* Game 1, Round 4 - History - Ahead by a Century
How else to categorize a category about famous centenarians than
to call it history? They saw plenty enough.
1. He was the creative force behind the classic '70s and '80s
sitcoms "All in the Family", "Good Times", and "One Day at
a Time". He died in 2023 at age 101.
2. When this woman's granddaughter married Arnold Schwarzenegger,
a comedian joked that the grandmother could be seen at the
wedding rolling on the lawn to practice spinning in her grave.
Name the political matriarch who died in 1995 at the age of 104.
3. As of this writing, this three-named actress is the oldest
living Academy Award recipient at age 101. She won for 1954's
"On the Waterfront". She also co-starred in "North by Northwest"
and "The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming".
Name her.
4. The previous oldest recipient of an Academy Award, this British
actress died in 2020 at the age of 104. She appeared in 49
feature films -- including one really big one -- between 1935
and 1988. Name her.
5. When a pre-written Associated Press obituary was accidentally
released in 1998, this beloved comedian was eulogized on the
floor of the US House of Representatives. He ended up living
another 5 years, dying in 2003 at the age of 100. Name him.
6. When we started writing this round, writer Viola Fletcher was
still alive at 111. Sadly, she died last November. Viola was
the last survivor of one of the worst racial hate crimes in US
history, which took place over two days in 1921 -- where?
7. In 1997, this woman became the oldest Best Supporting Actress
Oscar nominee in history for her role in "Titanic". She died
in 2010 at the age of 100. Name her.
8. In 1938, this American folk-art figure began her painting
career at 78 after arthritis forced her to give up embroidery.
She died in 1961 at the age of 101 and her paintings fetch more
than $1,000,000 at auction. Name her.
9. He died in 2017 at age 104. But Canadian aeronautical engineer
James C. Floyd is best known as the chief engineer of what?
10. This philanthropist and socialite was the daughter-in-law
of industrialist John Jacob Astor (who died on the Titanic).
As chair of the Vincent Astor Foundation, she oversaw more than
$175,000,000 in grants to charitable organizations. Give the
first name of that Astor, who died in 2007 at the age of 105.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Entertainment - I Know that Face!
I've sorted the round in order of the handout, which you can see at:
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/1-6/act.pdf
For the 5 decoys, answer if you like for fun, but for no points.
They're called "character actors" and you'll find the best of them
up for Best Supporting Actor or Actress each year at the Oscars.
In each case, we'll give you a letter and a clue, and you name what's-their-face.
1. Picture A. You've seen him in everything. Our favorite
line from one of his films: "The life of a repo man is *always*
intense!".
2. Picture B. She's been in several Christopher Guest ensemble
movies, including "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show",
as well as the "White Lotus" series. But she may forever be
known as Stifler's mom in "American Pie".
3. Picture C. Spoiler alert: he killed Laura Palmer, but under
demonic possession.
4. Picture D. Three words: "That'll do, pig."
5. Picture E. She's won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actress,
both movies directed by Woody Allen.
6. Picture F. She played terrific villains in both "The Americans"
and "Justified".
7. Picture G. Fun fact, his late father was the Commissioner of
Baseball who banned Pete Rose.
8 (decoy) Picture H.
9. Picture I. She was dubbed "the Queen of the Indie Films" by
"Time" magazine, and played Lex Luthor's henchwoman in "Superman
Returns".
10 (decoy) Picture J.
11. Picture K. He may be Grand Moff Tarkin to "Star Wars" fans, but
to us, he'll always be Van Helsing to Christopher Lee's
"Dracula".
12 (decoy) Picture L.
13. Picture M. He appeared in more than 200 films, from "Blade
Runner" to "Serpico" to "Slap Shot".
14 (decoy) Picture N.
15 (decoy) Picture O.
* Game 1, Round 4 - History - Ahead by a Century
1. He was the creative force behind the classic '70s and '80s
sitcoms "All in the Family", "Good Times", and "One Day at
a Time". He died in 2023 at age 101.
2. When this woman's granddaughter married Arnold Schwarzenegger,
a comedian joked that the grandmother could be seen at the
wedding rolling on the lawn to practice spinning in her grave.
Name the political matriarch who died in 1995 at the age of 104.
3. As of this writing, this three-named actress is the oldest
living Academy Award recipient at age 101. She won for 1954's
"On the Waterfront". She also co-starred in "North by Northwest"
and "The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming".
Name her.
5. When a pre-written Associated Press obituary was accidentally
released in 1998, this beloved comedian was eulogized on the
floor of the US House of Representatives. He ended up living
another 5 years, dying in 2003 at the age of 100. Name him.
6. When we started writing this round, writer Viola Fletcher was
still alive at 111. Sadly, she died last November. Viola was
the last survivor of one of the worst racial hate crimes in US
history, which took place over two days in 1921 -- where?
8. In 1938, this American folk-art figure began her painting
career at 78 after arthritis forced her to give up embroidery.
She died in 1961 at the age of 101 and her paintings fetch more
than $1,000,000 at auction. Name her.
10. This philanthropist and socialite was the daughter-in-law
of industrialist John Jacob Astor (who died on the Titanic).
As chair of the Vincent Astor Foundation, she oversaw more than
$175,000,000 in grants to charitable organizations. Give the
first name of that Astor, who died in 2007 at the age of 105.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Entertainment - I Know that Face!
4. Picture D. Three words: "That'll do, pig."
5. Picture E. She's won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actress,
both movies directed by Woody Allen.
7. Picture G. Fun fact, his late father was the Commissioner of
Baseball who banned Pete Rose.
9. Picture I. She was dubbed "the Queen of the Indie Films" by
"Time" magazine, and played Lex Luthor's henchwoman in "Superman
Returns".
11. Picture K. He may be Grand Moff Tarkin to "Star Wars" fans, but
to us, he'll always be Van Helsing to Christopher Lee's
"Dracula".
* Game 1, Round 4 - History - Ahead by a Century
How else to categorize a category about famous centenarians than
to call it history? They saw plenty enough.
1. He was the creative force behind the classic '70s and '80s
sitcoms "All in the Family", "Good Times", and "One Day at
a Time". He died in 2023 at age 101.
2. When this woman's granddaughter married Arnold Schwarzenegger,
a comedian joked that the grandmother could be seen at the
wedding rolling on the lawn to practice spinning in her grave.
Name the political matriarch who died in 1995 at the age of 104.
3. As of this writing, this three-named actress is the oldest
living Academy Award recipient at age 101. She won for 1954's
"On the Waterfront". She also co-starred in "North by Northwest"
and "The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming".
Name her.
4. The previous oldest recipient of an Academy Award, this British
actress died in 2020 at the age of 104. She appeared in 49
feature films -- including one really big one -- between 1935
and 1988. Name her.
5. When a pre-written Associated Press obituary was accidentally
released in 1998, this beloved comedian was eulogized on the
floor of the US House of Representatives. He ended up living
another 5 years, dying in 2003 at the age of 100. Name him.
6. When we started writing this round, writer Viola Fletcher was
still alive at 111. Sadly, she died last November. Viola was
the last survivor of one of the worst racial hate crimes in US
history, which took place over two days in 1921 -- where?
7. In 1997, this woman became the oldest Best Supporting Actress
Oscar nominee in history for her role in "Titanic". She died
in 2010 at the age of 100. Name her.
8. In 1938, this American folk-art figure began her painting
career at 78 after arthritis forced her to give up embroidery.
She died in 1961 at the age of 101 and her paintings fetch more
than $1,000,000 at auction. Name her.
9. He died in 2017 at age 104. But Canadian aeronautical engineer
James C. Floyd is best known as the chief engineer of what?
10. This philanthropist and socialite was the daughter-in-law
of industrialist John Jacob Astor (who died on the Titanic).
As chair of the Vincent Astor Foundation, she oversaw more than
$175,000,000 in grants to charitable organizations. Give the
first name of that Astor, who died in 2007 at the age of 105.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Entertainment - I Know that Face!
I've sorted the round in order of the handout, which you can see at:
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/1-6/act.pdf
For the 5 decoys, answer if you like for fun, but for no points.
They're called "character actors" and you'll find the best of them
up for Best Supporting Actor or Actress each year at the Oscars.
In each case, we'll give you a letter and a clue, and you name what's-their-face.
1. Picture A. You've seen him in everything. Our favorite
line from one of his films: "The life of a repo man is *always*
intense!".
2. Picture B. She's been in several Christopher Guest ensemble
movies, including "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show",
as well as the "White Lotus" series. But she may forever be
known as Stifler's mom in "American Pie".
3. Picture C. Spoiler alert: he killed Laura Palmer, but under
demonic possession.
4. Picture D. Three words: "That'll do, pig."
5. Picture E. She's won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actress,
both movies directed by Woody Allen.
6. Picture F. She played terrific villains in both "The Americans"
and "Justified".
7. Picture G. Fun fact, his late father was the Commissioner of
Baseball who banned Pete Rose.
8 (decoy) Picture H.
9. Picture I. She was dubbed "the Queen of the Indie Films" by
"Time" magazine, and played Lex Luthor's henchwoman in "Superman
Returns".
10 (decoy) Picture J.
11. Picture K. He may be Grand Moff Tarkin to "Star Wars" fans, but
to us, he'll always be Van Helsing to Christopher Lee's
"Dracula".
12 (decoy) Picture L.
13. Picture M. He appeared in more than 200 films, from "Blade
Runner" to "Serpico" to "Slap Shot".
14 (decoy) Picture N.
15 (decoy) Picture O.
* Game 1, Round 4 - History - Ahead by a Century
How else to categorize a category about famous centenarians than
to call it history? They saw plenty enough.
1. He was the creative force behind the classic '70s and '80s
sitcoms "All in the Family", "Good Times", and "One Day at
a Time". He died in 2023 at age 101.
2. When this woman's granddaughter married Arnold Schwarzenegger,
a comedian joked that the grandmother could be seen at the
wedding rolling on the lawn to practice spinning in her grave.
Name the political matriarch who died in 1995 at the age of 104.
3. As of this writing, this three-named actress is the oldest
living Academy Award recipient at age 101. She won for 1954's
"On the Waterfront". She also co-starred in "North by Northwest"
and "The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming".
Name her.
5. When a pre-written Associated Press obituary was accidentally
released in 1998, this beloved comedian was eulogized on the
floor of the US House of Representatives. He ended up living
another 5 years, dying in 2003 at the age of 100. Name him.
6. When we started writing this round, writer Viola Fletcher was
still alive at 111. Sadly, she died last November. Viola was
the last survivor of one of the worst racial hate crimes in US
history, which took place over two days in 1921 -- where?
7. In 1997, this woman became the oldest Best Supporting Actress
Oscar nominee in history for her role in "Titanic". She died
in 2010 at the age of 100. Name her.
8. In 1938, this American folk-art figure began her painting
career at 78 after arthritis forced her to give up embroidery.
She died in 1961 at the age of 101 and her paintings fetch more
than $1,000,000 at auction. Name her.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Entertainment - I Know that Face!
I've sorted the round in order of the handout, which you can see at:
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/1-6/act.pdf
For the 5 decoys, answer if you like for fun, but for no points.
They're called "character actors" and you'll find the best of them
up for Best Supporting Actor or Actress each year at the Oscars.
In each case, we'll give you a letter and a clue, and you name what's-their-face.
1. Picture A. You've seen him in everything. Our favorite
line from one of his films: "The life of a repo man is *always*
intense!".
2. Picture B. She's been in several Christopher Guest ensemble
movies, including "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show",
as well as the "White Lotus" series. But she may forever be
known as Stifler's mom in "American Pie".
4. Picture D. Three words: "That'll do, pig."
5. Picture E. She's won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actress,
both movies directed by Woody Allen.
7. Picture G. Fun fact, his late father was the Commissioner of
Baseball who banned Pete Rose.
9. Picture I. She was dubbed "the Queen of the Indie Films" by
"Time" magazine, and played Lex Luthor's henchwoman in "Superman
Returns".
11. Picture K. He may be Grand Moff Tarkin to "Star Wars" fans, but
to us, he'll always be Van Helsing to Christopher Lee's
"Dracula".
14 (decoy) Picture N.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2026-01-12,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2026-03-10
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 1, Round 4 - History - Ahead by a Century
How else to categorize a category about famous centenarians than
to call it history? They saw plenty enough.
1. He was the creative force behind the classic '70s and '80s
sitcoms "All in the Family", "Good Times", and "One Day at
a Time". He died in 2023 at age 101.
2. When this woman's granddaughter married Arnold Schwarzenegger,
a comedian joked that the grandmother could be seen at the
wedding rolling on the lawn to practice spinning in her grave.
Name the political matriarch who died in 1995 at the age of 104.
3. As of this writing, this three-named actress is the oldest
living Academy Award recipient at age 101. She won for 1954's
"On the Waterfront". She also co-starred in "North by Northwest"
and "The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming".
Name her.
4. The previous oldest recipient of an Academy Award, this British
actress died in 2020 at the age of 104. She appeared in 49
feature films -- including one really big one -- between 1935
and 1988. Name her.
5. When a pre-written Associated Press obituary was accidentally
released in 1998, this beloved comedian was eulogized on the
floor of the US House of Representatives. He ended up living
another 5 years, dying in 2003 at the age of 100. Name him.
6. When we started writing this round, writer Viola Fletcher was
still alive at 111. Sadly, she died last November. Viola was
the last survivor of one of the worst racial hate crimes in US
history, which took place over two days in 1921 -- where?
7. In 1997, this woman became the oldest Best Supporting Actress
Oscar nominee in history for her role in "Titanic". She died
in 2010 at the age of 100. Name her.
8. In 1938, this American folk-art figure began her painting
career at 78 after arthritis forced her to give up embroidery.
She died in 1961 at the age of 101 and her paintings fetch more
than $1,000,000 at auction. Name her.
9. He died in 2017 at age 104. But Canadian aeronautical engineer
James C. Floyd is best known as the chief engineer of what?
10. This philanthropist and socialite was the daughter-in-law
of industrialist John Jacob Astor (who died on the Titanic).
As chair of the Vincent Astor Foundation, she oversaw more than
$175,000,000 in grants to charitable organizations. Give the
first name of that Astor, who died in 2007 at the age of 105.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Entertainment - I Know that Face!
I've sorted the round in order of the handout, which you can see at:
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/1-6/act.pdf
For the 5 decoys, answer if you like for fun, but for no points.
They're called "character actors" and you'll find the best of them
up for Best Supporting Actor or Actress each year at the Oscars.
In each case, we'll give you a letter and a clue, and you name what's-their-face.
1. Picture A. You've seen him in everything. Our favorite
line from one of his films: "The life of a repo man is *always*
intense!".
2. Picture B. She's been in several Christopher Guest ensemble
movies, including "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show",
as well as the "White Lotus" series. But she may forever be
known as Stifler's mom in "American Pie".
3. Picture C. Spoiler alert: he killed Laura Palmer, but under
demonic possession.
4. Picture D. Three words: "That'll do, pig."
5. Picture E. She's won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actress,
both movies directed by Woody Allen.
6. Picture F. She played terrific villains in both "The Americans"
and "Justified".
7. Picture G. Fun fact, his late father was the Commissioner of
Baseball who banned Pete Rose.
8 (decoy) Picture H.
9. Picture I. She was dubbed "the Queen of the Indie Films" by
"Time" magazine, and played Lex Luthor's henchwoman in "Superman
Returns".
10 (decoy) Picture J.
11. Picture K. He may be Grand Moff Tarkin to "Star Wars" fans, but
to us, he'll always be Van Helsing to Christopher Lee's
"Dracula".
12 (decoy) Picture L.
13. Picture M. He appeared in more than 200 films, from "Blade
Runner" to "Serpico" to "Slap Shot".
14 (decoy) Picture N.
15 (decoy) Picture O.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2026-01-12,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2026-03-10 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 1, Round 4 - History - Ahead by a Century
How else to categorize a category about famous centenarians than
to call it history? They saw plenty enough.
1. He was the creative force behind the classic '70s and '80s
sitcoms "All in the Family", "Good Times", and "One Day at
a Time". He died in 2023 at age 101.
2. When this woman's granddaughter married Arnold Schwarzenegger,
a comedian joked that the grandmother could be seen at the
wedding rolling on the lawn to practice spinning in her grave.
Name the political matriarch who died in 1995 at the age of 104.
3. As of this writing, this three-named actress is the oldest
living Academy Award recipient at age 101. She won for 1954's
"On the Waterfront". She also co-starred in "North by Northwest"
and "The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming".
Name her.
4. The previous oldest recipient of an Academy Award, this British
actress died in 2020 at the age of 104. She appeared in 49
feature films -- including one really big one -- between 1935
and 1988. Name her.
5. When a pre-written Associated Press obituary was accidentally
released in 1998, this beloved comedian was eulogized on the
floor of the US House of Representatives. He ended up living
another 5 years, dying in 2003 at the age of 100. Name him.
6. When we started writing this round, writer Viola Fletcher was
still alive at 111. Sadly, she died last November. Viola was
the last survivor of one of the worst racial hate crimes in US
history, which took place over two days in 1921 -- where?
7. In 1997, this woman became the oldest Best Supporting Actress
Oscar nominee in history for her role in "Titanic". She died
in 2010 at the age of 100. Name her.
8. In 1938, this American folk-art figure began her painting
career at 78 after arthritis forced her to give up embroidery.
She died in 1961 at the age of 101 and her paintings fetch more
than $1,000,000 at auction. Name her.
9. He died in 2017 at age 104. But Canadian aeronautical engineer
James C. Floyd is best known as the chief engineer of what?
10. This philanthropist and socialite was the daughter-in-law
of industrialist John Jacob Astor (who died on the Titanic).
As chair of the Vincent Astor Foundation, she oversaw more than
$175,000,000 in grants to charitable organizations. Give the
first name of that Astor, who died in 2007 at the age of 105.
* Game 1, Round 6 - Entertainment - I Know that Face!
I've sorted the round in order of the handout, which you can see at:
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/qftci/1-6/act.pdf
For the 5 decoys, answer if you like for fun, but for no points.
They're called "character actors" and you'll find the best of them
up for Best Supporting Actor or Actress each year at the Oscars.
In each case, we'll give you a letter and a clue, and you name what's-their-face.
1. Picture A. You've seen him in everything. Our favorite
line from one of his films: "The life of a repo man is *always*
intense!".
2. Picture B. She's been in several Christopher Guest ensemble
movies, including "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show",
as well as the "White Lotus" series. But she may forever be
known as Stifler's mom in "American Pie".
3. Picture C. Spoiler alert: he killed Laura Palmer, but under
demonic possession.
4. Picture D. Three words: "That'll do, pig."
5. Picture E. She's won two Oscars for Best Supporting Actress,
both movies directed by Woody Allen.
6. Picture F. She played terrific villains in both "The Americans"
and "Justified".
7. Picture G. Fun fact, his late father was the Commissioner of
Baseball who banned Pete Rose.
8. (decoy) Picture H.
9. Picture I. She was dubbed "the Queen of the Indie Films" by
"Time" magazine, and played Lex Luthor's henchwoman in "Superman
Returns".
10. (decoy) Picture J.
11. Picture K. He may be Grand Moff Tarkin to "Star Wars" fans, but
to us, he'll always be Van Helsing to Christopher Lee's
"Dracula".
12. (decoy) Picture L.
13. Picture M. He appeared in more than 200 films, from "Blade
Runner" to "Serpico" to "Slap Shot".
14. (decoy) Picture N.
15. (decoy) Picture O.
11. Picture K. He may be Grand Moff Tarkin to "Star Wars" fans, but
to us, he'll always be Van Helsing to Christopher Lee's
"Dracula".
Peter Cushing. 4 for Dan Blum. 3 for Joshua.
14. (decoy) Picture N.
Danny Trejo.
11. Picture K. He may be Grand Moff Tarkin to "Star Wars" fans, but
to us, he'll always be Van Helsing to Christopher Lee's
"Dracula".
Peter Cushing. 4 for Dan Blum. 3 for Joshua.
I should have 4 points for this. I answered only "Peter Cushing".
14. (decoy) Picture N.
Danny Trejo.
I got this decoy, too.
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