Subject: PACKET 2
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 00:28:40 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Christopher J. Truffer, et al." <ctruff1@gl.umbc.edu>
To: David Levinson <dmlevins@uclink4.berkeley.edu>

UMBC BCBC 3                                 Packet: Half Gerbiled
Oct. 17 1998

Toss-ups

1.  Their last names are Kirkpatrick, Bass, Timberlake, Chasez, and
Fatone, but they are better known as Chris, Lance, Justin, JC, and Joey.
Although based in Orlando , they first achieved popularity in Europe
before attracting American teenyboppers with such singles as "I Want You
Back" and "Tearing up My Heart."  FTP, name this boy band.

                                _'N SYNC_

2.  He first appeared in 1930's "Sinkin' In the Bathtub," in which he uses
body parts, water, and his bathtub to make music.  His last appearance in
1933 was in a robot-themed piece typical of the period.  His girlfriend's
name was Honey, and his dog's name was Bruno.  Created by Hugh Harman and
Rudolf Ising, FTP name this cartoon character, the "Talk-Ink Kid,"
pre-cursor to Bugs Bunny and first Loony Tunes main character.

_BOSKO_

3.  Wild Rice & Mushroom, Potato Augratin, Beef Taco, Cheeseburger
Macaroni, Beef Romanoff, Zesty Italian, Chili Macaroni, Fettuccine
Alfredo, Meatloaf, Zesty Mexican are some varieties of this culinary
nightmare that has been hawked for decades by a four-fingered assistant.
FTP, name this General Mills product that National Lampoon's Cousin Eddie
thought tasted just fine without its title component.

_HAMBURGER HELPER_

4.  The last event of this type occurred on July 8, 1889.  It pitted John
L. Sullivan against Jake Kilrain, and lasted 75 rounds before Kilrain was
knocked out.  FTP, what type of boxing match was this?

     _BARE KNUCKLES_ (accept equivalents)

 5. His current job is spokesman for PlayNet Techologies, a touch-screen
game and entertainment company, as well as commissioner for the upstart
Professional Gamers League. He founded the Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant
chain, but was forced to sell due to massive debts. FTP, name this
electrical engineer, creator of the game Pong and founder of Atari.

Nolan _BUSHNELL_

6. It debuted on September 7, 1993 with announcer Ron Russ, house band Tom
Scott and the Hollywood Express, sort-of sidekick Archie Hahn, and opening
guest Goldie Hawn. Six weeks later it was off the air, with the Fox
network breaking a three-million dollar contract with its host, and the
host making fun of the cancellation in a Doritos commerical. FTP name this
show, Fox's last attempt at late-night talk show.
THE _CHEVY CHASE SHOW_

7.  His first major role was in 1948's "Scott of the Antarctic," and by
the late 1950's he had become a star in his chosen genre.  While he
starred as both Sherlock Holmes and his brother Mycroft, and played a
James Bond villain, his true came from starring in countless horror movies
produced by Hammer Films.  FTP, name this frequent co-star of Peter
Cushing.

                                Christopher _LEE_

8.  He worked as a cryptographer for the Air Force during the Korean War.
After his discharge, he settled in Memphis, where he met Luther Perkins
and Marshall Grant.  With them he was signed by Sun Records and released
his first hit single, "Hey Porter," in 1955.  This began a career that
included dozens of top ten pop and country hits, and a 1966 concert in
Liverpool that broke an attendance record set by the Beatles.  FTP name
this Country Music Hall of Famer, whose hits include "Understand Your
Man," "Ring of Fire," and "Folsom Prison Blues."

                                Johnny _CASH_

9. The tournaments that make up this series are played in Key Biscayne,
Indian Wells, Monte Carlo, Hamburg, Rome, Toronto, Cincinnati, Stuttgart,
and Paris. Offering the most points in the computerized ranking system and
highest prize on the ATP tour, they were intended to ensure that the top
men's tennis players came together at tournaments outside the Grand Slam.
FTP name this series of elite tennis tournaments, named for its sponsor, a
major luxury car manufacturer.

_MERCEDES SUPER NINE_

10.  Debuting in July 1940 in "All-American Comics" #16, he had the
ability to "streak through the air", was immune to all metals, and could
walk through obstacles.  With a costume consisting of a red tunic, green
tights, red boots, and a high-collared purple cape, he was the secret
identity of Alan Scott. FTP name this superhero, named for the mysterious
artifact which gave him his powers.

   _GREEN LANTERN_

11. It was created in 1898 by Caleb Bradham of New Bern, North Carolina,
who touted it as a digestive aid and energy booster. Bradham sold the
copyright to Charles Guth, who tinkered with its formula and sold it for a
nickel per 12-ounce bottle during the Depression.  Joan Crawford was its
first celebrity spokesperson, a position that would later be held by the
Mir cosmonauts. FTP name this soft drink, which has passed from the Next
Generation to GenerationNext.

_PEPSI_-Cola

12.   This piece of jewelry is featured prominently on an episode of
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer," as well as the film "Good Will Hunting."
Jennifer Aniston was given one by then-boyfriend Tate Donovan. Julia
Roberts also wears one - reportedly with the heart pointing toward her
hand, indicating she's taken, as opposed to the available position, which
has it aimed at the finger tip. FTP name this centuries-old Irish wedding
band, now the hot item for Hollywood's trendsetters.

_CLADDAGH_ (Clod-duh) Ring

13.  It debuted in 1976 as an element of the "NBC Mystery Movie," but
proved so popular that it became its own weekly series in early 1977.  The
title character's first name was never revealed, although a business card
seen briefly in one episode showed that his first initial was "R."
Supporting roles were played by Val Bisoglio, John S. Ragin, Garry
Walberg, and Robert Ito.  FTP, name this show about an L.A. county coroner
played by Jack Klugman.

 _QUINCY_, M.E.

14.  This series has moved beyond computers into the realm of mathematics,
standardized tests, personal finance, bridge, and even wine.  Its
publisher, IDG Books, advertises it as "references for the rest of us."
The series is named for the last two words of each of its titles.  FTP,
name this series, covering such topics as DOS, Macs, PCs, and the
Internet.

  The _FOR DUMMIES_ series

15. The members of this group first met at a music store in King's Road,
London, in 1961.  They didn't cut their first song until 1983, produced by
disco producer Bobby O.  Failing to make a dent on the charts, they
re-recorded the song in 1985, using Stephen Hogue as producer.  The song
hit number 1 in the US and the UK.  FTP, name the group that consists of
Chris Lowe and former assistant editor of Smash Hits Neil Tennant, and who
had their first number 1 hit with "West End Girls."

 _PET SHOP BOYS_

16. "The Devil's Alternative".  "The Shepherd".  "No Comebacks".  "The
Negotiator".  "The Deceiver".  "The Dogs of War."  These are among the
books by, FTP, what author, better known for works such as "The Fourth
Protocol," "The Odessa File," and "The Day of the Jackal"?

Frederick _FORSYTHE_

17. Contrary to belief, this treat is not a Mexican dessert, but a product
of the Good Humor company, and is one of the few that doesn't have a
stick. Containing 310 calories and 17 grams of fat, this treat features
vanilla ice cream with a thick vein of fudge in the middle, stuffed inside
a deformed sugar wafer cone and covered with peanuts. FTP, name this
fast-food delicacy, the official dessert of Taco Bell.

_CHOCO TACO_

18.  Although the career of its star, Helen Slater, never really took off,
supporting players Yeardley Smith and Christian Slater later achieved
success. One of  the worst movies of 1985, it depicts the travails of a
young girl fleeing the law while earning the support and admiration of
young people across the nation.  FTP, name this flick.

  The _LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN_

19.  Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Cassie, and Marco were walking past an
abandoned construction site when they were approached by a dying Alien
prince. The prince told them that a band of Alien fighters, known as the
Yeerks, were preparing to invade Earth. Before being slaughtered by the
Abominator Visser 3, the prince gave the five the power to change into
animal form. This begins, FTP, what popular book series for young people,
penned by K.A. Applegate, now a series on Nickelodeon?

The _ANIMORPHS_

20. The Duchess of Luynes, Henry the Eighth, Thor's Hammer, The British
Constitution, and the Tower of Pisa are less well-known varieties.
Canfield and Klondike are better known versions of, FTP, what type of card
game?

  _SOLITAIRE_ (accept PATIENCE)

21. This Kansas native started playing the guitar when she was 8 and was
writing songs when she was 11. She left Kansas to attend the Berklee
School of Music in Boston, where she majored in guitar and paid the bills
by working as a security guard in a hospital.  She didn't care much for
the institution and left for LA, where she developed a small following.
She finally signed her first record deal in 1986. In 1988 she earned a
Grammy nomination for "Bring Me Some Water," but didn't hit the big time
until 1993 with her album Yes I Am. FTP, name the singer best known for
"Come to My Window" and the searing "I'm the Only One."

Melissa _ETHERIDGE_

22.  According to a MasterCard ad, every time Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa
hit a home run, it costs 9 dollars.  So, FTP, just how much money in
dingers did Big Mac and Sammy ring up this year?

_$1224_  ((70+66)*9)

23.  "Blank and Flame," "Blank and Satan," "Blank and the Girl," "Blank
Legend," "Blank Mystery," "Blank Returns," "Blank's Blood Bay Colt,"
"Blank's Courage."  Fill in the blank, and you'll name the first book in
the series, written by Walter Farley in 1941, and you'll also name the
main character, described by the New York Times as "about the most famous
fictional horse of the century."  FTP, do so.

   The _BLACK STALLION_
24. Although the smooth-coated version is best known in America, long- and
wire-haired varieties also exist.  The breed originated in Germany, and
its name translates as "badger hound."  FTP, name this breed of dog, known
to many Americans as the "Wiener dog."

 _DACHSHUND_

25.  This graduate of USC averaged nearly 18 points per game in an 11-year
NBA career.  Named to the all-NBA team seven times, he also led league in
free throw percentage seven times.  After retiring as a player he went
into coaching, and became the only basketball coach to win championships
in three professional leagues.  FTP name this Hall of Famer, who spent
most of his career as a backcourt-mate of Bob Cousy with the Boston
Celtics.

   Bill _SHARMAN_

Boni

1.  I'll name three of the top cricket players in the world, you tell me
which countries they play for.  10 points apiece:

a)  Mohammad Azharuddin: _INDIA_

b)  Alan Donald: _SOUTH AFRICA_

c)  Shane Warne: _AUSTRALIA_

2.  In the popular game "Clue," there are six instruments with which the
heinous crime can be committed.  For five points apiece, name them.

_ROPE_, _WRENCH_, _LEAD PIPE_, _REVOLVER_, _KNIFE_, _CANDLESTICK_

3.  Given the actor and a description, name the character from Dallas for
the stated number of points.

   a. FFP, Ken Kercheval was the only actor besides Larry Hagman to appear
in Dallas for the show's entire 13-year run, playing this boozy loser who
battled the Ewings at every turn before finally gaining control of Ewing
Oil in the series final episode:

Cliff _BARNES_

   b. FTP, Steve Kanaly played this Southfork foreman for 3 years before
Jock Ewing admitted he was his bastard son. He introduced Bobby to his
future wife Pam, then married Bobby's castoff Jenna Wade:
 Ray _KREBS_ (accept RAY EWING-ask for more specific on "Ewing")

   c. F15P, played by George O. Petrie, this lawyer was an old friend of
Jock Ewing, but still won the court fight that declared him legally dead.
He continued as the Ewing lawyer if only because he was too dense to
recognize JR Ewing's deceptions:

  Harve _SMITHFIELD_

4. Given the song stanza, name the song for 10 points. If you need the
artist, you get 5 points.

a. I left my throne a million miles away
I drink from your tit and sing the blues every day
Give me the strengh to split the world in two now, yeah
I ate all the rest and now I've gotta eat you

Artist:  Monster Magnet

Answer: _SPACELORD_

b.  Bend me break me
Anyway you need me
All I want is you
Bend me break me
Breaking down is easy
All I want is you

Artist: Garbage

Answer: _I THINK I'M PARANOID_

c.  I Do
Any and everything you want to
Make your girl say ooh ooh
Why's he so fly
She beeps me, whenever she wanna get freaky
You can get mad if you want to
Say whatever you want be she still gon' give it up

Artist: Usher

Answer: _MY WAY_

5.  I'll describe three fictional detectives, you name them for ten points
apiece.
a)  This protagonist of Steven Saylor's "Roma Sub Rosa" series solves
crimes during the Roman Republic:
_GORDIANUS_ the Finder

b)  This 12th century monk, created by Ellis Peters, didn't lead a very
secluded life, as he was constantly solving crimes occurring in and around
the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul near Shrewsbury, England:
Brother _CADFAEL_

c)  This gruff Parisian policeman is the hero of countless novels by the
Belgian-born Georges Simenon:
 Inspector _MAIGRET_

6. Bill Maher is right - we should keep it politically incorrect. Given a
politically correct term, provide the "PI" term FTPE.  For example, if I
said "living impaired", you'd say dead.
        A. Uniquely coordinated: _CLUMSY_
        B. Ethically disoriented: _DISHONEST_
        C. Nondiscretionary fragrance: _BODY ODOR_
        (Note: accept equivalents)
7. History was made at the 18th annual Golden Raspberry Awards this past
March.  For the stated number of points, answer these questions on the
history makers.

   a. FFP: She joined Pia Zadora and Madonna as the only woman to win back
to back Worst Actress Awards, picking up the back end for her performance
in "G. I. Jane":
  Demi _MOORE_

   b. FTP, it became the first Worst Picture winner to win in every
category it was nominated for. It's haul included Worst Song (for the
entire score), Worst Screenplay, and the same man winning Worst Director
and Worst Actor:
  THE _POSTMAN_

   c. F15P, he became the first person ever to win an Oscar and a Razzie
in the same category, screenplay.  He won the Oscar for his work on "LA
Confidential", the Razzie for "The Postman."  Like a good sport, he picked
up both awards in person:
Brian _HELGELAND_

8.  Name these Las Vegas hotels FTPE.

a)  The tallest casino/hotel in Vegas at 47 stories, this complex features
a casino resembling Times Square and the Coney Island cyclone roller
coaster, fastest in the world:
 _NEW YORK, NEW YORK_

b)  This hotel's outside looks like an Arthurian castle, and features a
Medeival Times-esque festival and dinner called King Arthur's Tournament:
_EXCALIBUR_

c)  This so-called traditional casino features the Canyon Blaster, the
only double-loop, double-corkscrew coaster in North America, as well as
the Twist and Shout, a 45-foot high tubular ride:
 _CIRCUS CIRCUS_

9.  I'll describe some foods, you name them.  FTPE.

a)  A thick piece of beef cut from the small end of the tenderloin:
_ FILET MIGNON_ (ask for more information on FILET)

b) A flat Italian bread, originally unleavened and griddle-cooked, now
generally made with yeast and oven-baked:
 _FOCACCIA_

c)  A deep-dish fruit pie with only a top and no bottom crust:
_COBBLER_

10. 30-20-10, name the sitcom character.
   30: This character was axed to death in each of the three segments of
"Treehouse of Horror V."

   20: His penchant for videotaping people in their cars cleared Homer
Simpson of sexually harrassing feminist/babysitter Ashley Grant.

   10: Voiced by Dan Castellaneta, this incredibly muscular, quick when
greased Scotsman's father was hung for stealing a pig.
_GROUNDSKEEPER WILLIE_

11.  Name the group from clues.  30-20-10.

a)  One of the group's two founders was a singer and guitarist from a
group called The Hootenanny Singers, while the other was the keyboardist
for The Hep Stars

b)  The group won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.

c)  The winning song was "Waterloo
_ABBA_

12.  So Mike Tyson thought he could be a pro wrestling referee.  Others
thought so too, since many boxers made the jump to the squared circle
before Iron Mike. Name these boxers-turned-wrestling personalities  for
the stated number of points.

a)  FFP, Tyson was scheduled to be the referee of a Hulk Hogan-Randy
Savage match in 1990 on NBC, but after Tyson lost in Japan, this man,
Tyson's vanquisher, took his place:
 James "Buster" _DOUGLAS_

b)  FTP, This man fought Marc Mero in a four-round boxing match in 1997
during the WWF's Degeneration X pay-per-view. Winning by DQ, after Mero
"struck" him with a chair, this 300-pounder, IBA super-heavyweight
champion, and king of the  four-rounders gave up on wrestling:
 Eric _"BUTTERBEAN"_ Esch

c)  F15P, This former heavyweight champ served as Mr. T's cornerman for
his boxing match with Roddy Piper at WrestleMania 2. He was also guest
referee for the Ric Flair-Dusty Rhodes match at Starrcade 84:
 Joe _FRAZIER_

13. a. Most of the characters in "Casablanca" survive to the movie's end.
Among major characters, there are two exceptions.  For 5 points per piece
of  information, name these two characters who die during the course of
the movie, and the actors who portrayed them:

   _UGARTE_ (portrayed by Peter _LORRE_); Major Heinrich _STRASSER_
(portrayed by Conrad VEIDT)
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b. Ugarte dies off-screen, but Maj. Strasser is shot by another character
on-screen.  For another 5 points per piece of information, name the
major's killer and the actor who portrayed him:

 _RICK_ or _BLAINE_ (portrayed by Humphrey _BOGART_)

14. Some of the new TV shows this season are obvious rehashes, like the
return of "Fantasy Island."  Others just take an old and decrepit premise
and take it out for yet another spin.  FTPE, name the new show you
probably feel like you've seen before.

   a. Ken Olin tries to revive his DOA career in this medical drama which
will allow Twin Peaks Sheryl Lee to play a character who isn't killed
before the series starts:
_L.A.  DOCTORS_

b. The best comeback is that of Peter Horton's, who plays a murdered cop
making his own comeback: from Hell. Horton's chance for redemption will
come from tracking down 113 escapees from the underworld and gouging their
eyes out - they are the windows to the soul after all:
_BRIMSTONE_

   c.  It's about Irish people. In Boston.  One's a cop.  The other's a
lawyer.  They're a young married couple trying to keep their romance alive
while balancing their careers. If they adopt Gary Coleman, they've got all
the TV cliches covered.  Name this CBS show starring Jason Beghe and Moira
Kelly, best known as the bitchy figure skater in The Cutting Edge:
_TO HAVE AND TO HOLD_

15.  Its football team is one of the worst in the land.  Its athletic
department's in shambles.  It's the most laughed-at state university in
the nation. But some good has come out of Rutgers University.  Name these
celebrities who graduated from the New Brunswick institution FTPE.

a)  This Scarlet Knight actor/comedian played the title character in Def
Jam's "How to Be a Player" in 1997, which he filmed in between hosting
duties on MTV Jams":
 Bill _BELLAMY_

b)  Campus legend claims this 70's rock quartet met while regular diners
at Stuff Yer Face, the official lunch hangout for Rutgers students.
Perhaps they were thinking of their favorite waitress when they performed
"Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)":
_ LOOKING GLASS_

c)  According to the university and UPA pictures, this man graduated from
Rutgers sometime in the 1910's with honors and was a member of the Tau
Kappa Epsilon fraternity. An alleged 1997 film "biography" of him,
starring Leslie Nielsen, makes no mention of this:
 _MISTER_ Quincy _MAGOO_

16. Given the title, name the musician who wrote the book for the stated
number of points.

   a. FFP, "A Pirate Looks At 50":   Jimmy _BUFFETT_
   b. FTP, "Nickel Dreams":  Tanya _TUCKER_
   c. F15P, "The Unimaginable Life: Lessons Learned on the Path of Love",
written with his wife Julia:  Kenny _LOGGINS_

17.  Name the following female comic strip characters from my
descriptions. TPE.

a)  She's the matriarch of the family featured in "For Better or For
Worse":
_ELLIE PATTERSON_
b) She runs the company featured in "On the Fast Track":
 _ROSE TRELLIS_
c) Created by Greg Howard, her boss is named Ralph, her daughter is named
Hilary, and her husband is named Ted:
 _SALLY FORTH_

18. Most viewers thought the real curse of "Poltergeist" was watching
Zelda Rubenstein in 3 movies, but there seemed to be a curse on the cast
of the films as well. Heather O'Rourke walked into the light after the 2nd
sequel due to a blocked intestine, but these actors died as well. Name
them for 10 points each.

   a. After a series of TV movies, she got her first big break as Carol
Anne's sister in the first film but was killed by her boyfriend John David
Sweeney in 1982 after the film's release:
Dominique _DUNNE_

   b.  This actor originated the role of Preacher Kane in the second film
but died of stomach cancer during filming in 1985. This was just the
60-year-old actor's 3rd film in the US:
Julian _BOND_

   c.  This actor founded the American Indian Registry for the Performing
Arts and played the Medicine Man in "Poltergeist II: The Other Side", but
developed heart problems and died following heart surgery in 1987 during
the filming of "Poltergeist III." He's probably best known as Chief in
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest":
 Will _SAMPSON_

19. The game here is simple enough - given the name of a hobbyist, name
the hobby for the stated number of points. (Note: accept equivalent
answers)

a)  FFP, Spelunker: _CAVE EXPLORATION_
b)  FTP, Deltiologist: _COLLECTING POSTCARDS_
c)  F15P, Spermologist: _TRIVIA_

20.  College football awards are plentiful and confusing. Name these
end-of-season college football awards given winners and a description
FTPE.

a)  Brian Bosworth, Derrick Thomas, Kevin Hardy, and Trev Alberts have all
won this award, given to the most outstanding linebacker. It is named for
a six-time All-Pro with the Chicago Bears and later Lite Beer spokesman
and sometime-actor:
 Dick _BUTKUS_ Award

b)  Nebraska's Dave Rimington is the only player to win this trophy,
awarded to the best interior lineman, twice. It's named for its
benefactor, an 1899 graduate of Kansas:
 Dr. John _OUTLAND_ Trophy

c)  Purdue's Brock Olivo was the first person to win this award in 1997.
Given to the best special teams player, its named for this Samoan, a
standout special teams player for the New England Patriots during the
1980's:
Mosi _TATUPU_ Award

21.  I'll name a one-hit wonder from the 1980's and the date that its one
hit reached #1 on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart-you tell me, FTPE, the
name of the hit:

a)  Dexy's Midnight Runners, 4/23/83:
 _"COME ON, EILEEN"_
b)  Gregory Abbott, 1/17/87:
_"SHAKE YOU DOWN"_
c)  Sheriff, 2/4/89:
 _"WHEN I'M WITH YOU"_

22.  FTPE, name the authors of the following popular children's books:

a)  Charlotte's Web:
 _ E. B. WHITE_
b)  Matilda:
Roald _DAHL_
c)  The "Where's Waldo?" books:
  Martin _HANDFORD_

23.  During its six-year run, the POW sitcom "Hogan's Heroes" had a fairly
stable cast of characters, although there were some exceptions:

a)  Col. Klink had two secretaries, who looked alike and had similar
names,
FFPE, name them:
 _HILDA_ and _HELGA_

b)  Before the final season, the POW's commo expert (and the cast's token
African-American) was replaced by another commo expert and token
African-American.  FFP per piece of information, name the characters and
the actors who portrayed them:
Sgt. James _KINCH_loe (played by Ivan _DIXON_) and Sgt. Richard _BAKER_
(played by Kenneth _WASHINGTON_)

24.  Everyone knows that a martini consists of gin, dry vermouth, and an
olive or two.  FTPE, tell me what you get if you make the following
alterations:

a)  replace the olive with a cocktail onion:
_ GIBSON_
b)  replace the gin with scotch, and convert from dry to sweet vermouth:
 _ROB ROY_
c)  replace the vermouth with scotch:
_SILVER BULLET_

25. While Major League Baseball is still in the throes of their playoffs,
the minor leagues wrapped things up some time ago.  FTPE, given a minor
league name its champion.

   a. Pacific Coast League: _NEW ORLEANS_ or _ZEPHYRS_
   b. Eastern League: _HARRISBURG_ or _SENATORS_
   c. Southern League: _MOBILE_ or _BAYBEARS_

26. A Big 10 school is the only university in the country with two daily
student newspapers.

   a. FTP, name the school:  University of _WISCONSIN_-Madison

   b. FTPE, name the dueling dalies at the University of Wisconsin: _DAILY
CARDINAL_, _BADGER HERALD_