Face-Off Gaging High Achievement in Trash
Missouri-Rolla October 15, 2000
Finals Packet #2
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Toss-ups by Jeremy White and Chris “Partho” Taylor (2, 3, 8, 9)
Bonus by Jeremy White and Chris “Partho” Taylor (20)
Toss-Ups
1.
He found a steady electrical engineering job after college with the Teletex Electronics Company
and literally married the girl-next-door, a fashion designer named Jenny Willis. Both decisions
had to be sources of some consternation to his opinionated, bigoted father who did not like him
marrying the daughter of a mixed marriage or not taking interest in the family dry cleaning
business. For ten points, name this character played alternately by Mike Evans and Damon
Evans on The Jeffersons.
Answer: Lionel Jefferson
2.
One reviewer describes it as "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Apocalypse." Written by Terry
Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, it tells the story of the Antichrist and the Angel and Demon who are
sent to watch over him, with much hilarity. FTP, name this novel, in which the Antichrist is
misplaced and actually prevents the end of the world.
Answer: Good Omens
3.
This newly named head coach who finished his career as second on the all-time NFL fumble
recoveries list has promised to bring back smash mouth football to the Windy City, albeit with
the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL. He is no stranger to Chicago as he was named NFL
defensive player of the year twice while playing with the Bears. FTP, name this legendary
linebacker for whom the award for best collegiate linebacker is named.
Answer: Dick Butkus
4.
This band will appear in Ethan Hawke’s directorial debut, The Last Word on Paradise and their
lead singer Jeff Tweady is composing the score. They collaborated with Billy Bragg on Mermaid
Avenue Volumes 1 and 2, a collection of unrecorded Woody Guthrie songs. For ten points,
name this alternative country rock band responsible for the album Summer Teeth and which
was formed, like Son Volt, out of the ashes of Uncle Tupelo.
Answer: Wilco
5.
Jack Powell is a middle class tinkerer with a sports car called “Shooting Star” and David
Armstrong is an upper class snob. The two men fight for the affections of the fair Sylvia back
home, but are friends in battle as both become elite members of the Army Air Corps in World
War I. For ten points, this is the premise of what first film to win the Best Picture Oscar.
Answer: Wings
6.
It ends with the opening scene of Fake Purse Ninjas, the hit Taiwan film starring Jiff Ramsey,
brother of international action star and Mind Head member, Kit Ramsey. Both Ramseys had
appeared, though the latter did unwittingly, in the hit film Chubby Rain. For ten points, name
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this 1999 comedy about moviemaking starring Heather Graham, Steve Martin and Eddie
Murphy.
Answer: Bowfinger
7.
A special 2-hour Thanksgiving episode in its second season featured a theme of deception.
Robbie Hansen was duped into a crooked catering scheme. Joanie Hansen was slowly
manipulated by a young girl into baking treats for death row dogs. Sydney was tricked by an ex
into flying to LA under the premise of performing emergency constructive surgery. For ten
points, name the series that featured this episode in which Sydney, played by Melinda
Kanadkaredes, ends up taking an arduous trip back to the title city.
Answer: Providence
8.
The main character achieved the highest score in training of any agent, ever, hence her
codename, and the name of the game. In this first person shooter, you begin by liberating an
intelligent laptop, and end up fighting aliens on their home world. FTP, name this Nintendo 64
game, by the same company that brought you Goldeneye.
Answer: Perfect Dark
9.
This international game is played in two different versions, with 13 or 7 players on a side. A try
is forth 5 points and kicked goals worth either2 or 3 points dependng on the circumstances
when they are taken. FTP, name this sport, whose methods of play include scrummages and
line outs.
Answer: Rugby
10.
“Crucifixion ain't no fiction. So called chosen frozen. Apology made to who ever pleases. Still
they got me like Jesus” is a lyrical passage from a landmark rap single released in 1989. For
ten points, Chuck D growls “Black to the bone, my home is your home” followed by the title
greeting of this, the fifth track on Public Enemy’s Fear of a Black Planet.
Answer: Welcome to the Terrordome
11.
His finest work has a theme of descent. In the film 1941, he played Hollis Wood, a captured
American who drops off the ceiling of a Japanese submarine bathroom in order to flatten a
group of enemy soldiers. He fell to the ground after being hit with a shovel as Taggart in
Blazing Saddles. For ten points, name this actor whose most famous film drop was as Major
T.J. Kong riding a nuclear bomb to earth in Dr. Strangelove.
Answer: Slim Pickens or Louis Bert Lindsey Jr.
12.
Chris-Carol Bremer was once quoted as suggesting his size 18 feet were the result of Human
Growth Hormone. Don Talbot proclaimed him the best in his sport of the entire century in 1998
when he was all of 15. For ten points name this swimmer who won golds in the 400 meter
freestyle and 400 and 800 meter freestyle relays at the Sydney Olympics in his home country.
Answer: Ian Thorpe
13.
When not working, he relaxes at his country house in the Lost Forest Game Preserve with his
wife Cherry, his adopted son Rusty and his dog Andy. Although this 32-year old is a
photojournalist for Woods and Wildlife Magazine by trade, he must often spring into action to
protect his beloved wilderness from thugs or poachers. For ten points, name this title character
of the outdoors-oriented comic strip that debuted in 1946 and is now drawn by Jack Elrod.
Answer: Mark Trail
14.
Part of this song’s chorus was inspired by Tina Weymouth’s love of Otis Redding music,
specifically “Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)”. It was the first song performed in the film “Stop
Making Sense” and it opens with the lines “I can’t seem to face up to the facts. I’m tense and
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nervous and I can’t relax.” For ten points, name this murderously catchy song that appeared on
the album Talking Heads ’77.
Answer: Psycho Killer
15.
He portrayed Zach in the short-lived 1995 revival of Get Smart. On the basis of that
performance alone, one is not surprised Satan mentions making room in hell for him during a
song in a South Park episode. For ten points, name this television performer best known as a
regular on the Ben Stiller show and as Matthew Brock on Newsradio.
Answer: Andy Dick
16.
An RV-driving priestess named Debi throws the magic dagger that destroys the object that has
been terrorizing the town of Bolan. Victims of that object include the mother, father and two
best friends of Anton, a teenage slacker. Luckily, the two wisecracking best friends show back
up as undead to comment on the action. For ten points, name this film starring Jessica Alba,
Devon Sawa and Seth Green that makes literal an old adage about unemployed appendages
becoming a site of amusement for the devil.
Answer: Idle Hands
17.
Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett and a 13-year old accordion playing Connie Francis in 1950.
Steve Lawrence in 1951. Roy Clark in 1956. Patsy Cline in 1957. These are just some of the
celebrities who made network television debuts on this hugely popular 1950s series. The
Chordettes, Pat Boone and the McGuire Sisters were so well received, they graduated to
another CBS series featuring the host’s “Friends.” For ten points, name this series that featured
performances by the unknown artists located by the title group.
Answer: Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts
18.
On September 26, 2000 the Phillies defeated the Cubs 10 to 6 with Brian Kingman, who had
racked up 9000 frequent flier miles in the month of September, in attendance. The game was
notable only because this man was the winning pitcher, or more pointedly, not the losing pitcher.
For ten points, name this Phillies starter who was unable to take away Kingman’s distinction as
being the last Major Leaguer to lose 20 games.
Answer: Omar Daal
19.
In this novel’s opening chapter, Boston businessman Bill Chambers realizes during his morning
commute that he cannot remember where he is going or much of anything beyond his
company’s motto, “the maximum information in the minimum time.” Chambers eventually
experiences a form a paralysis, determining the cause of which becomes the focus of much of
story that unfolds. For ten points, name this latest novel by Alan Lightman.
Answer: The Diagnosis
20.
All 18 of this album’s tracks have been licensed for mass media exposure including “Everloving”
which was featured in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer promo; “Porcelain”, which appeared in the film
The Beach; and “Bodyrock”, which appeared in a Nissan commercial. For ten points, name this
inaugural winner of the DanceStar 2000 Album of the Year Award performed by Moby.
Answer: Play
21.
Graduating magna cum laude with a degree in literature from Yale, getting a co-producer credit
for the film Mesmerized and starting a directing career with an episode of Tales from the
Darkside are among the things she accomplished by the age of 26, not to mention winning a
Best Actress for the role of Sarah Tobias in The Accused and inspiring an assassination
attempt. For ten points, name this star of Contact, Anna and the King and Silence of the
Lambs.
Answer: Jodie Foster
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22.
In 1962, the Fender Instruments factory in Santa Ana, California provided this local guitarist with
the first portable reverb device, and he promptly put it to use on a record that was meant to pay
tribute to his Lebanese roots. Instead that record cemented his reputation as “King of the Surf
Guitar” and 32 years later his “Miserlou” played over the opening credits of Pulp Fiction. For ten
points, name this guitarist and leader of the Del-Tones.
Answer: Dick Dale
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Bonus
1.
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3.
4.
Answer questions about a horrible film for ten points each.
(10)
Filmed on off-days at the Northern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire, what rancid
1993 film features Raydoor and Tee searching for the lost treasure of Archimedes as
members of a secret order of warriors.
Answer: Quest of the Delta Knights
(10)
What actress portrays the wicked Mannerjay in Quest of the Delta Knights reaching the
nadir of a career that looked promising when she won the role of Juliet in Franco
Zefferelli’s version of Romeo and Juliet?
Answer: Olivia Hussey
(10)
Okay, fine, there is no third question to ask about Quest of the Delta Knights, but that
title reminds the writer of Animal House, specifically how Delta House hired what band to
play at the toga party?
Answer: Otis Day and the Knights
Answer these questions relating to the geography of the sitcom Perfect Strangers for ten points
each.
(10)
In what city was Perfect Strangers set?
Answer: Chicago
(10)
Mediterranean shepherd turned urbanite Balki was from what island?
Answer: Mypos (pr. Mee-pose)
(10)
On both Perfect Strangers and later Family Matters, wisecracking elevator operator
Harriette Wilson was played Jo-Marie Payton. During a portion of her tenure on Perfect
Strangers, Payton had what name hyphenated to the end of Payton?
Answer: France
Answer these somewhat unlikely high ranking teams in college football in 2000 from information
and/or sarcastic comments about them for ten points each.
(10)
When this now 5-1 team defeated Wisconsin on September 23rd, one columnist
dismissed it as purely a function of the Badgers’ NCAA rules violation penalty woes,
saying “It’s got to be the shoes.”
Answer: Northwestern University
(10)
The one Northwestern loss at the time Jeremy is writing this was at the hands of what
school’s team that clobbered the Wildcats 41 to 14.
Answer: Texas Christian University or TCU
(10)
ESPN The Magazine columnist Gene Wojciechowski quipped that tens of hundreds
would tune in if TCU ends up playing this Big 12 team, currently ranked #2 on the AP
poll, for the national championship. Wojchiechowski also notes their six wins is one less
than the seven wins compiled by their six opponents.
Answer: Kansas State University
Answer these questions about musical Thank Yous for ten points each.
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(10)
Described as one of the worst projects in popular music history, what band in 1995
released an album entitled “Thank You” which consisted entirely of covers of their
supposed influences including Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” and Public Enemy’s “911 is a
Joke.”
Answer: Duran Duran
(10)
The Dido song “Thankyou” was sampled in what rapper’s record, “Stan”?
Answer: Eminem
(10)
In a single entitled “Thank U”, who informed disillusionment, India and Providence of her
gratitude?
Answer: Alanis Morissette
5. Answer these questions about the Quaker Oats product line for ten points each.
(10)
In 2000, Quaker Oats’ introduced a new energy drink. What is the name of this product?
Answer: Torq
(10)
Torq’s label states it is from the makers of what University of Florida invented and
Quaker produced beverage that also introduced an energy bar in 2000.
Answer: Gatorade
(10)
Torq is called an energy drink, but energy is measured in calories and Torq contains a
paltry 300 calories per 12 oz bottle. This other Quaker Oats liquid product provides far
more energy at 1260 calories per 12 oz bottle and the bottle even has a handy
dispensing closure.
Answer: Aunt Jemima
6. For ten points each, identify the artist responsible for these albums that were on the top 5 of the
country album chart in August of 2000.
(10)
Burn
Answer: Jo Dee Messina
(10)
I Hope You Dance
Answer: Lee Ann Womack
(10)
The Whole SHeBANG
Answer: SHeDAISY
7. Answer these questions about the career of actor Tobey Maguire for ten points each.
(10)
On April 15th, 2000, Maguire hosted SNL and in one sketch provided a devastatingly
funny impression of what actor during a parody of Inside the Actor’s Studio?
Answer: Dustin “Screech” Diamond
(10)
His film career may not have looked much more promising than Diamond’s at first,
especially when his scenes were cut from what 1995 film that depicted an independent
record store trying to avoid corporate takeover.
Answer: Empire Records
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(10)
8.
Maguire’s star began to rise with his turn as Paul Hood in what 1997 tale of family angst
directed by Ang Lee?
Answer: The Ice Storm
30-20-10-1. Name the baseball player.
(30)
Scott Hatteberg said of this battery mate’s struggles in the middle of the season, “As bad
as he did, he did pretty good.”
(20)
He opened and closed the season in bullpen as a long reliever or a set up man for Derek
Lowe. He had racked up 15 saves in 1999 filling in for the injured Tom Gordon.
(10)
This Red Sox knuckleballer won 59 games in his first four years in the big leagues, but
has struggled in the last two.
(1)
Public address announcers often introduce him as “Number 49, Tim Wakefield.”
Answer: Tim Wakefield
9.
10.
Passion. Lust. Lesbians. These are the things that leap to mind when you think of…Tom
Clancy novels. Okay, maybe not, but you’d better hope they do for this bonus. For ten points
each, given a soap opera-ish side plot, name the Tom Clancy novel in which it is found.
(10)
Bea Taussig’s hot lesbian lust for astronomer Candace Long causes her to commit
treason by helping Russian agents kidnap Long’s fiancé, Major Alan Gregory, a physicist
considered indispensable to the American SDI program.
Answer: The Cardinal of the Kremlin
(10)
Moira Wolfe, the recently widowed secretary of FBI Director Emil Jacobs, carries on a
torrid love affair with Latin hunk Juan Diaz. Unfortunately, Diaz turns out to really be
Felix Cortez, an employee of the Escobedo drug cartel who is only pumping Wolfe for
information.
Answer: Clear and Present Danger
(10)
President Bob Fowler gets it on with his national security advisor, Liz Elliott and their
passion becomes so hot that Denver blows up. On second thought, maybe Denver blew
up due to an atomic bomb built by Arab terrorists.
Answer: The Sum of All Fears
Answer these questions about the television roles of Hudson Leick for ten points each.
(10)
On both Hercules and Xena, Leick has a recurring role as what villain?
Answer: Callisto
(10)
On Melrose Place, Leick played Shelley, the ex-wife of Jess Hanson who was played by
what former MTV Sports host?
Answer: Dan Cortese
(10)
Leick was one of the leads on what 22-episode syndicated show that depicted the lives
and loves of four nurses at the title location.
Answer: University Hospital
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11.
12.
Given a description and name of a character portrayed by Parker Posey in it, name the film for
ten points each.
(10)
An “air raid” administering senior bitch named Darla
Answer: Dazed and Confused
(10)
An aspiring librarian named Mary
Answer: Party Girl
(10)
A hyperactive book editor named Patricia Eden
Answer: You’ve Got Mail
Wilson Pickett is one of the bad asses of 60s soul and he earned that distinction while working
with a string of three legendary guitarists. Name them from descriptions of the partnerships for
ten points each.
(10)
Pickett’s masterpiece “In the Midnight Hour” was co-written by what rhythm guitar master
of Booker T & The MGs and later The Blues Brothers?
Answer: Steve Cropper
(10)
Pickett’s other big “midnight” hit, “I’m a Midnight Mover” and the single “I Found a True
Love” were collaborations with what guitarist who scored the film “Across 110th Street.”
Answer: Bobby Womack
(10)
Pickett’s later career degenerated from great soul to bizarre covers like “Sugar Sugar”
and “Hey Jude.” His version of “Hey Jude” was a collaboration with what guitarist who
also joined Eric Clapton to form Derek and the Dominos?
Answer: Duane Allman
13. Answer these questions about this season’s episodes of Dharma and Greg for ten points each.
14.
(10)
On an episode entitled “The Trouble with Troubador”, what singer and actor moved in
with Dharma and Greg so that Dharma could help him find the fulfillment that fame had
not given him.
Answer: Lyle Lovett
(10)
Larry Finkelstein, Dharma’s father, finally married Dharma’s mother this season, but the
wedding was contingent on Kenny Loggins singing at the ceremony. What is the first
name of Dharma’s mother?
Answer: Abby
(10)
This maid employed by Greg’s parents, the Montgomerys, invited Dharma and Greg
over for a Thanksgiving meal that turned into a brouhaha and she was later convinced
to go on strike by Larry.
Answer: Celia
Answer these questions about figure skating for ten points each.
(10)
What American who won a silver at the 1998 Olympics recently captured her third World
figure skating title?
Answer: Michelle Kwan
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15.
16.
(10)
Kwan was the first American woman to win three world titles in a career since what
skater who achieved the feat in 1968?
Answer: Peggy Fleming
(10)
Name the men’s champion, a Russian who has also captured his third world title in
2000.
Answer: Alexei Yagudin
Identify these examples of the new breed crossover vehicles that some are calling sport utility
sedans for ten points each.
(10)
One of the first successful entries into the subcategory was this Subaru creation shilled
incessantly by Paul Hogan.
Answer: Outback
(10)
This retro-styled vehicle from Chrysler is in all technical aspects just an over-glorified
Neon.
Answer: PT Cruiser
(10)
This is Pontiac’s entry into the new market which features a 185 horsepower V6 and
option packages like the one includes a tent that folds into a camper.
Answer: Aztek
Name the movie from clues on a 30-20-10-5-1 basis.
(30)
Larry, one of this film’s protagonists, is a creative writing teacher who has to put up with
students who submit two character murder mysteries or coffee table books entitled “100
Girls I’d Like to Boink.”
(20)
Larry is a struggling author himself and he is annoyed that his ex-wife played by Kate
Mulgrew has just become published and has become sufficiently famous to appear on
Oprah’s show.
(10)
The main thrust of the film’s plot is initiated when Owen, one of Larry’s students,
misinterprets a remark about the Hitchcock film Strangers on a Train.
(5)
This feel good family murder story features the acting of Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal.
(1)
The film took its title from a line in a Patsy Cline song, specifically the line “Throw
Momma from the train.”
Answer: Throw Momma from the Train
17.
Answer these questions about musician Rod Argent for ten points each.
(10)
Before the age of twenty, Argent had played keyboard and composed the hit song
“She’s Not There” for what band?
Answer: The Zombies
(10)
Argent formed a new band in 1969 that was cleverly named Argent. One of their hits
had what title that is also the title of a track that Kiss recorded for Bill and Ted’s Excellent
Adventure?
Answer: God Gave Rock and Roll to You
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(10)
Whoa! Argent’s biggest hit was what 1972 #5 smash with a 3-minute organ solo?
Answer: Hold Your Head Up
18. Name the authors of these recent sci-fi book series for ten points each.
(10) The Sword of Truth series.
Answer: Terry Goodkind
(10) Otherland
Answer: Tad Williams
(10) The Talents series
Answer: Anne McCaffrey
19.
20.
For the stated number of points, answer these questions about a 1 million dollar wedding that
was held in Malibu, California on July 30, 2000.
(10)
For five points each, who were the bride and groom in this wedding?
Answer: Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
(10)
For ten points, Aniston and Pitt were hitched on the estate of what television producer
and partner of Tom Warner?
Answer: Marcy Carsey
(10)
For ten points, who designed Aniston’s gown?
Answer: Lawrence Steele
Lay the smack down and demonstrate your knowledge of Vince McMahon's new football
league, the XFL. Given a city, name the team that will play there for 5 points each and an extra
five for running the table.
(5)
San Jose
Answer: Demons
(5)
Chicago
Answer: Enforcers
(5)
Birmingham
Answer: Thunderbolts
(5)
New York/New Jersey
Answer: Hitmen
(5)
Los Angeles
Answer: Xtreme
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