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

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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 ’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: OR Jonas Grumby the millionaire OR Thurston Howell III the millionaire’s wife OR Lovey Wentworth-Howell the movie star OR the wholesome girl OR (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”. ANSWER: Revelation

Toss-Up 29 While people often call raw fish “sushi”, it is actually sashimi (sah-SHE-me) that refers to raw fish. For ten points, sushi typically includes vinegar, pepper, and what other essential ingredient? ANSWER: rice

Bonus 29 For five points each, complete these titles of Dr. Seuss books. Part 1 If I Ran the _BLANK_ ANSWER: Zoo OR Circus (either is acceptable; these are two separate books) Part 2 _BLANK_ Hears a Who ANSWER: Horton Part 3 _BLANK_ the Turtle ANSWER: Yertle Part 4 And to Think that I Saw It on _BLANK_ Street ANSWER: Mulberry Part 5 You’re Only _BLANK_ Once ANSWER: Old

Toss-Up 30 The initial spread of COVID-19 provided an example of this type of mathematical growth, where something grows at an ever-increasing rate. Other examples include compound interest and the number of web pages in existence at different points since the start of the internet. For ten points, what term describes this type of growth? ANSWER: exponential growth Bonus 30 For five points each, tell who recorded the best-selling version of each of these country music classics. Part 1 “Ring of Fire” ANSWER: Johnny Cash Part 2 “Hey, Good Lookin’” ANSWER: Hank Williams, Jr. Part 3 “Stand By Your Man” ANSWER: Tammy Wynette Part 4 “Friends in Low Places” ANSWER: Garth Brooks Part 5 “9 to 5” ANSWER: Dolly Parton

Toss-Up 31 There are two basic stitches in knitting. One of these is the “knit” stitch, where the yarn for a new loop passes over a previously made loop. For ten points, in what basic stitch does yarn for a new loop pass under a previously made loop? ANSWER: purl

Bonus 31 For five points each, answer these question about the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. Part 1 Why was the Hollywood sign first erected? ANSWER: to mark a real estate development (accept similar answers) Part 2 Four additional letters originally appeared at the end of the Hollywood sign. What were those letters? ANSWER: L – A – N – D (the sign said “HOLLYWOODLAND”) Part 3 In 1974, nine donors paid $3,000 each to restore different letters of the sign. The “Y” was bought by what founder of Playboy magazine? ANSWER: Hugh Hefner Part 4 When the sign was restored, the first “O” was bought by what rock musician who was born Vincent Furnier and whose best-selling song was “School’s Out”? ANSWER: Alice Cooper Part 5 Within 5 feet either way, how tall are the letters on the Hollywood sign? ANSWER: 45 feet (accept 40 – 50)

Toss-Up 32 While he probably never actually said the words, artist Andy Warhol did use the phrase as the title of a work of art he exhibited in 1968. For ten points, Warhol’s work said “In the future everyone in the world will be famous for –what length of time—“? ANSWER: 15 minutes

Bonus 32 For five points each, tell which chemical element is located immediately above each of these in the Periodic Table. Part 1 calcium ANSWER: magnesium Part 2 neon ANSWER: helium Part 3 silver ANSWER: cadmium Part 4 iodine ANSWER: bromine Part 5 potassium ANSWER: calcium

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Lightning Round Categories The lightning round subjects are: • Animal Adjectives • The 20th Century • Money, Money, Money

Lightning Round

CATEGORY A: Animal Adjectives I will say and spell ten words that specify animals of different types. For ten points each, you tell which animal each refers to. For example, if I said “canine … C – A – N – I – N - E”, you would say “dog” Question 1 equine (EK-wine) … E – Q – U – I – N – E ANSWER: horse Question 2 avian (AVE-ee-in) … A – V – I – A – N ANSWER: bird Question 3 apian (APE-ee-in) … A – P – I – A – N ANSWER: bee Question 4 lupine (LOO-pine) … L – U – P – I – N – E ANSWER: wolf Question 5 ursine (UR-sine) … U – R – S – I – N – E ANSWER: bear Question 6 feline (FEE-line) … F – E – L – I – N – E ANSWER: cat Question 7 serpentine (SIR-pin-teen) … S – E – R – P – E – N – T – I – N – E ANSWER: snake OR serpent Question 8 piscine (PIE-seen) … P – I – S – C – I – N – E ANSWER: fish Question 9 porcine (POR-seen) … P – O – R – C – I – N – E ANSWER: pig OR hog Question 10 ovine (O-vine) … O – V – I – N - E ANSWER: sheep

Lightning Round

CATEGORY B: The 20th Century I will name ten major news events that happened in the 20th Century. For ten points each, you tell me in which decade each of them happened. For example, if I said “15 die in Columbine High School shooting”, you would say “1990s” or just “’90s”. Note that decades may be used more than once. Question 1 Neil Armstrong walks on the moon ANSWER: 1960s Question 2 Einstein urges FDR to develop an atomic bomb ANSWER: 1930s Question 3 Alaska becomes the 49th state ANSWER: 1950s Question 4 John F. Kennedy is assassinated ANSWER: 1960s Question 5 Richard Nixon resigns from the Presidency ANSWER: 1970s Question 6 Women vote in national elections for the first time throughout the U.S.A. ANSWER: 1920s Question 7 8,000 die in America’s deadliest hurricane in Galveston ANSWER: 1900s Question 8 United Nations charter is signed ANSWER: 1940s Question 9 Helical structure of DNA is discovered ANSWER: 1950s Question 10 Israel and Egypt sign a peace accord ANSWER: 1970s

Lightning Round

CATEGORY C: Money, Money, Money I will name ten cities of the world. For ten points each, you tell me the primary currency used in that place in 2020. For example, if I said “Cancun, Mexico”, you would say “peso”. Question 1 Melbourne, Australia ANSWER: dollar Question 2 Hanoi, Vietnam ANSWER: dong Question 3 Buenos Aires, Argentina ANSWER: peso Question 4 Cape Town, South Africa ANSWER: rand Question 5 Tel Aviv, Israel ANSWER: shekel Question 6 Munich, Germany ANSWER: euro Question 7 Geneva, Switzerland ANSWER: franc Question 8 Cairo, Egypt ANSWER: pound Question 9 Baghdad, Iraq ANSWER: dinar Question10 Osaka, Japan ANSWER: yen