Ironhead Invitational 2001
Packet by Rochester University
Copyright 2001, Pitt Quiz Bowl
TOSSUPS
1. Weiss dies from electrocution and Laughlin succumbs to a chainsaw injury, but not before they find the satellite* uplink code. Amber is given the code with instructions to deliver it to the Resistance, which will use it to broadcast the truth about the title show and Ben Richards’ innocence. Chased by the “stalkers,” Richards is able to dispatch them and finally confront Killian in, FTP, this Arnold Schwarzenegger film based on a Stephen King novella.
Answer: The Running Man
2. He doesn’t drink or smoke; ain’t into dope. Won’t try no coke. Ask him how he does it, he copes. His only addiction has to do with the* female species; he eats ‘em raw like sushi. Sorry, ladies, there’s not a woman who can handle a man like him, that’s why he juggles two or three. FTP, name this alter ego of Gerardo, and you’ll also have named this 1990 hit.
Answer: Rico Suave
3. Holt-45.com is both the real and fictional gossip website for the happenings here, and it includes the notable feature of flash animations mocking the* faculty. Recent happenings include a bra protest, a student-teacher affair, and Principal Harper allowing student Lisa Greer to teach her own lit class. FTP, identify this “typical” high school, the subject of “Boston Public.”
Answer: Winslow High School (prompt on early “Boston Public”)
4. He scored two goals in the Euro2000 Championship, and it was partially for his strong play there that he was named FIFA Player of the* Year for the second time in three years. Playing for Juventus Turin since 1997, he has risen to become one of the top midfielders in the game. FTP, name this man who led the French national team to victory in Euro2000 and the 1998 World Cup.
Answer: Zinedine Zidane
5. He caused an uproar at the 1975 Country Music Awards when he was to present the Entertainer of the Year Award – he instead burned the* envelope containing John Denver’s name. Known as the Silver Fox, he hit commercial success with singles such as “Rollin’ with the Flow,” “On My Knees,” and “The Most Beautiful Girl.” FTP, name this man, creator of “Behind Closed Doors.”
Answer: Charlie Rich
6. The final film of costume designer Edith Head’s career, it was dedicated to her memory and, fittingly, used spliced sequences of* films for which she had done the designing. The only original dialogue is given by four actors, including Reni Santoni and Rachel Ward. Featuring Rigby’s search for the truth about his father’s death, FTP, name this 1982 film noir spoof starring Steve Martin and Carl Reiner.
Answer: Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid
7. Calista Flockhart, French Stewart, Nicholas Cage, Adam Sandler, Tom Cruise,* Burt Reynolds, John Travolta, Minnie Driver, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Keaton, and Sean Connery have all been part of it. David Duchovny, Lucy Liu, and Matthew Perry have portrayed others in it. Featuring categories like “The Rapists” and “Ape Titties,” FTP, name this popular Saturday Night Live sketch.
Answer: Celebrity Jeopardy!
8. Irene Pietsch’s book Fragile Friendships includes his wife’s description of him as a vampire*. Other revelations included that he always goes to Finland when he needs to discuss something important. As part of a campaign to show his vigor, he has appeared on TV skiing, dancing at a Tartar festival, and displaying his judo skills. FTP, name this interesting man, the current president of Russia.
Answer: Vladimir Putin
9. They gave their first public concert in years at the House of Blues in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve 2000 with a brand new lineup*. New members include bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Josh Freese, and guitarist Robin Finck. Keyboardist Dizzy Reed is one of the only holdovers for this band, whose “Oh My God” from the End of Days soundtrack signals a new industrial sound. FTP, this group whose previous singles include “Welcome to the Jungle” and “November Rain.”
Answer: Guns N Roses
10. WARNING: TWO ANSWERS REQUIRED. One was a 1973 third round pick out of East Texas State who led his team in sacks for ten consecutive seasons. The other is a member of the* Ring of Honor since 1994, the same year he was inducted at Canton, and he ranks second all-time for the Cowboys in tackles and sacks. FTP, identify these two defensive linemen who led the Dallas defense in Super Bowl XII, the only co-MVPs in Super Bowl history.
Answer: Randy White and Harvey Martin
11. After “persuading” Pete McCormick to pay their wages and winning a share of a Mexican lottery*, Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin pool their resources with the prospector Howard and set off in search of gold. The bandito Gold Hat utters the line, “Badges? We ain’t got no badges!” as he attempts to rob the prospectors. FTP, name this John Huston film based on a Bernard Traven novel, starring Humphrey Bogart.
Answer: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (or Treasure of Sierra Madre)
12. The first player to hit two home runs in an inning twice, his 18 career grand slams are a National League* record. Rookie of the Year in 1958, he also won MVP honors in 1969 after batting .320 for San Francisco. His 521 homers tie him with Ted Williams on the all-time list. Nicknamed “Stretch,” FTP, name this slugging Giants first baseman, namesake of the cove behind PacBell Park.
Answer: Willie McCovey
13. His most recent work, 1998’s There’s a Hair in My Dirt: A Worm’s Story features a woman named Harriet whose scientific misconceptions he readily debunks*. A favorite of scientists, who have named lice and butterflies after him, they have pointed out that dinosaurs and humans did not coexist. His first efforts, “Nature’s Way,” morphed into a 16-year syndicated run, often featuring cows. FTP, identify this man, creator of “The Far Side.”
Answer: Gary Larson
14. Debuting as a midseason replacement in January 1975, the first episode, “Ramon,” involved the titular character’s wife attempting to persuade him to quit his job and start a chicken ranch*. He didn’t give up his badge and instead stayed on until 1982, when the 12th Precinct building was purchased and the group of detectives was broken up. FTP, name this winner of the 1982 Emmy for Best Comedy, which starred Hal Linden.
Answer: Barney Miller
15. Mistaking the phrase “wall to wall” as “pole to pole” in this song is understandable, as people in the video actually perform the* namesake activity from pole to pole. They swing their arms about their head, but don’t seem to actually look at their hands. Ah, well, they’re still cavorting about wildly with encouragement from the lead singer and a mandolin-wielding midget, as there is no apparent danger in the activity. FTP, name this song with the Camelot-like video, a hit for Men Without Hats.
Answer: The Safety Dance
16. He spent his first pro season behind Jamaal Wilkes despite being the top overall choice of the 1982 draft*, which he had entered as a junior. MVP of the 1982 Final Four, he led his North Carolina squad to victory over Georgetown with 28 points. His triple-double against Detroit in Game 7 of the 1988 Finals earned him MVP honors and sealed his nickname of “Big Game James.” FTP, name this goggle-wearing forward, a Laker legend.
Answer: James Worthy
17. Disfigured in a World War II B-17 crash, his face was reconstructed by plastic surgeons. His first screen role was as a plague-carrying fugitive in* Panic in the Streets. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Sudden Fear and Shane in consecutive years, but lost both times. After a string of flops, he was again nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1991. FTP, name this actor who won that award for his role as Curly in City Slickers.
Answer: Jack Palance
18. . The year is 2101, and a crisis has precipitated on the Unity due to a reactor malfunction. The murder of Captain Garland sees the ship split into* seven factions – the Spartans, Gaians, Peacekeepers, Believers, Morganites, Hive, and University. After making planetfall, it is your job to build, discover, explore, and conquer in, FTP, this Sid Meier-Firaxis game named for a nearby system.
Answer: Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri
19. Chicago State, Oakland, Oral Roberts, IUPUI, Western Illinois, and Missouri-Kansas City all currently compete in this non-football conference. It has made two Sweet 16 appearances, first in 1986 with* Cleveland State, then in 1998 with Valparaiso. FTP, name this largely midwestern conference, represented by Southern Utah in the 2001 Men’s NCAA Championship.
Answer: Mid-Continent Conference
20. After earning a music degree on the strength of his trumpet playing, he did most of the work on his 1990 debut album, “Hell With The Lid Off.”* He followed up with “Welcome to My Dream” and the successful “One Step Ahead of the Spider.” His stage name is a reference to an Oral Roberts story of a towering vision promising money. FTP, identify this DJ, the force behind the songs "New Moon," "But If You Go," and "If I Only Had A Brain."
Answer: MC 900 Foot Jesus (or Mark Griffin)
21. The previous one was named Ryan, and his predecessor was Cumberbun*. The original one has been retired 15 years and lives like a king in Patagonia. The current one earned the gig after saying “please” and serving as Ryan’s valet for three years. The next one will likely be Inigo Montoya. FTP, name this alter ego of Westley, the buccaneer from The Princess Bride.
Answer: Dread Pirate Roberts
Ironhead Invitational 2001
Packet by Rochester University
Copyright 2001, Pitt Quiz Bowl
BONI
1. FTPE, identify the rock artist from his given name.
[10] Robert Zimmerman
Answer: Bob Dylan
[10] Chaim Weitz
Answer: Gene Simmons
[10] Vincent Furnier
Answer: Alice Cooper
2. 40-30-20-10, name the actor from roles.
[40] He’s like, been on film … and stuff.
[30] Duke the Dog-faced boy in Big Top Pee-Wee
[20] Rex in Swimming with Sharks, Dr. Gonzo in Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
[10] Javier Rodriguez Rodriguez in Traffic, Fred Fenster in The Usual Suspects
Answer: Benicio Del Toro
3. FTPE, identify these first-time NHL All Stars from descriptions.
[10] This Bruins forward, among the league leaders in goals, scored a hat trick in the All-Star Game and was named MVP.
Answer: Bill Guerin
[10] Among the league leaders in wins and goals-against average, this rookie netminder allowed 5 goals on 16 shots for the World Team in the third period.
Answer: Evgeni Nabokov
[10] This seventh-year defenseman was the only All-Star representative of the Capitals.
Answer: Sergei Gonchar
4. Answer the following questions about the Wu-Tang Clan FTSNOP.
[10] These two rappers are credited with founding the Wu-Tang. Name them F5PE.
Answer: Ol’ Dirty Bastard (or Unique Ason or Joe Banannas or Dirt McGirt or Russel
Jones),
Genius (or GZA or Justice or Maxi Million or Gary Grice)
[20] Five of the original Wu-Tang Clansmen have earned solo contracts, including ODB and Genius. Name any two of the other three FTPE.
Answer: RZA (or Prince Rakeem or Rzarecta or Chief Abbot or Robert Diggs),
Raekwon the Chef (or Lou Diamonds or Corey Woods),
Method Man (or Johnny Blaze or Ticallion Stallion or Shakwon or Methical
or MZA or Clifford Smith)
[Editor’s note: I am never, ever, ever, going to write or edit another Wu-Tang clan question that involves their 50,000 damn names. Thank you All Music Guide!]
5. Answer the following related questions about a men’s collegiate basketball team FTSNOP.
[10] This was the fraternal nickname given to the University of Houston team in 1983-84.
Answer: Phi Slamma Jamma
[10] All or nothing, name the two teammates who led the Cougars to the NCAA Championship Game and reunited in 1994 with the Rockets to win the NBA title.
Answer: Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler
[10] The first round pick of the Celtics in 1984, he was a starting guard for the Cougars.
Answer: Michael Young
6. FTPE, name the following from Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series:
[10] The main protagonist of the series, believed to be the reincarnation of Lews Therin Kinslayer.
Answer: Rand al’Thor
[10] Either of the two of the Forsaken to die in The Eye of the World, later reincarnated as Osa’ngar and Ara’ngar.
Answer: Aginor or Balthamel
[10] This extra-large Fade’s name translates as “Hand of the Dark One.” He functions as the spokesman for the Dark One and can even control the Forsaken.
Answer: Shaidar Haran
7. FTPE, name the member of the Monty Python troupe from roles in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
[10] The Black Knight, Tim the Enchanter
Answer: John Cleese
[10] Concorde, Roger the Shrubber, Brother Maynard
Answer: Eric Idle
[10] Zoot, Dingo
Answer: Carol Cleveland
8. Identify the following people who have appeared in ESPN’s “This is Sportscenter” commercials FTPE.
[10] Jack Edwards stares down this man at the copying machine, who responds with “I’m going to be a while” while photocopying a great many K’s.
Answer: Roger Clemens
[10] Bob Ley takes the phrase “fast food” to a new extreme, borrowing this NASCAR star’s car to get lunch.
Answer: Dale Jarret
[10] He has had a love affair with Christy Martin and, during a Y2K test gone awry, placed his tie around his head and proclaimed, “Follow Me! Follow Me to Freedom!”