Penn Bowl Trash II
Round 4
Packet by Joe Nguyen, Ben Frank, and Eric Mukherjee & friends
Edited by Joe Nguyen and Ben Frank
Tossup
1. He received a Certificate of Bravery from the Royal Humane Society when he saved a young boy from
drowning while picnicking with his mother. When he officially gave up law for an acting career, he got a
big break when he was cast as Ewan McGregor’s character Renton in the stage adaptation of Trainspotting.
His early film roles include Archie in the 1997 feature Mrs. Brown and Yasha in the 1999 film version of
Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard. He also starred alongside Jodie Foster and Abigail Breslin in the
2008 film Nim’s Island. More notably, Joel Schumacher cast him in the title role in 2004’s The Phantom of
the Opera, and recently he starred in the romantic comedy The Ugly Truth. FTP, name this Scottish actor
who portrayed King Leonidas in 300.
A: Gerard Butler
2. He set a minor league record in 2004 when he was hit by a pitch 43 times in one season. After being
selected 29th overall in the 2003 Major League Baseball draft, he sat out a year because of undergoing
Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He split his first professional season between Single-A Lancaster
and Double-A El Paso while simultaneously starring alongside Dustin Nippert in a TV show chronicling
the lives of minor leaguers. In December of 2007, he was traded for minor league first baseman Christopher
Carter, considered one of the White Sox’s best prospects. In 2008, he hit 36 home runs and finished fifth in
AL MVP voting after hitting only 14 home runs in two major league seasons with his previous team. FTP,
name this young Chicago White Sox outfielder, who had a surprising 2008 season after being traded from
the Arizona Diamondbacks.
A: Carlos Quentin
3. Her first television role was as Alyssa Turner on “Law & Order”, while her film debut came four years
later as Elisha Springfield in the 2003 film “Hangman’s Curse”. She has made numerous guest
appearances on shows, including an adoring teenager named Ali on “House” and Kendall on two episodes
of “7th Heaven“, before getting her starring role in another show in 2007. This actress currently stars as the
subject of a Cecily von Ziegesar book about the life of high society New York teenagers. She was ranked
number 12 on Maxim’s Hot 100 list for 2009, a year in which her music endeavors include a partial credit
on the Cobra Starship song “Good Girls Go Bad” and her own single with singer Robin Thicke called
“Somebody to Love”. Starring alongside Blake Lively as her best friend Serena and Ed Westwick as love
interest Chuck Bass, Blair Waldorf is played by, FTP, what actress in the CW series “Gossip Girl”?
A: Leighton Meester
4. One of the buildings in this film is modeled after the exterior of the Wardenclyffe Tower where Nikola
Tesla conducted his wireless transmission experiments. The opening sequence sees a banana knock the
Torch Lady of Columbia Pictures’ logo out of the shot. The main character’s pet communicates to his
owner using a Speak ‘n Spell device that verbalizes its thoughts. Voiced by Neil Patrick Harris, the pet
monkey Steve assists his owner, an aspiring inventor of Swallow Falls whose failed creations include
spray-on shoes, rat-birds and the flying car. The film features other notable actors like Anna Faris as Sam
Sparks, Bruce Campbell as Mayor Shelbourne and Mr. T as Officer Earl Devereaux. Bill Hader voices the
protagonist Flint Lockwood who saves the town from a food shortage by finding a way of converting water
into food. Based on a children’s book by Ron and Judi Barrett, FTP, name this 2009 animated film, whose
weather-inspired title refers to the main character’s ability to make food fall from the sky.
A: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”
5. In the PC version of this game, typing XSTUF immediately replenishes the players health and gives him
all the items in the game, and the chamber leading to the final boss is a long vertical shaft lined with
mechanical caterpillars. One boss’s weapon allows the player to become invincible on charging, and the
Hadoken powerup can be obtained by jumping at just the right time in Armored Armadillo stage. A remake
of this game features the ability to play as Vile, and other bosses in this game include Storm Eagle, Chill
Penguin and Launch Octopus. Zero self-destructs in this game, whose ending sees the main character
escape a fortress after defeating a lightsaber-wielding Sigma. For 10 points, name this SNES Capcom game
taking place in 21XX, the first featuring the second generation of a robot created by Dr. Light.
A: Mega Man X
6. Early in their existence, this team strategically drafted many players with above average intelligence
including punter/wide receiver Pat McInally from Harvard and linebacker Reggie Williams from
Dartmouth College. Forrest Gregg won Coach of the Year while at the helm of this team in 1981. The only
player from this team enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is offensive lineman Anthony Munoz. In
their last playoff appearance after the 2005 season, this team lost in the Wild Card round to the Pittsburgh
Steelers. Both of their Super Bowl appearances ended in losses to the 49ers, the later of which was a lastsecond defeat in Super Bowl XXIII. They achieved success in 2009 behind the rushing efforts of Cedric
Benson. FTP, name this NFL team which currently features Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco.
A: Cincinnati Bengals (Accept either answer)
7. This singer’s first musical group was in a family band known as Clannad, as she played keyboard. Her
solo career began when she started her own recording studio called “Aigle”, which is the French word for
“eagle”. Her “Miss Clare Remembers” is featured on the 1984 album “Touch Travel” while her first solo
self-titled album was released in 1987. She has won four Grammy Awards to date, and her song “May It
Be” for the “Lord of the Rings” soundtrack was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song
in 2002. Her most recent Grammy came in 2007 for her album “Amarantine”, while other notable albums
by her include “Shepherd Moons”, “A Day Without Rain” and “Watermark” which features her song
“Orinoco Flow” which often is incorrectly titled “Sail Away”. FTP, who is this one-name Irish singer of
“Only Time”, famous for her soothing New Age songs?
A: Enya Brennan (full name: Eithne Patricia Ní Bhraonáin)
8. Larry the Cable Guy once sang an Andrew Lloyd Webber-version of the Armour Hot Dogs jingle on this
show. Terrence Howard once crashed into a wall while competing in a Green Car Challenge on this show.
Jerry Seinfeld appeared on the first episode on this show while Kanye West made his first public apology
for his outburst at the VMAs on this show. Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins incorrectly
predicted that the Phillies would beat the Yankees in the World Series in five games, six if they were nice,
during a “Ten at Ten” segment on this show. This show has notably caused a dramatic drop in ratings for
the programs following it, a fear that the network had when the host of this show announced he was leaving
his late night series to move to primetime. Taking with him his bandleader Kevin Eubanks and recurring
“Headlines” segment, the host of this show left Conan O’Brien to take over “The Tonight Show” to host,
FTP, what cancelled NBC talk show?
A: “The Jay Leno Show” (prompt on “Leno” or “Jay Leno”)
9. In 2006 he turned down the offer to be lead singer of the hard rock band Fuel, as his performance of
“Hemorrhage (In My Hands) impressed them. That same year he sang a parody of Daniel Powter’s “Bad
Day” with Jimmy Fallon at the MTV Movie Awards. He auditioned along with fellow band member Joey
Barnes for the CBS show Rock Star: INXS. On another show, he sang the Boxtops song “The Letter” in
his first audition and would later perform songs like Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Shinedown’s “I
Dare You” and Elvis Presley’s “A Little Less Conversation” until his elimination to Katharine McPhee.
However, his band’s most recent album “Leave This Town” and its self-titled 2006 album put him behind
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood as the highest earning musicians from “American Idol”. FTP, who
is this lead singer of a self-named rock band with songs like “Home”, “No Surprise” and “Over You”?
A: Chris Daughtry
10. During this film, the main figure stops off at the Whole Year Inn, but reads the sign as “the hole you’re
in.” When Sera is asked if she spells her name with an “h”, she replies that she actually spells it with an
“e”. John O’Brien, the author of the book upon which this movie was based, ironically committed suicide
two weeks after the start of production. The film begins with a restaurant scene in which the protagonist
borrows money from a friend played by Richard Lewis. Ben Sanderson’s relationship with Sera
temporarily halts when she kicks him out of her apartment after catching him cheating on her with another
hooker. One of the steamier scenes of the film sees Sera taking off her bathing suit by the pool, revealing a
topless Elisabeth Shue. FTP, name this 1995 film about a suicidal alcoholic, for which Nicolas Cage won a
best actor Oscar.
A: Leaving Las Vegas
11. One episode of this program features a cameo and singing performance by recording artist John Hiatt.
In another, the main character’s father achieves a role as an extra on the program JAG. Recurring characters
include Billy Colivita as well as Tom and Natalie, played by Carol Burnett Show alums Tim Conway and
Vicki Lawrence. The series also features frequent encounters with womanizing movie studio executive
George Savitsky. Greg’s wife Kim stays at home and his brother in-law Jimmy works as a security guard to
support his family, which lives in Greg and Kim’s guesthouse. FTP, name this CBS sitcom cancelled in
2006 after six seasons and which starred Anthony Clark as Greg Warner and Mike O’Malley as Jimmy
Hughes.
A: Yes, Dear
12. It appears inside a circle in the logo of the Blackburn Rovers in the English Premier League, and it is
the main symbol of England’s rugby team, as a patch featuring this symbol can be seen over the hearts of
the players’ jerseys. A basketball player with this last name was selected 13 th overall in 1994 by the
Denver Nuggets. When the Suns were eliminated from the playoffs in 2007, that player with this last name
became an NBA analyst for ESPN, a position he still holds today. Another basketball player with this last
name was the first overall draft pick in 2008 from Memphis University and became Rookie of the Year.
Before 2010, Barry Alvarez coached the last Big Ten team to win a bowl game of this name in 2000. The
namesake of a BCS bowl game won most recently by Ohio State in Pasadena and the surname of NBA
players Jalen and Derrick, FTP, what is this flower, which also names baseball’s all-time hit leader Pete.
A: Rose
13. One CD-Rom version of this game includes little games such as Cannonball, Crane Dump, and Trash
Can. For the 1970s/1980s version, three types of “Share the Wealth” cards were introduced. In 1991, the
game was updated to reward players for “good” behavior such as recycling trash and helping the homeless.
This game includes “Lucky Day” spaces and in the current version of this game, it is possible to become a
grandparent without having had or adopted any kids. During game play, strategy and luck decide whether
one ends up at Countryside Acres or Millionaire Estates. This game features spaces such as “Pay Day”,
graduation, and marriage. FTP, name this Milton Bradley board game, in which players go from high
school graduation to retirement, while experiencing many key elements of existence.
A: The Game of Life
14. This character was named after an art school classmate of its creator, and the man who voiced him
claimed that this figure’s voice was based on a “sped up” Larry Fine from the Three Stooges. In several
episodes, he goes by the pseudonym “Killer Cadoogen”, and he has a brain the size of a peanut, despite the
fact that he is a talented musician, who can also read extremely well. Eric Bauza voiced him in an
unsuccessful TNN spin-off, but Billy West most famously voiced him. He likes to create destructive
electronic devices and when he gets excited, he says his famous catchphrase “Oh, Joy!” or simply
“Joooooy”. He feels a fixation for “sensory pleasures of fresh kitty litter” and is the companion of a
scrawny psychotic chihuahua. FTP, name this red and white Manx cat, who has adventures with Ren.
A: Stimpy or Stimpson J. Cat
15. This character temporarily lost her powers when she was shot with a special gun by Henry Peter
Gyrich. While a youngster, this character encountered the evil Amahl Farouk, the Shadow King, as well as
her future mentor. Her parents were killed when a plane crashed into her house, burying her under rubble
and giving her intense claustrophobia. She once defeated Callisto to become the leader of the Morlocks
and in a 2006 storyline, she married the king of the African nation of Wakanda. For 10 points, name this
wife of the Black Panther, whose real name is Ororo Munroe, a member of the X-Men noted for her ability
to control the elements.
A: Storm (accept Ororo Munroe, any part)
16. In “Reno 911! Miami” he plays a SWAT officer who dies from a hand grenade after pulling the pin as
part of an inspirational speech. One of his more recent roles is cab driver Jack Bruno in a Disney remake,
and he is currently slated to play Race Bannon in the upcoming “Jonny Quest” movie. He tries to raise his
eight-year-old daughter while leading the Boston Rebels to a championship in the 2007 family comedy
“The Game Plan”. However, he may be better known for his action roles, such as Sarge in the video gamebased film “Doom” and Sheriff Chris Vaughn in the 2004 film “Walking Tall”. Before chasing Seann
William Scott’s character as Beck in the movie “The Rundown”, this actor’s breakthrough and arguably
most memorable roles came in the sequels of a 1999 Brendan Fraser movie as the Egyptian warrior
Mathayus. Known as the “People’s Champ” in the ring , FTP, name this pro wrestler-turned-actor who
starred in “The Mummy Returns” and played the title character in “The Scorpion King”.
A: The Rock or Dwayne Johnson
17. On their website, this band claims that their official drink is Orangina, and the official biography for
this group describes how they all met in a Turkish Bath. In 2004, this band released an 18.5 minute track
based on an Irish mythological epic. After encouraging fans to create a music video for one of their songs,
Stephen Colbert started a mock feud with them, claiming his own “green screen challenge” came first.
They originally formed when Nate Query and Jenny Conlee teamed up with lead singer Colin Meloy, and
NPR listeners voted their album The Crane Wife their favorite album of 2006. FTP, name this band who
released the highly successful The Hazards of Love in 2009 and is known for songs like “16 Military
Wives” and “O Valencia!” as well as their name’s reference to a Russian revolt.
A: The Decemberists
18. In 2006, this school’s mascot Yosef uses a musket to celebrate a scored touchdown. One of the most
recent draft picks coming from this school came in 2008 with 58 th overall pick Dexter Jackson, whose 4.27
second 40-yard dash impressed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers until his cut from the roster in 2009. Other
notable NFL players from this school include Larry Hand, Dino Hackett and three-time Pro Bowler Dexter
Coakley. Current quarterback Armanti Edwards led this team to two of its three straight national
championships in 2006 and 2007. This team in the Southern Conference competes annually for the Old
Mountain Jug against rival schools Georgia Southern, Western Carolina and Furman. One of this school’s
most notable wins was a 34-32 victory in 2007 that was clinched with a blocked field goal against the then
fifth-overall ranked team in the nation. Upsetting Lloyd Carr’s Michigan Wolverines in an out-ofconference game, FTP, name this FCS school in Boone, North Carolina, the home of the Mountaineers.
A: Appalachian State University
19. The music video for this song opens with a shot of a trailer as a car with a surfboard on it pulls up. At
one point, the singer remarks, “All around us I see nobody, here in silence it’s just you and me.” The video
also includes a scene where a guy approaches the main couple on the beach with a metal detector. This
song comes from the artist’s sophomore album Breakthrough and the line “Oh I just can’t take it, my heart
is racing, the emotions keep spinning out” is said before the final chorus, but each other time, the chorus is
preceded by the line “So I’m hiding what I’m feeling, but I’m tired of holding this inside my head.” FTP,
name this 2009 hit by Colbie Caillat, which repeatedly notes “I’ve been spending all my time just thinking
about ya.”
A: Fallin’ For You
20. This company was started in 1968 in San Francisco by Espirit founder and environmentalist Douglas
Tompkins and is currently based in San Leandro, California with its sister company JanSport. Rapper Izzy
Battle states that he has this brand name “on his back” in his song “Talkin ‘Bout”. Sponsored athletes of
this company include Canadian snowboarder David Carrier Porcheron and Swedish snowboarder Johan
Olofsson. In addition its popularity in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, this brand specializes in
camping, hiking and mountain climbing apparel. A major competitor with Columbia, it has a slogan of
“Never Stop Exploring” and its logo features its three word name on the left of a quarter-circle with two
arcs running through it, supposedly representing the Half Dome of Yosemite National Park. FTP, name
this outerwear company whose name refers to the traditionally most difficult side of a mountain to climb.
A: The North Face, Inc.
Bonuses
1. Dave’s not here, man, but what is here is a bonus about Cheech and Chong movies, FTPE:
[10] This first Cheech and Chong movie sees the titular duo somehow get involved in smuggling pot across
the Mexican-U.S. border. The two end up forming a band in Los Angeles and get a record deal for
performing their song “Earache My Eye”.
A: “Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke”
[10] Cheech and Chong sell pot out of their ice cream truck in this third movie, in which Timothy Leary
plays a doctor that gives the two LSD.
A: “Cheech and Chong’s Nice Dreams”
[10] In “Still Smokin’”, Cheech and Chong go to this city to perform at a Burt Reynolds-Dolly Parton film
festival. Similarly and appropriately enough, Harold and Kumar end up going to visit this city at the end of
“Escape from Guantanamo Bay”.
A: Amsterdam
2. It was originally called “Broadsides” and was played on paper and pencil, FTPE:
[10] What is this naval Milton Bradley board game of hits and misses?
A: Battleships
[10] While the patrol boat takes two hits to sink, this largest ship in the game needs five hits for it to be
eliminated.
A: Aircraft carrier
[10] This director of the films “Hancock” and “Friday Night Lights” has begun production on a film based
on the board game to be released in 2011.
A: Peter Berg
3. The singer of this song wants to hide his head and drown his sorrow while he also notes that all around
are familiar faces and worn out places, FTPE:
[10] What is this 1982 song off the album “The Hurting” by Tears for Fears?
A: “Mad World”
[10] Gary Jules covered “Mad World” for this 2001 Jake Gyllenhaal film about a teenager who sees the end
of the world coming in 28 days, six hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds.
A: “Donnie Darko”
[10] “Mad World” was played during commercials for this 2006 third-person shooter that takes place on
the planet Sera.
A: “Gears of War”
4. Identify these video game series that take place in terrible dystopian futures, FTPE:
[10] In this 2000 real-time tactical game sees the battle between the Crayven Corporation and the Order of
the New Dawn for control of Krig 7-B. In the end the protagonists destroy the Central Xenofact.
A: Ground Control
[10] In this video game franchise based on the BattleTech universe, players assume control of large bipedal
war machines in order to engage in battles between Clans. In the first game in the series, the antagonists are
the Dark Wing Mercenaries.
A: MechWarrior
[10] This 1997 Playstation offering by Psygnosis sees the protagonist, a starfighter pilot, fight against the
Earth Empire as a member of the League of Free Worlds. It was notable for featuring 360-degree
dogfighting.
A: Colony Wars
5. Answer these questions about Sean Penn movies, FTPE:
[10] Penn won his most recent Oscar for Best Actor for playing the title character in this 2008 film about an
openly gay politician assassinated in 1978.
A: “Milk”
[10] Penn won his other Best Actor in 2003 for playing Jimmy Markum in this film in which he kills his
friend Dave and dumps his body in the titular body of water.
A: “Mystic River”
[10] In 1999, Sean Penn was nominated for Best Actor but lost to Kevin Spacey for “American Beauty”.
Penn starred as jazz guitarist Emmett Ray in this Woody Allen film.
A: “Sweet and Lowdown”
6. This song begins “It’s been the longest winter without you” and the chorus explains “Thought I couldn’t
live without you, It’s gonna hurt when it heals too.” FTPE:
[10] Name this 2008 top-15 hit, whose title alludes to the fact that things will eventually improve.
A: Better In Time
[10] “Better In Time” appears on this 2007 album alongside the worldwide number one hit “Bleeding
Love.” Artists with albums by this name include John Denver, Willie Nelson, and Jewel.
A: Spirit
[10] Spirit is the debut album for this British recording artist and singer of “Better in Time” and “Bleeding
Love.”
A: Leona Lewis
7. Name some notable players who have played on DKV Joventut in Spain’s top basketball league, the
ACB:
[10] This 19-year old Spaniard was drafted fifth overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota
Timberwolves. He would choose not to play for Minnesota and return to play in Spain for FC Barcelona.
A: Ricardo “Ricky” Rubio
[10] In the 2008-2009 season, this Portland Trail Blazer set the NBA record for most three-pointers in a
season by a rookie with 159. His viral video would help get him voted in by the fans to compete in the
2009 Slam Dunk Contest, in which he was eliminated in the first round.
A: Rodolfo “Rudy” Fernandez
[10] This British big man of Ghanaian descent was restricted by a shoulder injury to playing just two games
for DKV Joventut. A favorite of sportscaster Scott Van Pelt, this George Washington University alumnus
with a “fatherly” nickname played for Dallas and Houston before being signed by Toronto.
A: Nana Papa Yaw Dwene “Pops” Mensah-Bonsu
8. It originally chronicled the interactions between a boring and argumentative married couple and their
newly-wed neighbors. The couples are linked by the proximity of their homes as well as the fact that both
husbands work at a local suburban Philadelphia High School. FTPE:
[10] Name this Fox sitcom, whose name refers to the finality and commitment of marriage.
A: ‘Til Death
[10] ‘Til Death stars this actor as teacher Eddie Stark. He is probably best known for his role as Robert
Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond.
A: Brad Garrett
[10] For the first two seasons of ‘Til Death, this man played young vice principal Jeff Woodcock. His
character Paul Finch in American Pie notably succeeded in banging Stifler’s mom.
A: Eddie Kaye Thomas
9. It commands the listener to “slide over here and give me a moment.” FTPE:
[10] Name this 1980s hit, which repeatedly remarks “I’ve got to let you know, you’re one of my kind”.
A: Need You Tonight
[10] “Need You Tonight” was a hit for this Australian rock band, whose name consists of four letters and
whose other songs include “Never Tear Us Apart” and “What You Need”.
A: INXS
[10] In 2005, INXS found their new lead singer through the first season of the reality show Rock Star. This
was necessary after the death of this INXS frontman in 1997.
A: Michael Hutchence
10. Identify these things about video games based on Norse Mythology. FTPE:
[10] In the second entry in this series, the player takes control of Silmeria, who is trapped in the body of the
princess of Dipan Alicia. The first two games in this Tri-Ace series see the player's party oppose the
magician Lezard Valeth.
A: Valkyrie Profile
[10] This Atlus RPG requires the player characters to absorb Phozons to gain power, and its protagonists
are all battling against invasion by the title Demon lord, who may or may not have sacrificed an eye to the
well of Mimir.
A: Odin Sphere
[10] The seminal side-scroller Lost Vikings was an offering by this game design company, which might be
more famous for Diablo, Starcraft, and Warcraft.
A: Blizzard
11. It starred Michael Landon as the patriarch of the Ingalls family. FTPE:
[10] Name this program, which debuted in 1974 and was loosely based on a series of books written by
Laura Ingalls Wilder.
A: Little House on the Prairie
[10] This young actress played Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.
A: Melissa Gilbert
[10] Melissa Gilbert’s half sister is fellow actress Sara Gilbert. Sara Gilbert played Darlene Conner on this
80s and 90s sitcom.
A: Roseanne
12. He is the only pitcher to win 15 games in 17 straight seasons. FTPE:
[10] Name this pitcher with 355 career wins and who won 4 NL Cy Young Awards. He retired after the
2008 season and is primarily remembered for his time spent with the Chicago Cubs and with the Atlanta
Braves, alongside Tom Glavine and John Smoltz.
A: Greg Maddux
[10] Maddux also won a record 18 Gold Glove Awards. This other pitcher, who also retired after 2008, was
able to capture 7 Gold Glove Awards himself. He spent his entire career with two AL East teams and
walked away after his first ever 20-win season. He is known for throwing a pretty good knuckle-curve.
A: Mike Mussina
[10] When Maddux won the 1993 NL Cy Young Award, this Chicago White Sox pitcher won the AL Cy
Young. He retired in 1999 after additionally playing for the Yankees, Indians, and Angels. He was
nicknamed “Black Jack”.
A: Jack McDowell
13. These films are all very different in many ways, but name these movies with something in common
FTPE:
[10] This 2009 film starred Catherine Keener and Mark Ruffalo and followed a boy named Max, who was
sent to bed without his supper. It was adapted from a famous Maurice Sendak story.
A: Where the Wild Things Are
[10] Catherine Keener also appeared in this 2007 Sean Penn-directed film, which featured Emile Hirsch’s
character wasting away in an abandoned bus.
A: Into the Wild
[10] Mickey Rourke and Jacqueline Bisset starred in this very sexually graphic 1989 film. It follows a
newly hired member of an international law firm, who flies to Rio de Janeiro to oversee the purchase and
development of a dilapidated beach hotel.
A: Wild Orchid
14. Answer these questions about the CBS show “Ghost Whisperer”, FTPE:
[10] “Ghost Whisperer” stars this former star of “Party of Five” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer”
as the titular intermediary.
A: Jennifer Love Hewitt
[10] This is the name of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s character on the show who owns an antique store called
“The Same As It Never Was”.
A: Melanie Gordon (accept Mel and Mely)
[10] In the first episode, Melanie moves to this fictional town where she talks to ghosts.
A: Grandview
15. Answer these questions about soccer goalies in the English Premier League, FTPE:
[10] Edwin van der Sar is a Dutch goalkeeper for this squad that currently stars Wayne Rooney and is
coached by Sir Alex Ferguson
A: Manchester United
[10] This goalkeeper is noted for wearing protective headgear after suffering a skull fracture in 2006. He
has played for Chelsea since 2004.
A: Petr Cech
[10] One of the top goalies in the league is this U.S. national team goalie who plays for Everton with fellow
American Landon Donovan.
A: Timothy Matthew “Tim” Howard
16. Answer these questions about some “situations” on TV, FTPE:
[10] Since 2005, CNN has aired an afternoon news show called “The Situation Room”, hosted by this
bearded journalist.
A: Wolf Isaac Blitzer
[10] Mike Sorrentino, a.k.a. “The Situation”, is a Staten Island “guido” featured on this controversial 2009
MTV reality show about a summer vacation house in Seaside Heights.
A: “Jersey Shore”
[10] This 2007 National Geographic Channel documentary series details and illustrates real-life crises in
recent history like the 1976 Air France hijacking and the Apollo 13 emergency.
A: “Situation Critical” (also accept “Critical Situation”)
17. It centers on a man named Haru, who goes to America to solve a murder mystery. FTPE:
[10] Name this 1997 Chris Farley comedy, in which his character tries to fight crime stealthily in the titular
California city.
A: Beverly Hills Ninja
[10] This actress played vixen Sally Jones in Beverly Hills Ninja. She is known for her role as Edie Britt on
Desperate Housewives and for a certain Monday Night Football appearance with Terrell Owens.
A: Nicollete Sheridan
[10] Beverly Hills Ninja was Chris Farley’s second to last credited role. His last was in this film where he
starred as Bartholomew Hunt alongside Matthew Perry as two men who attempt to beat Lewis and Clark to
the Pacific Ocean.
A: Almost Heroes
18. As Super Bowl XLIV approaches, let’s take a look back at the very memorable Super Bowl XLIII.
FTPE:
[10] This Pittsburgh linebacker awed everyone by returning an interception a Super Bowl record 100 yards
for a touchdown at the end of the first half. He later made headlines by refusing to meet President Obama
along with the rest of his team.
A: James Harrison
[10] Although most remember Harrison’s amazing play, this receiver’s 6-yard touchdown catch with 35
seconds left won the game for the Steelers.
A: Santonio Holmes
[10] Pittsburgh’s victory in Super Bowl XLIII was their 6 th in team history. They had previously been tied
with these two other teams for the most in league history with five.
A: San Francisco 49ers (Accept either answer) and Dallas Cowboys (Accept either answer)
19. They take up a good chunk of primetime commercials. Name some prescription drugs, which appear on
TV advertisements FTPE:
[10] This little blue erectile dysfunction pill has been a cornerstone of the prescription drug commercial
lineup for many years. It is made by Pfizer, and you could also refer to it as sildenafil citrate.
A: Viagra
[10] This heartburn medication with chemical name Omeprazole has also appeared on many commercials.
Both AstraZeneca and Proctor & Gamble market Omeprazole under this name. On commercials, this brand
name beginning with a “P” is often followed by “OTC”.
A: Prilosec
[10] Sometimes, ads appear for this once monthly osteoporosis pill with chemical name ibandronate
sodium. Sally Field appears on many television advertisements for this drug.
A: Boniva
20. He sang with Keith Urban on the song “Start a Band” in 2008, FTPE:
[10] Name this country singer and three-time Male Vocalist of the Year, winning the award at the 2009
CMA awards.
A: Brad Douglas Paisley
[10] Although Paisley won Male Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year went to this 20-year-old
songstress whose “Fearless” album won her Album of the Year.
A: Taylor Alison Swift
[10] Neither Swift nor Paisley won for Song of the Year at the CMAs last year. Jamey Johnson earned the
award with this first major single off his “That Lonesome Song“ album.
A: “In Color”