humanitarian awards. He used the money from those awards to establish an ongoing
Institute for Biological Studies at La Jolla (luh HOY-yuh), California. For 10 points -- name this conqueror
of polio.
ANSWER:
DR. JONAS SALK
ACCEPT: SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES
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He refused to patent the discovery that could have made him very rich, but became rich anyway through all
of his medical and humanitarian awards. He used the money from those awards to establish an ongoing
Institute for Biological Studies at La Jolla (luh HOY-yuh), California. For 10 points -- name this conqueror
of polio.
ANSWER:
DR. JONAS SALK
ACCEPT: SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES
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One of its divisions produces the Harry Potter films. Its Moviefone division sells tickets for it; its
Entertainment Weekly hypes it; while the cable channels of its Turner Broadcasting air ads for it. For 10
points -- name this media conglomerate that shortened its name by dropping AOL.
ANSWER:
AOL TIME WARNER OR AMERICA ONLINE TIME WARNER
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One of its divisions produces the Harry Potter films. Its Moviefone division sells tickets for it; its
Entertainment Weekly hypes it; while the cable channels of its Turner Broadcasting air ads for it. For 10
points -- name this media conglomerate that shortened its name by dropping AOL.
ANSWER:
AOL TIME WARNER OR AMERICA ONLINE TIME WARNER
PROMPT: If PARTIAL ANSWER is given
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He helped found Omega Psi Phi, but it was his work in marine biology that earned him a spot as the 19th
person honored in the Black Heritage U.S. Postage Stamp series. For 10 points -- who was this Howard
University professor from 1912 to 1941?
ANSWER:
ERNEST E. JUST
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He helped found Omega Psi Phi, but it was his work in marine biology that earned him a spot as the 19th
person honored in the Black Heritage U.S. Postage Stamp series. For 10 points -- who was this Howard
University professor from 1912 to 1941?
ANSWER:
ERNEST E. JUST
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Martin Luther was the most famous real Professor of Theology at the University of Wittenberg (VITT-inburg). The most famous fictional Professor of Theology there was -- for 10 points -- what title character of
a 1594 play by Christopher Marlowe who sells his soul to the devil?
ANSWER:
JOHN FAUSTUS OR DOCTOR FAUSTUS
ACCEPT: FAUST
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Martin Luther was the most famous real Professor of Theology at the University of Wittenberg (VITT-inburg). The most famous fictional Professor of Theology there was -- for 10 points -- what title character of
a 1594 play by Christopher Marlowe who sells his soul to the devil?
ANSWER:
JOHN FAUSTUS OR DOCTOR FAUSTUS
ACCEPT: FAUST
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"Jamon" (ha-MOAN) is the Spanish word for ham; and "paella" (pie-AY-yuh) is a Catalan (KAT-uh-lun) word
for a dish of rice, meat, seafood and vegetables. A combination of those words has created -- for 10
points -- the name of what Cajun dish of chicken, sausage, ham, veggies and rice?
ANSWER:
JAMBALAYA (jam-buh-LIE-uh or jum-buh-LIE-uh)
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"Jamon" (ha-MOAN) is the Spanish word for ham; and "paella" (pie-AY-yuh) is a Catalan (KAT-uh-lun) word
for a dish of rice, meat, seafood and vegetables. A combination of those words has created -- for 10
points -- the name of what Cajun dish of chicken, sausage, ham, veggies and rice?
ANSWER:
JAMBALAYA (jam-buh-LIE-uh or jum-buh-LIE-uh)
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The world's second-largest French-speaking city, one that mainly sits on an island in a river, is just a few
hours' drive from New England. For 10 points -- what city, that shares its name with that island in the St.
Lawrence River?
ANSWER:
MONTREAL
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The world's second-largest French-speaking city, one that mainly sits on an island in a river, is just a few
hours' drive from New England. For 10 points -- what city, that shares its name with that island in the St.
Lawrence River?
ANSWER:
MONTREAL
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FDR's Revenue Act of 1935 raised the tax rate on the highest income bracket to a then astounding 70%. In
1935, that tax bracket included just one very old man. For 10 points -- who was that then-95-year-old oil
tycoon who founded Standard Oil?
ANSWER:
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER SENIOR
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FDR's Revenue Act of 1935 raised the tax rate on the highest income bracket to a then astounding 70%. In
1935, that tax bracket included just one very old man. For 10 points -- who was that then-95-year-old oil
tycoon who founded Standard Oil?
ANSWER:
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER SENIOR
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Carlos Delfino (del-FEE-noh) and Antonio McDyess (mick-DICE) are newer additions to this NBA team,
joining Lindsey Hunter, and Tayshaun (TAY-shahn) Prince. For 10 points -- what team, whose other
notables include Richard Hamilton and Ben Wallace?
ANSWER:
DETROIT PISTONS OR DETROIT
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Carlos Delfino (del-FEE-noh) and Antonio McDyess (mick-DICE) are newer additions to this NBA team,
joining Lindsey Hunter, and Tayshaun (TAY-shahn) Prince. For 10 points -- what team, whose other
notables include Richard Hamilton and Ben Wallace?
ANSWER:
DETROIT PISTONS OR DETROIT
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He was imprisoned in 1717 for trying to quit the Weimar (VIE-mar) Court where he was compelled to
compose a new cantata every month. For 10 points -- who was this great German composer, one of whose
compulsory cantatas was the famous "Jesu (YAY-zoo), Joy of Man's Desiring"?
ANSWER:
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
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He was imprisoned in 1717 for trying to quit the Weimar (VIE-mar) Court where he was compelled to
compose a new cantata every month. For 10 points -- who was this great German composer, one of whose
compulsory cantatas was the famous "Jesu (YAY-zoo), Joy of Man's Desiring"?
ANSWER:
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
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BBC television may be known for its high class dramas rebroadcast on "Masterpiece Theatre," but the BBC's
most profitable TV export is something created by Ragdoll Productions. For 10 points -- name that show
starring Dipsy, Laa-Laa (LAH-LAH), Po, and Tinky-Winky.
ANSWER:
THE TELETUBBIES
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BBC television may be known for its high class dramas rebroadcast on "Masterpiece Theatre," but the BBC's
most profitable TV export is something created by Ragdoll Productions. For 10 points -- name that show
starring Dipsy, Laa-Laa (LAH-LAH), Po, and Tinky-Winky.
ANSWER:
THE TELETUBBIES
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This nation calls its neighbors "the four wolves" for their several claims to its territory, its culture, and
even its name. For 10 points -- name this neighbor of: Albania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece.
ANSWER:
MACEDONIA (mas-eh-DOH-nee-uh) OR FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
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This nation calls its neighbors "the four wolves" for their several claims to its territory, its culture, and
even its name. For 10 points -- name this neighbor of: Albania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece.
ANSWER:
MACEDONIA (mas-eh-DOH-nee-uh) OR FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
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Inspired in part by the Lowndes (LOUNZ) County Freedom Organization whose symbol they borrowed, they
first caught the attention of the mainstream media by their uniforms of blue shirts, black leather jackets,
and dark berets (beh-RAZE). For 10 points -- name this party formed in 1966.
ANSWER:
BLACK PANTHER PARTY OR THE BLACK PANTHERS
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Inspired in part by the Lowndes (LOUNZ) County Freedom Organization whose symbol they borrowed, they
first caught the attention of the mainstream media by their uniforms of blue shirts, black leather jackets,
and dark berets (beh-RAZE). For 10 points -- name this party formed in 1966.
ANSWER:
BLACK PANTHER PARTY OR THE BLACK PANTHERS
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The bird flu which began in Southeast Asia in mid-2003 is the largest and most severe on record. Despite
the destruction of over 150 million birds, it has proven to be especially tenacious. For 10 points -- the
causative agent is what virus known by a letter-number, letter-number combination?
ANSWER:
H5N1
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The bird flu which began in Southeast Asia in mid-2003 is the largest and most severe on record. Despite
the destruction of over 150 million birds, it has proven to be especially tenacious. For 10 points -- the
causative agent is what virus known by a letter-number, letter-number combination?
ANSWER:
H5N1
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In 1871, he became the highest paid public employee in America, and that didn't include any of the
estimated $20 million in graft from the New York Customhouse he ran. For 10 points -- who was this
political hack who rose above his shady past when he unexpectedly succeeded to the presidency?
ANSWER:
CHESTER ALAN ARTHUR
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In 1871, he became the highest paid public employee in America, and that didn't include any of the
estimated $20 million in graft from the New York Customhouse he ran. For 10 points -- who was this
political hack who rose above his shady past when he unexpectedly succeeded to the presidency?
ANSWER:
CHESTER ALAN ARTHUR
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The lighter of its stable isotopes yields tritium (TRIT-ee-um) when bombarded with neutrons, while its
heavier isotope absorbs neutrons so poorly that it is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors. For 10
points -- name this alkali metal whose isotopes have atomic masses of six and seven.
ANSWER:
LITHIUM
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The lighter of its stable isotopes yields tritium (TRIT-ee-um) when bombarded with neutrons, while its
heavier isotope absorbs neutrons so poorly that it is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors. For 10
points -- name this alkali metal whose isotopes have atomic masses of six and seven.
ANSWER:
LITHIUM
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In 1908 Britain became the first nation to claim a slice of it -- all territory between longitude 20 degrees
west and 80 degrees west and extending north to latitude 50 degrees south. For 10 points -- name this
continent.
ANSWER:
ANTARCTICA
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In 1908 Britain became the first nation to claim a slice of it -- all territory between longitude 20 degrees
west and 80 degrees west and extending north to latitude 50 degrees south. For 10 points -- name this
continent.
ANSWER:
ANTARCTICA
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Its state Capitol Building is not only the largest in the U.S. but was designed to be seven feet taller than
the U.S. Capitol. For 10 points -- name this state that began as an independent republic.
ANSWER:
TEXAS
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Its state Capitol Building is not only the largest in the U.S. but was designed to be seven feet taller than
the U.S. Capitol. For 10 points -- name this state that began as an independent republic.
ANSWER:
TEXAS
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A butterfly doesn't have much in common with a cobra or a lotus or an awkward chair, except that they all
name poses -- for 10 points -- in what psycho-physical practice of stretching, breathing, and meditation
developed thousands of years ago in India?
ANSWER:
YOGA
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A butterfly doesn't have much in common with a cobra or a lotus or an awkward chair, except that they all
name poses -- for 10 points -- in what psycho-physical practice of stretching, breathing, and meditation
developed thousands of years ago in India?
ANSWER:
YOGA
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Australia had won every World Cup of Rugby since 1972. That streak ended in late 2003 when the Aussies
lost that Cup to -- for 10 points -- what nation where that game was invented?
ANSWER:
UNITED KINGDOM OR GREAT BRITAIN OR ENGLAND
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Australia had won every World Cup of Rugby since 1972. That streak ended in late 2003 when the Aussies
lost that Cup to -- for 10 points -- what nation where that game was invented?
ANSWER:
UNITED KINGDOM OR GREAT BRITAIN OR ENGLAND
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He predated Menelaus (men-eh-LAY-us), producing the first known table of chords, and introducing the
division of a circle into 360 degrees to Greece. For 10 points -- who was this mathematician considered the
father of trigonometry?
ANSWER:
HIPPARCHUS (hip-PAR-kus) OF RHODES
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He predated Menelaus (men-eh-LAY-us), producing the first known table of chords, and introducing the
division of a circle into 360 degrees to Greece. For 10 points -- who was this mathematician considered the
father of trigonometry?
ANSWER:
HIPPARCHUS (hip-PAR-kus) OF RHODES
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This U.S. cabinet post was given so few responsibilities that it was a part-time job until the Buchanan
administration. It didn't even have its own cabinet department until 1870, 81 years after Edmund Randolph
first held it. For 10 points apiece -- what job, vacated in 2005 by John Ashcroft, and who currently holds
it?
ANSWER:
U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL
ALBERTO GONZALES
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This U.S. cabinet post was given so few responsibilities that it was a part-time job until the Buchanan
administration. It didn't even have its own cabinet department until 1870, 81 years after Edmund Randolph
first held it. For 10 points apiece -- what job, vacated in 2005 by John Ashcroft, and who currently holds
it?
ANSWER:
U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL
ALBERTO GONZALES
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The first political ads appeared on TV in the U.S. in 1952, when Democrats bought a 30-minute slot
supporting this candidate.
1.
First -- for 15 points -- which candidate, twice an unsuccessful U.S. presidential candidate?
ANSWER:
2.
ADLAI STEVENSON
The 1952 TV ad campaign backfired, as that 30-minute program interfered -- for 10 points -- with what
ground-breaking sitcom about an American woman married to a Cuban bandleader?
ANSWER:
I LOVE LUCY
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The first political ads appeared on TV in the U.S. in 1952, when Democrats bought a 30-minute slot
supporting this candidate.
1.
First -- for 15 points -- which candidate, twice an unsuccessful U.S. presidential candidate?
ANSWER:
2.
ADLAI STEVENSON
The 1952 TV ad campaign backfired, as that 30-minute program interfered -- for 10 points -- with what
ground-breaking sitcom about an American woman married to a Cuban bandleader?
ANSWER:
I LOVE LUCY
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The trade of Shaquille O'Neal from the L.A. Lakers to the Miami Heat has been called the biggest NBA trade in
almost 30 years.
1.
First -- for 10 points -- it wasn't that big a deal when what franchise traded Shaq to the Lakers in 1996?
ANSWER:
2.
ORLANDO OR MAGIC
For 15 points -- the last deal considered to rival it was the 1975 trade of what player, then at his peak,
from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Lakers?
ANSWER:
KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
ACCEPT: LEW ALCINDOR
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The trade of Shaquille O'Neal from the L.A. Lakers to the Miami Heat has been called the biggest NBA trade in
almost 30 years.
1.
First -- for 10 points -- it wasn't that big a deal when what franchise traded Shaq to the Lakers in 1996?
ANSWER:
2.
ORLANDO OR MAGIC
For 15 points -- the last deal considered to rival it was the 1975 trade of what player, then at his peak,
from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Lakers?
ANSWER:
KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
ACCEPT: LEW ALCINDOR
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Identify this two-syllable word after one clue for 30 points, after two for 20, or after all three for 10 points:
1.
In law, it's a brief history of the title to a piece of land, or a summary of a judgment, used to create a
lien (LEEN).
2.
When modifying "art," it denotes a style of 20th century painting and sculpture with no pictoral
representational or symbolic function.
3.
It also is used for the condensation of an article, proposal, or scholarly paper.
ANSWER:
ABSTRACT
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Identify this two-syllable word after one clue for 30 points, after two for 20, or after all three for 10 points:
1.
In law, it's a brief history of the title to a piece of land, or a summary of a judgment, used to create a
lien (LEEN).
2.
When modifying "art," it denotes a style of 20th century painting and sculpture with no pictoral
representational or symbolic function.
3.
It also is used for the condensation of an article, proposal, or scholarly paper.
ANSWER:
ABSTRACT
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His adopted Muslim first names translate as "Spiritual Leader" and "Blessed," and his last name means
"Prince." For 20 points -- who is this controversial former New Jersey Poet Laureate and writer of The Dead
Lecturer and Preface to a 20 Volume Suicide Note?
ANSWER:
IMAMU AMIRI BARAKA (e-MAHM-oo ah-MEER-ay buh-RAH-kuh) OR LeROI JONES
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His adopted Muslim first names translate as "Spiritual Leader" and "Blessed," and his last name means
"Prince." For 20 points -- who is this controversial former New Jersey Poet Laureate and writer of The Dead
Lecturer and Preface to a 20 Volume Suicide Note?
ANSWER:
IMAMU AMIRI BARAKA (e-MAHM-oo ah-MEER-ay buh-RAH-kuh) OR LeROI JONES
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Let's talk about "sets," mathematical sets, that is. For 5, 10, and 15 points respectively:
1.
What two-syllable term is used for a set whose members are all members of another set?
ANSWER:
2.
Besides null, what is the name given to a set containing no elements?
ANSWER:
3.
5 POINTS: SUBSETS
10 POINTS: EMPTY SET
The [blank] of a set describes the size of the set using a counting, rather than ordinal, number.
ANSWER:
15 POINTS: CARDINALITY
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Let's talk about "sets," mathematical sets, that is. For 5, 10, and 15 points respectively:
1.
What two-syllable term is used for a set whose members are all members of another set?
ANSWER:
2.
Besides null, what is the name given to a set containing no elements?
ANSWER:
3.
5 POINTS: SUBSETS
10 POINTS: EMPTY SET
The [blank] of a set describes the size of the set using a counting, rather than ordinal, number.
ANSWER:
15 POINTS: CARDINALITY
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Identify this European city after one clue for 30 points, after two for 20, or after all three for 10 points:
1.
It's home to the largest chocolate store in Europe, which sells candy replicas of local landmarks,
including The Reichstag (RIKE-shtahk).
2.
It was the home of Checkpoint Charlie during the Cold War.
3.
During the middle of the 20th century this now re-united capital was divided into East and West.
ANSWER:
BERLIN, GERMANY
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Identify this European city after one clue for 30 points, after two for 20, or after all three for 10 points:
1.
It's home to the largest chocolate store in Europe, which sells candy replicas of local landmarks,
including The Reichstag (RIKE-shtahk).
2.
It was the home of Checkpoint Charlie during the Cold War.
3.
During the middle of the 20th century this now re-united capital was divided into East and West.
ANSWER:
BERLIN, GERMANY
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He was 28 years old in the first Walter Mosley mystery about him back in 1990. He's 45 years old in Mosley's
latest mystery in that series, Little Scarlet. For 10 points per answer:
1.
Who is this character, and what was the name of the book that introduced him?
ANSWER:
2.
EZEKIEL "EASY" RAWLINS
DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS
Little Scarlet explores the impact of the 1965 Watts riot on the psyche (SIE-kee) of black America. Watts
is a section of what major West Coast city?
ANSWER:
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA OR L.A.
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He was 28 years old in the first Walter Mosley mystery about him back in 1990. He's 45 years old in Mosley's
latest mystery in that series, Little Scarlet. For 10 points per answer:
1.
Who is this character, and what was the name of the book that introduced him?
ANSWER:
2.
EZEKIEL "EASY" RAWLINS
DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS
Little Scarlet explores the impact of the 1965 Watts riot on the psyche (SIE-kee) of black America. Watts
is a section of what major West Coast city?
ANSWER:
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA OR L.A.
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Despite the deaths of over 30 journalists in Iraq during the past 10 years, Iraq is not the most dangerous
country for journalists to cover. For 10 points apiece:
1.
The most dangerous country during that decade was what large North African nation in which the
government is simultaneously fighting armed Islamic militants and Berber separatists?
ANSWER:
2.
ALGERIA
The second most dangerous country for journalists is what land facing many separatist revolts, the
deadliest of which is being waged by Chechens (CHECH-ens)?
ANSWER:
RUSSIA
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Despite the deaths of over 30 journalists in Iraq during the past 10 years, Iraq is not the most dangerous
country for journalists to cover. For 10 points apiece:
1.
The most dangerous country during that decade was what large North African nation in which the
government is simultaneously fighting armed Islamic militants and Berber separatists?
ANSWER:
2.
ALGERIA
The second most dangerous country for journalists is what land facing many separatist revolts, the
deadliest of which is being waged by Chechens (CHECH-ens)?
ANSWER:
RUSSIA
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Prior to 1980, only three African Americans had ever won Emmys for acting. For 10 points apiece:
1.
Who won the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1966, 1967 and 1968 for "I Spy"?
ANSWER:
2.
Who won an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Soap"?
ANSWER:
3.
BILL COSBY
ROBERT GUILLAUME (ghee-YOHM)
Who won an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Special for "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman"?
ANSWER:
CICELY TYSON
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Prior to 1980, only three African Americans had ever won Emmys for acting. For 10 points apiece:
1.
Who won the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1966, 1967 and 1968 for "I Spy"?
ANSWER:
2.
Who won an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Soap"?
ANSWER:
3.
BILL COSBY
ROBERT GUILLAUME (ghee-YOHM)
Who won an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Special for "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman"?
ANSWER:
CICELY TYSON
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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber mounted a Broadway musical so original that it had no plot, based on the words of
one of the 20th century's most difficult poets. It ran 18 years, and its signature song has been recorded by
more than 170 artists worldwide:
1.
For 10 points -- name this feline musical based on poems by T.S. Eliot.
ANSWER:
2.
CATS
For 15 points -- name that signature song, that begins: "Midnight. Not a sound from the pavement."
ANSWER:
MEMORY
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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber mounted a Broadway musical so original that it had no plot, based on the words of
one of the 20th century's most difficult poets. It ran 18 years, and its signature song has been recorded by
more than 170 artists worldwide:
1.
For 10 points -- name this feline musical based on poems by T.S. Eliot.
ANSWER:
2.
CATS
For 15 points -- name that signature song, that begins: "Midnight. Not a sound from the pavement."
ANSWER:
MEMORY
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It reached the height of its power under the Sisse (SIS-see) Dynasty in the 11th century, when it boasted of
an army of 200,000 and commercial dominance over all of West Africa. For 15 points apiece:
1.
Name this empire whose capital was Kumbi Salih (KOOM-bee SAH-lih) in present-day Mauritania (mawrih-TAY-nee-uh).
ANSWER:
2.
GHANA (GAH-nuh)
What empire, sometimes called Mandingoland (man-DING-go-land), superseded Ghana as the dominant
African state in the early 13th century?
ANSWER:
MALI (MAH-lee)
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It reached the height of its power under the Sisse (SIS-see) Dynasty in the 11th century, when it boasted of
an army of 200,000 and commercial dominance over all of West Africa. For 15 points apiece:
1.
Name this empire whose capital was Kumbi Salih (KOOM-bee SAH-lih) in present-day Mauritania (mawrih-TAY-nee-uh).
ANSWER:
2.
GHANA (GAH-nuh)
What empire, sometimes called Mandingoland (man-DING-go-land), superseded Ghana as the dominant
African state in the early 13th century?
ANSWER:
MALI (MAH-lee)
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Name these glands after one clue for 30 points, after two for 20, or after all three for 10 points:
1.
In 1805, French anatomist Baron Cuvier (koo-VYAY) discovered that they had two distinct sections that
he named the cortex and the medulla (meh-DOO-luh).
2.
Fifty years later, British Dr. Thomas Addison discovered that these glands were essential for life.
3.
These tiny pyramid-shaped glands sit atop the kidneys.
ANSWER:
ADRENAL GLANDS OR THE ADRENALS
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Name these glands after one clue for 30 points, after two for 20, or after all three for 10 points:
1.
In 1805, French anatomist Baron Cuvier (koo-VYAY) discovered that they had two distinct sections that
he named the cortex and the medulla (meh-DOO-luh).
2.
Fifty years later, British Dr. Thomas Addison discovered that these glands were essential for life.
3.
These tiny pyramid-shaped glands sit atop the kidneys.
ANSWER:
ADRENAL GLANDS OR THE ADRENALS
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Though a professor at Yale Law School and the first African American to gain tenure there, his most
influential books have been about morals, ethics and religion. For 25 points -- name this author of 1996's
Integrity and 1993's The Culture of Disbelief, whose next two books will cover civility and decency.
ANSWER:
STEPHEN CARTER
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Though a professor at Yale Law School and the first African American to gain tenure there, his most
influential books have been about morals, ethics and religion. For 25 points -- name this author of 1996's
Integrity and 1993's The Culture of Disbelief, whose next two books will cover civility and decency.
ANSWER:
STEPHEN CARTER
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By tradition, he is called "lover of peace." In Chapter 32 of Exodus, he proved too peaceful when he gave
in to the Israelites' demand to have an idol to worship, and helped them build one. For 10
points each -- name this High Priest, and the idol he had a hand in building.
ANSWER:
AARON
GOLDEN CALF
PROMPT: If just CALF is answered
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By tradition, he is called "lover of peace." In Chapter 32 of Exodus, he proved too peaceful when he gave
in to the Israelites' demand to have an idol to worship, and helped them build one. For 10
points each -- name this High Priest, and the idol he had a hand in building.
ANSWER:
AARON
GOLDEN CALF
PROMPT: If just CALF is answered
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It was signed in 1997, but could not take effect until countries responsible for at least 55% of global
greenhouse gas emissions had ratified it. For 10 points apiece:
1.
Identify this Protocol, named for the Japanese city where it was signed, a Protocol signed but never
ratified by the United States.
ANSWER:
2.
KYOTO (KYOH-toh or kee-OH-toh) PROTOCOL
What major nation, which accounts for 17% of greenhouse gas emissions, ratified the Kyoto Protocol in
late 2004, thereby putting it into effect, and gratifying most of the other G-8 nations?
ANSWER:
RUSSIA
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It was signed in 1997, but could not take effect until countries responsible for at least 55% of global
greenhouse gas emissions had ratified it. For 10 points apiece:
1.
Identify this Protocol, named for the Japanese city where it was signed, a Protocol signed but never
ratified by the United States.
ANSWER:
2.
KYOTO (KYOH-toh or kee-OH-toh) PROTOCOL
What major nation, which accounts for 17% of greenhouse gas emissions, ratified the Kyoto Protocol in
late 2004, thereby putting it into effect, and gratifying most of the other G-8 nations?
ANSWER:
RUSSIA
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The first two words of Horace's 11th Ode have become so famous that they are still quoted in the original
Latin. For 10 points apiece -- what are those two Latin words for "Seize the day"?
ANSWER:
CARPE DIEM (CAR-pay DEE-em)
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The first two words of Horace's 11th Ode have become so famous that they are still quoted in the original
Latin. For 10 points apiece -- what are those two Latin words for "Seize the day"?
ANSWER:
CARPE DIEM (CAR-pay DEE-em)
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The key differences between them: speed, maneuverability, and position. A world class run in the first is 90
mph as compared to 80 mph in the second, where your position is head first. For 10 points apiece -- name
these two related Winter Olympic stripped-down sleds in which the driver is inches from the ice.
ANSWER:
LUGES (LOOZH-es)
SKELETONS
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The key differences between them: speed, maneuverability, and position. A world class run in the first is 90
mph as compared to 80 mph in the second, where your position is head first. For 10 points apiece -- name
these two related Winter Olympic stripped-down sleds in which the driver is inches from the ice.
ANSWER:
LUGES (LOOZH-es)
SKELETONS
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The Iliad begins with the wrath of the chief warrior of the army of Agamemnon (ag-uh-MEM-non), and ends
with the funeral of the victim of his wrath, the eldest son of King Priam (PRY-um) who was the chief warrior
of the Trojan army. For 15 points apiece -- name those two chiefs, one of whom was a real heel.
ANSWER:
ACHILLES (uh-KILL-eez)
HECTOR
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The Iliad begins with the wrath of the chief warrior of the army of Agamemnon (ag-uh-MEM-non), and ends
with the funeral of the victim of his wrath, the eldest son of King Priam (PRY-um) who was the chief warrior
of the Trojan army. For 15 points apiece -- name those two chiefs, one of whom was a real heel.
ANSWER:
ACHILLES (uh-KILL-eez)
HECTOR
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Mecca is the religious capital of Saudi Arabia and the most sacred city of Islam. For 15 points apiece:
1.
What most populous city in Saudi Arabia serves as its official as well as its royal capital?
ANSWER:
2.
RIYADH (ree-YAHD)
What second-largest Saudi city and largest port is the actual administrative capital of the kingdom?
ANSWER:
JEDDAH (JED-duh) OR JIDDAH (JID-duh)
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Mecca is the religious capital of Saudi Arabia and the most sacred city of Islam. For 15 points apiece:
1.
What most populous city in Saudi Arabia serves as its official as well as its royal capital?
ANSWER:
2.
RIYADH (ree-YAHD)
What second-largest Saudi city and largest port is the actual administrative capital of the kingdom?
ANSWER:
JEDDAH (JED-duh) OR JIDDAH (JID-duh)
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They split off at the level of the sixth cervical vertebra and continue downwards roughly parallel. For 15
points apiece:
1.
What name is given to the cylindrical cartilage tube that continues downward for about 11 centimeters
before dividing into the two bronchial (BRONG-kee-ul) tubes?
ANSWER:
2.
TRACHEA (TRAY-kee-uh)
What name is given to the muscular canal that continues downward for about 24 centimeters before
entering the stomach?
ANSWER:
ESOPHAGUS (ee-SOF-uh-gus)
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They split off at the level of the sixth cervical vertebra and continue downwards roughly parallel. For 15
points apiece:
1.
What name is given to the cylindrical cartilage tube that continues downward for about 11 centimeters
before dividing into the two bronchial (BRONG-kee-ul) tubes?
ANSWER:
2.
TRACHEA (TRAY-kee-uh)
What name is given to the muscular canal that continues downward for about 24 centimeters before
entering the stomach?
ANSWER:
ESOPHAGUS (ee-SOF-uh-gus)
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The most popular variety of apple in the U.S. began as a chance seedling on an Iowa farm in 1872. For 10
points apiece:
1.
What name, synonymous with "tasty," is given to this large red apple with five projections at the bottom
end?
ANSWER:
2.
RED DELICIOUS APPLES
Although the Red Delicious is also grown in Canada, that nation's "official apple" is what green-to-yellow
apple with red stripes that shares its name with a brand of personal computer?
ANSWER:
McINTOSH APPLES OR McINTOSHES
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The most popular variety of apple in the U.S. began as a chance seedling on an Iowa farm in 1872. For 10
points apiece:
1.
What name, synonymous with "tasty," is given to this large red apple with five projections at the bottom
end?
ANSWER:
2.
RED DELICIOUS APPLES
Although the Red Delicious is also grown in Canada, that nation's "official apple" is what green-to-yellow
apple with red stripes that shares its name with a brand of personal computer?
ANSWER:
McINTOSH APPLES OR McINTOSHES
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The first one resigned in 1952; the next one died in a plane crash in 1961; and the sixth one was prevented
from serving a second term in 1996 with an American veto. For 10 points apiece:
1.
What is this top position in the United Nations?
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2.
UNITED NATIONS (OR U.N.) SECRETARY-GENERAL
OR SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS (OR U.N.)
Who's the current Secretary-General of the U.N., now in his second term?
ANSWER:
KOFI ANNAN
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The first one resigned in 1952; the next one died in a plane crash in 1961; and the sixth one was prevented
from serving a second term in 1996 with an American veto. For 10 points apiece:
1.
What is this top position in the United Nations?
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2.
UNITED NATIONS (OR U.N.) SECRETARY-GENERAL
OR SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS (OR U.N.)
Who's the current Secretary-General of the U.N., now in his second term?
ANSWER:
KOFI ANNAN
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The Book of the Bee is an ancient Syriac (SEER-ee-ak) text that didn't make it into the New Testament. It
names two of the children blessed by Jesus in the 10th Chapter of Mark. Those children went on to become
bishops, saints, and the only two recipients of Paul's so-called Pastoral Epistles. For 15
points apiece -- name them.
ANSWER:
SAINT TIMOTHY
SAINT TITUS
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The Book of the Bee is an ancient Syriac (SEER-ee-ak) text that didn't make it into the New Testament. It
names two of the children blessed by Jesus in the 10th Chapter of Mark. Those children went on to become
bishops, saints, and the only two recipients of Paul's so-called Pastoral Epistles. For 15
points apiece -- name them.
ANSWER:
SAINT TIMOTHY
SAINT TITUS
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In 1940, he became the first African American to receive a doctor of science. For 10 points apiece:
1.
Name this Spingarn Medalist primarily responsible for modern blood banking.
ANSWER:
2.
DR. CHARLES DREW
Dr. Drew waged a decades-long lobbying campaign to integrate what largest physicians organization in
the U.S.?
ANSWER:
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OR A.M.A.
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In 1940, he became the first African American to receive a doctor of science. For 10 points apiece:
1.
Name this Spingarn Medalist primarily responsible for modern blood banking.
ANSWER:
2.
DR. CHARLES DREW
Dr. Drew waged a decades-long lobbying campaign to integrate what largest physicians organization in
the U.S.?
ANSWER:
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OR A.M.A.
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