ACRONYM X - Round 11

1. An opera by Eef van Breen called 'u' is the first such work written entirely in this ​ ​ ​ language; that work depicts a man forging a weapon from his hair. Marc Okrand is credited with creating the bulk of this language, a letter of which appeared in Wikipedia's "puzzle globe" until 2010. In this language, the word for "success" is (*) 'Qapla' [kahp-lah]. ​ Characters on The Big Bang Theory play Boggle in this language, which is learned by Jadzia ​ ​ Dax in a show subtitled Deep Space Nine. For 10 points, name this language spoken by ​ ​ characters like Worf in the Star Trek franchise. ​ ​ ANSWER: Klingon language [accept tlhIngan Hol] ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2. In order to convince his sister to hold a slumber party that will keep his love interest ​ subdued, this character buys her a Porsche. This character's biological father died of spanish flu in 1918, leading to his adoption by a British-born doctor. A perpetually delayed project to re-tell a novel through (*) this character's perspective is titled Midnight Sun. Jasper ​ ​ ​ Hale is an adoptive brother of this father of the "miracle" child Renesmee [ren-EZ-may]. For 10 points, name this rival of Jacob Black for the love of Bella Swan in the Twilight series. ​ ​ ANSWER: Edward Cullen [accept Edward Anthony Masen, Jr.; prompt on "Cullen"] ​ ​ ​ ​

3. A lengthy and unfair one of these events convinces Gloria to kill herself in the film They ​ ​ Shoot Horses, Don't They?. Competitors in this type of event were the focus of Baz ​ Luhrmann's first feature. In a 2012 film, a bet on the outcome of one of these events wins Pat Solitano, Sr. the money to start a restaurant. Vincent Vega (*) and Tony Manero are two ​ John Travolta characters who win these contests in the films Pulp Fiction and Saturday Night ​ ​ ​ Fever, respectively. For 10 points, what general type of contest is depicted in Strictly Ballroom? ​ ​ ​ ANSWER: dance contest [accept clear equivalents] ​ ​

4. Led Zeppelin's version of "When the Levee Breaks" features solos on both guitar and ​ this other instrument, which was pioneered in rock music by Lee Oskar. Neil Young's "Heart of Gold" also prominently uses this instrument, which can be played by using "drawing" and (*) "tongue blocking" techniques. John Popper of Blues Traveler prominently ​ plays this instrument which, when played by Bob Dylan, was frequently held in place with a neck rack. For 10 points, name this small free-reed instrument that is blown through. ANSWER: harmonica [accept French harp or mouth organ; prompt on "harp"] ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

5. For some reason, this athlete's website is specifically dedicated to "life & style for today's ​ sophisticated urbanite." This athlete appeared in a TV mini-series titled for his wife's "Full Court Wedding." College coach Jim Boeheim's [BAY-hymez] only national championship came when this player led his team at (*) Syracuse. This player, who is the only man to play ​ for the U.S. Olympic basketball team four times, was traded in 2011 by the team who drafted him, the Denver Nuggets. For 10 points, name this New York Knick known as "Melo." ANSWER: Carmelo [Kyam] Anthony ​ ​

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6. One of these objects is stolen from the home of Jaggle, who specially crafted it for the ​ Royal Family. Like-Likes devour both tunics and these objects, which Gondo will repair for a flat rate of 10 rupees at his stall in the Skyloft Bazaar. Mirrored types of these objects are required to solve (*) puzzles inside the Desert Colossus and later in Windwaker's Earth ​ ​ ​ Temple. The Hylian varieties of these objects are metallic and often depict the Triforce. For 10 points, name these possessions that The Legend of Zelda’s Link uses to defend himself. ​ ​ ANSWER: Link's shields [accept Ordon shields before "Gondo"; accept Hylian shields] ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

7. A mother on this show says "Your father's spinning in his grave" to her daughter, who is ​ attending aikido classes; that daughter later uses an old film canister to hide a reel of ​ ​ footage named The Grasshopper Lies Heavy. In this series, Frank, who must conceal the ​ ​ fact that his grandfather was a (*) Jew, takes a gun to a San Francisco rally, where he misses ​ his chance to assassinate the Crown Prince of Japan. A Philip K. Dick novel is the basis of, for 10 points, what Amazon alternate-history series about a United States that lost World War II? ​ ​ ANSWER: The Man in the High Castle ​ ​

8. For the 2016 season, this baseball team wore a black patch reading "Joe" on their ​ jerseys to honor former broadcaster Joe Garagiola. Former Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa joined this team as an advisor in 2014. This team's ballpark, which was once nicknamed "Bob" due to its former partnership with (*) Bank One, has a small swimming ​ pool just past its center field fence. This team, which was added to the National League in 1998, is led by Zack Greinke [GRINK-ee] and Paul Goldschmidt. For 10 points, name this team sometimes nicknamed the "snakes." ANSWER: Arizona Diamondbacks ​ ​ ​ ​

9. In an interlude on this album, Majid Al Maskati sings about "days in the sun" and ​ describes the end of summer. In October 2016, this album became the first album to reach 1 billion streams on Apple Music. The Throne guests on another track from this album, which boasts "dropped (*) outta school now we dumb rich." The observation deck of the CN ​ Tower appears on the cover of this album, whose performer sings "Got a Hennessy in my hand" in a track featuring WizKid and Kyla. "Pop Style" and "One Dance" appear on, for 10 points, what 2016 album by Drake? ANSWER: Views ​ ​

10. A song whose title begins with this color plays over the end of the 2010 film The ​ ​ Runaways. Edith Cushing, an author played by Mia Wasikowska, writes a book named for ​ an estate partially known by this color in a 2015 Guillermo Del Toro film. Tom Hiddleston plays a mysterious aristocrat in in that film, which is titled for a (*) "Peak" of this color. ​ Gene Hackman starred in a 1995 thriller set on a submarine which is titled for a "Tide" of this color, much like the sports teams of an SEC school. For 10 points, name this deep shade of red. ANSWER: crimson [accept Crimson King or Crimson Peak or Crimson Tide; do not accept ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ or prompt on "red"]

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11. In one game by this developer, players discover that the good-hearted assassin ​ Sagacious Zu helped murder Master Li's family. In a 2014 game by this developer of Jade ​ Empire, Halward Pavus [PAW-viss] comes to regret using blood magic in an attempt to ​ turn his son Dorian straight. This subsidiary of EA revived their sci-fi (*) RPG franchise ​ with a 2017 release subtitled Andromeda, which will not feature Commander Shepard. For 10 ​ ​ points, name this developer of the Dragon Age and Mass Effect games, whose name reflects its ​ ​ ​ ​ founders’ med school backgrounds. ANSWER: BioWare [Halward and Dorian appear in Dragon Age: Inquisition.] ​ ​ ​ ​

12. On the final episode of one show hosted by this man, he implored young viewers, ​ "Please do not be cynical," and sang “Freebird” with Will Ferrell. In 2010 this man embarked on The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on (*) Television Tour after a ​ ​ ​ high-profile contract dispute with NBC. Currently, this man hosts segments like "Clueless Gamer" and is joined by the Basic Cable Band and sidekick Andy Richter. For 10 points, name this brief host of The Tonight Show, a red-headed comedian who now appears on TBS. ​ ​ ANSWER: Conan [Christopher] O'Brien ​ ​

13. In 2012, this band playfully feuded with the group Alt-J on Twitter over their mutual ​ use of the same Greek letter in their names. One song by this band name drops Othello's ​ ​ Desdemona, asking her "won't you liberate me?" and later pleads "Won't you exorcise my mind?" The generically named Dan (*) Smith fronts this band, who included "Send Them ​ Off!" and "Good Grief" on their 2016 album Wild World, though they are better known for a ​ ​ song that asks "how am I gonna be an optimist about this?" For 10 points, name this band behind the song "Pompeii." ANSWER: Bastille [bas-TEEL] ​ ​

14. This company's CEO Greg Glassman angrily called out Nick Jonas after the latter ​ criticized this company's campaign against diabetes. Mayhem Freedom member Rich Froning Jr. is a four-time winner of a competition held by this company that is sponsored by (*) Reebok. Critics of this company claim that the loosely defined structures of its regimens, ​ including the "Tabata This!" and "Bad Karma," often incorporate unsafe intensity levels. A namesake "Games" and a "workout of the day" are offered by, for 10 points, what possibly religious fitness company? ANSWER: CrossFit ​ ​

15. The early 1990s films Taking Care of Business and Regarding Henry were both written ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ by this man, who also worked on the screenplay to the Michael Bay disaster film Armageddon. Frequent Disney collaborator Michael Giacchino is also a frequent composer ​ for music to this man's works, including the scores for two (*) Mission Impossible films. The ​ ​ ​ TV shows Person of Interest, Alias, and Fringe were produced by this man's production ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ company, Bad Robot. Super 8 was also directed by, for 10 points, what director of Star Wars: ​ ​ ​ The Force Awakens? ​ ANSWER: J.J. Abrams [or Jeffrey Jacob Abrams] ​ ​ ​ ​

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16. In 2009, a limited edition character in this franchise was controversially depicted as ​ homeless. In 2016, this franchise introduced a new set of characters called Wellie Wishers. The Pleasant Company created and manages this franchise, whose first namesake film starred AnnaSophia Robb as (*) Samantha Parkington. Addy Walker, the first black one of ​ these characters, escaped from slavery according to an accompanying book. Kit Kittredge is an example of, for 10 points, what "dolls" that represent aspects of the U.S. and its history? ANSWER: American Girl ​ ​

17. After a 2005 playoff win, a wide receiver for this team thanked his hands "for being so ​ great." In a 2016 game, an offensive lineman for this team, Jason Peters, amusingly caught his leaping teammate, a former Fresno State running back, in the end zone. Ahead of the 2016 draft, this team traded (*) five picks to move up six spots in the first round, during which ​ they took a North Dakota State quarterback. Lincoln Financial Field is the home of, for 10 points, what NFC East team led by Carson Wentz and based in Pennsylvania? ANSWER: Philadelphia Eagles [accept either] ​ ​ ​ ​

18. One of these objects appears on the digital cover of Bring Me the Horizon's album ​ That's the Spirit and depicts a substance atypically falling from inside it. A classic song ​ performed by Bing Crosby and Perry Como beckons listeners to "Let a Smile be" one of these objects. "When the sun shines (*), we'll shine together" according to a song titled for ​ these objects by Rihanna, which tells the listener they can "stand under" one of them. For 10 points, name this object that Gene Kelly held as he sang "Singin' in the Rain." ANSWER: umbrellas ​ ​

19. The first mainstream movie to show a flushing toilet was this film, where it is used by a ​ woman to get rid of a paper with the figure $40,000 written on it. In 1998 Gus Van Sant directed a pointless shot-for-shot remake of this film that cast Vince Vaughn in the role originated by Anthony Perkins. (*) Marion Crane's sister discovers Mother's corpse seated in a ​ chair in this film shortly before Norman Bates attacks her. For 10 points, name this Alfred Hitchcock film in which Janet Leigh's [LEE's] character is stabbed to death in a motel shower. ANSWER: Psycho ​ ​

20. On one TV series, a character with this profession asks that "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" be ​ played on the bagpipes at his funeral. One group of TV characters with this profession are led by Wallace Boden. Taylor Kinney and Jesse Spencer star as men with this profession on an NBC series that has since spawned three (*) spinoffs. Tommy Gavin was the ​ protagonist of a long-running FX series about this profession; that character was played by Denis Leary. The series Rescue Me concerned, for 10 points, what emergency workers? ​ ​ ANSWER: firefighters [or firemen or similar] ​ ​ ​ ​

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1. The NFL has a number of specific rules about what jersey numbers players can wear based on their positions. For 10 points each: [10] Starting in 2004, the numbers from 10 to 19 were made available for players at this position. Players who immediately took advantage of the change included Larry Fitzgerald and Plaxico Burress. ANSWER: wide receivers ​ ​ [10] The numbers 1 through 10 are still reserved for players that play one of three positions. Name all three. ANSWER: quarterbacks, kickers, punters [accept answers in any order, prompt on partial ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ answers] [10] The NFL rulebook has no numbering guidelines for players of this position, though they usually use numbers in the 40's. The Texans' Jon Weeks and the Ravens' Morgan Cox played this position in the 2016 Pro Bowl. ANSWER: long snappers ​ ​

2. In this work, the police officer James discovers that his wife Bridget is having an affair with a midget. For 10 points each: [10] Name this musical work, which currently contains 32 chapters. It begins with its protagonist Sylvester having a one-night stand with a woman whose husband Rufus is a pastor. ANSWER: Trapped in the Closet ​ [10] The "hip hopera" Trapped in the Closet was performed by this R&B singer who repeated ​ ​ the word "bounce" ten times in the refrain to his song "Ignition (Remix)." ANSWER: R. Kelly [accept Robert Sylvester Kelly] ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] This inspirational R. Kelly song found on the soundtrack to the movie Space Jam contains ​ ​ the lyric "I think about it every night and day." ANSWER: I Believe I Can Fly ​ ​

3. According to one source, the ratings for a recent TV season premiere got "swamped (or destroyed)" compared to previous seasons, which featured a certain "ratings machine." For 10 points each: [10] Name this NBC reality competition series, which changed hosts in 2017 for some reason. ANSWER: The New Celebrity Apprentice [prompt on "Apprentice"] ​ ​ [10] This host of The New Celebrity Apprentice appropriately eliminates contestants by telling ​ ​ them "You're terminated." ANSWER: Arnold [Alois] Schwarzenegger ​ [10] The youngest contestant on the current season is this woman, a Chilean-born New Jersey native who first hit it big on an MTV reality series. ANSWER: Snooki [or Nicole Elizabeth Polizzi or Nicole Elizabeth LaVelle] ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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4. The writer of this question hasn't seen any movies about this character, but vaguely recalls a trailer in which he correctly predicts a phone will ring and then beats some guys up. For 10 points each: [10] Name this character, the subject of a 2016 action film. He first appeared in One Shot, the ​ ​ first in a book series by British author Lee Child. ANSWER: Jack Reacher ​ [10] Jack Reacher has twice been portrayed by this actor and die-hard Scientologist, who also starred in Valkyrie and Edge of Tomorrow. ​ ​ ​ ​ ANSWER: Tom Cruise [or Thomas Cruise Mapother IV] ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] 2016's sequel to Jack Reacher has this subtitle, which also titles Lee Child’s 2013 novel ​ ​ about the character. ANSWER: Never Go Back [accept Jack Reacher: Never Go Back] ​ ​ ​ ​

5. Though it aired for three seasons, this series is likely still best known for its opening scene, in which Will McAvoy emphatically explains why the U.S. is not the greatest country in the world. ​ ​ For 10 points each: [10] Name this series, which starred Jeff Daniels as an anchor for a TV network. ANSWER: The Newsroom ​ [10] The Newsroom is the latest series to be created by this acclaimed writer and producer, ​ ​ whose other works include the shows Sports Night and the screenplay for the film The Social ​ ​ ​ Network. ​ ANSWER: Aaron Sorkin ​ [10] Aaron Sorkin's most successful TV creation was this series, focusing on President Josiah Bartlett and often set in the title portion of the White House. ANSWER: The West Wing ​ ​

6. For 10 points each, answer the following about the non-Hamilton nominees for the 2016 ​ ​ Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album: [10] The musical Something Rotten! revolves around Nick and Nigel Bottom, rivals of a more ​ ​ well-known playwright. The title Something Rotten! is a reference to this play. ​ ​ ANSWER: Hamlet ​ [10] Also nominated was a revival of this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical based on the tutor Anna Leonowens' [lay-oh-no-wens] visit to Siam. ANSWER: The King and I ​ [10] In this other musical, a younger version of Alison Bechdel sings "Ring of Keys" while looking at a lesbian from across a diner. This work won the Tony for Best Musical in 2015. ANSWER: Fun Home ​ ​

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7. The otherwise excellent 1958 film Touch of Evil is marred by a ridiculous brownface ​ ​ performance by this actor as a Mexican attorney. For 10 points each: [10] Name this blue-eyed, blond-haired actor of classic Hollywood who won an Oscar for playing a Jewish prince in Ben-Hur. He also starred in The Ten Commandments. ​ ​ ​ ​ ANSWER: Charlton Heston [accept John Charles Carter or Charlton John Carter] ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] Heston's manly, brawny voice made him ideal for voiceover work; he notably narrated the beginning of this 1997 Disney film, whose narration is then handed over to the Muses. ANSWER: Hercules ​ [10] Heston was interrogated over his lifelong support of the NRA in this 2003 Michael Moore documentary, which explores America's fascination with guns. ANSWER: Bowling for Columbine ​ ​

8. Within many hobbies, certain items can be worth thousands of dollars to eager collectors. For 10 points each: [10] A prototype doll which ended up being the first ever toy in this line centered on a group of U.S. Army soldiers sold in a 2003 auction for $200,000. ANSWER: G.I. Joe ​ [10] The world's most valuable baseball card, the T-206 Honus Wagner, is exceptionally rare because Wagner refused to let his card stay in print because it was packaged with this product. ANSWER: cigarette packs [accept equivalents] ​ ​ [10] Two answers required. A 24-cent U.S. postage stamp from 1918 is now worth close to $1 million due to its depiction of what type of vehicle in what incorrect manner? ​ ​ ​ ​ ANSWER: inverted airplane [accept upside down or similar instead of "inverted" and/or ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ biplane or Jenny instead of "airplane"; accept inverted Jenny or similar; prompt on partial ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ answers]

9. In one episode, the protagonist of this series eludes three blind, jackal-headed archers by blindfolding himself to better hear their arrows. For 10 points each: [10] Name this Cartoon Network show about a Japanese warrior who's "got to get back, back to the past." It ended in 2004, but a revival of this series was announced in 2015. ANSWER: Samurai Jack ​ [10] Jack seeks to return to his own time to finally vanquish this demon, a "shapeshifting Master of Darkness." His three-letter name is a Japanese word that can mean "evil." ANSWER: Aku [ah-koo] ​ ​ [10] Aku was voiced by Mako Iwamatsu [MA-koh ee-wah-MAH-tsoo], who also voiced Uncle Iroh [EER-oh] on this Nickelodeon series about a gifted young boy named Aang. ANSWER: Avatar: the Last Airbender ​ ​

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10. Murders by the Crown Killer have plagued the reign of this leader, who may travel to Karnaca to address them personally. For 10 points each: [10] Name this woman, the leader of the Empire of the Isles. In her first appearance, her bodyguard is framed for her mother Jessamine's murder. ANSWER: Emily Kaldwin [accept either] ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] Emily Kaldwin, as well as that former bodyguard Corvo Attano, are the protagonists of this 2016 Bethesda video game. Like its predecessor, it takes place in a steampunk-inspired world. ANSWER: Dishonored 2 [do not accept or prompt on just "Dishonored"] ​ ​ [10] Earlier in 2016, Bethesda released a special edition of this open-world RPG, the latest in the Elder Scrolls series. ​ ANSWER: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim ​ ​

11. Since NHL teams are strictly required to dress two goalies for every game, a badly-timed injury can force a team to briefly employ any amateur they can find. For 10 points each: [10] This Chicago-based team hired a 23-year-old youth hockey coach as an emergency goalie in 2016 after Corey Crawford fell ill on a road trip. ANSWER: Chicago Blackhawks ​ [10] This team, which employs Alex Ovechkin and Braden Holtby, briefly signed one of its website developers as a backup in 2007. ANSWER: Washington Capitals [accept either] ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] In December 2016, Jorge Alves [HOR-hay AHL-vayss] became the first emergency goalie to play in a game, when he did so for this team. This team, formerly the Hartford Whalers, is led by Jordan Staal. ANSWER: Carolina Hurricanes [accept either] ​ ​ ​ ​

12. In this novel, Wade Watts plays as Parzival [PARZ-ih-vul], who tries to romance Art3mis ["Artemis"], one of his rivals. For 10 points each: [10] Name this 2011 sci-fi novel by Ernest Cline; it centers on an MMO called OASIS, created ​ ​ by the reclusive James Halliday. ANSWER: Ready Player One ​ [10] In his will, Halliday provided clues to the location of one of these small video game secrets; in gaming, these alliteratively-named things often manifest as a simple joke or image. ANSWER: Easter eggs ​ ​ [10] In the novel, the Vice President of the OASIS Players' Council is this real-life geek celebrity, ​ ​ who hosts the YouTube series Tabletop and starred in the film Stand by Me. ​ ​ ​ ​ ANSWER: Wil Wheaton [or Richard William Wheaton III] ​ ​ ​ ​

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13. For 10 points each, answer the following about memorable hats from the works of filmmaker Wes Anderson: [10] In Moonrise Kingdom, Suzy Bishop runs away with the Khaki Scout Sam Shakusky, who ​ ​ wears a uniform topped with this type of hat often associated with Davy Crockett. ANSWER: coonskin cap [accept answers identifying a headpiece made from a raccoon] ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] A purple pillbox hat emblazoned in gold with the words "LOBBY BOY" is worn by Zero, the apprentice of Monsieur Gustave in this 2014 caper film by Anderson. ANSWER: The Grand Budapest Hotel ​ [10] Kylie Opossum, who works as a superintendent of the title character's tree, wears a hat with a fishing lure on it in this animated Anderson film. ANSWER: Fantastic Mr. Fox ​ ​

14. This song's music video depicts an attractive couple committing various crimes, which turns out to be part of a video game. For 10 points each: [10] Name this song by DJ Snake and Justin Bieber, in which the latter sings "Don't you give up" in its chorus as well as "never let you go" repeatedly elsewhere. ANSWER: Let Me Love You ​ [10] "Let Me Love You" is among DJ Snake's biggest hits since this 2013 smash, which featured Lil Jon repeatedly screaming the title phrase. ANSWER: Turn Down for What ​ [10] DJ Snake's debut studio album features "Let Me Love You," as well as this single featuring Bipolar Sunshine, who promises to "build a new world for us two, with you" in the title place. ANSWER: Middle ​ ​

15. In 2016, the Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer [SHUR-zer] became just the third player to accomplish this feat in a nine-inning game. For 10 points each: [10] Name this pitching feat, which was also notably done by Kerry Wood in just his fifth career start in 1998. ANSWER: 20 strikeouts [in a game] ​ ​ [10] Besides Wood and Scherzer, the only other man to strike out 20 batters in a regulation game is this man, who did it twice. Nicknamed "Rocket," this likely steroid user won a record seven Cy Young awards. ANSWER: [William] Roger Clemens ​ [10] Scherzer's 20-strikeout game came against this team, with whom Scherzer played from 2010 to 2014 alongside Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander. ANSWER: Detroit Tigers [accept either] ​ ​ ​ ​

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16. A cow is gruesomely split in half during the opening scene of this series. For 10 points each: [10] Name this ABC series, in which a small town is mysteriously sequestered from the rest of the world. ANSWER: Under the Dome ​ [10] Under the Dome is based on a novel by this author, whose other TV adaptations include ​ ​ 11.22.63 and a miniseries based on The Stand. ​ ​ ​ ANSWER: Stephen [Edwin] King ​ [10] Dean Norris, who co-starred in Under the Dome as a used car dealer, is likely better known ​ ​ for playing this DEA agent and brother-in-law of Walter White on Breaking Bad. ​ ​ ANSWER: Hank Schrader [accept either] ​ ​ ​ ​

17. Not content to call it quits after Alan Rickman and David Bowie, 2016 really wanted us to know it could deliver high-profile celebrity deaths all year long. For 10 points each: [10] Scotty Moore, the guitarist for this singer of "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel," passed away in June. ANSWER: Elvis Presley [accept either or Elvis Aaron Presley] ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] This Russian-American actor, who played the title character in 2007's Charlie Bartlett, ​ ​ joined the "27 Club" in June after a freak accident involving his car. ANSWER: Anton Yelchin [YELK-in] [or Anton Viktorovich Yelchin] ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] August saw the death of this beloved actor who played Willy Wonka. His work with Mel Brooks yielded the characters Dr. Frederick Frankenstein [FRONK-en-steen] and the Waco Kid. ANSWER: Gene Wilder [or Jerome Silberman] ​ ​ ​ ​

18. Michael Jordan was the third pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, but several other notable players were also drafted that year. For 10 points each: [10] Instead of taking Jordan with the second pick, this west coast team notoriously took Sam Bowie [BOO-ee]. A year earlier, they drafted Clyde Drexler. ANSWER: Portland Trail Blazers [accept Blazers] ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] The fifth pick was used on this portly “round mound of rebound,” who is now a TV analyst. In 2017 LeBron James called him a "hater" who "spit on a kid," which is true. ANSWER: Charles Barkley [accept "Chuck" in place of "Charles"] ​ ​ [10] With the seventh pick, the Spurs took Alvin, a 4-time All-Star with this surname who holds the record for career steals per game. Another player with this surname once averaged a triple-double for a full season. ANSWER: Robertson [or Alvin Robertson; or Oscar Robertson; do not accept or prompt on ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ "Robinson"]

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19. For 10 points each, answer the following about rock musicians who are missing fingers or arms: [10] Tony Iommi made thimbles out of plastic bottles to put on his damaged fingers while a member of this band, which was fronted by Ozzy Osbourne and released the songs "Paranoid" and "Iron Man" in 1970. ANSWER: Black Sabbath ​ [10] This lead singer for The Grateful Dead accidentally had one of his fingers chopped off by an axe when he was four. A pun on his name names a popular Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor. ANSWER: Jerry Garcia [or Jerome John Garcia; accept Cherry Garcia] ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [10] This British rock band's drummer, Rick Allen, only has one arm. Their hit songs include "Love Bites" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me." ANSWER: Def Leppard ​ ​

20. For 10 points each, answer the following about the early career of Split director M. Night ​ ​ Shyamalan [SHAH-muh-lahn]: [10] Shyamalan burst onto the scene in 1999 with The Sixth Sense, a horror film about Cole Sear, ​ ​ who can oddly and unwittingly see these beings. ANSWER: dead people [or equivalents] ​ ​ [10] Shyamalan followed The Sixth Sense with this film, which starred Samuel L. Jackson as the ​ ​ sickly Elijah Price, who was taunted in his youth with the nickname "Mr. Glass." ANSWER: Unbreakable ​ [10] In Shyamalan's film Signs, the line "There's a monster outside my room; can I have a glass ​ ​ of water?" was spoken by this child actress. She later played Olive Hoover in Little Miss ​ Sunshine and now stars on the series Scream Queens. ​ ​ ​ ANSWER: Abigail [Kathleen] Breslin ​ ​