The Daily Tease — 5-11-2013: Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

It’s official: it’s slowly getting cold enough for me to want to turn my heating on.

I think I can safely say I’m not going to bother, though.

Frankly, with my limited funds, it’s a choice involving hot water: hot water and food, or hot water and heating.

I can’t afford both: how about you?

You’ve got to love a big decision!

At ANY rate … ?   Let’s move on … !

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with letting us know she’s had a dose of acupuncture, also bagged ten out of ten.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the ‘How To,’ License and video … 

Q1) 5th November saw Guy Fawkes arrested as he was attempting to blow up which House of Parliament … ?

Q2) Fawkes was famously part of the Gunpowder Plot.   Gunpowder being a mixture of sulphur, charcoal and what: potassium fulminate, potassium hydroxide or potassium nitrate?

Q3) Gunpowder is used to fire guns: and fireworks.   What’s the usual English name of the vertical, revolving, wheel-shaped firework?

Q4) The firework known as a Bengal Fire are usually what colour: red, blue or white … ?

Q5) Gunpowder was invented in 9th century … where … ?

Q6) Fawkes and his fellow plotters were trying to overthrow which English king … ?

Q7) Who lead the Gunpowder Plot … ?

Q8) Finally … who, on Bonfire Night, does an old song encourage us to ‘poke in the eye’ … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 4th November saw Barack Obama elected as the first African-American president of where … ?

A1) The USA.

Q2) In which year was this: 2004, 2008 or 2012?

A2) 2008.

Q3) Is he the 43rd, 44th or 45th President … ?

A3) 44th.

Q4) Who was his immediate predecessor in the office?

A4) George W. Bush.

Q5) Which of President Obama’s predecessors was the first Roman Catholic to hold the office … ?

A5) John F. Kennedy.

Q6) Which political party does President Obama represent … ?

A6) The Democrats.

Q7) What’s the name of the opposing party … ?

A7) The Republicans.

Q8) Who was the first person to hold this post: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams or George Washington … ?

A8) George Washington.

Q9) As President, Mr Obama is also Commander in Chief of what … ?

A9) US Armed Forces.

Q10) Finally … President Obama represented which State, in his country’s Senate … ?

A10) Illinois.

I’ll leave you with this thought …

“Remember, Remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot.   I know of no reason, why gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot.”

Traditional rhyme.

And with some music for you to let fireworks off to … 

Have a good day … !

*        There’s an upside to that, Debbi†: you can, with the help of three chaps from Texas, always sing about it … !

†        Actually, Debbi, TOTALLY off the subject: did you know India’s launching an unmanned mission to Mars, today … ?   Heck of a way to celebrate Fireworks Night … !   (Oh, and I loved the Concerned About The Internet Post, the other day: nicely put!)

The Daily Teaser — 5-11-2012: Boom Bang A Bang

Well, it’s officially official … !

Today is Bonfire Night, here in the UK.

And, while I haven’t managed to do a completely themed set of questions for it — I think I’m going to need a LONG run up for that … ! — I have managed a couple of relevant questions for it.

And, while I know there’s been a lot of fireworks over the weekend — and probably more, given the US elections tomorrow* — I am, of course, going to urge two things.

Enjoy yourselves if you’re going to — or holding — an event.

And please, remember to keep your pets indoors!

Let’s get moving on, shall we?

Let’s … !

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: and along with getting 5 out of 5, also managed how her husband had been taught by nunsº.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, complete with the ‘How To’, license and video … 

Q1) In the UK, 5th November is Bonfire night: commemorating the Gunpowder plot against James 1st.   How was James 1st known in Scotland … ?

Q2) More to the point, during the 17th century, Bonfire Night was a focus for anti-what sentiment: anti-Islam, anti-Catholic or anti-matter … ?

Q3) Equally to the point, Bonfire Night celebrations were heightened at the start of the Glorious Revolution: when who landed in the UK on 5th November, 1688 … ?

Q4) Moving on … 5th November 1935, saw the debut of the Parker Brothers version of which game … ?

Q5) 5th November, 1999, saw a Federal Judge in New York declare whom to be a monopoly … ?

Q6) And finally … 5th November, 2006, saw the execution of which former Iraqi president … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 4th November, 1922, saw Howard Carter uncover the entrance to Tut-Ankh-Amun’s tomb: in which valley was that tomb … ?

A1) The Valley of the Kings.

Q2) What was the first Egyptian Dynasty to be buried there: the 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st … ?

A2) The 18th.

Q3) More to the point, who sponsored Carter’s expedition … ?

A3) George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon.

Q4) King Tut-Ankh-Amun was a member of the 18th Dynasty.   Who was the first member of that dynasty: Ahmose 1st, Hatshepsut or Akhenaten … ?

A4) Ahmose 1st.

Q5) And finally … who was the first person to die, apparently, of King Tut-Ankh-Amun famous Curse … ?

A5) It’s him again: George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon.

Enjoy those, everyone.

I’ll leave you with this line from J. B. S. Haldane … 

“Now my own suspicion is that the Universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose.”   

J. B. S. Haldane, 5 November 1892 – 1 December 1964

Who shares his birthday with Roy Rogers … 

Oh, and as it IS Fireworks Night … 

*         Normally, I try not to comment on other countries election: or politics in general.   But I caught a bit of Mitt Romney’s speech in …where-ever it was, yesterday: his wife, Anne spoke.   One of the things she said … ?   Was “He Turned Around The Olympics”.   Hello, USA … ?   No, he bloody DIDN’T!   The UK managed to pull off what’s agreed to be a superb event, thoroughly enjoyed by visiting tourists, sports fans and athletes, without any help from the USA.   And with Mr Romney — famously — turning up in the UK for ten minutes, saying — publicly — that my country wouldn’t be able to cope with the Olympics, and then flying off.   I think I found that vaguely insulting: and I really hope the man doesn’t get elected.

º        Ah … !   I had wondered, there, Debbi!   Would you mind passing my regards on … ?   (And it strikes the Church could possibly do itself a few favours, if it maybe overhauled a few things.)

The Bonfire Night Teaser — 5-11-11

Hmmm …

You know, I’ve GOT to confess, two themed quizzes in the space of a week … ?

Is DEFINITELY unusual, I know.

But given it’s Bonfire Night — or, Guy Fawkes Night, as it’s occasionally known — and that I’ve never actually tried one … ?

I’m hoping people don’t mind me waving a few themed questions about.

Lets get moving on, shall we?

Before I start telling you about the new elements being added to the periodic table^.

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — all on her ownsome, bless her, before she heads off to bit of a do — putting in her answers and bagging 7 out of 7ª.

Lets see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and videoº …

Q1) 5th November is the traditional date of Bonfire Night in the UK: which plot does this commemorate?

Q2) More to the point, in which year — of the 17th Century — was this … ?

Q3) Who was king of England, at the time … ?

Q4) Guy Fawkes, the man famously arrested in the parliamentary cellars with matches and a lot of barrels of gunpowder, gave his name as what, when arrested … ?

Q5) What was the name of the Englishman who lead the plot … ?

Q6) What actor plays V, the hero of V for Vendetta, who disguises himself in a Guy Fawkes mask?

Q7) Which group of left-wing activists made wearing those masks whilst protesting, popular … ?

Q8) What’s the real name of right wing blogger, Guido Fawkes … ?

Q9) And finally … in which Australian state is there a Guy Fawkes River … ?

And here’s YESTERDAY’S questions and answers …

Q1) 4th November, 1995, saw the assassination of Israeli PM, Yitzhak Rabin: in which city was he … ?

A1) Tel Aviv.

Q2) More to the point, at what sort of event … ?

A2) A peace rally.

Q3) 4th November, 2008, saw who win the US Presidential Elections … ?

A3) Barack Obama.

Q4) Equally to the point, who was his Republican opponent … ?

A4) Senator John McCain.

Q5) 4th November, 1922, saw Howard Carter discover the entrance to Tut-Ankh-Amun’s tomb: what does the name Tut-Ankh-Amun translate as … ?

A5) Living Image of Amun.

Q6) 4th November, 1960, saw Dr Jane Goodall observe chimps doing what: mating, using tools or eating meat … ?

A6) Using tools: the chimps concerned were stripping twigs of their bark, and using them to fish — effectively — for termites.

Q7) And finally … 4th november, 1995, saw the death of actor Paul Eddington: in which British comedy series did he play Jerry Leadbetter … ?

A7) The Good Life.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later.

After I’ve left you with a celebratory fireworks night …

And, of course, V’s introductory speech from V For Vendetta: and a rather novel version, at that …

^ Just so you know, Debbi, there’s been three new elements — of the highly radioactive, blink and you’ll miss ’em, variety — added to the periodic table. I just hope Radio 4 gets THAT added to the website, at some point …

ª Oh, Debbi … You DO know Paul Eddington famously played the (fictional) British PM, Jim Hacker in Yes, Prime Minister? Oh … And crops up in Arrival, as Cobb … ?

º I’ve GOT to admit, I’m seriously pleased with today’s video: it’s a gem. Mind you, I would say that, wouldn’t I … ?

The Daily Teaser …

Well, there’s a thing …

Seemingly, today is the 343rd anniversary of the Great Fire of London starting. How on Earth could a UK based Quiz-master ignore something like that … ?

Well, you can’t, can you … ?

Can You … ?

So you might just spot a sort of Theme to the first few of today’s questions …

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Q1) September 2^nd, 31 BC, saw who win the Battle Of Actium?

Q2) The 2^nd of September, 1666, saw the Great Fire of London start in which Lane?

Q3) Just to confuse you, what’s the nearest tube station to the modern area where it started? (It’s still in existance, near Eastcheap.)

Q4) We know that the current Lord Mayor of the City of London is Ian Ludor; who was Lord Mayor, at the time of the Great Fire?

Q5) And, as a final London question, who’s the current — as of 2^nd, September, 2009 — Mayor of London?

Q6) 2^nd September, 1969 — forty years ago, today — saw the first ATM, or Hole in the Wall, cash machine open in the USA. In which US city?

Q7) August 2^nd, 1945, saw the formal end of World War Two; when which country surrendered?

Q8) Which Canadian born star of “The Matrix” trilogy was born toady, in 1964?

Q9) September the 2^nd, 1979, saw the body of the Yorkshire Ripper’s twelfth victim found. What was her name?

Q10) And finally, September 2^nd, 1994, saw which English entertainer lose his battle with cancer?

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Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers, before anyone says anything …

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Q1) September 1^st saw the start of World War 2; in which year of the 1930s?

A1) 1939.

Q2) More to the point, it started when Germany invaded which other country?

A2) Poland.

Q3) Name either of Germany’s two main allies, during World War 2.

A3) Italy and Japan.

Q4) As part of World War 2, which neutral European country mobilised its army?

A4) Switzerland.

Q5) Again, as part of World War 2, George C. Marshall became Chief of staff of which country’s armed forces?

A5) The USA’s.

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Q6) 1^st September saw Colonel Gaddafi seize power in Libya; in which year of the 1960s?

A6) 1969.

Q7) 1^st September, 1897, saw the first North American underground system open; in which US city?

A7) Boston, Massachusetts.

Q8) 1^st September, 1972, saw the still unbroken record set for a flight from New York to London; at 1 hour, 54 minutes and 56.4 seconds. Which plane set it?

A8) The SR-71 Blackbird.

Q9) September 1^st, 1972, saw Bobby Fisher become World Chess Champion; who did he beat?

A9) Boris Spassky

Q10) And finally, today in 1985, saw a joint US and French exhibition find which famous wreck?

A10) The RMS Titanic.

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Enjoy those, folks. I’ll catch you later!

Quiz Quiz Bang Bang, Part three!

Well, there was a quiet night, tonight.

The Harold has been up and running for a year, and has a stable core of teams. Barring building up numbers to the level of its opening weeks – thirteen teams has GOT to be a record for one of my quizzes – it needs work, but it’s secure.

But, as Sue, the new landlady of the Hutton agreed, it is very early days, at the ol’ plantation. Given that its successful previous incarnation died – with some help, I still feel –with something of a whimper, we’ve a job and a half to re-build it up to its earlier levels. I’ve also got a feeling that Becky’s going to be helpful, there, but I may be wrong.

What helps is we’ve had a few old faces, in the mix. Tom Lyons, Ria’s brother, was in tonight, and managed to beg himself three whole Mars bars. The NFI’s, in the top left photo, came in last, and were quite happy to get a shirt. Oh and top right, there, there, is Jim Young, Emma’s partner, who, along with Aurora and David Wells, and Mark, to say ‘hi’. Which was good of them all. I’m frankly hoping that this’ll lead to other’s poking their respective heads round the doors, and coming back in. We also had a team of firemen in, who a) came in second, and b) I didn’t manage to photograph.

We also had Peter and his partner, Shay, pop in to do the quiz. They’re pictured at the bottom, there, which is very unlike they’re final placing. The two of them came in first, with a respectably Tom & Jerry like 56!

Hopefully, the proverbial Word of Mouth Advertising will start getting people back in!

But to other things.

As you’ve probably guessed by now, I threw in a Bonfire night themed table round into this weeks quizzes, and and slightly modified questions in each venue; – putting it bluntly, the last two questions were different in each. But see for yourself …

I’ve put the complete Harold set, at the top, and the Hutton Alternative’s at the bottom.

Q1) Which Lulu song was banned during the 1991 Gulf War?

A1) “Boom Bang a Bang”

Q2) “She packed my bags, last night, pre-flight …” is the first line to which Elton John song?

A2) “Rocket Man”

Q3) Which saint was tortured to death on a wheel?

A3) Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Q4) What nickname is traditionally given to sausages?

A4) Bangers.

Q5) The traditional “Remember, remember the 5th of November” rhyme is quoted in which film with Hugo Weaving, and Natalie Portman?

A5) “V for Vendetta”

The Hutton Q4 & Q5 …

Q4) What nickname is traditionally given to sausages?

A4) Bangers.

Q5) Sulfur, saltpetre, and charcoal are the usual ingrediants of which explosive part of fireworks?

A5) Gun powder.

Here’s hoping they prove useful to other’s! I also know people have been discussing them on Addicted to Discworld, a Terry Pratchett site I’ve long been a member of.

Either way, moving rapidly along, I also used New Hutton Quiz number 3, which is below. Let me know what you think.

ROUND ONE. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) The town of Glastonbury is in which English county?

A1) Somerset.

Q2) Which of the Solar System’s objects is studied by a heliologist?

Q2) The Sun

Q3) In which Italian city would you find the Doge’s Palace?

A3) Venice.

Q4) Frank Hampson was the creator of which comic book character; Judge Dredd, Dan Dare, or Superman?

A4) Dan Dare

Q5) Who, in the Bible, was the father of Enoch; – Cain, Abel, or Moses?

A5) Cain.

Q6) In the Chinese calendar, what year follows the Year of The Dragon?

A6) The Year of the Snake.

Q7) A young turkey is a poult, and a female one, a hen. But what is the name of a male turkey?

A7) A Tom.

Q8) Ephebophobia is a fear of what?

A8) Teenagers.

Q9) The kingdom of Siam is now better known as which far eastern country?

A9) Thailand.

Q10) Anna Sewell famously wrote which novel?

A10) “Black Beauty.”

ROUND TWO. BLINDED WITH SCIENCE.

Q11) Which famous American politician invented bifocals; – George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, or Abraham Lincoln?

A11) Benjamin Franklin.

Q12) Dipsophobia is a fear of what, drinking, roller-coasters, or dinosaurs?

A12) Drinking.

Q13) What’s the opposite of alkali?

A13) Acid.

Q14) How many legs doe a male insect have?

A14) Six; - same as a female one.

Q15) What does an entomologist study, insects, cheese, or mammals?

A15) Insects.

Q16) Which planet is closest to the sun?

A16) Mercury.

Q17) Which Helen became the 1st British woman in space?

A17) Helen Sharman.

Q18) Which Big theory explains the formation of the universe?

A18) The Big Bang Theory.

Q19) Alphabetically, what’s the last planet in our solar system?

A19) Venus

Q20) What did the Soviet Union call its 1st nuclear powered ship, Lenin, Marx, or Stalin?

A20) Lenin.

ROUND THREE. THE LIVING WORLD.

Q21) What do beavers build?

A21) Dams. (Oh, and lodges; - that’s the name of their homes)

Q22) What type of creature is a Pacific sea wasp?

A22) A jellyfish

Q23) On TV, what kind of creature was Flipper?

A23) A dolphin

Q24) At what age does a filly get class as a mare?

A24) Five years old

Q25) The Americans call it a moose; – in Europe it’s called what?

A25) Elk

Q26) How is the auracaria tree more commonly known?

A26) Monkey Puzzle

Q27) Molly Kelly’s nine-week journey across the Australian outback in 1931 inspired which Kenneth Branagh film?

A27) “Rabbit Proof Fence”

Q28) Which country does the shih tzu dog, come from?

A28) China

Q29) The film and book “Ring of Bright Water” was about what kind of creature?

A29) An otter.

Q30) The ibex is a member of which animal family?

A30) Goat

ROUND FOUR. ROUND THE WORLD.

Q31) Marmalade stems from the Portugese word ‘Marmelo’; – but does Marmelo mean mango, citrus, orange or quince?

A31) Quince

Q32) In which country did the Ayatollah Khomeini seize control in 1979?

A32) Iran

Q33) What is the post code known as in America?

A33) The zip code

Q34) Which is the only country that occupies an entire continent?

A34) Australia

Q35) How is Kampuchea now known?

A35) Cambodia

Q36) Which state most recently became part of the USA?

A36) Hawaii.

Q37) In which country is the city of Bulawayo?

A37) Zimbabwe

Q38) What does the Great Barrier Reef consist of?

A38) Coral

Q39) What is the heavy rain of summer called in Asia?

A39) Monsoon

Q40) Which American state does cajun music come from?

A40) Louisiana.

ROUND FIVE. TV DINNERS.

Q41) Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood are the panel in which television talent show?

A41) “Strictly Come Dancing.”

Q42) Where was television’s “Bergerac” set?

A42) Jersey

Q43) What did Bo and Luke Duke call their car?

A43) The General Lee.

Q44) What innovation was introduced to British tv, in 1967?

A44) Colour.

Q45) Which satellite sent the first live TV transmission between America and Europe?

A45) Telstar.

Q46) At which bar does Homer Simpson drink?

A46) Moe’s

Q47) TV funnyman, Russell Roberts is better known how?

A47) Russ Abbot.

Q48) Which TV programme began broadcasting daily on July 29th, 1949?

A48) The weatherforecast.

Q49) Who briefly succeeded Richard Whiteley as presenter of Channel Four’s “Countdown” programme?

A49) Des Lynam.

Q50) Who provided the narrator’s voice in the comedy series Little Britain?

A50) Tom Baker

ROUND SIX. GENERAL KNOWLE IGNORANCE.

Q51) Hæmatophobia is a fear of what substance?

A51) Blood.

Q52) The Solidus is the correct name for which punctuation mark; the forward slash, the backward slash, or the question mark?

A52) The forward slash,

Q53) Who is older, Bill Wyman, or the Prince of Wales?

A53) Bill Wyman.

Q54) Who wanted the head of John the Baptist?

A54) Salome.

Q55) Roberta, Phyllis, and Peter were better known as what?

A55) The Railway Children.

Q56) Malcolm Little was better known as which political activist?

A56) Malcolm X.

Q57) In which country is the city of Srinagar?

A57) India.

Q58) Joseph Glidden was the first person to manufactor what; – barbed wire, microwave oven, or a spud gun?

A58) Barbed wire

Q59) What sort of religious building takes its name from the Greek word for “seat”; – a mosque, a cathedral, or a synagogue?

A59) A cathedral.

Q60) Which musical instrument is the largest member of the tuba family?

A60) The Sousaphone