EVOLUTIONARY LEVEL ABOVE HUMAN - FIRST PERIOD
1. He does Tai-chi, holds charity golf tournaments, throws (*) pool
parties, and has a fixation for Tyra Banks. FTP, name this companion
of Anfernee Hardaway.
ANSWER: Li'l Penny
2. He played 16 seasons for the New York Giants, winning two NL-MVP
awards. This "meal-ticket" used (*) his patented fade-away pitch to
amass 253 career wins and a 2.98 ERA. FTP, name this pitcher most
famous for fanning Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, and Cronin in the
1934 All-Star game.
ANSWER: Carl Hubbell
3 . A family driving through a small town gets lost and winds up at a
backwoods shack managed by Torgo, who (*) takes care of it while The
Master is away. When Torgo lets the family stay, The Master, who
worships an evil deity and wears a neat cape, awakens and does mean
stuff like burning off Torgo's hand and siccing his dog on the family
pet. FTP, this is the plot of what awful movie skewered on Mystery
Science Theater 3000?
ANSWER: Manos, Hands of Fate or Manos, The Hands of Fate
4. Two men stare at each other across a table and then play catch in
the back yard; an old man catches beer nuts with his dentures; a bad
magician performs illusions with beer cans; a man without pants walks
through a corn field. FTP, these are all commercials created by Dick
to sell what brand of beer?
ANSWER: Miller Lite (prompt on Dick, and you can make up your own
joke now.)
5. In an informal Usenet college basketball newsgroup pool, he was
the over-whelming choice for greatest ACC player ever. After winning
a national championship, he moved on to the ABA and NBA, becoming (*)
the only man to be named All-Star MVP in both leagues. FTP, name this
former NC State star inducted into the basketball hall of fame in
1996.
ANSWER: David Skywalker Thompson
6. It was the most important eclipse of 1983. Released in October, it
(*) peaked at number 1 on the Billboard charts, and was the best
selling single of the year. FTP, name this hit by Bonnie Tyler.
ANSWER: Total Eclipse of the Heart
7. As an actor, he appeared in silent films such as "Birth of a
Nation" and "The Tornado". Born Sean Aloysius O'Fenney, you probably
know him better as the director of some 140 movies, including 4
Academy Award winners for best picture. FTP, name this director of
"The Quiet Man" and "The Grapes of Wrath".
ANSWER: John Ford or Jack Ford
SECOND PERIOD
8. In the late '70s, this music store employee decided that he hated
his current job and wanted to be a cartoonist. He drew six cartoons
and sold them for ninety dollars to a Seattle magazine, thus creating
"Nature's Way". The (*) comic strip, after a name change, has become
one of the most popular, and controversial, cartoons in history,
despite this creator's frequent retirements. FTP, name this author of
"The Far Side".
ANSWER: Gary Larson
9. This rapper, whose real name is OShea Jackson, has (*) inspired a
Sportscenter catch-phrase, pointing out that someone "messed around
and got a triple double." FTP, what rapper (*) coined this phrase in
hit song "It Was a Good Day" from his album "Death Warrant"?
ANSWER: Ice Cube (prompt on It Was a Good Day before it is mentioned)
10. 1995-96 was his rookie season for the Edmonton Oilers, and he had
a "hell" of (*) a season, "burning" goalies for 18 goals and 17
assists. Despite his "hot" streak, this native of Slovakia is better
known for his unfortunate moniker. FTP, name this "devil" of a
player.
ANSWER: Miroslav Satan
11. "It must be seen to be believed" is how one reviewer described
this attempt at comedy. Its plot tells of Pestario Vargas, who (*)
owes $50,000 to the Scottish mob. Luckily for him, a German big-game
hunter played by Jeffrey Jones offers Vargas $50,000 if he can
survive being stalked for 24 hours. If you had to sit through this
disaster of a movie, then you deserve 10 points for naming this star
vehicle featuring John Leguizamo.
ANSWER: The Pest
12. This show is maintaining the tradition of highly-acclaimed CBS
dramas with anemic ratings. Airing on Wednesdays at 10 pm, its plot
revolves around Detective Quinn, who's (*) desperate to wipe out
crime boss Jimmy Murtha. FTP, name this new series starring Debrah
Farentino, Jason Gedrick, and Ken Olin.
ANSWER: EZ Streets
13. Last summer, Calvin Hollis and John Bitoy won a $5 million
judgment against Lawrence Tero, a (*) former bouncer, when they
convinced a jury that they created this character that Tero played in
Rocky III and at Wrestlemania. FTP, name this bejeweled A-Team star
who is not likely to pity the fools who took his money.
ANSWER: Mr. T (accept Lawerence Tero before it is mentioned)
14. Captain Dimitri Chandler--or "Dim" to his very best friends--was
understandably annoyed. The message from Earth had taken six hours to
reach the spacetug Goliath, here (*) beyond the orbit of Neptune; if
it had arrived ten minutes later he could have answered. For ten
points, this is the opening line to what new Arthur C. Clarke,
proving that he can add by 1,000.
ANSWER: 3001-The Final Odyssey
THIRD PERIOD
15. "Necropediphile", "Vomit The Soul", "Rancid (*) Amputation",
"Post Mortal Ejaculation", "Covered With Sores", and "Meathook
Sodomy" are songs from, FTP, what death metal band's less than
classic albums "Tomb of the Mutilated" and "Butchered At Birth"?
ANSWER: Cannibal Corps
16. He wasn't on the basketball team at Huntington Beach High School,
but rather the surfing team. He began playing hoops at Golden West
Junior College and transferred to UCLA. The (*) brother of Barbara
Bush's press secretary, he has appeared in TV commercials and
Aerosmith's video for "Love in an Elevator". FTP, name NBA
benchwarmer and babysitter for Dennis Rodman.
ANSWER: Jack Haley
17. A media mogul, played by Jonathon Pryce, tries to start World War
III in order to boost his profit margin, and (*) the only one who can
stop him is a British secret agent. FTP, this is the plot for what
movie, the 18th in the James Bond series, set to be released later
this year?
ANSWER: Tomorrow Never Dies
18. Marisol Massey, Beat the Bishop, Inside Tina Yothers, Adam
Sandler as the Stud Boy and Stickpin Quinn, Kari Wuhrer, and Sing
Along With Colin were, FTP, all important parts of what MTV game
show?
ANSWER: Remote Control
19. Many artists are remembered as one-hit wonders, but this artist
actually recorded a song entitled "One-hit Wonder" on (*) her album
"The Burdens of Being Upright". FTP, name this artist who will
probably be remembered as a one-hit wonder herself for "Mother,
Mother."
ANSWER: Tracy Bonham
20. He's managed to star in some awful TV movies like "Terror On
Highway 91" and "Blood River", and (*) he's only managed to land one
big-screen role in the last four years, as Lt. Paul Hellerman in
"Crimson Tide". Despite his lack of success in his adult career, he
still doesn't want to be called Ricky. FTP, name this star of "Silver
Spoons".
ANSWER: Rick Schroder
21. Not quite Jackie O. prices, but a box of tupperware fetched $30
and a box of ceramic pitchers fetched $775 in (*) this celebrity
auction actually held by the Army from items found at the estate of
this famous family that the military recently purchased, although no
Standard Oil shares were available for purchase. For ten points,
name the famous family.
ANSWER: Rockerfeller
SHOOTOUT
SO-1. The University of Kentucky won its second NIT basketball
championship, Julius Erving won the 1st ABA slam dunk contest, the
(*) Pittsburgh Steelers captured a second consecutive Super Bowl,and
Teofilo Stevenson won his second consecutive gold medal in boxing.
For ten points, in what year did this patriotic events occur?
ANSWER: 1976
SO-2. This pitcher played for the great Yankee teams of the early
'60s, and led the American League in strikeouts in 1963. After (*)
playing for the Yankees, As, Brewers, and Dodgers, he finished his
career in 1977 with 123 wins, 1,639 strikeouts, and one memorable
home run; of course, the homer wasn't his. FTP, name this pitcher who
threw a sinking fastball that didn't sink on April 8,1974.
ANSWER: Al Downing
SO-3. "The Pledge of Allegiance does not end with Hail Satan", "I
will (*) not instigate revolution", "I will not hang donuts from my
person", "I am not the reincarnation of Sammy Davis Jr.", "I will not
whittle hall passes out of soap", and "Ralph will not morph if I
squeeze him hard enough". FTP, these are all phrases which Bart must
write on the chalkboard during the opening credits of what TV show?
ANSWER: The Simpsons (allow Bart Simpson or blackboard quote before
the last sentence)
EVOLUTIONARY LEVEL ABOVE HUMAN - BONUSES
30 POINT BONUS
1. It's time to play everyone's game that really needs to go away,
"Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon"! Your job is to connect The Duke, John
Wayne, to Kevin Bacon, and I'm going to help. For each description of
a movie that two actors starred in, you name the movie, FTPE.
a. First, George Takei appeared in a supporting role in this 1967
John Wayne war movie.
ANSWER: The Green Berets
b. Next, Christian Slater made a cameo as one of Takei's officers in
this Star Trek flick.
ANSWER: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
c. Finally, Slater defended Kevin Bacon in this derivative 1994
courtroom drama.
ANSWER: Murder In The First
30 POINT BONUS
2. Mama dissin' has been elevated to an art form in recent years. How
many do you know? Given the end of a dis, provide the lead in. For
example, if I say "her parents had to feed her with a slingshot,"
you'd say "Yo' mama so ugly."
a. She looks like she's got Don King in a headlock
ANSWER: Yo mama so hairy or Yo mama's armpits are so hairy
b. she bleeds gravy
ANSWER: Yo mama so fat
c. you can see her feet on her driver's license
ANSWER: Yo mama so short
30 POINT BONUS
3. Given a movie nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture in
1997, give its director.
a. Shine
ANSWER: Scott Hicks
b. The People vs. Larry Flynt
ANSWER: Milos Forman
c. Secrets & Lies
ANSWER: Mike Leigh
25 POINT BONUS
4. For five points each and a five point bonus for all 4, give the
nicknames of the following professional football teams. Of course,
these will be teams from the World League of Professional Football.
a. Barcelona
ANSWER: Dragons
b. London
ANSWER: Monarchs
c. Rhein
ANSWER: Fire
d. Frankfurt
ANSWER: Galaxy
25 POINT BONUS
5. Do you hear the music? It's time to play 5 questions, for five
points each, act like you were actually plugging a movie, on the
Daily Show, and were asked the following:
a. What is the capital of Mauritania?
ANSWER: Nouakchott
b. What's the name of the other team's captain?
ANSWER: first name is all that is necessary
c. In what country do the "granny police" monitor women's sexual
activities?
ANSWER: China
d. For what university did Craig Kilborn play basketball, where he
led the Big Sky conference in turnovers?
ANSWER: Montana State
e. What is your favorite flavor of pop tart?
ANSWER: 5 freebie points for whatever they say. Do some witty
Kilbornesque (Judges? Well accept that.)
30 POINT BONUS
6. WWF, WCW, or NWO. F5PE and a 5 point bonus for all five, given the
name of a wrestler, give his current league affiliation.
a. The Giant
ANSWER: WCW
b. Stone Cold Steve Austin
ANSWER: WWF
c. The original Kevin Nash
ANSWER: NWO
d. Chris Jericho
ANSWER: WCW
e. Dennis Rodman
ANSWER: NWO
30 POINT BONUS
7. How many different genres of music do you listen to? Given album
titles from a wide array of styles, give the artists who recorded
them, for five points each.
a. The Doggfather
ANSWER: Snoop Doggy Dogg
b. Ropin The Wind
ANSWER: Garth Brooks
c. Pinkerton
ANSWER: Weezer
d. Valotte
ANSWER: Julian Lennon
e. Fashion Nugget
ANSWER: Cake
f. Paegan Terrorism
ANSWER: Acid Bath
30 POINT BONUS
8. FTPE, name the sports stars from descriptions of their appearances
in Sportscenter commercials.
a. In his many appearances, this giant has been seen hitting a
pinata, dancing to the new Sportscenter theme music, and sometimes
simply kicked back in a chair, reading the paper.
ANSWER: Gheorghe Muresan
b. Larry Beal was stuck carrying around this Olympic star, who just
wouldn't stop talking with that whinny, pipsqueak voice of hers.
ANSWER: Kerri Strug
c. In a major trade, this MLS soccar player was sent to Sportscenter
from Melrose Place in exchange for Charlie Steiner.
ANSWER: Andrew Shue
30 POINT BONUS
9. Our worst fears have been realized! Dick Van Patten is attempting
to take over Hollywood by infesting television with his relatives and
offspring! FTPE, identify these members of the Van Patten family.
a. This sister appeared as Maureen on "Unhappily Ever After" in 1995-
96.
ANSWER: Joyce Van Patten
b. This son played Sergeant Andy Wojeski on "True Blue" and probably
did his most memorable work as Max Keller on the short-lived series
"The Master".
ANSWER: Timothy Van Patten
c. This son appeared as Andy Sheffield on "The 6 Million Dollar Man",
and appeared on the TV movies "The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission"
and "Gidget's Summer Reunion".
ANSWER: Vincent Van Patten
30 POINT BONUS
10. FTPE, identify the developers of these video games.
a. Mortal Combat
ANSWER: Williams Entertainment Inc.
b. Myst
ANSWER: Brderbund Software
c. NBA Live '97
ANSWER: Electronic Arts Sports
30 POINT BONUS
11. 30-20-10, identify the actor from a list of TV shows on which he
starred.30-"It Had To Be You"20-"American Dreamer", "Crossroads"10-
"Vegas", "Spenser: For Hire"
ANSWER: Robert Urich
30 POINT BONUS
12. Any no-talent can front a band, but it takes a special no-talent
to front two different bands. I'll name a singer, and you name the
two major label bands they fronted. You will get 5 points for one
band, 15 points for both.
a. Mark Knopfler
ANSWER: Dire Straits, Notting Hillbillies
b. Mike Muir
ANSWER: Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves
30 POINT BONUS
13. FTPE, name the sport in which the following officials serve.
a. Ed T Rush
ANSWER: basketball or NBA
b. Nick Patrick
ANSWER: professional wrestling or WCW
c. Jerry Markbreit
ANSWER: football or NFL
30 POINT BONUS
14. FTPE, identify these characters from the popular role-playing
game Final Fantasy III, FTPE.
a. She was born with the ability to use magic and later learns that
her magical abilities came from her father, an Esper.
ANSWER: Terra
b. He served the King of Doma, and his family was killed when Kefka
poisoned the water supply of the castle.
ANSWER: Cyan
c. He is the mysterious ninja that comes and goes as he wishes, and
is the only party member other than Relm who can wear the Memento
Ring.
ANSWER: Shadow
30 POINT BONUS
15. For ten points each, give the bands that recorded these "timely"
albums.
a. Persistence of Time
ANSWER: Anthrax
b. Time's Up
ANSWER: Living Color
c. The Disregard of Timekeeping
ANSWER: Bonham
30 POINT BONUS
16. With the success of "Fargo", people are finally beginning to
notice the Coen brothers' work. For ten points each, given a
description of a Coen brothers' movie, give its title.
a. A Texas bar owner hires a private detective to spy on his wife in
this 1984 movie, the Coens' first.
ANSWER: Blood Simple
b. In this 1991 effort starring Gabriel Byrne and John Turturro, two
crime families feud in an unnamed Prohibition-era town.
ANSWER: Miller's Crossing
c. A hold-up man and a police woman marry, only to find that they
can't conceive, so they kidnap one of the quintuplets of a furniture
tycoon.
ANSWER: Raising Arizona
30 POINT BONUS
17. Well, I was going through my old collection of 45s the other day,
and, at the risk of embarrassing myself, I decided to make a question
out of them. You will receive 10 points for each performer you can
name based on the B-side of a single, 5 points if you need the A-
side.
a. "Murder By Numbers" and "Every Breath You Take"
ANSWER: The Police
b. "All Night Dancing" and "Funkytown"
ANSWER: Lipps, Inc.
C. "Don't Tell Me Why You're Leaving" and "Oh, Sherrie"
ANSWER: Steve Perry
25 POINT BONUS
18. The pitcher-batter confrontation has provided many memorable
moments in baseball history. For the stated number of points,
identify the pitchers who gave up the following famous hits.
a. For 5 points, Bobby Thompson's pennant winning homer in 1951.
ANSWER: Ralph Branca
b. For 10 points, Pete Rose's 4,192nd hit
ANSWER: Eric Show
c. For 10 points, Francisco Cabrera's pennant winning single in the
1992 National League Championship Series.
ANSWER: Stan Belinda
30 POINT BONUS
19. I don't care what the critics said, "From Dusk Till Dawn" was a
good movie, and I'm going to ask a question about it. FTPE, identify
these famous actors who had cameos in the film.
a. This wife of a "Pulp Fiction" star appeared as reporter Kelly
Houge, who seemed a little too happy about the Gecko's murder spree.
ANSWER: Kelly Preston
b. This actress, who has made appearances in "Four Rooms" and "El
Mariachi", portrays Satanico Pandemonium, the snake-charming, table-
dancing vampire who attacks Richard Gecko.
ANSWER: Selma Hayek
c. This actor appears in several different roles throughout the
movie,including a border guard and Carlos, the Geckos' contact in
Mexico.
ANSWER: Cheech Marin
30 POINT BONUS
20. Are you a fan of the Cartoon Network? Let's find out. Name the
programs that appear at the following time for ten points each, or a
description of the show for five.
a. 10-Weekdays, 7-9 am
5-Hosted by a orange-haired stand-up prop comdeian
ANSWER: Carrot Top's AM Mayhem
b. 10-Fridays, 11 pm
5-Cartoon interviews live celebrities.
ANSWER: Space Ghost: Coast to Coast
c. 10-Saturday, 11 pm
5-Middle portion features Secret Squirrel
ANSWER: Two Stupid Dogs
20 POINT BONUS
21. Stephen King has had four novels be the number one bestselling
fiction book for an entire year. Given a book, name the year for
five points each:
a. 1984
ANSWER: The Talisman
b. 1986
ANSWER: It
c. 1987
ANSWER: The Tommyknockers
d. 1992
ANSWER: Dolores Claiborne