* Game 8, Round 7 - Entertainment - Bond, James Bond
There are two James Bonds: the hero of Ian Fleming's books and
the 007 of the movies. You may be familiar with both -- or not.
* Game 8, Round 8 - Science - Food Plants
2. This plant is an evergreen tree that produces plush red
"cherries" that surround a pair of oval seeds. These seeds can
be brewed to produce an invigorating beverage. Originally native
to the area now known as Ethiopia.
3. First cultivated in Greece, but now largely associated with
Asia, this annual bushy plant is one of the most important food
crops on the planet. It produces pods that are covered in a
coat of fine hairs.
4. This plant was first cultivated by the First Nations peoples
of the Southwest US and Central America, where the seed kernels
were ground up to make a flour. This plant was also an object
of worship for the Aztecs. This plant is now also associated
with parts of Eastern Europe.
5. This plant is a key cereal crop, for both humans and livestock.
It is also the basic ingredient in the distilling of whisky.
Its earliest cultivation was in the Middle East, but it's now
cultivated worldwide.
6. At least 90% of these climbing perennial plants grown today
are used in the production of beer. They are currently grown
in Northern Europe and the Middle East.
7. This evergreen tree was likely first cultivated about 5,000
years ago in or around Athens, Greece. The fruit of this plant
is edible, and can be used to produce an oil. The leaves and
branches of this plant are sometimes used to represent "peace".
It is grown around the Mediterranean.
8. This grain-bearing grass is believed to have originated
in Asia, and is one of the world's most important food crops.
It has transformed some landscapes across the globe. It is
grown in over 100 countries across Asia, America, Africa,
Australasia, and southern Europe.
10. This bushy perennial with edible tubers was spread from the
Andes to Spain in the late 1500s. All the green parts of the
plant are poisonous, but the tubers are quite versatile, and
contain several important nutrients. Originally from South
America, it can now be found growing in many parts of the world.
* Game 8, Round 7 - Entertainment - Bond, James Bond
1. The standard origin story for how this spy got his name is that
when Ian Fleming was writing the first of the novels, he chose
to use the name of the author of a book that was near his desk.
What was the book's title?
3. During the decade after World War II, Ian Fleming built a house
for himself on the north shore of Jamaica. What name did he
give this house?
4. The first of the James Bond movies was released in 1962.
What was its title?
5. According to the novels, James Bond was officially part of
what organization?
6. There were two original partner-producers of the earliest James
Bond movies. Name one of the two producers.
8. One single-named actress played a single-named character in
"Die Another Day" (2002). Name either the actress or her
character.
9. An organization that featured in a number of the books and
movies was SMERSH. This name was an abbreviation of a Russian
term that translated to what 3-word phrase in English?
* Game 8, Round 8 - Science - Food Plants
1. This plant is a small tree that can live more than 50 years.
A wide variety of concoctions of the leaves of this plant are
enjoyed around the world. It is grown in China, Japan, India,
and as far north as the Black Sea coasts of Russia.
2. This plant is an evergreen tree that produces plush red
"cherries" that surround a pair of oval seeds. These seeds can
be brewed to produce an invigorating beverage. Originally native
to the area now known as Ethiopia.
3. First cultivated in Greece, but now largely associated with
Asia, this annual bushy plant is one of the most important food
crops on the planet. It produces pods that are covered in a
coat of fine hairs.
4. This plant was first cultivated by the First Nations peoples
of the Southwest US and Central America, where the seed kernels
were ground up to make a flour. This plant was also an object
of worship for the Aztecs. This plant is now also associated
with parts of Eastern Europe.
5. This plant is a key cereal crop, for both humans and livestock.
It is also the basic ingredient in the distilling of whisky.
Its earliest cultivation was in the Middle East, but it's now
cultivated worldwide.
6. At least 90% of these climbing perennial plants grown today
are used in the production of beer. They are currently grown
in Northern Europe and the Middle East.
7. This evergreen tree was likely first cultivated about 5,000
years ago in or around Athens, Greece. The fruit of this plant
is edible, and can be used to produce an oil. The leaves and
branches of this plant are sometimes used to represent "peace".
It is grown around the Mediterranean.
8. This grain-bearing grass is believed to have originated
in Asia, and is one of the world's most important food crops.
It has transformed some landscapes across the globe. It is
grown in over 100 countries across Asia, America, Africa,
Australasia, and southern Europe.
9. This tropical, tall-stemmed reed-like plant is an ancient
food, but the way it is now processed is relatively recent.
The refined version is sometimes called "white death", and
is found in many modern processed foods. Originally from New
Guinea, it is now grown in the tropics and subtropics in many
countries. Full name of the plant required.
10. This bushy perennial with edible tubers was spread from the
Andes to Spain in the late 1500s. All the green parts of the
plant are poisonous, but the tubers are quite versatile, and
contain several important nutrients. Originally from South
America, it can now be found growing in many parts of the world.
* Game 8, Round 7 - Entertainment - Bond, James Bond
There are two James Bonds: the hero of Ian Fleming's books and
the 007 of the movies. You may be familiar with both -- or not.
Let's find out.
1. The standard origin story for how this spy got his name is that
when Ian Fleming was writing the first of the novels, he chose
to use the name of the author of a book that was near his desk.
What was the book's title?
3. During the decade after World War II, Ian Fleming built a house
for himself on the north shore of Jamaica. What name did he
give this house?
4. The first of the James Bond movies was released in 1962.
What was its title?
5. According to the novels, James Bond was officially part of
what organization?
6. There were two original partner-producers of the earliest James
Bond movies. Name one of the two producers.
7. In the 1960s, one actress appeared as two different major
characters two different Bond movies. In the Roger Moore era,
another one did. Name either one.
8. One single-named actress played a single-named character in
"Die Another Day" (2002). Name either the actress or her
character.
9. An organization that featured in a number of the books and
movies was SMERSH. This name was an abbreviation of a Russian
term that translated to what 3-word phrase in English?
10. After Ian Fleming's death, who was the only person to write
an *authorized* James Bond novel? Give either the author's
real name or pseudonym.
* Game 8, Round 8 - Science - Food Plants
While there are all kinds of plants around the world, some plants
are more important to our diets than others. For each of the
questions, please provide the common name for plant described.
1. This plant is a small tree that can live more than 50 years.
A wide variety of concoctions of the leaves of this plant are
enjoyed around the world. It is grown in China, Japan, India,
and as far north as the Black Sea coasts of Russia.
2. This plant is an evergreen tree that produces plush red
"cherries" that surround a pair of oval seeds. These seeds can
be brewed to produce an invigorating beverage. Originally native
to the area now known as Ethiopia.
3. First cultivated in Greece, but now largely associated with
Asia, this annual bushy plant is one of the most important food
crops on the planet. It produces pods that are covered in a
coat of fine hairs.
4. This plant was first cultivated by the First Nations peoples
of the Southwest US and Central America, where the seed kernels
were ground up to make a flour. This plant was also an object
of worship for the Aztecs. This plant is now also associated
with parts of Eastern Europe.
5. This plant is a key cereal crop, for both humans and livestock.
It is also the basic ingredient in the distilling of whisky.
Its earliest cultivation was in the Middle East, but it's now
cultivated worldwide.
6. At least 90% of these climbing perennial plants grown today
are used in the production of beer. They are currently grown
in Northern Europe and the Middle East.
7. This evergreen tree was likely first cultivated about 5,000
years ago in or around Athens, Greece. The fruit of this plant
is edible, and can be used to produce an oil. The leaves and
branches of this plant are sometimes used to represent "peace".
It is grown around the Mediterranean.
8. This grain-bearing grass is believed to have originated
in Asia, and is one of the world's most important food crops.
It has transformed some landscapes across the globe. It is
grown in over 100 countries across Asia, America, Africa,
Australasia, and southern Europe.
9. This tropical, tall-stemmed reed-like plant is an ancient
food, but the way it is now processed is relatively recent.
The refined version is sometimes called "white death", and
is found in many modern processed foods. Originally from New
Guinea, it is now grown in the tropics and subtropics in many
countries. Full name of the plant required.
10. This bushy perennial with edible tubers was spread from the
Andes to Spain in the late 1500s. All the green parts of the
plant are poisonous, but the tubers are quite versatile, and
contain several important nutrients. Originally from South
America, it can now be found growing in many parts of the world.
* Game 8, Round 7 - Entertainment - Bond, James Bond
There are two James Bonds: the hero of Ian Fleming's books and
the 007 of the movies. You may be familiar with both -- or not.
Let's find out.
1. The standard origin story for how this spy got his name is that
when Ian Fleming was writing the first of the novels, he chose
to use the name of the author of a book that was near his desk.
What was the book's title?
2. Ian Fleming had an older brother who was a journalist. What was
the brother's first name?
3. During the decade after World War II, Ian Fleming built a house
for himself on the north shore of Jamaica. What name did he
give this house?
4. The first of the James Bond movies was released in 1962.
What was its title?
5. According to the novels, James Bond was officially part of
what organization?
6. There were two original partner-producers of the earliest James
Bond movies. Name one of the two producers.
7. In the 1960s, one actress appeared as two different major
characters two different Bond movies. In the Roger Moore era,
another one did. Name either one.
8. One single-named actress played a single-named character in
"Die Another Day" (2002). Name either the actress or her
character.
9. An organization that featured in a number of the books and
movies was SMERSH. This name was an abbreviation of a Russian
term that translated to what 3-word phrase in English?
10. After Ian Fleming's death, who was the only person to write
an *authorized* James Bond novel? Give either the author's
real name or pseudonym.
* Game 8, Round 8 - Science - Food Plants
While there are all kinds of plants around the world, some plants
are more important to our diets than others. For each of the
questions, please provide the common name for plant described.
1. This plant is a small tree that can live more than 50 years.
A wide variety of concoctions of the leaves of this plant are
enjoyed around the world. It is grown in China, Japan, India,
and as far north as the Black Sea coasts of Russia.
2. This plant is an evergreen tree that produces plush red
"cherries" that surround a pair of oval seeds. These seeds can
be brewed to produce an invigorating beverage. Originally native
to the area now known as Ethiopia.
3. First cultivated in Greece, but now largely associated with
Asia, this annual bushy plant is one of the most important food
crops on the planet. It produces pods that are covered in a
coat of fine hairs.
4. This plant was first cultivated by the First Nations peoples
of the Southwest US and Central America, where the seed kernels
were ground up to make a flour. This plant was also an object
of worship for the Aztecs. This plant is now also associated
with parts of Eastern Europe.
5. This plant is a key cereal crop, for both humans and livestock.
It is also the basic ingredient in the distilling of whisky.
Its earliest cultivation was in the Middle East, but it's now
cultivated worldwide.
6. At least 90% of these climbing perennial plants grown today
are used in the production of beer. They are currently grown
in Northern Europe and the Middle East.
7. This evergreen tree was likely first cultivated about 5,000
years ago in or around Athens, Greece. The fruit of this plant
is edible, and can be used to produce an oil. The leaves and
branches of this plant are sometimes used to represent "peace".
It is grown around the Mediterranean.
8. This grain-bearing grass is believed to have originated
in Asia, and is one of the world's most important food crops.
It has transformed some landscapes across the globe. It is
grown in over 100 countries across Asia, America, Africa,
Australasia, and southern Europe.
9. This tropical, tall-stemmed reed-like plant is an ancient
food, but the way it is now processed is relatively recent.
The refined version is sometimes called "white death", and
is found in many modern processed foods. Originally from New
Guinea, it is now grown in the tropics and subtropics in many
countries. Full name of the plant required.
10. This bushy perennial with edible tubers was spread from the
Andes to Spain in the late 1500s. All the green parts of the
plant are poisonous, but the tubers are quite versatile, and
contain several important nutrients. Originally from South
America, it can now be found growing in many parts of the world.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-03-10,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 8, Round 7 - Entertainment - Bond, James Bond
There are two James Bonds: the hero of Ian Fleming's books and
the 007 of the movies. You may be familiar with both -- or not.
Let's find out.
1. The standard origin story for how this spy got his name is that
when Ian Fleming was writing the first of the novels, he chose
to use the name of the author of a book that was near his desk.
What was the book's title?
2. Ian Fleming had an older brother who was a journalist. What was
the brother's first name?
3. During the decade after World War II, Ian Fleming built a house
for himself on the north shore of Jamaica. What name did he
give this house?
4. The first of the James Bond movies was released in 1962.
What was its title?
5. According to the novels, James Bond was officially part of
what organization?
6. There were two original partner-producers of the earliest James
Bond movies. Name one of the two producers.
7. In the 1960s, one actress appeared as two different major
characters two different Bond movies. In the Roger Moore era,
another one did. Name either one.
8. One single-named actress played a single-named character in
"Die Another Day" (2002). Name either the actress or her
character.
9. An organization that featured in a number of the books and
movies was SMERSH. This name was an abbreviation of a Russian
term that translated to what 3-word phrase in English?
10. After Ian Fleming's death, who was the only person to write
an *authorized* James Bond novel? Give either the author's
real name or pseudonym.
* Game 8, Round 8 - Science - Food Plants
While there are all kinds of plants around the world, some plants
are more important to our diets than others. For each of the
questions, please provide the common name for plant described.
1. This plant is a small tree that can live more than 50 years.
A wide variety of concoctions of the leaves of this plant are
enjoyed around the world. It is grown in China, Japan, India,
and as far north as the Black Sea coasts of Russia.
2. This plant is an evergreen tree that produces plush red
"cherries" that surround a pair of oval seeds. These seeds can
be brewed to produce an invigorating beverage. Originally native
to the area now known as Ethiopia.
3. First cultivated in Greece, but now largely associated with
Asia, this annual bushy plant is one of the most important food
crops on the planet. It produces pods that are covered in a
coat of fine hairs.
4. This plant was first cultivated by the First Nations peoples
of the Southwest US and Central America, where the seed kernels
were ground up to make a flour. This plant was also an object
of worship for the Aztecs. This plant is now also associated
with parts of Eastern Europe.
5. This plant is a key cereal crop, for both humans and livestock.
It is also the basic ingredient in the distilling of whisky.
Its earliest cultivation was in the Middle East, but it's now
cultivated worldwide.
6. At least 90% of these climbing perennial plants grown today
are used in the production of beer. They are currently grown
in Northern Europe and the Middle East.
7. This evergreen tree was likely first cultivated about 5,000
years ago in or around Athens, Greece. The fruit of this plant
is edible, and can be used to produce an oil. The leaves and
branches of this plant are sometimes used to represent "peace".
It is grown around the Mediterranean.
8. This grain-bearing grass is believed to have originated
in Asia, and is one of the world's most important food crops.
It has transformed some landscapes across the globe. It is
grown in over 100 countries across Asia, America, Africa,
Australasia, and southern Europe.
9. This tropical, tall-stemmed reed-like plant is an ancient
food, but the way it is now processed is relatively recent.
The refined version is sometimes called "white death", and
is found in many modern processed foods. Originally from New
Guinea, it is now grown in the tropics and subtropics in many
countries. Full name of the plant required.
10. This bushy perennial with edible tubers was spread from the
Andes to Spain in the late 1500s. All the green parts of the
plant are poisonous, but the tubers are quite versatile, and
contain several important nutrients. Originally from South
America, it can now be found growing in many parts of the world.
As I mentioned, there have been others since Amis and Gardner, including Raymond Benson, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffery Deaver, William Boyd, Anthony Horowitz, and Charlie Higson. See https://ianfleming.com/collection/new-james-bond/ and https://ianfleming.com/collection/new-james-bond/page/2/ for their10. After Ian Fleming's death, who was the only person to write
an *authorized* James Bond novel? Give either the author's
real name or pseudonym.
Kingsley Amis writing as Robert Markham. ("Colonel Sun" (1969)).
But John Gardner was also authorized, and I'm accepting either.
So, 4 for Joshua (the hard way).
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