2020 Bishop Garrigan Quiz Bowl Tournament Game 8 3:30pm – Oct. 17 Finals Toss-Up Round Question 1 For ten points, if a doctor orders a test to assess your renal function, what organ is being assessed? ANSWER: kidney Question 2 The name of this island comes from the Latin word for “copper”. It is considered to be located partly in Asia and partly in Europe. While technically the whole island is an independent republic, the local government only administers about two-thirds of the island. The remainder is administered by the Turkish military. About half of the island’s residents are ethnically Greek and practice Christianity, while about one-third are ethnically Turkish and practice Islam. For ten points, name this island. ANSWER: Cyprus Question 3 For ten points, the Pentagon announced in July 2020 that for the first time ever a woman had graduated from the Army Special Operations Command training center and had earned what piece of headwear? ANSWER: Green Beret Question 4 Green Berets are trained at a fort near Fayetteville, North Carolina, that was one of several that was in the news in 2020 because it was named after a Confederate military officer. For ten points, name this fort named after the general who commanded the Army of Mississippi during the Civil War. ANSWER: Fort Bragg Question 5 If you are typing on a standard QWERTY keyboard, the name of one state can be typed using only keys in the home row. For ten points, name that state. ANSWER: Alaska Question 6 For ten points, in which century did the famous painter Raphael die? ANSWER: 16th Century OR 1500s Question 7 Based on Jesus’ words “on this rock I will build my church,” for ten points, which apostle do Catholics consider to be the first pope? ANSWER: St. Peter Question 8 More land is devoted to soybeans in this country than any other crop. Another major crop is sugarcane, much of which is turned into ethanol for fuel. For ten points name this country, which is also the world’s largest coffee producer. ANSWER: Brazil Question 9 Approximately one quart of this greenish brown fluid is produced by the liver each day. It aids in digestion and is also responsible for the brown color of human feces. For ten points, name this fluid that is stored in the gallbladder and discharged to the small intestine. ANSWER: bile OR gall Question 10 This is the traditional birthstone for people born in December. The stone is frequently found in native handicrafts produced in the Southwestern United States. For ten points, name this stone that shares its name with a greenish blue color. ANSWER: turquoise Question 11 For ten points, what is the only country on the continent of South America that uses English for its official language? ANSWER: Guyana Question 12 For ten points, an axel, a flight, a toe loop, a miranda, and a salchow (SOW-cow) are all jumps associated with what sport? ANSWER: figure skating Question 13 Europe’s only wild monkeys are the Barbary apes. For ten points, what overseas territory is said to remain in British hands as long as its monkeys are there? ANSWER: Gibraltar Question 14 For ten points, what female musical group changed their name in 2020 in response to the Black Lives Matter protests. ANSWER: Chicks OR Dixie Chicks Question 15 This Spanish author began his classic book while in jail for skimming off the top as a tax collector. For ten points, who wrote the novel Don Quixote (kee-HO-tay) ANSWER: Miguel de Cervantes Question 16 Most people know that a marathon is slightly more than 26 miles. For ten points, is the difference between a marathon and exactly 26 miles closest to 100, 200, 400, or 800 meters? ANSWER: 400 (It is about 352.2 meters.) Question 17 While many adherents do not obey the rule, technically this religion prohibits the consumption of coffee, tea, and other beverages that contain caffeine. For ten points, name this church, the fourth-largest Christian denomination in the United States, which was founded in 1830 in western New York. ANSWER: Mormon(ism) OR Latter Day Saints Question 18 For ten points, singer Elvis Presley, comedian Lenny Bruce, actress Judy Garland, popcorn entrepreneur Orville Redenbacher, producer Don Simpson, and Kings Edmund II and George II of England all died in what specific place in their homes? ANSWER: bathroom OR on the toilet (accept similar answers) Question 19 For ten points, feta cheese can only be sold in the European Union if it is made from sheep’s milk and produced in what country? ANSWER: Greece Question 20 In 2020 the Governor of Rhode Island signed an executive order to shorten the traditional seven-word name of his state. While the origin of the name was not racist, the change was made because one of the words in the name has had racist connotations since the 19th Century. For ten points, give that word. ANSWER: Plantation(s) (the traditional name was the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations) Question 21 The Pan-American Highway extends as far north as Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and as far south as Ushuaia (oo-SWAH-jah), Argentina. However you can’t drive all the way between those two places because of the Darien Gap, a swampland that no roads pass through. For ten points, the Darien Gap lies in what two countries at the border of North and South America? ANSWER: Panama AND Colombia Question 22 The single best-selling auto model of all time was produced for eighty consecutive years, ending in 2019. During those years 21,529,464 of those cars were sold, 25% more than the second best-selling car, the Ford Model T. At different times the vehicle was produced at seven different factories in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. For ten points, name this car originally designed by Ferdinand Porsche at the request of Adolf Hitler. ANSWER: Volkswagen Beetle (prompt for more information on “Volkswagen”) Question 23 With a population of almost 11 million people, Los Angeles County is by far the largest local government jurisdiction in the United States. How many states have a population larger than Los Angeles County? For ten points, according to 2019 Census estimates, is it 2, 7, 12, 17, or 22? ANSWER: 7 (California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio) Question 24 While also known as a painter, this Renaissance artist produced many well-known sculptures. Among them are Bacchus, the San Spirito Crucifix, the Madonna of Bruges (BROOZH), Moses, and the Dying Slave. For ten points, name this artist whose best-known sculptures are probably the Pietá (pee-a-TAH) and David. ANSWER: Michelangelo Question 25 While he won the Democratic nomination, Joe Biden finished in fourth place in the Iowa caucuses. For ten points, who finished first in the Iowa caucuses, with 26.2% of the votes? ANSWER: Pete Buttigieg (Continue to the bonus round.) Bonus Round (Each correctly answered toss-up earns the team the right to answer the corresponding bonus.) Toss-Up 26 Most people know that William Henry Harrison was the shortest-serving U.S. President, dying just a month after taking office. There are two other Presidents who served less than two years in office. For ten points, name either of them. ANSWER: James Garfield OR Zachary Taylor Bonus 26 For five points each, answer these questions about the U.S.—Canadian border. Part 1 The province of Ontario has land borders with three U.S. states. Name the states Ontario borders. ANSWER: New York, Michigan, AND Minnesota Part 2 Ontario also has water borders with two U.S. states. For five points, name either of those states. ANSWER: Ohio OR Pennsylvania Part 3 The province of British Columbia borders four U.S. states. Name the four states British Columbia borders. ANSWER: Alaska, Washington, Idaho, AND Montana Part 4 The Northwest Angle in the state of Minnesota can only be accessed by way of Canada. Visitors can come by water through Ontario or by land through what Canadian province? ANSWER: Manitoba Part 5 While it only borders one U.S. state, Maine borders two Canadian provinces. Name either of the provinces Main borders. ANSWER: New Brunswick OR Quebec Toss-Up 27 For ten points, what character in the Peanuts comic strip is an aspiring pianist who loves Beethoven? ANSWER: Schroeder Bonus 27 The classic ‘60s TV show Gilligan’s Island had seven recurring characters. Two of these were Gilligan and Professor Roy Hinkley. For five points each, give either the name or occupation of the other characters on Gilligan’s Island. ANSWER: the skipper OR Jonas Grumby the millionaire OR Thurston Howell III the millionaire’s wife OR Lovey Wentworth-Howell the movie star OR Ginger Grant the wholesome girl OR Mary Ann Summers (NOTE: If names are given, either first or last names are acceptable.) Toss-Up 28 In 1903 this company first published a recipe on packaging for their product. The recipe included flour, baking soda, salt, walnuts, chocolate chips, eggs, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract. The company bought the recipe from Ruth Graves Wakefield, who managed the Toll House Inn in Wakefield, Massachusetts. For ten points, what company bought this recipe in exchange for a life supply of chocolate? ANSWER: Nestlé Bonus 28 For five points each, identify these books of the Bible. Part 1 The second book of Moses, which has a name that means “going out” ANSWER: Exodus Part 2 The shortest of the four gospels, also thought to be the first to be written ANSWER: Mark Part 3 The longest of Paul’s letters, and the first in the standard order of the Bible ANSWER: Romans Part 4 Usually given as the last book of the Old Testament, its lines include “From the rising of the sun to the setting of the same, my name is great among the nations.” ANSWER: Malachi Part 5 The final word of this book is “Amen”.