The U.S.D.A's weight classes for this product range from Peewee, with 15 ounces per dozen, up to Jumbo, with 30 ounces per dozen. The grades of AA, A and B that you see in supermarkets are industry standards alone. For 10 points -- name this product essential to making custards and omelets.
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The U.S.D.A's weight classes for this product range from Peewee, with 15 ounces per dozen, up to Jumbo, with 30 ounces per dozen. The grades of AA, A and B that you see in supermarkets are industry standards alone. For 10 points -- name this product essential to making custards and omelets.
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He hadn't made a movie in three years when he signed two lucrative deals in 2004 to do sequels to both his 1997 hit "Money Talks" and to his two "Rush Hour" films with Jackie Chan. For 10 points -- who is this actor and comic?
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He hadn't made a movie in three years when he signed two lucrative deals in 2004 to do sequels to both his 1997 hit "Money Talks" and to his two "Rush Hour" films with Jackie Chan. For 10 points -- who is this actor and comic?
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It captured the bitterness of the Great Depression and aroused widespread sympathy for the plight of migrant farm workers, helping win its author a Nobel Prize in Literature. That author was John Steinbeck. For 10 points -- name this classic novel of the Joad family that travels from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl to California.
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It captured the bitterness of the Great Depression and aroused widespread sympathy for the plight of migrant farm workers, helping win its author a Nobel Prize in Literature. That author was John Steinbeck. For 10 points -- name this classic novel of the Joad family that travels from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl to California.
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You'd answer George W. Bush if asked to name the current president of the U.S. If I asked you to name the president (or chancellor) of our school, you'd name -- for a quick 10 points -- whom?
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You'd answer George W. Bush if asked to name the current president of the U.S. If I asked you to name the president (or chancellor) of our school, you'd name -- for a quick 10 points -- whom?
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They are seriously misnamed. They were not "lizards" and didn't appear until some 30 million years after the first lizards. They were not all "terrible," as in terribly large, as many were the size of chickens. For 10 points -- what word meaning "terrible lizard" was coined in 1841 for these creatures of enduring fascination?
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They are seriously misnamed. They were not "lizards" and didn't appear until some 30 million years after the first lizards. They were not all "terrible," as in terribly large, as many were the size of chickens. For 10 points -- what word meaning "terrible lizard" was coined in 1841 for these creatures of enduring fascination?
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They are named for letters of the alphabet in the order in which they were discovered. That's why they seem so illogical: starting with the innermost one D, and continuing outwards with C, B, A, F, G and E. For 10 points -- what are these prominent features around Saturn?
ANSWER: RINGS OF SATURN OR SATURN'S RINGS OR SATURNIAN RINGS
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They are named for letters of the alphabet in the order in which they were discovered. That's why they seem so illogical: starting with the innermost one D, and continuing outwards with C, B, A, F, G and E. For 10 points -- what are these prominent features around Saturn?
ANSWER: RINGS OF SATURN OR SATURN'S RINGS OR SATURNIAN RINGS
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Because his parents were born British subjects in Jamaica, he received his own coat-of-arms from the British government in 2004. It features a lion, an eagle, crossed swords, and four stars symbolizing his final U.S. military rank. For 10 points -- name this current U.S. Secretary of State.
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Because his parents were born British subjects in Jamaica, he received his own coat-of-arms from the British government in 2004. It features a lion, an eagle, crossed swords, and four stars symbolizing his final U.S. military rank. For 10 points -- name this current U.S. Secretary of State.
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It is the only U.S. city where the uniforms of all of its pro teams are the same color: black and gold. For 10 points -- name this city in the Atlantic Division of the National Hockey League, in baseball's National League, and in the North Division of the NFL's American Football Conference.
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It is the only U.S. city where the uniforms of all of its pro teams are the same color: black and gold. For 10 points -- name this city in the Atlantic Division of the National Hockey League, in baseball's National League, and in the North Division of the NFL's American Football Conference.
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It is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body. For 10 points -- give me either common name of this tendon connecting the leg muscles to the heel.
ANSWER: ACHILLES (uh-KILL-eez) TENDON OR TENDO(N) CALCANEUS (kal-KAY-nee-us)
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It is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body. For 10 points -- give me either common name of this tendon connecting the leg muscles to the heel.
ANSWER: ACHILLES (uh-KILL-eez) TENDON OR TENDO(N) CALCANEUS (kal-KAY-nee-us)
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Off the wall? Dangerous? Bad? Perhaps the trial will tell. The trial -- for 10 points -- of what singer, who recorded those album titles, as well as the best-selling pop album of all time, "Thriller"?
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Off the wall? Dangerous? Bad? Perhaps the trial will tell. The trial -- for 10 points -- of what singer, who recorded those album titles, as well as the best-selling pop album of all time, "Thriller"?
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One of the seminal books of 19th century Americana might never have been written if Mark Twain hadn't been persuaded to drop this character from the original final chapter of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. For 10 points -- which character, who starred in the sequel to Sawyer in his own Adventures?
ANSWER: HUCKLEBERRY FINN ACCEPT: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
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One of the seminal books of 19th century Americana might never have been written if Mark Twain hadn't been persuaded to drop this character from the original final chapter of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. For 10 points -- which character, who starred in the sequel to Sawyer in his own Adventures?
ANSWER: HUCKLEBERRY FINN ACCEPT: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
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In the Church of England, there's a limit of two on the altar. In Catholic and Orthodox churches, there are no such limits, and hundreds of "votive" ones may be lit before statues and icons. For 10 points -- what are these light-giving objects?
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In the Church of England, there's a limit of two on the altar. In Catholic and Orthodox churches, there are no such limits, and hundreds of "votive" ones may be lit before statues and icons. For 10 points -- what are these light-giving objects?
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Since the NCAA started seeding all of the teams in its men's Division I Basketball Tournament in 1979, no conference had had five teams seeded in the top 16 -- until 2004. For 10 points -- what conference had five such teams in the 2004 tournament, including Maryland and Wake Forest?
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Since the NCAA started seeding all of the teams in its men's Division I Basketball Tournament in 1979, no conference had had five teams seeded in the top 16 -- until 2004. For 10 points -- what conference had five such teams in the 2004 tournament, including Maryland and Wake Forest?
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Recently before the Supreme Court: the regulatory rights pertaining to Maryland's ownership of the river that forms much of its border with Virginia. For 10 points -- what river, that divides Virginia from Washington, DC?
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Recently before the Supreme Court: the regulatory rights pertaining to Maryland's ownership of the river that forms much of its border with Virginia. For 10 points -- what river, that divides Virginia from Washington, DC?
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He had negotiated a 1924 agreement with Liberia to establish a colony of his followers there, but France and Britain, fearful of the spread of his anti-colonialist ideas, forced Liberia to back out. For 10 points -- who was this Jamaican-born influential black nationalist of the early 20th century?
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He had negotiated a 1924 agreement with Liberia to establish a colony of his followers there, but France and Britain, fearful of the spread of his anti-colonialist ideas, forced Liberia to back out. For 10 points -- who was this Jamaican-born influential black nationalist of the early 20th century?
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In Europe, this capital city now has its "three-eleven," similar to America's 9-11. It was the mass bombing that claimed 200 lives on March 11, 2004 aboard commuter trains in -- for 10 points -- what capital of Spain?
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In Europe, this capital city now has its "three-eleven," similar to America's 9-11. It was the mass bombing that claimed 200 lives on March 11, 2004 aboard commuter trains in -- for 10 points -- what capital of Spain?
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He issued arguably the most controversial and politically damaging presidential pardon in U.S. history, when he pardoned his former boss. For 10 points -- who, after becoming president, pardoned Richard Nixon?
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He issued arguably the most controversial and politically damaging presidential pardon in U.S. history, when he pardoned his former boss. For 10 points -- who, after becoming president, pardoned Richard Nixon?
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Though four years behind schedule, this city opened its 24-acre, $475 million Millennium Park in mid-2004. That park sits between an Avenue and a Lake both named Michigan. For 10 points -- name this major U.S. metropolis.
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Though four years behind schedule, this city opened its 24-acre, $475 million Millennium Park in mid-2004. That park sits between an Avenue and a Lake both named Michigan. For 10 points -- name this major U.S. metropolis.
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It's long and bombastic enough, with 57 arias (AR-ee-uhs) and choruses set to the Bible. Though originally an Easter time oratorio, it's now a staple of Christmas. For 10 points -- what is this most heard work by Handel?
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It's long and bombastic enough, with 57 arias (AR-ee-uhs) and choruses set to the Bible. Though originally an Easter time oratorio, it's now a staple of Christmas. For 10 points -- what is this most heard work by Handel?
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In 1776, Silas Deane became the first U.S. diplomat sent abroad. His mission was to solicit aid and an alliance with this nation -- something he achieved in 1778 after being joined there by Ben Franklin. For 10 points -- name this key European ally during the American Revolution but less so during the 2003 war in Iraq.
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In 1776, Silas Deane became the first U.S. diplomat sent abroad. His mission was to solicit aid and an alliance with this nation -- something he achieved in 1778 after being joined there by Ben Franklin. For 10 points -- name this key European ally during the American Revolution but less so during the 2003 war in Iraq.
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The reservation named for this Native American people has a population nearly double that of the next nine largest reservations put together. For 10 points -- name this people whose reservation covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah and whose native speakers were key "code-talkers" in World War II.
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The reservation named for this Native American people has a population nearly double that of the next nine largest reservations put together. For 10 points -- name this people whose reservation covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah and whose native speakers were key "code-talkers" in World War II.
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Nutritionists speculate that one cause of increasing obesity among Americans is that soft drinks stopped using cane sugar and switched to cheaper corn sweeteners. Those sweeteners are high in -- for 10 points -- what simple sugar that, with glucose, combines to form sucrose (SOO-krohs) or cane sugar?
ANSWER: FRUCTOSE (FROOK-tohs) OR FRUIT SUGAR PROMPT: If just FRUIT or SUGAR is answered
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Nutritionists speculate that one cause of increasing obesity among Americans is that soft drinks stopped using cane sugar and switched to cheaper corn sweeteners. Those sweeteners are high in -- for 10 points -- what simple sugar that, with glucose, combines to form sucrose (SOO-krohs) or cane sugar?
ANSWER: FRUCTOSE (FROOK-tohs) OR FRUIT SUGAR PROMPT: If just FRUIT or SUGAR is answered
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The First one, in 1774, set a goal "to wholly discontinue the slave trade," but the delegates never got around to doing anything about that. For 10 points -- name this Congress that met in Philadelphia that year.
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The First one, in 1774, set a goal "to wholly discontinue the slave trade," but the delegates never got around to doing anything about that. For 10 points -- name this Congress that met in Philadelphia that year.
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On the day he was hanged for witchcraft in 1692, Matthew Maule put a curse on Colonel Pyncheon (PIN-chun). That curse worked against the whole Pyncheon family until 1850, according to -- for 10 points -- what 1851 novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne?
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On the day he was hanged for witchcraft in 1692, Matthew Maule put a curse on Colonel Pyncheon (PIN-chun). That curse worked against the whole Pyncheon family until 1850, according to -- for 10 points -- what 1851 novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne?
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In 1910, the American Association for the Study of the Feebleminded adopted this name for those with IQ's between 50 and 70. For 10 points -- what is that two-syllable name?
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In 1910, the American Association for the Study of the Feebleminded adopted this name for those with IQ's between 50 and 70. For 10 points -- what is that two-syllable name?
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He agreed to give up his right to inherit the throne in a secret meeting with David in the Wilderness of Ziph (ZIF), and to serve as David's chief minister after the overthrow of his own father, King Saul. Ultimately, he was killed in that overthrow. For 10 points -- who was this close biblical friend of David?
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He agreed to give up his right to inherit the throne in a secret meeting with David in the Wilderness of Ziph (ZIF), and to serve as David's chief minister after the overthrow of his own father, King Saul. Ultimately, he was killed in that overthrow. For 10 points -- who was this close biblical friend of David?
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The mountain lion is not classified among the Big Cats but among the Small Cats. The seven recognized species of Big Cats are: lions, tigers, jaguars, cheetahs, plus three species sharing a common name: the (blank), the snow (blank), and the clouded (blank). For 10 points -- what word fills in all three blanks?
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The mountain lion is not classified among the Big Cats but among the Small Cats. The seven recognized species of Big Cats are: lions, tigers, jaguars, cheetahs, plus three species sharing a common name: the (blank), the snow (blank), and the clouded (blank). For 10 points -- what word fills in all three blanks?
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This U.S. general refused an unprecedented fifth star but did accept the equally unprecedented rank of General of the Armies. For 10 points -- who was this later recipient of the 1932 Pulitzer Prize for History for his My Experiences in the World War?
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This U.S. general refused an unprecedented fifth star but did accept the equally unprecedented rank of General of the Armies. For 10 points -- who was this later recipient of the 1932 Pulitzer Prize for History for his My Experiences in the World War?
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The first time the U.N. authorized force to counter armed aggression was on July 7, 1950 when the Security Council called on all U.N. members to send forces to resist -- for 10 points each -- what Asian communist nation's invasion of what non-communist neighbor?
ANSWER: NORTH KOREA OR DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA SOUTH KOREA OR REPUBLIC OF KOREA PROMPT: If KOREA or KOREAN WAR is answered
The first time the U.N. authorized force to counter armed aggression was on July 7, 1950 when the Security Council called on all U.N. members to send forces to resist -- for 10 points each -- what Asian communist nation's invasion of what non-communist neighbor?
ANSWER: NORTH KOREA OR DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA SOUTH KOREA OR REPUBLIC OF KOREA PROMPT: If KOREA or KOREAN WAR is answered
When the San Diego Padres changed their home field from Qualcomm Stadium to Petco Park, they actually moved from one place to another. For 10 points apiece -- what other major league team stayed at the same home ballpark:
1. When they changed from Enron Field to Minute Maid Park?
ANSWER: HOUSTON OR ASTROS
2. When they changed from The Ballpark in Arlington to Ameriquest Field?
When the San Diego Padres changed their home field from Qualcomm Stadium to Petco Park, they actually moved from one place to another. For 10 points apiece -- what other major league team stayed at the same home ballpark:
1. When they changed from Enron Field to Minute Maid Park?
ANSWER: HOUSTON OR ASTROS
2. When they changed from The Ballpark in Arlington to Ameriquest Field?
By 1850, slavery in the New World was confined to a few small Dutch colonies, the U.S. South and just three other places. For 10 points apiece -- name those three other places, two of the largest Caribbean islands then controlled by Spain, and one very large independent nation of South America.
By 1850, slavery in the New World was confined to a few small Dutch colonies, the U.S. South and just three other places. For 10 points apiece -- name those three other places, two of the largest Caribbean islands then controlled by Spain, and one very large independent nation of South America.
He won ten medals during his U.S. Navy career, two for serving aboard the U.S.S. Gridley in the Gulf of Tonkin plus a silver star and a bronze star. For 10 points apiece:
1. Who is the U.S. senator whose military record came under close scrutiny in 2004?
ANSWER: JOHN F. KERRY
2. On March 13, 1969, Kerry received his third of what medal given to all wounded personnel, one entitling him to come home, as he did?
He won ten medals during his U.S. Navy career, two for serving aboard the U.S.S. Gridley in the Gulf of Tonkin plus a silver star and a bronze star. For 10 points apiece:
1. Who is the U.S. senator whose military record came under close scrutiny in 2004?
ANSWER: JOHN F. KERRY
2. On March 13, 1969, Kerry received his third of what medal given to all wounded personnel, one entitling him to come home, as he did?
Anatomists divide the abdomen into four quadrants: Right Upper, Left Upper, Right Lower, and Left Lower, with the belly button right in the middle. For 10 points each -- which quadrant contains:
Anatomists divide the abdomen into four quadrants: Right Upper, Left Upper, Right Lower, and Left Lower, with the belly button right in the middle. For 10 points each -- which quadrant contains:
1. Virtually all of the liver? ANSWER: RIGHT UPPER QUADRANT
Knoxville was the original capital of Tennessee when it entered the Union in 1796. For 10 points apiece --identify these states from their former state capitals:
1. Cahaba (ca-HAH-ba) and Tuscaloosa (tus-kuh-LOO-suh)
Knoxville was the original capital of Tennessee when it entered the Union in 1796. For 10 points apiece -- identify these states from their former state capitals:
1. Cahaba (ca-HAH-ba) and Tuscaloosa (tus-kuh-LOO-suh)
The Dr. Seuss commemorative stamp issued in 2004 features the good doctor surrounded by such characters as the Glotz, the Skritz and the Skrink. For 10 points apiece -- what other Seuss character on that stamp:
1. Is coveting Seuss's bow tie and greedily stroking it with one bony green hand?
ANSWER: THE GRINCH OR MISTER GRINCH
2. Is on his rare best behavior and is twiddling his thumbs while wearing his own signature bow tie?
ANSWER: THE CAT IN THE HAT PROMPT: If PARTIAL ANSWER is given
The Dr. Seuss commemorative stamp issued in 2004 features the good doctor surrounded by such characters as the Glotz, the Skritz and the Skrink. For 10 points apiece -- what other Seuss character on that stamp:
1. Is coveting Seuss's bow tie and greedily stroking it with one bony green hand?
ANSWER: THE GRINCH OR MISTER GRINCH
2. Is on his rare best behavior and is twiddling his thumbs while wearing his own signature bow tie?
ANSWER: THE CAT IN THE HAT PROMPT: If PARTIAL ANSWER is given
At the start of the Civil War, free African American men had full voting rights in only four of the then 34 U.S. states. For 5 points apiece -- name those four adjoining northeastern states, the 6th, 9th, 14th, and 23rd states to join the Union.
At the start of the Civil War, free African American men had full voting rights in only four of the then 34 U.S. states. For 5 points apiece -- name those four adjoining northeastern states, the 6th, 9th, 14th, and 23rd states to join the Union.
As a book reviewer for a conservative publication, she trashed his debut work, Uncle Tom's Children. He returned the favor by trashing her novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God in a liberal magazine. For 15 points each -- name these two leading African American authors, fated by politics and outlooks to be perpetual enemies.
As a book reviewer for a conservative publication, she trashed his debut work, Uncle Tom's Children. He returned the favor by trashing her novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God in a liberal magazine. For 15 points each -- name these two leading African American authors, fated by politics and outlooks to be perpetual enemies.
It was chartered by Congress in 1798 and is America's oldest musical organization. Although part of the military, its members do not have to go through military training and are never sent off to fight. For 10 points apiece:
1. Name this house band at the White House.
ANSWER: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BAND
2. What Director of the Marine Corps Band from 1880 to 1892 composed the official Marine Corps march and "The Stars and Stripes Forever"?
It was chartered by Congress in 1798 and is America's oldest musical organization. Although part of the military, its members do not have to go through military training and are never sent off to fight. For 10 points apiece:
1. Name this house band at the White House.
ANSWER: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BAND
2. What Director of the Marine Corps Band from 1880 to 1892 composed the official Marine Corps march and "The Stars and Stripes Forever"?
In October 2003, after its stock shares had plunged from $55 to $10 since 2001, it changed its name and its stock ticker symbol. That symbol is now TWX. For 10 points apiece:
1. What is the current two-word name of this largest media company in the U.S.?
ANSWER: TIME WARNER
2. That new symbol, TWX, replaced what three-letter abbreviation for the company that merged with Time-Warner in 2001?
In October 2003, after its stock shares had plunged from $55 to $10 since 2001, it changed its name and its stock ticker symbol. That symbol is now TWX. For 10 points apiece:
1. What is the current two-word name of this largest media company in the U.S.?
ANSWER: TIME WARNER
2. That new symbol, TWX, replaced what three-letter abbreviation for the company that merged with Time-Warner in 2001?
On May 24, 1883, the successor of the assassinated James A. Garfield formally opened it by leading thousands of pedestrians across what was then the longest bridge ever built. For 10 points apiece -- name this U.S. president and that still much-used bridge over New York City's East River.
On May 24, 1883, the successor of the assassinated James A. Garfield formally opened it by leading thousands of pedestrians across what was then the longest bridge ever built. For 10 points apiece -- name this U.S. president and that still much-used bridge over New York City's East River.
In February 2004 he rejected a three-year contract from this West Coast team, signing instead with the Midwestern team that ushered him into the majors. In August 2004 he helped beat that West Coast team, with his 300th career victory. For 10 points apiece -- name him, the team with which he started his career, and the team against which he registered his historic win.
ANSWER: GREG MADDUX CHICAGO CUBS PROMPT: If CHICAGO is answered SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS OR SAN FRANCISCO
In February 2004 he rejected a three-year contract from this West Coast team, signing instead with the Midwestern team that ushered him into the majors. In August 2004 he helped beat that West Coast team, with his 300th career victory. For 10 points apiece -- name him, the team with which he started his career, and the team against which he registered his historic win.
ANSWER: GREG MADDUX CHICAGO CUBS PROMPT: If CHICAGO is answered SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS OR SAN FRANCISCO
Flowers have long been associated with royalty, at least since 1108 when King Louis VI (the 6th) of France adopted the fleur-de-lis (FLUR-deh-LEE), or lily, as his symbol.
1. First -- for 15 points -- what autumn-blooming flower remains the symbol of Japan and Japan's imperial family?
ANSWER: CHRYSANTHEMUMS PROMPT: If MUM is answered
2. For 10 points -- in England, the Houses of York and Lancaster adopted the white and red varieties of what common garden flower as their symbols; a flower that named the war between these two Houses?
Flowers have long been associated with royalty, at least since 1108 when King Louis VI (the 6th) of France adopted the fleur-de-lis (FLUR-deh-LEE), or lily, as his symbol.
1. First -- for 15 points -- what autumn-blooming flower remains the symbol of Japan and Japan's imperial family?
ANSWER: CHRYSANTHEMUMS PROMPT: If MUM is answered
2. For 10 points -- in England, the Houses of York and Lancaster adopted the white and red varieties of what common garden flower as their symbols; a flower that named the war between these two Houses?
The films were such a metaphorical roller coaster ride, turning them into actual roller coaster rides was the next logical step. They're now open at both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.
1. First -- for 10 points -- name this coaster, or the films that inspired it, about a 5,000-year-old high priest buried alive with flesh-eating scarab (SCARE-ub) beetles.
ANSWER: THE MUMMY'S REVENGE (COASTER) OR THE MUMMY (FILM) OR THE MUMMY RETURNS
2. For 15 points -- give me the actual name of the Mummy whose fate is sealed after he slays Seti I (SEH-tee the first).
The films were such a metaphorical roller coaster ride, turning them into actual roller coaster rides was the next logical step. They're now open at both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.
1. First -- for 10 points -- name this coaster, or the films that inspired it, about a 5,000-year-old high priest buried alive with flesh-eating scarab (SCARE-ub) beetles.
ANSWER: THE MUMMY'S REVENGE (COASTER) OR THE MUMMY (FILM) OR THE MUMMY RETURNS
2. For 15 points -- give me the actual name of the Mummy whose fate is sealed after he slays Seti I (SEH-tee the first).
British and U.S. troops jointly occupied the disputed San Juan Island in the Juan de Fuca (FYOO-kuh) Strait in 1859, and it took the Emperor of Germany, accepted as arbiter in 1872, to settle the dispute. He awarded it to the U.S.
1. That's how -- for 10 points -- what west coast state bordering Canada came to own that 56-square-mile island?
ANSWER: WASHINGTON
2. For 15 points -- what German Kaiser, the first of his name, awarded it to the U.S.?
British and U.S. troops jointly occupied the disputed San Juan Island in the Juan de Fuca (FYOO-kuh) Strait in 1859, and it took the Emperor of Germany, accepted as arbiter in 1872, to settle the dispute. He awarded it to the U.S.
1. That's how -- for 10 points -- what west coast state bordering Canada came to own that 56-square-mile island?
ANSWER: WASHINGTON
2. For 15 points -- what German Kaiser, the first of his name, awarded it to the U.S.?
This alleged radical ghost-wrote A New Negro for a New Century, The Negro in Business and other books for this alleged accommodationist, even though the two men were held to represent opposite factions of African America. For 15 points apiece -- name this newspaper editor and this educator who held the top two jobs in the National Negro Business League.
This alleged radical ghost-wrote A New Negro for a New Century, The Negro in Business and other books for this alleged accommodationist, even though the two men were held to represent opposite factions of African America. For 15 points apiece -- name this newspaper editor and this educator who held the top two jobs in the National Negro Business League.
By early 2004, Kuwait was producing 2.21 million barrels of oil per day, well above the quota allotted by OPEC. For 5 points apiece -- what are the only five OPEC members allotted over 2 million barrels of oil production per day?
By early 2004, Kuwait was producing 2.21 million barrels of oil per day, well above the quota allotted by OPEC. For 5 points apiece -- what are the only five OPEC members allotted over 2 million barrels of oil production per day?
He became the only black captain in the Union Navy after hijacking the confederate ship The Planter and sailing it to Union lines. After the war, he bought the home where he had been a slave, took care of his by then senile former owner till her death, and served longer in the U.S. House than any other 19th century black congressman. For 25 points -- name him.
He became the only black captain in the Union Navy after hijacking the confederate ship The Planter and sailing it to Union lines. After the war, he bought the home where he had been a slave, took care of his by then senile former owner till her death, and served longer in the U.S. House than any other 19th century black congressman. For 25 points -- name him.
He described himself as "of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews." His given name was that of the greatest member of the tribe of Benjamin, and the first King of Israel. For 10 points apiece -- give me the original name and the later assumed name of this leading Jewish convert to Christianity.
He described himself as "of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews." His given name was that of the greatest member of the tribe of Benjamin, and the first King of Israel. For 10 points apiece -- give me the original name and the later assumed name of this leading Jewish convert to Christianity.
The European Union expanded to 25 member nations in 2004, creating a loose federation that rivals the United States in economic and political clout. For 10 points each -- in which two of the following five measurements does the E.U. not top the U.S. The five are: GDP, GDP per capita, population, unemployment rate, and military spending?
The European Union expanded to 25 member nations in 2004, creating a loose federation that rivals the United States in economic and political clout. For 10 points each -- in which two of the following five measurements does the E.U. not top the U.S. The five are: GDP, GDP per capita, population, unemployment rate, and military spending?
It wasn't until 1929 that chemists realized that there are two distinct types of molecular hydrogen: one in which the spin of both protons are aligned in the same direction, and one in which they're aligned in opposite directions. For 15 points each -- what two-syllable Greek prefixes designate those two types of hydrogen molecules?
It wasn't until 1929 that chemists realized that there are two distinct types of molecular hydrogen: one in which the spin of both protons are aligned in the same direction, and one in which they're aligned in opposite directions. For 15 points each -- what two-syllable Greek prefixes designate those two types of hydrogen molecules?
The Mississippi River shares its name with a state, as does its longest tributary, the Missouri River. Six other rivers flowing directly into the Mississippi River are also named for states. For 10 points apiece -- name any three of those six state rivers.
The Mississippi River shares its name with a state, as does its longest tributary, the Missouri River. Six other rivers flowing directly into the Mississippi River are also named for states. For 10 points apiece -- name any three of those six state rivers.
He simply abandoned wives number 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Wife # 1, Metis (MEE-tis), he swallowed whole when he learned she was pregnant. That's why Athena had to be born through this Greek god's head. For 10 points each -- name this god and his seventh (and final) wife.
He simply abandoned wives number 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Wife # 1, Metis (MEE-tis), he swallowed whole when he learned she was pregnant. That's why Athena had to be born through this Greek god's head. For 10 points each -- name this god and his seventh (and final) wife.
