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1994 Cardinal Classic USC Cardinal Toss-up ·

1. This company recently announced that it will sponsor professional chess tournaments for the next two years. They also pleged to bring top-of the-line technology to one of the world's oldest board games. FTP-name this computer chip company know for its 80486 processers.

A: INTEL

2. During the 70's, some jazz musicians took forms of rock music and combined it with electronic instruments and jazz forms to create a new subgroup of jazz. FTP, name this jazz form which had such leaders as Miles Davis, Maynard Ferguson, and Chick Corea.

A: FUSION

3. This group's music could be called anything but serious, with tracks like "Jesus Was Way Cool" and "Martin Scorsese." For 10 points, name this group, whose 1993 hit "Detachable Penis" has received renewed interest lately thanks to the escapades of Lorena Bobbitt.

A: KING MISSILE

4. This park is the largest one in the nation to be entirely enclosed in a major city. FTP, name this park which was donated as restitution for a murder to the city of Los Angeles.

A: GRIFFITH PARK

5. If you happen to be Jewish, chances are that you won't be reciting the Lord's Prayer anytime soon. However, there is an ancient Jewish prayer whose opening words parallel the Lord's Prayer. FTP, name this prayer which has served as the mourner's declaration of faith since the medieval times.

A: KADDISH

6. All cultures make an attempt to explain why there is suffering or seeming injustice in the course of life. FTP, what term often used in anthropology, refers to somthing which explains human suffering and life's injustices.

A: THEODICY

7. While homosexuals in the United States have been trying to gain the right to serve in the military, it isn't quite that way in other countries. FTP-

A: TAIWAN

8. He was the only pre-revolutionary author to remain popular under the Soviet regime. His works stress the eternal kinship of asll humanity, even the wretched. FTP, name this man whose best known work is the drama, The Lower Depths.

A: MAXIM GORKY

9. Sweet sorrow, unbiased opinion, home office, modern history, original copies, nonalcoholic beer, and jumbo shrimp are all examples of, for 10 points, what eight-letter term term meaning a pairing of two incongruous words?

A: OXYMORON

10. It's not really a science, but for over 1,000 years, practitioners of this study of metal transmutation were sought by kings and emperors. For 10 points, name this pseudoscience that sought a universal cure for all diseases and postulated that base metals could be turned into gold.

A: ALCHEMY

11. She graduated third in her law school class at Stanford University, the same one in which John Renquist was valedictorian. After an unsuccesful political carreer, she went on to make history. FTP, name this Arizonan and current Supreme Court Justice.

A: SANDRA DAY 0' CONNOR

12. This quarter horse rancher is well known for his quality silver jewelry, but that doesn't seem to be what he is best known for. FTP, name this man of Southern Cheyene descent who represents Colorado in the Senate.

A: BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL

13. In 1649, the Cromwellian Revolution succeeded in striking terror in the hearts of monarchs everywhere when they beheaded their king. FTP, name this hapless English king who could have used a good head on his shoulders.

A: CHARLES I

© Ronnie Swain, David Zuckerman, Jimmy Moye, USC College Bowl 1994 14. He lived in near seclusion because of a serious nervous illness. A scrupulous writer, he spent much time evoking the exact ward needed. Maybe this is why, FTP, this French author was tried on a charge of "immorality" for the subject matter of Madame Bovary

A: GUSTAV FLAUBERT

15. This four-letter derogatory term first appeared in Theodore Geisel's 1950 book "If I Ran The Zoo" and then surfaced again in a 1957 article in the Glasgow, Scotland _Sunday Mail_ entitled "ABCs of Squares," but historians cannot tell if the two words meant the same thing. For 10 points, name this slang phrase often referring to honors students that means socially inept or unattractive.

A: NERD

16. During the 80's, the Arkansas Razorbacks established itself as one of the dominant college football and basketball teams of the decade as a member of this conference. FTP, name the athletic confernce to which the Razorbacks belonged to before joining the Southeastern Conference in 1990.

A: S.OUTHWESTERN .cONFERENCE (accept: SOUTHWEST)

17. Founded in 1919 at Weimar, Germany by Walter Groeperius, this architectual attempted to face the problem of machine production by advocating an integration between art and technology. FTP, name this school of architecture, design and craftsmanship of modern times which was closed by the Nazi's in 1933.

A: BAUHAUS

18. He's the voice of the cable channel Comedy Central and co-author of "How To Play With Your Food," a bestseller that had to be recalled because fake sugar packets that came with the book originally contained a substance that could be harmful if ingested. For 10 points, give the full name of this comedic magician, whose on-stage partner, Teller, never says a word.

A: PENN llLLETTE (Prompt if PENN is given)

19. Before the 1994 Northridge earthquake severed the 10 Freeway, it travelled from Santa Monica, Ca. to Jacksonville, Florida. Known in California as the Santa Monica or San Bernadino Freeway, it also has anothert less known name. FTP, give the other name as seen on a sign heding east from Santa Monica.

A: CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TRAN-CONTIENENTAL HIGHWAY

20. The english word for this symbol in acronym form represents the first letters of the greek translation for "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior." Thsi might be given as one of the reason why, FTP, this animal symbol has become associated with Christianity.

A: FISH

21. It appears four times in the word supercalafragalisticexpialadocious, once in sofa, and not at all in the word cat. In English, all vowels in an unstressed position become this. FTP, name this vocalic phoneme represented in IP A as an upside-down e.

A: SCHWA

22. Gerry Adams recently recieved a 48-hour visa to enter New York and participate in diplomatic relations. FTP, give the Irish political party , affiliated with the LR.A., that he belongs to.

A: SINN FEIN

23. This book is the story of a family of Bohemian immigrants in Nevada in which the daughter assumes the burden of farm work after her father commits suicide. FTP, name this 1918 work written by Willa Cather.

A: MY ANTONIA

24. The variable red star Betelgeuse marks his right shoulder, Bellatrix his left shoulder, and and Saiph and Rigel form his two legs. For 10 points, name this easily visible constellation most recognize able by its three-star belt.

A: ORION

25. This act passed in 1947 included many provisions intended to regulate union practices. Along with outlawing the closed shop and secondary boycotts, it also forbade contributions by unions to political campaigns. FTP, name the act which modified the labor policies established by the Wagner Act.

A: THE TAFT-HARTLEY ACT

26. If the wavelength of light measured by an observer is longer than the wavelength measured at the source, this phenomenon is said to have occurred. For 10 points, name this two-word phrase associated with the

A: RED SHIFT

27. He succeeded Khruschev as premeir and played a major role in Soviet economic planning until his death in 1980. FTP, name this Soviet leader who shared power for a time with Brezhnev, but was eventually overshadowed.

A: ALEKSY NIKOLA YEVICH KOSYGIN

28. Some suggest that he might serve as a liberal counter balance to Rush Limbaugh. So far, he is only on 20 radio station from Biloxi, Missisipi to Seattle, Washington, but as of yet he has no major California markets. FTP, name this new talk show host who was once govenor of California.

A: JERRY BROWN

29. One of the few plays from the 19th centuary to be preserved as a classic, it is a clever commedy, filled with wit and paradox. FTP, name this Oscar Wilde play, whose title contains a word which is more than it seems.

A: OSCAR WILDE

30. The abortion stance of possible Supreme Court nominees is an example of this type of test that hinges on a single indicator to prompt a decision. For 10 points, give this six-letter term, which also refers to a test that determines the acidity or basicity of a chemical.

A: LITMUS

31. This group of organic chemicals are accidental by-products of the manufacturing of certain herbicides, bactericides, and wood preservatives. For 10 points, name this group, whose members include TCDD, an ingredient in Agent Orange that's believed to be the most toxic synthetic chemical ever created.

A: DIOXIN

32. FAQTP, within $1 billion, how much is the proposed earthquake aid package for Southern California.

A: $8& BILLION (ACCEPT: $7.6-9.6 BILLION)

25 POINT BONUS 1. On the 4th aniversary of the legalization of the African National Congress and 35 opposition parties, both sides have attempted to claim responsibility for the end of apartheid. Recently, FW de Klerk's National Party, had a black minister lead his party's covention in the song that has been the liberation anthem of the ANC for years. For 25 points, name this Xhosa call-and-response hymn.

A : NIKOSI SIKELELI l'AFRICA OR GOD BLESS AMERICA

30 POINT BONUS 2. During the period from 1192-1867, the shoguns were the true rulers of Japan, keeping Japan locked in a rigid feudal system which lasted until the Meiji Restoration modernized the country. There were three different shogunates during this time period and you'll get 10pts for each one you can name.

A: KAMAKURA, ASHIKAGA, TOKUGAWA

30 POINT BONUS 3. How well do you know your birthstones? For 10 points each, given a month and a description, name the gem.

1. The ancient Greeks believed this violet birthstone of February protected against drukenness and passion, controlled evil thoughts and enhanced shrewdness.

A: AMETHYST

2. This May birthstone, the most valuable gem, is a transparent variety of beryl and gets its bright Oz-like color from small amounts of chrmoic oxide.

A: EMERALD

3. The birthstone for December has a blue to greenish hue and is named after the French word for "Turkish."

A: TUROUOISE

25 POINT BONUS

1. Azerbaijan A: BAKU 2. Belarus A: MINSK 3. Tadjikistan A: DUSHANBE 4. Kirghizia A: FRUNZE 5. Turkmenia A: ASHKHABAD

20 POINT BONUS 5. In 1990, George Lucas authorized Timothy Zahn to write a trilogyu based upon the aftermath of his Star Wars movies. For 5 ponts each, give the name s for the three books in this trilogy.

A: HEIR IQ THE EMPIRE, DARK FORCE RISING, THE LAST COMMAND.

For an extra 5 points, name the new authorized Star Wars novel written by Kathy Tyers.

A: A TRUCE AT BAKURA

30 POINT BONUS 6. Sports illustrated's 1994 swimsuit issue cover features a "Dream Team" of three supermodels in black bikinis. For 5 points apiece and a 5 point bonus for naming all three, give me the names of these cover girls.

A: RACHEL HUNTER, KATHY IRELAND, ELLE MACPHERSON

20 POINT BONUS 7. Last September, this college radical who had eluded authorities for 23 years after taking part in the death of a Boston Police officer. For much of that time, she lived in Corvalis, Oregon as a mother and restaurant owner. For 10 points each, give both her real name and the name she used for the past 23 years.

A: KATHERINE ANN POWER, ALICE METZINGER

30 POINT BONUS 8. This international organization was formed in 1955 and reorganized in 1959. Members include Turkey, Great Brittain, Pakistan, and Iran. FTP each, give the three words which make up the organization known as CENTO.

A: CENTRAL TREATY ORGANIZATION

© Ronnie Swain, David Zuckerman, Jimmy Moye, USC College Bowl 1994 30 POINT BONUS 9. Many oil companies in the u.s. go by their acronyms rather than their full names. For 10 points apiece, give the full names of the following oil companies:

1. AMOCO A: AMERICAN OIL COMPANY 2. ARCO A: ATLANTIC RITCHFIELD COMPANY 3 .. CONOCO A: CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY

25 POINT BONUS 10. For 5 points apiece, give the full names of the following computer programming languages from their acronyms:

1. COBOL A: COMMON BUSINESS ORIENTED LANGUAGE 2. LISP A: LIST PROCESSING LANGUAGE 3. BASIC A: BEGINNERS' ALL-PURPOSE SYMBOLIC INSTRUCTION CODE 4. APL A: A PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

20 POINT BONUS 11. It's sports history time. In 1967 the first Super Bowl was played after the merger of the NFL and AFL. For 5 points each and an extra five for getting all 3, give the two teams in that first Super Bowl and the stadium where it was played.

A: KANSAS CITY OR CHIEFS, GREEN BAY OR PACKERS. LQS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLISEUM.

20 POINT BONUS 12. This American work is a series of short poetic charachterizations in the form of epithets from an lllinois village graveyard; each of the personalities are allowed to describe him of herself and some of the entries include "Anne Rutledge, " "Lucinda Matlock," and "Petit The Poet." For 10 points each, give the name and author of this inovative 1915 work.

A: SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY BY EDGAR LEE MASTERS

30 POINT BONUS 13. Note these 6 countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovenia. In recent parliamentary elections in all 6 countries, parties which were dominated by repackaged communists-made signifigant gains and proved that they still remain a force in Eastern European politics.

© Ronnie Swain, David Zuckerman, Jimmy Moye, USC College Bowl 1994 For 5 points each, in order from lowest percentage of ex-communists to the highest percentage, who currently hold seats in each country's parliament.

A: HUNGARY, CZECH REPUBLIC, SLOVAKIA, POLAND, ROMANIA, BULGARIA

25 POINT BONUS 14. The history of architecture has been organized into many different periods. I'll give you approximate date of a certain period, and for 5 pts for each correcy answer, you give me the name of the period.

1. 330-1450 A: BYZANTINE 2. 1880-1920 A: ART NOUVEAU 3. 1600-1770 A: BAROOUE 4. 850-1250 A: ROMANESQUE OR NORMAN 5. 1140-1560 A: GQTHIC

20 POINT BONUS Developing NIC, or newly industrial companies, the Pacific Rim are swiftly gaining economic prominece, especially the group know as the Four Tigers or Four Dragons. For 5 points each, name the four countries that make up the Four Tigers.

A: SOUTH KOREA, SINGAPORE, HONG KONG, MALAYSIA

30 POINT BONUS 16. At the outset of the Civil War, one of the Union's most famous generals proposed a plan intended to quickly defeat the Confederacy.

1. FTP, give the name for this plan which called for capturing two southern rivers, thus dividing the Confederacy and then crushing each of the parts.

A: ANACONDA PLAN (prompt if only Ananaconda is said)

2. For 5 pts. each, name the two rivers involved in this plan.

A: MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE RIVERS

3. Finally, FTP, name the Union general who proposed this plan of action.

A: WINFIELD SCOTT

30 POINT BONUS

1. After expeditions to the Amazon and Malay Archipelago, he wrote "On the Law Which Has Regulated the Introduction of New Species" in 1855.

2. He theorized that new species arose in close proximity of closely allied species both in space and time.

3. He developed his theory of evolution by natural selection independently of Charles Darwin.

A: ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE

30 POINT BONUS 18. The U.S. Postal Service's two letter abbreviations for the continental United States are known by everyone who's ever mailed a letter. But how about the abbreviations for U.S. territories? For 10 points apiece, give the post abbreviation for the following areas:

1. Marshall Islands A: MH 2. Micronesia A: FM 3. Northern Mariana Islands A: MP

30 POINT BONUS President Eduard Shevarnadze recently risked his own life to keep his country together. He travelled to the capital of a formely autonomus region of Georgia which is attempting to secede from that country. For 10 points each, give the region seeking to leave Georgia and its capital city.

A: ABKHAZIA, SUKHUMI

For an extra 10 points, name this form Georgia President who is the leader of the Abkhazian rebellion

A: ZVIAD GAMSAKHURDIA

20 POINT BONUS 20. Horato Alger has long been one of the foremost writers on the "American Dream." He has sold around 20 million copies of his 119 books telling stories of good boys who rose from rags to riches. However, his moat famous book arer part of three series of books. For 5 points each, and an extra 5 for all 3, give the title for these three series.

A: RAGGED DICK SERIES, PLUCK AND LUCK SERIES, TATIERED TOM SERIES.

21. In Greek Mythology, the Erinyes or Furies were the avengingv spirits of retributive justice. Their task was to punish crimes that went beyond the relms of human justice. Whenm the Greeks finally sttled on how many there were, they came up with 3. For 10 points each, name all three.

A: ALECTO, MEGAERA, AND TISIPHONE

25 POINT BONUS 22. Test your African Knowledge Given a country you give the official language.

1. Zimbabwe A: ENGLISH 2. Cape Verde A: PORTUGUESE 3. Togo A: EWE or CABRIAI 4. Burkina Faso A: FRENCH 5. Ethiopia A: AMHARIC

20 POINT BONUS 23. Prior to the United States entry into World War II, Franklin Roosevelt attempted to gain the moral leadership of the world by declaring in a speech to Congress, that there were four essential universal freedoms. For 5 points each, name them.

A: FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF RELIGION, FREEDOM FROM W ANT, FREEDOM FROM FEAR.

25 POINT BONUS 24. Given the following ranges on the electromagnetic spectrum, order them from largest wavelength to smallest wavelength for 5 points apiece: ultraviolet, gamma rays, x-rays, microwaves, and radio waves.

A: RADIO WAVES, MICROWAVES, ULTRA VIOLET, X-RAYS, GAMMA RAYS.

30 POINT BONUS 25. Last December, kidnappers of a US Linguist in the Phillipines asked the government there for $20,000 along with implementing a list of demands. Fearful of the interuption to its negotiation with the government, the MNLF Muslim rebel group denounced the kidnapping and has offered assistance in recovering the missing American

A: CHARLES W AL TON

2. For 20 points, all or nothing, what is the full name of the MNLF rebels.

A: MORO NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT

30 POINT BONUS · 26. 30-20-10, name this writer

1. Her first written work was a translation of The Life of~, Critically Examined ~ Dr. David Straus in 1846

2. Her interest in wriring ficiton started in the early 1830's, but she did not debut as a ficiton writer until three tales which would eventually become Scenes of Clerical Life were serially published in 1857

3. She is best known for her 1862 novel ~ Marner

A: GEORGE ELIOT OR MARY ANN EVANS

25 POINT BONUS 27. How well do you know your cartoonists? Given the comic strip, name the artist for 5 points apiece.

1. Zippy the Pinhead A: BILL GRIFFITH 2 .. Ernie Pook's Comeek A: LYNDA BARRY 3. Dilbert A: SCOTT ADAMS 4. Beetle Bailey A: MORT WALKER 5. Shoe A: JEFF MACNEILLY

30 POINT BONUS 28. In 1984, the 4th ranked Miami Hurricanes needed to defeat the #1 Nebraska Cornhuskers and then hope that the #2 team would lose. Fortunatly for the Hurricanes both did happen. For 10 points each, name the team which was #2 that year, the team that defeated them and the bowl game that they played in.

A: TEXAS OR LONGHORNS, GEORGIA OR BULLDOGS, COTTON BOWL

30 POINT BONUS

1. From 1833-44, he lived with the Countess d' Agoult, one of their children eventually becomming Wagner's wife.

2. He consistently aided new composers from Berlioz to Grieg and mad Weimar a highly important art center while he was there from 1848-59.

3. A native of Hungary, he wrote the 20 Hungarian Rhapsodies.

A: FERENCZ "FRANZ" LISZT (LIST)

30 POINT BONUS 30. Five-digit ZIP codes were introduced by the Postal Service in 1964 to help speed the delivery of mail. For 20 points, all or nothing, give the three-word phrase that the acronym ZIP stands for.

A: ZONING IMPROVEMENT PLAN