• RQFTCIMM11 Game 10, Rounds 7-8: golf, goodwill ambassadors

    From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Tue Nov 16 04:33:59 2021
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-07-18,
    and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
    by members of the Misplaced Modifiers, but have been reformatted
    and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
    correct answers in about 3 days.

    For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation
    that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting
    on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".


    * Game 10, Round 7 - Sports - Golf

    1. The Masters tournament is one of the four major golf tournaments.
    At which Georgia golf course """is""" it played?

    2. The British Open, one of the other three majors, is played on
    a rotation of courses around Britain. One course in the rotation
    is a 600-year-old Scottish club, The Royal and Ancient, known as
    "the home of golf". It's better known by the name of the town
    where """it""" is located. What?

    3. The winner of the Masters tournament """is""" awarded an
    item of clothing, along with a large cash prize and a trophy.
    Which item of clothing, *and* what color is it?

    4. Another of the """four""" major tournaments """is""" the
    PGA Championship. What """is""" the remaining one?

    5. Name the winner of the """most""" major tournaments, with
    """18""". His nickname """is""" the Golden Bear.

    6. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
    previous question: Wnpx Avpxynhf pnzr nybat va gur avargrra-
    fvkgvrf gb punyyratr nabgure Nzrevpna tbysre sbe qbzvanapr bs
    gur tnzr. Gur bgure zna jnf xabja sbe uvf qlanzvp, rkpvgvat
    fglyr naq vf perqvgrq jvgu chggvat cebsrffvbany gbheanzrag tbys
    ba gur znc. Uvf avpxanzr """vf""" gur Xvat. Anzr uvz.

    7. This pro golfer """is""" known as much for his oversize stature,
    his alcohol intake, and his wacky personal life as his game.
    He """is""" a big hitter who did manage to win both the PGA
    and the British Open. Name him.

    8. Name the golfer who was the first Mexican-American to appear
    on the tour, beginning in 1967. He had 29 PGA wins including
    6 majors. Known for his sense of humor, his nickname """is"""
    Merry Mex or Super Mex.

    9. Perhaps the best player in the world in the 1980s and into the
    '90s, this Australian developed a reputation for blowing big
    leads in major tournaments. Married until """recently""" to
    former tennis star Chris Evert and owner of a well-respected
    winery, his nickname """is""" the Great White Shark. Name him.

    10. You know him as the greatest golfer of this era or as a
    philandering frat-boy. You also know him as Tiger. But what
    """is""" Mr. Woods's actual first name?


    * Game 10, Round 8 - Entertainment - Goodwill Ambassadors

    Goodwill Ambassadors are musicians, actors, athletes, or prominent
    business people who raise awareness for """12""" different agencies
    of the United Nations. Those who promote the activities of the
    UN as a whole are known as Messengers of Peace.

    All of the following people are entertainers of some sort.
    Name them.

    1. """This Messenger of Peace is""" an American musician born
    in Paris to Chinese parents, and educated in the US. He started
    the Silk Road Project to study the cultures of Central Asia, and
    in fact the name of one of his musical ensembles reflects this.
    He """has""" contributed music to many soundtracks, including
    "Master and Commander" and "Memoirs of a Geisha".

    2. """This Messenger of Peace""", an American actor and director
    from a show biz family, """is""" involved in trying to stop
    genocide in Darfur. He flew to Africa to make the film "Sand
    and Sorrow" about the crisis in Sudan, and headed rallies in
    the US to force US involvement there. He won the Oscar for
    Best Supporting Actor of 2005.

    3. She """is a Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on
    eliminating violence against women, and has traveled to the
    Democratic Republic of the Congo to advocate for her cause there.
    She also founded an organization that cares for impoverished
    children in South Africa, particularly those with HIV. She won
    the Best Actress Oscar for 2003.

    4. This American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer """is
    a UN Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on people with
    disabilities. As an activist, he spearheaded the campaign to
    make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday in the US.
    He has won a lifetime achievement Grammy for a career that
    began in 1963.

    5. This American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian known for his
    rapid-fire delivery and witty songs had a not-so-secret life
    as the very first UNICEF ambassador from 1954 until his death
    in 1987. He won an honorary Oscar in 1954, and a humanitarian
    Oscar in 1982. Name him.

    6. Even the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime """has"""
    Goodwill Ambassadors. One """is""" an actor who changed his
    name to avoid the appearance of nepotism, and eventually won
    an Oscar for Best Actor for 1995. Another """is""" the Best
    Supporting Actress winner the same year, for her role as a
    happy-go-lucky prostitute. Name *either*.

    7. The World Health Organization also has Goodwill Ambassadors.
    The most famous one is a Chinese actor who, after nearly dying in
    the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami, founded a disaster relief
    organization called The One. He's also a goodwill ambassador
    for the Red Cross. Funny job for a guy who deals out pain in
    martial arts blockbusters. Name him.

    8. The UN Environment Program """has""" as its ambassador an
    American actor and producer who """is""" known for his supporting
    roles in many Steven Soderbergh films, such as "Out of Sight",
    "Ocean's Eleven", and "Traffic". He was nominated for Best Actor
    Oscar for 2004 and co-produced the Best Picture winner for 2005.

    9. This Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Canada was born into
    a prominent family, but forsook his father's profession to try
    his hand in the entertainment biz. He was the face of the
    "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" program that was """recently"""
    revived. He """is""" better known as the host of "eTalk".

    10. Another national ambassador for UNICEF, this music promoter
    helped found Flow 93.5 in Toronto, served as honorary co-chair
    on David Miller's re-election campaign, and served as judge on
    "Canadian Idol", working opposite host <answer 9>.

    --
    Mark Brader, Toronto "Tools, not solutions. :-)" msb@vex.net -- Henry Spencer

    My text in this article is in the public domain.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From Dan Tilque@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Tue Nov 16 11:30:18 2021
    On 11/16/21 2:33 AM, Mark Brader wrote:


    * Game 10, Round 7 - Sports - Golf

    1. The Masters tournament is one of the four major golf tournaments.
    At which Georgia golf course """is""" it played?

    Augusta National


    2. The British Open, one of the other three majors, is played on
    a rotation of courses around Britain. One course in the rotation
    is a 600-year-old Scottish club, The Royal and Ancient, known as
    "the home of golf". It's better known by the name of the town
    where """it""" is located. What?

    St Andrews


    3. The winner of the Masters tournament """is""" awarded an
    item of clothing, along with a large cash prize and a trophy.
    Which item of clothing, *and* what color is it?

    green jacket


    4. Another of the """four""" major tournaments """is""" the
    PGA Championship. What """is""" the remaining one?

    US Open


    5. Name the winner of the """most""" major tournaments, with
    """18""". His nickname """is""" the Golden Bear.

    Nicklaus


    6. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
    previous question: Wnpx Avpxynhf pnzr nybat va gur avargrra-
    fvkgvrf gb punyyratr nabgure Nzrevpna tbysre sbe qbzvanapr bs
    gur tnzr. Gur bgure zna jnf xabja sbe uvf qlanzvp, rkpvgvat
    fglyr naq vf perqvgrq jvgu chggvat cebsrffvbany gbheanzrag tbys
    ba gur znc. Uvf avpxanzr """vf""" gur Xvat. Anzr uvz.

    Arnold Palmer


    7. This pro golfer """is""" known as much for his oversize stature,
    his alcohol intake, and his wacky personal life as his game.
    He """is""" a big hitter who did manage to win both the PGA
    and the British Open. Name him.

    8. Name the golfer who was the first Mexican-American to appear
    on the tour, beginning in 1967. He had 29 PGA wins including
    6 majors. Known for his sense of humor, his nickname """is"""
    Merry Mex or Super Mex.

    Lee Trevino


    9. Perhaps the best player in the world in the 1980s and into the
    '90s, this Australian developed a reputation for blowing big
    leads in major tournaments. Married until """recently""" to
    former tennis star Chris Evert and owner of a well-respected
    winery, his nickname """is""" the Great White Shark. Name him.

    10. You know him as the greatest golfer of this era or as a
    philandering frat-boy. You also know him as Tiger. But what
    """is""" Mr. Woods's actual first name?

    Tiger



    * Game 10, Round 8 - Entertainment - Goodwill Ambassadors

    Goodwill Ambassadors are musicians, actors, athletes, or prominent
    business people who raise awareness for """12""" different agencies
    of the United Nations. Those who promote the activities of the
    UN as a whole are known as Messengers of Peace.

    All of the following people are entertainers of some sort.
    Name them.

    1. """This Messenger of Peace is""" an American musician born
    in Paris to Chinese parents, and educated in the US. He started
    the Silk Road Project to study the cultures of Central Asia, and
    in fact the name of one of his musical ensembles reflects this.
    He """has""" contributed music to many soundtracks, including
    "Master and Commander" and "Memoirs of a Geisha".

    Yo-Yo Ma ?


    2. """This Messenger of Peace""", an American actor and director
    from a show biz family, """is""" involved in trying to stop
    genocide in Darfur. He flew to Africa to make the film "Sand
    and Sorrow" about the crisis in Sudan, and headed rallies in
    the US to force US involvement there. He won the Oscar for
    Best Supporting Actor of 2005.

    3. She """is a Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on
    eliminating violence against women, and has traveled to the
    Democratic Republic of the Congo to advocate for her cause there.
    She also founded an organization that cares for impoverished
    children in South Africa, particularly those with HIV. She won
    the Best Actress Oscar for 2003.

    4. This American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer """is
    a UN Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on people with
    disabilities. As an activist, he spearheaded the campaign to
    make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday in the US.
    He has won a lifetime achievement Grammy for a career that
    began in 1963.

    5. This American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian known for his
    rapid-fire delivery and witty songs had a not-so-secret life
    as the very first UNICEF ambassador from 1954 until his death
    in 1987. He won an honorary Oscar in 1954, and a humanitarian
    Oscar in 1982. Name him.

    6. Even the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime """has"""
    Goodwill Ambassadors. One """is""" an actor who changed his
    name to avoid the appearance of nepotism, and eventually won
    an Oscar for Best Actor for 1995. Another """is""" the Best
    Supporting Actress winner the same year, for her role as a
    happy-go-lucky prostitute. Name *either*.

    7. The World Health Organization also has Goodwill Ambassadors.
    The most famous one is a Chinese actor who, after nearly dying in
    the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami, founded a disaster relief
    organization called The One. He's also a goodwill ambassador
    for the Red Cross. Funny job for a guy who deals out pain in
    martial arts blockbusters. Name him.

    Bruce Lee


    8. The UN Environment Program """has""" as its ambassador an
    American actor and producer who """is""" known for his supporting
    roles in many Steven Soderbergh films, such as "Out of Sight",
    "Ocean's Eleven", and "Traffic". He was nominated for Best Actor
    Oscar for 2004 and co-produced the Best Picture winner for 2005.

    9. This Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Canada was born into
    a prominent family, but forsook his father's profession to try
    his hand in the entertainment biz. He was the face of the
    "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" program that was """recently"""
    revived. He """is""" better known as the host of "eTalk".

    10. Another national ambassador for UNICEF, this music promoter
    helped found Flow 93.5 in Toronto, served as honorary co-chair
    on David Miller's re-election campaign, and served as judge on
    "Canadian Idol", working opposite host <answer 9>.


    --
    Dan Tilque

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From Dan Blum@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Wed Nov 17 01:21:35 2021
    Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

    * Game 10, Round 7 - Sports - Golf

    1. The Masters tournament is one of the four major golf tournaments.
    At which Georgia golf course """is""" it played?

    Augusta National

    2. The British Open, one of the other three majors, is played on
    a rotation of courses around Britain. One course in the rotation
    is a 600-year-old Scottish club, The Royal and Ancient, known as
    "the home of golf". It's better known by the name of the town
    where """it""" is located. What?

    St. Andrew's

    3. The winner of the Masters tournament """is""" awarded an
    item of clothing, along with a large cash prize and a trophy.
    Which item of clothing, *and* what color is it?

    green jacket

    4. Another of the """four""" major tournaments """is""" the
    PGA Championship. What """is""" the remaining one?

    Ryder Cup

    5. Name the winner of the """most""" major tournaments, with
    """18""". His nickname """is""" the Golden Bear.

    Arnold Palmer

    8. Name the golfer who was the first Mexican-American to appear
    on the tour, beginning in 1967. He had 29 PGA wins including
    6 majors. Known for his sense of humor, his nickname """is"""
    Merry Mex or Super Mex.

    Ballesteros

    9. Perhaps the best player in the world in the 1980s and into the
    '90s, this Australian developed a reputation for blowing big
    leads in major tournaments. Married until """recently""" to
    former tennis star Chris Evert and owner of a well-respected
    winery, his nickname """is""" the Great White Shark. Name him.

    Greg Norman

    * Game 10, Round 8 - Entertainment - Goodwill Ambassadors

    1. """This Messenger of Peace is""" an American musician born
    in Paris to Chinese parents, and educated in the US. He started
    the Silk Road Project to study the cultures of Central Asia, and
    in fact the name of one of his musical ensembles reflects this.
    He """has""" contributed music to many soundtracks, including
    "Master and Commander" and "Memoirs of a Geisha".

    Yo Yo Ma

    2. """This Messenger of Peace""", an American actor and director
    from a show biz family, """is""" involved in trying to stop
    genocide in Darfur. He flew to Africa to make the film "Sand
    and Sorrow" about the crisis in Sudan, and headed rallies in
    the US to force US involvement there. He won the Oscar for
    Best Supporting Actor of 2005.

    George Clooney

    5. This American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian known for his
    rapid-fire delivery and witty songs had a not-so-secret life
    as the very first UNICEF ambassador from 1954 until his death
    in 1987. He won an honorary Oscar in 1954, and a humanitarian
    Oscar in 1982. Name him.

    Danny Kaye

    7. The World Health Organization also has Goodwill Ambassadors.
    The most famous one is a Chinese actor who, after nearly dying in
    the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami, founded a disaster relief
    organization called The One. He's also a goodwill ambassador
    for the Red Cross. Funny job for a guy who deals out pain in
    martial arts blockbusters. Name him.

    Jackie Chan

    --
    _______________________________________________________________________
    Dan Blum tool@panix.com
    "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From Joshua Kreitzer@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Tue Nov 16 19:52:28 2021
    On Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 4:34:05 AM UTC-6, Mark Brader wrote:

    * Game 10, Round 7 - Sports - Golf

    1. The Masters tournament is one of the four major golf tournaments.
    At which Georgia golf course """is""" it played?

    Augusta National

    2. The British Open, one of the other three majors, is played on
    a rotation of courses around Britain. One course in the rotation
    is a 600-year-old Scottish club, The Royal and Ancient, known as
    "the home of golf". It's better known by the name of the town
    where """it""" is located. What?

    St. Andrews

    3. The winner of the Masters tournament """is""" awarded an
    item of clothing, along with a large cash prize and a trophy.
    Which item of clothing, *and* what color is it?

    green jacket

    4. Another of the """four""" major tournaments """is""" the
    PGA Championship. What """is""" the remaining one?

    U.S. Open

    5. Name the winner of the """most""" major tournaments, with
    """18""". His nickname """is""" the Golden Bear.

    Jack Nicklaus

    6. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
    previous question: Wnpx Avpxynhf pnzr nybat va gur avargrra-
    fvkgvrf gb punyyratr nabgure Nzrevpna tbysre sbe qbzvanapr bs
    gur tnzr. Gur bgure zna jnf xabja sbe uvf qlanzvp, rkpvgvat
    fglyr naq vf perqvgrq jvgu chggvat cebsrffvbany gbheanzrag tbys
    ba gur znc. Uvf avpxanzr """vf""" gur Xvat. Anzr uvz.

    Arnold Palmer

    7. This pro golfer """is""" known as much for his oversize stature,
    his alcohol intake, and his wacky personal life as his game.
    He """is""" a big hitter who did manage to win both the PGA
    and the British Open. Name him.

    John Daly

    8. Name the golfer who was the first Mexican-American to appear
    on the tour, beginning in 1967. He had 29 PGA wins including
    6 majors. Known for his sense of humor, his nickname """is"""
    Merry Mex or Super Mex.

    Lee Trevino

    9. Perhaps the best player in the world in the 1980s and into the
    '90s, this Australian developed a reputation for blowing big
    leads in major tournaments. Married until """recently""" to
    former tennis star Chris Evert and owner of a well-respected
    winery, his nickname """is""" the Great White Shark. Name him.

    Greg Norman

    10. You know him as the greatest golfer of this era or as a
    philandering frat-boy. You also know him as Tiger. But what
    """is""" Mr. Woods's actual first name?

    Eldrick

    * Game 10, Round 8 - Entertainment - Goodwill Ambassadors

    Goodwill Ambassadors are musicians, actors, athletes, or prominent
    business people who raise awareness for """12""" different agencies
    of the United Nations. Those who promote the activities of the
    UN as a whole are known as Messengers of Peace.

    All of the following people are entertainers of some sort.
    Name them.

    1. """This Messenger of Peace is""" an American musician born
    in Paris to Chinese parents, and educated in the US. He started
    the Silk Road Project to study the cultures of Central Asia, and
    in fact the name of one of his musical ensembles reflects this.
    He """has""" contributed music to many soundtracks, including
    "Master and Commander" and "Memoirs of a Geisha".

    Yo-Yo Ma

    2. """This Messenger of Peace""", an American actor and director
    from a show biz family, """is""" involved in trying to stop
    genocide in Darfur. He flew to Africa to make the film "Sand
    and Sorrow" about the crisis in Sudan, and headed rallies in
    the US to force US involvement there. He won the Oscar for
    Best Supporting Actor of 2005.

    George Clooney

    3. She """is a Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on
    eliminating violence against women, and has traveled to the
    Democratic Republic of the Congo to advocate for her cause there.
    She also founded an organization that cares for impoverished
    children in South Africa, particularly those with HIV. She won
    the Best Actress Oscar for 2003.

    Charlize Theron

    4. This American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer """is
    a UN Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on people with
    disabilities. As an activist, he spearheaded the campaign to
    make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday in the US.
    He has won a lifetime achievement Grammy for a career that
    began in 1963.

    Stevie Wonder

    5. This American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian known for his
    rapid-fire delivery and witty songs had a not-so-secret life
    as the very first UNICEF ambassador from 1954 until his death
    in 1987. He won an honorary Oscar in 1954, and a humanitarian
    Oscar in 1982. Name him.

    Danny Kaye

    6. Even the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime """has"""
    Goodwill Ambassadors. One """is""" an actor who changed his
    name to avoid the appearance of nepotism, and eventually won
    an Oscar for Best Actor for 1995. Another """is""" the Best
    Supporting Actress winner the same year, for her role as a
    happy-go-lucky prostitute. Name *either*.

    Nicolas Cage

    7. The World Health Organization also has Goodwill Ambassadors.
    The most famous one is a Chinese actor who, after nearly dying in
    the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami, founded a disaster relief
    organization called The One. He's also a goodwill ambassador
    for the Red Cross. Funny job for a guy who deals out pain in
    martial arts blockbusters. Name him.

    Jackie Chan; Jet Li

    --
    Joshua Kreitzer
    gromit82@hotmail.com

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From Pete Gayde@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Thu Nov 18 19:18:27 2021
    Mark Brader wrote:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-07-18,
    and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
    by members of the Misplaced Modifiers, but have been reformatted
    and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
    correct answers in about 3 days.

    For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation
    that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting
    on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".


    * Game 10, Round 7 - Sports - Golf

    1. The Masters tournament is one of the four major golf tournaments.
    At which Georgia golf course """is""" it played?

    Augusta National


    2. The British Open, one of the other three majors, is played on
    a rotation of courses around Britain. One course in the rotation
    is a 600-year-old Scottish club, The Royal and Ancient, known as
    "the home of golf". It's better known by the name of the town
    where """it""" is located. What?

    St. Andrews


    3. The winner of the Masters tournament """is""" awarded an
    item of clothing, along with a large cash prize and a trophy.
    Which item of clothing, *and* what color is it?

    The coveted Green Jacket


    4. Another of the """four""" major tournaments """is""" the
    PGA Championship. What """is""" the remaining one?

    U. S. Open


    5. Name the winner of the """most""" major tournaments, with
    """18""". His nickname """is""" the Golden Bear.

    Jack Nicklaus


    6. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
    previous question: Wnpx Avpxynhf pnzr nybat va gur avargrra-
    fvkgvrf gb punyyratr nabgure Nzrevpna tbysre sbe qbzvanapr bs
    gur tnzr. Gur bgure zna jnf xabja sbe uvf qlanzvp, rkpvgvat
    fglyr naq vf perqvgrq jvgu chggvat cebsrffvbany gbheanzrag tbys
    ba gur znc. Uvf avpxanzr """vf""" gur Xvat. Anzr uvz.

    Arnold Palmer


    7. This pro golfer """is""" known as much for his oversize stature,
    his alcohol intake, and his wacky personal life as his game.
    He """is""" a big hitter who did manage to win both the PGA
    and the British Open. Name him.

    John Daly


    8. Name the golfer who was the first Mexican-American to appear
    on the tour, beginning in 1967. He had 29 PGA wins including
    6 majors. Known for his sense of humor, his nickname """is"""
    Merry Mex or Super Mex.

    Lee Trevino


    9. Perhaps the best player in the world in the 1980s and into the
    '90s, this Australian developed a reputation for blowing big
    leads in major tournaments. Married until """recently""" to
    former tennis star Chris Evert and owner of a well-respected
    winery, his nickname """is""" the Great White Shark. Name him.

    Norman


    10. You know him as the greatest golfer of this era or as a
    philandering frat-boy. You also know him as Tiger. But what
    """is""" Mr. Woods's actual first name?

    Eldrick



    * Game 10, Round 8 - Entertainment - Goodwill Ambassadors

    Goodwill Ambassadors are musicians, actors, athletes, or prominent
    business people who raise awareness for """12""" different agencies
    of the United Nations. Those who promote the activities of the
    UN as a whole are known as Messengers of Peace.

    All of the following people are entertainers of some sort.
    Name them.

    1. """This Messenger of Peace is""" an American musician born
    in Paris to Chinese parents, and educated in the US. He started
    the Silk Road Project to study the cultures of Central Asia, and
    in fact the name of one of his musical ensembles reflects this.
    He """has""" contributed music to many soundtracks, including
    "Master and Commander" and "Memoirs of a Geisha".

    Yo Yo Ma


    2. """This Messenger of Peace""", an American actor and director
    from a show biz family, """is""" involved in trying to stop
    genocide in Darfur. He flew to Africa to make the film "Sand
    and Sorrow" about the crisis in Sudan, and headed rallies in
    the US to force US involvement there. He won the Oscar for
    Best Supporting Actor of 2005.

    George Clooney


    3. She """is a Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on
    eliminating violence against women, and has traveled to the
    Democratic Republic of the Congo to advocate for her cause there.
    She also founded an organization that cares for impoverished
    children in South Africa, particularly those with HIV. She won
    the Best Actress Oscar for 2003.

    4. This American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer """is
    a UN Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on people with
    disabilities. As an activist, he spearheaded the campaign to
    make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday in the US.
    He has won a lifetime achievement Grammy for a career that
    began in 1963.

    Quincy Jones; Harry Belafonte


    5. This American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian known for his
    rapid-fire delivery and witty songs had a not-so-secret life
    as the very first UNICEF ambassador from 1954 until his death
    in 1987. He won an honorary Oscar in 1954, and a humanitarian
    Oscar in 1982. Name him.

    Sammy Davis, Jr.


    6. Even the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime """has"""
    Goodwill Ambassadors. One """is""" an actor who changed his
    name to avoid the appearance of nepotism, and eventually won
    an Oscar for Best Actor for 1995. Another """is""" the Best
    Supporting Actress winner the same year, for her role as a
    happy-go-lucky prostitute. Name *either*.

    Julia Roberts


    7. The World Health Organization also has Goodwill Ambassadors.
    The most famous one is a Chinese actor who, after nearly dying in
    the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami, founded a disaster relief
    organization called The One. He's also a goodwill ambassador
    for the Red Cross. Funny job for a guy who deals out pain in
    martial arts blockbusters. Name him.

    Jackie Chan


    8. The UN Environment Program """has""" as its ambassador an
    American actor and producer who """is""" known for his supporting
    roles in many Steven Soderbergh films, such as "Out of Sight",
    "Ocean's Eleven", and "Traffic". He was nominated for Best Actor
    Oscar for 2004 and co-produced the Best Picture winner for 2005.

    Brad Pitt


    9. This Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Canada was born into
    a prominent family, but forsook his father's profession to try
    his hand in the entertainment biz. He was the face of the
    "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" program that was """recently"""
    revived. He """is""" better known as the host of "eTalk".

    10. Another national ambassador for UNICEF, this music promoter
    helped found Flow 93.5 in Toronto, served as honorary co-chair
    on David Miller's re-election campaign, and served as judge on
    "Canadian Idol", working opposite host <answer 9>.


    Pete Gayde

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Fri Nov 19 02:01:44 2021
    Mark Brader:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-07-18,
    and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
    see my 2021-07-20 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
    the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".


    * Game 10, Round 7 - Sports - Golf

    This was the easiest round in the original game and the 2nd-easiest
    of the entire season.

    1. The Masters tournament is one of the four major golf tournaments.
    At which Georgia golf course """is""" it played?

    Augusta National. (Still true.) The first word was sufficient.
    4 for everyone -- Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.

    2. The British Open, one of the other three majors, is played on
    a rotation of courses around Britain. One course in the rotation
    is a 600-year-old Scottish club, The Royal and Ancient, known as
    "the home of golf". It's better known by the name of the town
    where """it""" is located. What?

    St. Andrews. (Still true, of course.) 4 for everyone.

    3. The winner of the Masters tournament """is""" awarded an
    item of clothing, along with a large cash prize and a trophy.
    Which item of clothing, *and* what color is it?

    Green jacket. (Still true.) 4 for everyone.

    4. Another of the """four""" major tournaments """is""" the
    PGA Championship. What """is""" the remaining one?

    US Open. (Still true.) 4 for Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Pete.

    5. Name the winner of the """most""" major tournaments, with
    """18""". His nickname """is""" the Golden Bear.

    Jack Nicklaus. (Still true and still alive.) 4 for Dan Tilque,
    Joshua, and Pete.

    6. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
    previous question: Jack Nicklaus came along in the nineteen-
    sixties to challenge another American golfer for dominance of
    the game. The other man was known for his dynamic, exciting
    style and is credited with putting professional tournament golf
    on the map. His nickname """is""" the King. Name him.

    Arnold Palmer. (He died in 2016.) 4 for Dan Tilque, Joshua,
    and Pete.

    7. This pro golfer """is""" known as much for his oversize stature,
    his alcohol intake, and his wacky personal life as his game.
    He """is""" a big hitter who did manage to win both the PGA
    and the British Open. Name him.

    John Daly. (Still alive.) 4 for Joshua and Pete.

    8. Name the golfer who was the first Mexican-American to appear
    on the tour, beginning in 1967. He had 29 PGA wins including
    6 majors. Known for his sense of humor, his nickname """is"""
    Merry Mex or Super Mex.

    Lee Trevino. (Still alive.) 4 for Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Pete.

    9. Perhaps the best player in the world in the 1980s and into the
    '90s, this Australian developed a reputation for blowing big
    leads in major tournaments. Married until """recently""" to
    former tennis star Chris Evert and owner of a well-respected
    winery, his nickname """is""" the Great White Shark. Name him.

    Greg Norman. (Still alive.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.

    10. You know him as the greatest golfer of this era or as a
    philandering frat-boy. You also know him as Tiger. But what
    """is""" Mr. Woods's actual first name?

    Eldrick. (Still alive and still true. And his middle name is Tont.)
    4 for Joshua and Pete.


    * Game 10, Round 8 - Entertainment - Goodwill Ambassadors

    Goodwill Ambassadors are musicians, actors, athletes, or prominent
    business people who raise awareness for """12""" different agencies
    of the United Nations. Those who promote the activities of the
    UN as a whole are known as Messengers of Peace.

    There are now 15 UN agencies appointing Goodwill Ambassadors.

    All of the following people are entertainers of some sort.
    Name them.

    1. """This Messenger of Peace is""" an American musician born
    in Paris to Chinese parents, and educated in the US. He started
    the Silk Road Project to study the cultures of Central Asia, and
    in fact the name of one of his musical ensembles reflects this.
    He """has""" contributed music to many soundtracks, including
    "Master and Commander" and "Memoirs of a Geisha".

    Yo-Yo Ma. (Still alive and still a MOP.) 4 for everyone.

    2. """This Messenger of Peace""", an American actor and director
    from a show biz family, """is""" involved in trying to stop
    genocide in Darfur. He flew to Africa to make the film "Sand
    and Sorrow" about the crisis in Sudan, and headed rallies in
    the US to force US involvement there. He won the Oscar for
    Best Supporting Actor of 2005.

    George Clooney. ("Syriana".) (Still alive, no longer a MOP.)
    4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.

    3. She """is a Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on
    eliminating violence against women, and has traveled to the
    Democratic Republic of the Congo to advocate for her cause there.
    She also founded an organization that cares for impoverished
    children in South Africa, particularly those with HIV. She won
    the Best Actress Oscar for 2003.

    Charlize Theron. ("Monster".) (Still alive and still a MOP.)
    4 for Joshua.

    4. This American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer """is
    a UN Messenger of Peace""" with a special focus on people with
    disabilities. As an activist, he spearheaded the campaign to
    make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday in the US.
    He has won a lifetime achievement Grammy for a career that
    began in 1963.

    Stevie Wonder. (Still alive and still a MOP.) 4 for Joshua.

    5. This American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian known for his
    rapid-fire delivery and witty songs had a not-so-secret life
    as the very first UNICEF ambassador from 1954 until his death
    in 1987. He won an honorary Oscar in 1954, and a humanitarian
    Oscar in 1982. Name him.

    Danny Kaye. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    6. Even the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime """has"""
    Goodwill Ambassadors. One """is""" an actor who changed his
    name to avoid the appearance of nepotism, and eventually won
    an Oscar for Best Actor for 1995. Another """is""" the Best
    Supporting Actress winner the same year, for her role as a
    happy-go-lucky prostitute. Name *either*.

    Nicolas Cage (né Coppola; "Leaving Las Vegas"), Mira Sorvino ("Mighty Aphrodite"). (Both still alive; she's still a GA, but he isn't.)
    4 for Joshua.

    7. The World Health Organization also has Goodwill Ambassadors.
    The most famous one is a Chinese actor who, after nearly dying in
    the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami, founded a disaster relief
    organization called The One. He's also a goodwill ambassador
    for the Red Cross. Funny job for a guy who deals out pain in
    martial arts blockbusters. Name him.

    Jet Li. (Still alive, no longer a GA.) 2 for Joshua.

    8. The UN Environment Program """has""" as its ambassador an
    American actor and producer who """is""" known for his supporting
    roles in many Steven Soderbergh films, such as "Out of Sight",
    "Ocean's Eleven", and "Traffic". He was nominated for Best Actor
    Oscar for 2004 and co-produced the Best Picture winner for 2005.

    Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda", "Crash"). (Still alive and still a GA.)

    9. This Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Canada was born into
    a prominent family, but forsook his father's profession to try
    his hand in the entertainment biz. He was the face of the
    "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" program that was """recently"""
    revived. He """is""" better known as the host of "eTalk".

    Ben Mulroney (son of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney). (Still alive
    and still a GA, but he left "eTalk" in 2020.)

    10. Another national ambassador for UNICEF, this music promoter
    helped found Flow 93.5 in Toronto, served as honorary co-chair
    on David Miller's re-election campaign, and served as judge on
    "Canadian Idol", working opposite host <answer 9>.

    Farley Flex. (Still alive but no longer a GA.)


    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 10 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST
    TOPICS-> Lit Geo Sci Aud Can Spo Ent FIVE
    Joshua Kreitzer 28 25 16 20 8 40 26 139
    Dan Tilque 4 28 16 8 9 28 4 89
    Dan Blum 16 16 16 20 8 16 12 84
    Pete Gayde 3 29 -- -- -- 40 8 80
    Erland Sommarskog 0 8 4 0 0 -- -- 12

    --
    Mark Brader | "Could you not begin at the beginning and
    Toronto | go on until you come to the end, and then,
    msb@vex.net | if you are able to, stop?"
    --Dorothy L. Sayers, "Murder Must Advertise"

    My text in this article is in the public domain.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)