2004 TRASH Junior Bird Round 12
Tossups
1. His early career is marked by small roles in Francis Ford Coppola films: Corporal Flanagan in Gardens of Stone, Midget in
Rumble Fish, the gangster Bumpy Rhodes in The Cotton Club, and the PT boat crew member Clean in Apocalypse Now. More
recently, he's played a motorcycle club president in Biker Boyz and the leader of a space rescue mission in Event Horizon. For ten
points, name this once-serious actor who is now best known for playing Morpheus in The Matrix.
ANS: Laurence Fishburne
2. He had a short-lived label, More Protein, on which he released non-hits backed by the band Jesus Loves You. Nominated for a
Grammy in the Dance category for "When Will You Learn," he appeared on P.M. Dawn's "More Than Likely" and had a hit with a
cover of a 1964 Dave Berry son, although he is most linked to the band which recorded the albums Kissing to Be Clever and Colour
By Numbers. For ten points, name this singer of "The Crying Game" and Culture Club vocalist.
ANS: Boy George (or George O'Dowd)
3. With the help of AOL, it became the first series to put its pilot on-line as a preview before the broadcast premiere. Set in Hart,
Missouri, this show focuses on the family of a college professor named Grace, played by Christine Lahti. More specifically, it focuses
on Grace's sons, played by Matthew Long and Logan Lerman. For ten points, name this new WB series about two brothers, one of
whom will become President of the United States.
ANS: Jack and Bobby
4. Born one day after his father tied for 31st at the 1964 Masters, he followed in his father's footsteps, turning pro after becoming a
three-time All-American at North Carolina. He donated his $700,000 payday to his local church after losing to Tiger Woods in the
2004 Match Play Championship, when he refused to play until a heckler was removed. For ten points, name this winner of 18
tournaments, including the 1997 PGA Championship, who has failed to make the top 15 on the money list only once since 1995.
ANS: Davis Love III
5. Benedict Jablonski based its design on the ornament of an Oldsmobile 88. It was first given out in 1955, although retroactive
awards have been handed out at recent WorldCons. Named after a certain Mr. Gernsback, who founded the magazine Amazing
Stories, this is, for ten points, what award of science fiction literature?
ANS: Hugo Award
6. He claimed to be Phil Spector's cousin in order to land a job in the mailroom of the William Morris Agency. From there, he
became a hot agent whose work includes hooking up Neil Young with Crosby, Stills, and Nash. He founded Asylum Records and a
namesake label to which he signed Guns N' Roses and produced Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats on Broadway and the movies Risky
Business and Little Shop of Horrors. For ten points, name this entertainment mogul, now the final letter in DreamWorks SKG.
ANS: David Geffen
7. The angry girl tackles the allegedly crazy guy and apparently throws him out, but the lovers realize they're each to blame a couple
days later. She forgives him, but needs more time to apologize. Deconstructing the lyrics, this order of events is mixed in with pop
culture references like Aquaman, the Smoking Man, Sailor Moon, LeAnn Rimes, and Bert Kaempfert in--for 10 points--what song by
the Barenaked Ladies?
ANS: One Week
8. This nickname was allegedly coined by Hugh Roberts, sports editor of the Age-Herald after the team held on for a surprising 6-6
tie in 1907 on a muddy field. The nickname is not really related to the elephant that became associated during coach Wallace Wade's
tenure with the linemen, who were sometimes called the Red Elephants. For ten points, give the nickname now associated with
football at the University of Alabama.
ANS: Crimson Tide
9. The macguffin in this movie is at first an issue of contention between its owner, the title character, and his friend Zoe. When a
man accidentally skates into it, the title character chases after his blanket, which is eventually stolen by Huxley and his assistant, Bug
the bug. Along the way, the title character gains the help of Da Dump's ruler, the Queen of Trash, played by Vanessa Williams. For
ten points, name this kids movie in which a three-year old Sesame Street denizen visits Oscar's hometown.
ANS: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
10. When their dad takes a job in Japan, 16-year-old Holly Tyler ends up moving in with her 28-year-old sister Valerie, ruining
Valerie's perfectly ordered life as an up and coming PR exec. Seen as a career bump from Nick's All That for the younger actress and
as a career resurgence after 90210 for the elder one, it begins its third season in 2004. With Lillix covering the 1980 Romantics' hit
that names the show, this is, for ten points, what WB sitcom starring Jennie Garth and Amanda Bynes.
ANS: What I Like About You
11. After majoring in chemistry at Wagner College, he spent six months in industry before quitting to teach high school science.
While teaching, he wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Effect of Gamma Rays On Man-in-the Moon Marigolds and was
persuaded to take up novel writing, often describing disaffected youths in books with bizarre titles. For ten points, who wrote My
Darling, My Hamburger, Confessions of a Teenage Baboon, and The Pigman?
ANS: Paul Zindel
12. At Talledega, he drove the wrong way on pit road after the race. He bumped Scott Wimmer during a caution at Bristol. His
actions led to the accident that knocked out Jeff Gordon at Darlington. He had a shoving incident with Robby Gordon at Daytona. He
once tried to climb into Kenny Irwin's car and recently attacked a still-strapped in Brian Vickers. For ten points, name this bad boy of
NASCAR who may need some anger management classes.
ANS: Tony Stewart
13. Perhaps the last living major star of the silent film era, this Canadian-born actress played the bride Mitzi in Eric con Stroheim's
The Wedding March. She did less acting after marrying screenwriter Robert Riskin, although she played Natalie Wood's mother in the
60s sitcom The Pride of the Family. Her roles in Doctor X, The Mystery of the Wax Museum, and The Vampire Bat have led some to
deem her the first "scream queen." For ten points, who is best remembered as Ann Darrow, the beauty that killed the beast in King
Kong?
ANS: Fay Wray
14. This show had several game shows; a radio quiz show offers the prize of carrying the Olympic torch; David Leisure played Bink
Winkleman, the host of How Do I Love Thee, in which couples try to show who can withstand the most torture; Bill Maher played the
host of a dating game in which a hot woman had to choose between a contestant and hard-bodied Rodrigo; Cramming for a sports
trivia show, causes a character to forget who scored four touchdowns for Polk High. For ten points, name this Fox show about the
Bundys.
ANS: Married...with Children
15. He's no one-hit wonder: he has hit the Canadian charts in recent years with "Legal" and "Everybody Wants to Be Like You,"
"Lonely Monday Morning" and "Runway" both made the rap charts, and he actually had another Top 20 hit with "Girl I've Been
Hurt." For ten points, name this Canadian reggae rapper who had a hit in 1993 with "Informer."
ANS: Snow
16. Cameos in this film include Robert Wagner as himself making handprints in front of Graumann's Chinese Theater and Eric Idle as
a man who claims that he wasn't paying for sex, he was just doing research. Dwight Yoakum plays a hitman, while Master P plays a
night club owner who buys a house from the protagonist, a cop who moonlights as a real estate agent. For ten points, name this flick
starring Josh Hartnett and Harrison as partners, which culminates in a chase through Tinseltown.
ANS: Hollywood Homicide
17. Considered more serious than the band's previous efforts, this album features Cypress Hill's Sick Jacken as producer of "Fallen
Interlude" and Robert Smith of The Cure making a guest appearance on "All of This." Tracks include "Down," "Always," and the first
single, "Feeling This," while the biggest hit off it so far has been "I Miss You." Technically untitled rather than self-titled, this is, for
ten points, what 2003 follow-up to Take Off Your Pants and Jacket?
ANS: Blink-182
18. Despite losing their team captain to injury with five games to go, this team squeaked into the playoffs with a win over Charlotte.
However, the presence of All-Stars Barbara Ferris and Cheryl Ford and Finals MVP Ruth Riley was not enough to overcome Swin
Cash's knee, and the team was bounced by the Liberty in the first round, failing in their attempt to defend their title. For ten points,
name this WNBA squad which went worst to first in 2003 under the coaching of Bill Laimbeer.
ANS: Detroit Shock (accept either)
19. His role on As the World Turns was Stephen, the son of former Walsh Enterprises executive Kirk Anderson. He had a smaller
role than marketing might have indicated in the marijuana drama Harvest, and played a man who joins the titular group to avenge his
family in Texas Rangers, but his most famous movie role is that of quarterback Mox in Varsity Blues. For ten points, who is best
known for playing Dawson on Dawson's Creek?
ANS: James Van Der Beek
20. This video game franchise is set to be adapted to film by Charles Stone III, who brought us Drumline and Mr. 3000. Produced by
Namco, its characters include the Jack series of robots, the Sumo wrestler Ganryu, the Mexican wrestler King, the boxer Steve Fox,
and Heihachi Mishima, whose grandson Jin and son Kazuya have both won his King of the Iron Fist Tournament. For ten points,
name this 3D fighting game franchise whose installments include a Tag Tournament.
ANS: Tekken
2004 TRASH Junior Bird Round 12
Bonuses
1. For ten points each, name these actors who made guest appearances on Scrubs:
A. He played Nurse Paul Flowers, to whom Elliot once mistakenly said, "I love U2," referring to the band, while trying to break up
with him.
ANS: Rick Schroeder
B. This American Pie star played Danni Sullivan, who went out with J.D., but broke up with him because his heart was with Elliot.
ANS: Tara Reid
C. She came aboard as Dr. Molly Clock
ANS: Heather Graham
2. For ten points each, answer these questions about a screenwriter:
A. This man shared an Oscar for writing Shakespeare in Love, while his only directorial credit was for helming Gary Oldman and
Tim Roth in the film version of his own Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
ANS: Tom Stoppard (or Tomas Straussler)
B. Stoppard adapted this J.G. Ballard novel about a British youth living in China who is put in a Japanese internment camp during
World War II.
ANS: Empire of the Sun
C. Stoppard is supposed to be currently working on the adaptation of this first novel in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy.
ANS: The Golden Compass
3. Name the school from basketball players.
[40] That one guy, with hair, who has a number on his jersey.
[30] Italian Marko Lokar set a conference freshman record with 41 points in a single game, but left school due to the negative reaction
after he refused to wear an American flag during the Persian Gulf War.
[20] Former and current NBA players from this school include Luther Wright, Anthony Avent, and Eddie Griffin.
[10] Terry Dehere scored 2,494 points in his four seasons at this Big East school.
ANS: Seton Hall University
4. For ten points each, name the comic book team from members:
A. Originally, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Wonder Girl, and Speedy.
ANS: Teen Titans
B. Puck, Sasquatch, and Vindicator, all of whom are Canadian.
ANS: Alpha Flight
C. Grifter, Voodoo, and Spartan.
ANS: Wildcats
5. For ten points each, name these players from the 2004 World Series of Poker main event:
A. Nicknamed "Fossilman," this man won, taking home $5 million.
ANS: Greg Raymer
B. Second place was this young man, who is also a well-known player on the professional Magic: The Gathering circuit.
ANS: Dave Williams
C. The fifth-place finisher, this 21 year old had a couple of memorable moments: he had to show ID to prove he was old enough to
play and he lost about 200,000 in chips because he overslept on Day 5.
ANS: John Murphy
6. For ten points each, name these things about that band you learned about in U.S. History class, The Beatles.
A. Replacing Pete Best, he was the last member of the Fab Four to join the group.
ANS: Ringo Starr or Richard Starkey
B. In 1968, the band released the double single "Hey Jude/Revolution", which was the first single on what label the band had
founded?
ANS: Apple Records
C. According to the song, what man is the lead singer of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?
ANS: Billy Shears
7. For ten points each, name the current Law & Order cast member, given a second television credit.
A. D.A. Forest Bedford on I'll Fly Away
ANS: Sam Waterston
B. Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh on Crossing Jordan
ANS: Jill Hennessy
C. Lt. Mike Torello on Crime Story
ANS: Dennis Farina
8. National Lampoon has sponsored a lot of crappy movies lately. Given a plot description of one, name it for ten points each.
A. In this 2004 release, Will Friedle and Chris Owen, marry two older ladies hoping to make money when they die. Except the
women are out to kill them for the life insurance money. Hilarity supposedly ensues.
ANS: National Lampoon's Gold Diggers (prompt on Lady Killers)
B. Ryan Reynolds starred in this 2002 clunker about a party-throwing college student who crosses paths with a college journalist
played by Tara Reid.
ANS: National Lampoon's Van Wilder
C. Ali Landry and James Roday starred in this 2002 film in which two scientists clone Landry and train her to be their vision of a
perfect woman.
ANS: National Lampoon's Repli-Kate
9. For ten points each, name these American men's swimming legends
A. This man's seven gold medals in 1972 at Munich set the standard for Olympic swimming immortality.
ANS: Mark Spitz
B. This man captured eight gold medals in his career over three Olympics, including five at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.
ANS: Matt Biondi [bee-YON-dee]
C. This 19-year old Baltimore native went into the 2004 games in Athens with hopes of taking home eight gold medals.
ANS: Michael Phelps
10. For ten points each, name the emo acts, given albums:
A. On a Wire and Guilt Show.
ANS: Get Up Kids
B. The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most and A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar.
ANS: Dashboard Confessional
C. 30° Everywhere and Wood/Water.
ANS: The Promise Ring
11. Some people think that all rap is a joke, but for ten points, name these acts who intentionally make it so.
A. This early '90s act had songs such as "La Schmoove" and :What's Up Doc?", featuring Shaquille O'Neal.
ANS: Fu Schnickens
B. This Arsenio Hall alter ego released the 1991 album Large and in Charge.
ANS: Chunky A
C. Moisha MC and Easy Irving formed this comedy duo who debuted in 1990 with As Kosher s They Wanna Be.
ANS: Two Live Jews
12. 30-20-10. Name the novel.
[30] Based on a true story, its early action includes the Russian Captain Orlov killing the main character's father.
[20] That character, Karana, goes back to save her brother Rammo, who is nonetheless killed by dogs.
[10] Karana ends up living alone for 18 years in this novel by Scott O'Dell.
ANS: Island of the Blue Dolphins
13. Name these pitchers associated with Randy Johnson:
A. For five points, Johnson was named co-MVP of the 2001 World Series with this teammate.
ANS: Curt Schilling
B. For ten points, Johnson was part of the package that brought this flamethrower to the Expos in 1989.
ANS: Mark Langston
C. For fifteen points, the player to be named later in the 1998 trade that sent Johnson to the Astros in 1998, this lefty throw the first
nine-inning perfect game in the Pacific Coast League.
ANS: John Halama
14. For ten points each, name these locations from the cult TV series Twin Peaks:
A. Twin Peaks is located in this U.S. state.
ANS: Washington
B. While investigating the Laura Palmer case, Agent Cooper resides in this hotel, where he is shot at the end of season one.
ANS: Great Northern Hotel
C. Windom Earle drugged Major Briggs to find out the secret entrance to this place Earle has long sought after.
ANS: the Black Lodge
15. For ten points each, name these Coen brother movies:
A. Billy Bob Thornton as a barber whose wife is having an affair in black and white.
ANS: The Man Who Wasn't There
B. Gabriel Byrne plays a man caught in the middle of warring gangsters during Prohibition.
ANS: Miller's Crossing
C. Tim Robbins plays a mail room idiot who is appointed to run a company in a scheme to drive down its value.
ANS: The Hudsucker Proxy
16. For ten points each, name the author whose work inspired the names of these bands:
A. The Doors.
ANS: Aldous Huxley or William Blake [The Doors take their name from a Huxley book that takes its name from a Blake quote that
also prefaces Huxley's book.]
B. Uriah Heep.
ANS: Charles Dickens
C. Veruca Salt.
ANS: Roald Dahl
17. For ten points each, in what stadium did these memorable football moments occur:
A. John Elway's infamous march towards the end zone known simply as "The Drive."
ANS: Mile High Stadium
B. The 1988 NFC playoff game known as "The Fog Bowl."
ANS: Soldier Field
C. Scott Norwood's 47-yard field goal flying wide-right in Super Bowl XXV.
ANS: Tampa Stadium or Houlihan's Stadium
18. 40-30-20-10-5. Name the actor.
[40] According to the Internet Movie Database, he played himself on The Tonight Show.
[30] As a TVvoice actor, he has been Inspector Gil on Fish Police and music teacher Eugene Grandy on King of the Hill.
[20] Also the voice of title character of Clifford the Big Red Dog, his last film role was the store manager in Bad Santa.
[10] He is most famous for the TV roles Jack Tripper and Paul Hennessey.
[5] He was the star of Three's Company and 8 Simple Rules.
ANS: John Ritter
19. For ten points each, name these women whose representation belongs in the Divorce Lawyer Hall of Fame:
A She played the only survivor in Carrie and she survived with $100 million after her 1989 divorce from Steven Spielberg.
ANS: Amy Irving
B In perhaps the biggest divorce settlement ever, she took Rupert Murdoch for $1.7 billion in 1999 after he forced her off the News
Corp. board of directors following their amicable separation.
ANS: Anna Murdoch
C. For 17 months of marriage, she got in excess of $50 million from James Cameron, who she first became romantically involved
with on the set of T2.
ANS: Linda Hamilton
20. For ten points each, name these actors who played lesser roles in Gandhi:
A. Photographer Margaret Bourke-White was played by this actress who went on to play Murphy Brown.
ANS: Candice Bergen
B. General Smuts is perhaps a more prominent role for this South African playwright of Master Harold and the Boys than his
appearance on the soap opera One Life to Live.
ANS: Athol Fugard
C. The viceroy of India, Lord Iewin, was portrayed by this veteran British stage actor who played Prospero in Prospero's Books, but
won his only Oscar for playing Dudley Moore's manservant in Arthur.
ANS: John Gielgud