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1. This alliance, formed in 1980, was short-lived, though the combination
of a failed inventor and a wristwatch computer was very productive. In
its short time, this alliance produced the ZX80, with IK of RAM and 4K
of ROM, the ZX81, with twice the RAM, and the 1000, to which users could
add a full 16K of RAM for a mere $200. FTP name these early computers, the
first to sell in the U.S. for less than $100.
A: TIMEX SINCLAIR
2. Take a half-ounce of tequila, add a half-ounce of gin, throw in a
half-ounce of vodka, add to that a half-ounce of rum, mix in a halfounce of triple sec, add an ounce of sours, and top it off with some
cola. FTP, what do you get?
A: a LONG ISLAND ICED TEA (accept: VERY, VERY DRUNK)
3. Characters include Arnold Arnoldski, Zerblat, Spencer, Doris, Dr.
Enis Pork, and the crooked Uncle Sid. These characters and the other
members of the Piranha Club are drawn by Bo Grace. FTP name this comic
strip which oddly enough does not feature a character named Burt.
A: ERNIE
4. Have you had sex with a dead animal? Have you tasted or drunk urine
on purpose? Have you used an artificial limb for sexual purposes? Have
you had alcohol for breakfast? Have you held hands with someone? If you've
done any of these things, give yourself a point. If you can tell me in what forum
you'd find these and many other personal questions to examine your innocence
or lack thereof, give yourself 10 points.
A: PURITY TEST
5. The most-visited site on the Internet in recent polls, this site, at
www.imdb.com, incorporates quotes, bloopers, reviews, cast lists, and
rankings. FTP, name this indispensable site for movie information.
Answer the .INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE.
6. "You are in an open field west of a big white house with a boarded front
door. There is a small mailbox here." So begins, FTP, what long-running
series of originally text-based adventure games by Infocom, involving
exploration of the Great Underground Empire?
Answer _ZORK_
7. .He tried out for the Monkees, but didn't make it; his other recordings went
mostly unrecognized, though his tune "Cease to Exist" was ripped off by the
Beach Boys and rereleased as "Never Learn Not to Love." A fan of the
Beatles, he was especially into their song "Helter Skelter". FTP, name this
would-be rock star who took out his frustrations on actress Sharon Tate.
Answer Charles _MANSON_
8. .People who are blind think better than other people. Beware computer dating
services. The best diet comes from the bottom of the monkey cage. Power is
composed not of money, but of little ones and zeros. And, of course, there
are too many secrets. These are lessons learned, FTP, from which Robert
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Redford movie about a band of misfit computer hackers and phone phreakers?
Answer _SNEAKERS_
9. .The name for the company that manufactures these little things is a combination of the creator's name and the city
they was created in. Haribo has been making these since the 1920's. FTP name these candies which inspired a cartoon
series that bounced here and there and everywhere.
Answer _GUMMIBEARS_
10. Erik Ness spent two weeks this past May hunting for Kodiak bears in
Alaska, but came up empty. Ness didn't pay for the trip himself, though. As
a youth suffering from brain cancer (though in remission), Ness's trip
was subsidized by this group, which immediately took heat from animal rights
activists for providing the excursion. For 10 points, name this sponsoring
organization, one which helps kids with terminal illness achieve one of their
dreams.
_MAKE A WISH_ Foundation
11. He led the Impossible Mission Force during the show's first season, and
counseled Dutch Schultz in _Billy Bathgate_. You probably know him best as
District Attorney Adam Schiff, a role that has lasted six years, improbable by
the standards of the show he appears on. For 10 points, name this actor who
is the only constant on _Law & Order_.
Steven _HILL_
12. The Southern Baptist Convention, at their convention in June, passed a
resolution condemning this company for its "anti-family, anti-Christian"
practices. Examples of problems included the extention of benefits to samesex partners and films such as _Priest_, distributed by Mirimax, which
the company owns. For 10 points, what company is this, also condemned for
holding specific days for gay patrons of its California and Florida theme parks?
_DISNEY_
13. Categories include "Indiana Jones and the Temple B'nai B'rith" and
"Scooby Doo and Vitamins." Supplemental packs of 400 and 800 questions are
availible, and a sports supplement is coming. For 10 points, name this
product of Berkeley Systems and Jellyvision, whose opening ditty of "Get
ready for some fun, it's question number 1" sets the pace for this goofy
trivia quiz.
_YOU DONT KNOW JACK_
14. Songs on this movie's soundtrack included Destination Unknown, Through the
Fire, Heaven in your Eyew, Hot Summer Nights, Danger Zone, and the Love
theme entitled Take My Breath Away. FTP, name this 1986 film starring Tom
Skeritt, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, and Tom Cruise.
Top Gun
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Races in this galactic version of Civilization include Humans, Klackons,
Psilons, and Darloks. One of the goals in the MicroProse game is to defeat
the Guardian of a planet that shares its name with the Greek God whose
constellation shows him with a girdle, sword, club and lion's skin. FTP,
give the full title of the game, or the title you recieve upon election to or
conquering of the galaxy.
Master of Orion
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First Strike, The Soliders of Fear, Time's Enemy and The Final Fury is a four
part series about an invading force threatening the galaxy. Each book focuses
on a specific cast of characters from a popular science fiction series. FTP,
what is this common thread, that has even strectched its saga into the delta
quadrant?
Star Trek
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Strange occurences have been reported as far back as 1492. Columbus wrote
in his log that he and his men were alarmed by strange lights in the night sky
and sudden erratic compass behavior. Fortunately, Columbus fared better
than many other ships and boats. FTP, name this region of the Atlantic
Ocean famous for its mythic disappearaces.
Bermuda Triangle
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Many installments of this comic strip include captions at parties with one of the
title characters confiding information about the other. For example, a recent
issue had Leroy telling a guest, "Loetta's Going to play the minute waltx... it'll
just seem longer." FTP, name this pair of sparring spouses.
The Lockhoms
19 Alert! Spelling question!
The Carolina Panthers are spellbound because they recently lost this 6'1\
200 pound Half Back for the season to a knee injury. FAQTP, spell
Biakabutuka (prounounced Bee-ahk-ah-boo-too-kah).
B-I-A-K-A-B-U-T-U-K-A
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This professional dare devil recently announced his plans to walk a tight
rope across Niagra Falls. Name this tight-rope walker who shares a
surname with one of O.J. Simpson's attorneys.
Jay Cochrane
21 He never had a #1 song as the lead singer of Chicago, but ironically,
he scored a #1 with his first solo single, "Glory of Love." FTP, can you
name him? -Peter Cetera (sp?)
22. Their name is represented by a triangle symbolizing the elements of
Heaven, Earth, and Man, important elements in the Chinese philosophy. FTP
give me the name of this type of Chinese criminal group, the counterpart
to the Japanese Yokuza?
a; _Triad_
23. These characters and the other members of the Piranha Club are drawn by Bo Grace.
FTP name this comic strip which oddly enough does not feature a character named Burt.
A: ERNIE
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COMBO BONII
1 .(30) FTP apiece identify these card games from a description.
1. You play with aces, face cards, tens, and nines, with the jacks being
high. Jacks are also known as bowers, and points are awarded according
to the team winning the bid taking at least three of five tricks.
2. It's like Uno, but the most important rule is that you're not allowed
to tell any of the rules.
3. Four people fight to avoid points, with the queen of spades being
worth 13 of a possible 26 points.
A: 1. EUCHRE (YOU-cur) 2. MAO 3. HEARTS
2.(30) FTP each identify these stand-up comedians best known for their use of
props.
1. Actually best known for his hair, Scott Thompson travels the comedy
circuit with a big orange 'do pulling stuff from his trunk. He cancelled
a Tonight show appearance in 1994 after his props were destroyed by fire.
2. A shock magician, his schtick includes cutting his arm off with a
chainsaw, and apparently pulling peoples spines from their bodies
3. He breaks watermelons.
A: 1. CARROTTOP 2. the AMAZING JONATHAN 3. GALLAGHER
3. (30) Given the description of a Robert Heinlein novel, name it, for ten
points each.
A cranky old professor and a dashing young man use a sentient supercomputer
to create the perfect revolutionary network on a Terran colony, then use mass
drivers to pound Earth into submission in an intra-system war.
Answer _THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS_
A dashing young man joins the army to battle against the Bugs, thereby
becoming eligible to vote.
Answer _STARSHIPTROOPERS_
Four multitalented brilliant people travel through dimensions in a machine
called the Gay Deceiver, encountering satirical counterparts to Heinlein's
fellow science fiction authors.
Answer The _NUMBER OF THE BEAST,
4. (20) Name the politician/ science fiction author, FTP each.
His book, "1945'', coauthored with William Fortschen, discusses a possible alternate
WolrdWarll.
Answer Newt _GINGRICH_
Though primarily known as a Congressman, this Populist published The New
Atlantis.
Answer: Ignatius _DONNELLY_
5. (30) There have been some abominable movies about cyberspace. FTP, name
them from a brief description.
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Kewl grunge-wearing high-school doodz discover that a megacorporation sysop
is going to blow up a tanker unless he receives ransom money. They thwart him
with Powerbooks from public phone terminals
Answer _HACKERS_
Natalie Wood and Christopher Walken discover a way to record neural images;
they use it to find God.
Answer _BRAINSTORM_
Computer security experts try to thwart the evil Plughead, who has just
been rewired.
Answer .CIRCUITRY MAN II_
6) (30) FTP each, name the debut albums of the following bands:
aJMetallica
-Kill Em All b) The
Replacements
-Sorry Ma, I Forgot to Take Out the Trash
Henley.
a) For five points each, how many can you name?
-A Goodbye to you, The Warrior, and Sometimes Love Just Ain't
Enough
b) Now for five points, name Scandal's two albums
-Scandal, The Warrior
7. (30) Name the movie from quotes, 30-20-10
30: Now that's a damn shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good
white boy like that
20: Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
10:1 want my 2 dollars!
Answer .BETTER OFF DEAD
8. (30) Name the Bill Cosby film given a description for ten points each.
The Cos is a world famous secret agent who woos his estranged wife and
battles vegetarian wackos.
Answer: .LEONARD, PART VI_
Billy Boy is a deadbeat parent who has a change of heart after going into a
coma and seeing the world from the astral plane.
Answer _GHOST DAD_
After a man dies and goes to hell, Prince of Darkness Bill Cosby offers him
his soul back if he can get three youths to sell their souls to him.
Answer _THE DEVIL AND MAX DEVLIN.
9. (30) Clear your mind and answer the following questions about pseudoscience
for ten points each.
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Founders of the spiritualist movement, these sisters cracked their toes to
simulate spiritual communications.
Answer the _FOX_ sisters.
This television personality made his fortune by looking good and spouting
ridiculous predictions in a confident voice back in the 40's and 50's. He also
appeared in several Ed Wood films.
Answer _CRISWELL_
A respected scientist, he embarrassed the international scientific community
when he started pointing energy guns at clouds to try to destroy them. Name
this discoverer of "orgone".
Answer Wilhelm _REICH_
10. 30 POINT BONUS. Given the history of a band's name, name the band for 10
points each.
* This Santa Barbara band took its four word name from a phrase in a
Monty Python skit.
_TOAD THE WET SPROCKET.
* Once known as SWAT (standing for Suburban White Alcoholic Trash),
their current name is a joke on a band they once opened for, Pretty Boy Floyd.
_UGLYKIDJOE_
* After playing under names including John Evan Smash, Navy Blue, and
Bag of Blues, they changed to their current name, the man who invented the
seed drill.
_JETHROTULL_
11. 30 POINT BONUS. Given a mixed drink recipie, name it for 10 points each.
* Stir 1.5 oz. vodka and .75 oz. Kahlua
_BLACK RUSSIAN,
* Over ice in a tall glass, pour 2 oz. vodka, top with orange juice,
and add an ounce of Galliano.
_HARVEY WALLBANGER_
* Shake 2 oz. rum, 1 oz. curacao, the juice of half a lime, a half
ounce of grenadine, half ounce of almond-flavored syrup, and a half teaspoon
of powdered sugar; serve over crushed ice.
_MAITAI_
12.
(30) This year's baseball playoffs are in full swing, including the new
divisional round of playoffs. Last year we also started with eight in the
playoffs. FFP, name the six teams that did in the playoffs, but did not
appear in the World Series.
Yankees, Mariners, Red Sox, Dodgers, Rockies, Reds
13.
(20) Answer these questions about computer mongul Steve Jobs
For 10 points, Jobs at age 21 became known as a mercurial genius when he created
what computer company that he ended up leaving in 1985?
Apple Computer
For 10 points, between Apple and Pixar, Jobs started what company that
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made an all-black computer that was incompatible with virtually everything, causing
the company to evolve into an unglamorous software maker? NeXT, Inc.
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(20) We all know that Paul Molitor of the Minnisota Twins recently
achieved the 3000 hit plateau, but what do you remeber about the event
itself? FTP each name 1) the stadium where he reached his 3000th hit, 2) The name of the opposing pitcher
1. Kauffman Stadium 2. JoseRosado
15.(30 points) So, you think you know the JDave Matthews Band.. Prove
it In the song "Typical Situation", the lyrics count down from
ten to one using vatious nouns after each number. For example,
the number ten is used in the line "Ten fingers we have each".
For Ten Points each, give me, in any order, the nouns which follow
the numbers Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Four and Three.
ANSWER: Nine: .PLANETS. (around the sun repeat), Eight: .BALL. (is the last
if you triumphant be), Seven: .OCEANS, (pummel the shores of the sea), Six:
.SENSES, (feeling), Foun .SEASONS, (turn on and turn off I can see), Three:
.CORNERS, (from this corner)
16. (30 points) How well do you know Guns and Roses? Ill give you six
songs, and you'll earn five points for telling me which belong in
.Use Your Illusion. One or Two. Be careful, a miss stops you.
Ready?
"Civil War", "November Rain", "Obsession", "Right Next Door To
Hell"," Shotgun Blues" and "You Could be Mine".
ANSWER: Use Your Illusion I - ."OBSESSION"., ."NOVEMBER RAIN"., ."RIGHT
NEXT DOOR TO HELL"
Use Your Illusion II - ."CIVIL WAR"., ."SHOTGUN BLUES".,
."YOU COULD BE MINE."
17. (30) Name the following sluggers who led their division in home runs for two or more consecutive years based on
their division and the years they did it for 10 points each.
a) 1974-76, National A: Mike .SCHMIDT.
b) 1962-64, American A: Harmon JQLLEBREW.
c) 1946-52, National A: Ralph JQNER.
18. (20) After hearing an expression of distress associated with a cartoon character, name that character for 5 points
each. For example, if I said "Suffering Succotash," you would answer Sylvester.
a)Kumbayah! Ar^EEK^theCat
b)AyCaramba! A: .BART SIMPSON.
c)Zoinks! A: .SHAGGY. d)Gawrsh! A:
.GOOFY.
19. (30) Answer these questions about the movie War Games for ten points each.
a. Playing the character of David, a young computer wizard, he later went on to start in the Broadway musical "How to
Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". Matthew _BRODERICK_
. What was the name of the password needed to gain access to the defense computer system?
JOSHUA.
c. What year was the movie released?
_1983_
20. (30) The Duke Blue Devils were one of the NCAA's perennial powerhouses in the early 1990s. 3 of the 5 starters
on the 1992 Championship team went on to play in the NBA. Given a player, you tell me the team they were drafted
by.
a. Bobby Hurley A: _Sacremento_orJKings_
b. Christian Laettner A: -Minnesota_or_Timberwolves_
c. Grant Hill A: -Detroit, or _Pistons_
21. (30) Name the evil demonic entity for 10 points each.
a. Supposedly Adam's first wife, she is a powerful princess of darkness in Jewish mysticism.
A:JJLLITH_
b. Supposedly a pagan fish-god, this deity was resurrected by H.P. Lovecraft in a number of horror tales.
A:_DAGON_
c. A male demon who seduces females, it's also the title of an Esperanto film by William Shatner.
A: JNCUBUS.
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