UMBC97_p1.txtUMBCBCBC February 8, 1997 Playoffs Round 1 Boni: 1. The Yankees only won the world series because of an 12-year old. You've probably heard this before. But how much do you remember about the incident? A. FTP, what was the name of that 12-year old, who reached out and grabbed a fly ball, turning it into a home run? Jeff _Maier_ B. FTP, who was at bat and made the hit? Derek _Jeter_ C. For 5 points each, what inning, in which game, was this horrible error made? _8th inning_, _1st game_ of the AL championship series 2. For 10 points apiece and 30 points total, let's see how much you remember about Walt Disney's "Mary Poppins". A. What was the name of the chimney sweep played by Dick Van Dyke? _Bert_ B.Sing the chorus from "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious, If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious. "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!" C. Spell Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS 3. MTV's The Real World has now completed its fifth season of regulated voyeurism. Let's see how closely you paid attention. At 5 points apiece and 25 points total, when given the name of a Real World alumna, name the city where he or she lived. Remember: Your answer choices are: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London or Miami. A. Cory San Francisco B. Eric New York C. Jacinda London D. Dominic Los Angeles E. Flora Miami 3. CHAIN BONUS!! 10 Points Each A. A musical based on the play Pygmalion AND one of the four Disney movies due to be given a direct-to-video sequel. _My Fair Lady and the Tramp_ B. The alternative singer of the song "Girlfriend" AND the sugar substitute that comes in the little pink packets. _Matthew Sweet and Low_ C. The last film Bruce Lee completed before his death AND the popular Japanese Animation series about Son Goku and his son Gohan. _Enter the Dragonball Z_ 4. For 10 points each, answer the following questions about chain restaurants. A. This restaurant is famous for the striped shirts, suspenders, and tons of buttons that the waitstaff wears. TGI _Friday's_ B. One of the breakfast items that this restaurant serves is "Moons over My Hammy." _Denny's_ C. The slogan of this restaurant is "Your Neighborhood Grill and Bar." _Applebee's_ 5. For 5 points each, identify the following Hong Kong films from director John Woo's career. (Sorry, American film lovers, there's no "Broken Arrow" or "Hard Target" here): A. A professional hitman comes out of retirement to help a singer he accidentally blinded in a shootout. _The Killer_ B. A take-no-prisoners cop teams up with an idealistic undercover agent to stop an arms dealer holding a hospital hostage. _Hard Boiled_ C. Two ex-gangsters, one of whose brother is a cop, conspire to bring down the crime boss who ruined their lives. _A Better Tomorrow_ D. Three fun loving criminals travel across Europe in search of a rare painting. _Once a Thief_ E. Finally, for 10 points, name the actor who starred in all four of these films. _Chow Yun Fat_ 6. 30 point bonus - Given the name of the mascot, name the college or university. A. Horned Toads _TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY_ (TCU) B. Banana Slugs University of _CALIFORNIA - SANTA CRUZ_ (Prompt on California) C. Red Raiders _TEXAS TECH_ or _TEXAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY_ D. Green Wave _TULANE_ UNIVERSITY E. Vandals University of _IDAHO_ F. Rainbows University of _HAWAII_ 9. Hey, Willie! Answer the following questions about the television show ALF for 10 points each. A. What was ALF's home planet? _MELMAC_ B. For 5 points each, give the first and last names of their two next door neighbors. _TREVOR_ and _RAQUEL OCMONIC_ C. What was ALF's girlfriend's name, also the same name in a Beach Boys song? _RHONDA_ 10. Athletes always seem to turn up in movies trying to start an acting career. Given the movie, name the athlete for the stated number of points. 5 points - The Naked Gun trilogy _O.J._ SIMPSON 10 points - The Police Academy Movies Bubba _SMITH_ 15 points - Broken Arrow Howie _LONG_ 11. For ten points each, name the author or authors of the following children's book or series. A. The Poky Little Puppy Janette Sebring _Lowery_ B. Curious George Magaret and H. A. _Rey_ C. Where the Wild Things Are Maurice _Sendak_ 12. Everyone has to have somewhere to hang out. For 10 points, name the famous food places associated with these television shows. A. Murphy Brown _Phil's_ B. Beverly Hills, 90210 The _Peach Pit_ C. Happy Days _Arnold's_ 13. In 1994, the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 54 years. At 10 points apiece and 30 points total, answer the following questions about the 1994 New York Rangers. A. Who was coach of the Rangers when they won the Stanley Cup? Mike _Keenan_ B. What team did the Rangers defeat in the finals to win the Cup? Vancouver _Canucks_ (or Vancouver) C. What Ranger won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP? Brian _Leetch_ 14. At 10 points each and 30 points total, give your best impression of the following Sesame Street characters. (Moderator and scorekeeper may judge.) A. Elmo B. The Martians C. Cookie Monster 15. Sure, there were lots of James Bonds, but he was not the only character to be portrayed by more than one actor. Name all three of the actors who played James Bond's nemesis Ersnt Blofeld for 5 pts each, ten points each if you get the movie they were in, too. Donald _Pleasance_ "You Only Live Twice" Telly _Savalas_ "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" Charles _Gray_ "Diamonds are Forever" 16. 30-20-10. Identify the author from his books. 30 point clue: The Water is Wide, The Great Santini 20 point clue: The Lords of Discipline, Beach Music 10 point clue: The Prince of Tides Pat _Conroy_ 17. For 5 points a piece, identify the album that each of these Garth Brooks songs originated on, with a five point bonus for all correct. A. The Dance Garth Brooks B. Unanswered Prayers No Fences C. The River Ropin' the Wind D. The Old Stuff Fresh Horses E. Callin' Baton Rouge In Pieces 18. For ten points each, name the character names, both first and last, of each of the female leads in the Indiana Jones trilogy. Marion Ravenwood (Lost Ark), Willie Scott (Temple of Doom), Dr. Elsa Schneider (Last Crusade) 19. 30-20-10 Name the actor. 30 - He was born Archibald Alexander Leach in Bristol, England. 20 - He started his career as a 13 year old song and dance man until he was discovered by Arthur Hammerstein. 10 - He starred in many films, including North by Northwest, Mr. Bladings Builds His Dream House, and Arsenic and Old Lace. Cary _Grant_ 20. Yes, more dead folks. These were two of my favorites. You'll get ten points for the first, and 20 for the second. A. She made headlines when her 1956 prediction came true - that a young, Democratic President elected in 1960 would die in office. OK, so she was wrong about the Soviets reaching the moon first. A psychic and celebrity astrologer, her books and horoscope columns are loved worldwide. After 79 years, we will miss whom? Jeane _Dixon_ B. He was a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist, spending most of his 58-year career in the pages of the San Francisco Chronicle. He spun magical tales of "Baghdad on the Bay," and left us at the tender age of 80. So long to whom? Herb _Caen_