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2525 - Fortnight 4 - Annum 10

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

Friday Frenzy... (final Annum)



E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival. Titanic

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist. Good Will Hunting

- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way. The Full Monty

- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging. Boogie Nights

- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others. As Good As It Gets

Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar? Titanic


E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name). Biggy Smalls or Notorious B.I.G.
Name the west coast city. Los Angeles


E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group. Spice Girls
Name the second album. Spice World
Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member. Sporty, Scary, Baby, Posh, Ginger


E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical. Lion King
Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play. Elton John, Tim Rice


E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult. Heaven's Gate
Name either or both of the two founders.



E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture. South Park - Comedy Central

- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment. Ally McBeal - Fox

- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a straight-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families. Dharma and Greg - CBS


Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America. Reba - WB

- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life. Married...With Children - Fox

- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics.Larry Sanders Show - UPN

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Name the company that built the supercomputer. IBM
Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago). Deep Blue
Name the defeated world chess champion. Gary Kasparov


E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer. JK Rowling
Name the title of the first book in the series. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (in the UK) Sorcerer's (in the US) Stone
Name the dark lord. Lord Walmart, (just kidding - Voldemort)
Bonus: How many books are in this series? 6


E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer. Tiger Woods
Name the college he attended. UCLA
Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date? 5


E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers. Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield
Who was declared the winner? Holyfield
Who bit whose ear? Tyson bit Holyfield


E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess Diana
- Vertigo actor Raymond Burr
- Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace
- Beat poet Alan Ginsburg

Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Name the actress and star of the show. Sarah Michelle Gellar
Name the book from 100 years ago. Dracula
Name the author. Bram Stoker



What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? 1997(Five points)

Total points: 115

E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival. - Titanic

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist. - A Beautiful Mind

- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way. - The FUll MOnty

- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging. - Boogie Nights

- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others.

Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar? - Titanic


E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name). - The Notorious BIG
Name the west coast city. - Los Angeles


E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group. - Spice Girls
Name the second album.
Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member. - Baby Spice, Scary Spice, Posh Spice...


E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical. - The Lion King
Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play. - Elton John and Tim Rice


E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult. - Heaven's Gate
Name either or both of the two founders. - MArshall Applewhite



E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture. - South Park

- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment. - Ally McBeal

- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a straight-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families.


Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America. - CBS

- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life. - MArried with Children - FOx

- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics. - The Larry Sanders Show - HBO

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Name the company that built the supercomputer. - Apple
Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago). - Deep Blue
Name the defeated world chess champion. - Garry Kasparov


E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer. - JK Rowling
Name the title of the first book in the series. - Harry POtter and the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone
Name the dark lord. - Voldemort
Bonus: How many books are in this series? - 7


E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer. - Tiger Woods
Name the college he attended. - Stanford
Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date? - 5


E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers. - Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield
Who was declared the winner? - Holyfield
Who bit whose ear? - Tyson bit Holyfield


E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess - Princess Diana
- Vertigo actor
- Italian fashion designer - Versacci
- Beat poet

Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum. - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Name the actress and star of the show. - Sarah Michelle Gellar
Name the book from 100 years ago. - Dracula
Name the author. - Bram Stoker



What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? (Five points)
1997

E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival. TITANIC

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist. GOOD WILL HUNTING

- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way. THE FULL MONTY

- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging.

- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others. AS GOOD AS IT GETS

Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar? TITANIC


E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name). NOTORIOUS BIG
Name the west coast city. LA


E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group. THE SPICE GIRLS
Name the second album. SPICEWORLD
Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member. SCARY, POSH, BABY, SLUTTY, SPORTY


E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play.


E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult. HEAVEN'S GATE
Name either or both of the two founders.APPLEWHITE



E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture.

- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment. ALLY MCBEAL FOX

- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a straight-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families.DHARMA AND GREG ABC


Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America.

- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life. MARRIED WITH CHILDREN FOX

- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics. THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW HBO

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Name the company that built the supercomputer. IBM
Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago). DEEP BLUE
Name the defeated world chess champion. KASPAROV


E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer. JK ROWLING
Name the title of the first book in the series. HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCER'S STONE
Name the dark lord. VOLDEMORT
Bonus: How many books are in this series? 7


E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer. TIGER WOODS
Name the college he attended. STANFORD
Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date? 5


E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers. MIKE TYSON AND EVANDER HOLYFIELD
Who was declared the winner? HOLYFIELD
Who bit whose ear? TYSON BIT IT


E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess DIANA
- Vertigo actor JAMES STEWART
- Italian fashion designer VERSACE
- Beat poet GINSBERG

Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum. BUFFY THE VAMPIER SLAYER
Name the actress and star of the show. SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR
Name the book from 100 years ago.DRACULA
Name the author. BRAM STOKER



What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? (Five points) 1997

E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival. Titanic

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist. Good Will Hunting

- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way.

- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging. Boogie Nights

- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others.

Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar? Titanic

E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name). Notorious B.I.G.
Name the west coast city. Los Angeles

E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group. Spice Girls
Name the second album.
Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member. Baby, Posh, Ginger

E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical. The Lion King
Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play.

E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult.
Name either or both of the two founders.

E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture.

- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment. Allie McBeal

- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a strait-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families. Dharma & Greg

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.

E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America.

- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life.

- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics.

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.

E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Name the company that built the supercomputer. IBM
Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago). Deep Blue
Name the defeated world chess champion. Kasparov

E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer. J.K. Rowling
Name the title of the first book in the series. The Prisoner of Azkaban
Name the dark lord. No, he shall not be named!
Bonus: How many books are in this series? 10

E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer. Tiger Woods
Name the college he attended.
Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date? 5

E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers. Mike Tyson & Evander Holyfield
Who was declared the winner? Holyfield
Who bit whose ear? Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear

E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess Diana Princess of Wales
- Vertigo actor
- Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani
- Beat poet Allen Ginsberg

Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Name the actress and star of the show.
Name the book from 100 years ago. Dracula
Name the author. Bram Stoker

What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? 1989

Thanks, Vandal! I had fun and learned a lot.

E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival.

Titanic

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist.

A Beautiful Mind


- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way.

Magic Mike


- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging.

Boogie Nights


- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others.

Something's Gotta Give


Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar?

Titanic



E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name).

Tupac Shahpur

Name the west coast city.

Compton



E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group.

Spice Girls

Name the second album.



Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member.

Posh,



E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical.

The Lion King

Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play.

Tim Rice, Elton John



E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult.

Heaven's Gate

Name either or both of the two founders.






E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture.

Twin Peaks -


- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment.

Alley McBeal, ABC


- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a straight-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families.

Dharma and Greg, CBS



Bonus: Identify the network for each show.





E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America.

Rosanne - ABC


- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life.

Married With Children - CBS


- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics.




Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Big Blue


Name the company that built the supercomputer.

IBM

Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago).

Watson

Name the defeated world chess champion.



E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer.

JK Rowling

Name the title of the first book in the series.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Name the dark lord.

Voldemort

Bonus: How many books are in this series?

8


E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer.

Tiger Woods

Name the college he attended.



Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date?

6



E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers.

Tyson and Holyfield

Who was declared the winner?

Holyfield

Who bit whose ear?

Tyson bit Holyfield's ear



E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess

Diana

- Vertigo actor

Jimmy Stewart

- Italian fashion designer

Versace

- Beat poet




Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum.

Buffy, The Vampire Slayer

Name the actress and star of the show.



Name the book from 100 years ago.



Name the author.

Hugo




What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? (Five points)

1997

E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival. Titanic

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist. Good Will Hunting

- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way. The Full Monty

- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging.

- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others. As Good As It Gets

Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar? Titanic


E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name).
Name the west coast city. I'll guess Los Angeles.


E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group. Spice Girls
Name the second album. Yes, We Still Suck
Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member. Ginger, Baby, Sporty, Scary, Posh

The Twitter account for KFC followed each Spice Girls member and 6 men name Herb. In other words, eleven Herbs and Spices.

E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical.
Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play.


E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult. Heaven's Gate
Name either or both of the two founders.



E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture. South Park, Comedy Central

- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment. Ally McBeal, Fox

- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a straight-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families. Dharma and Greg, ABC


Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America. One Day At a Time, Alice, Roseanne, ABC

- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life. Married With Children, Fox

- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics. The Larry Sanders Show, HBO

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Name the company that built the supercomputer. IBM
Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago). Blue
Name the defeated world chess champion. Garry Kasparov


E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer. JK Rowling
Name the title of the first book in the series. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Name the dark lord. Voldemort
Bonus: How many books are in this series? 7


E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer. Tiger Woods
Name the college he attended. Stanford
Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date? 5


E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers. Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson
Who was declared the winner? Holyfield. Tyson was disqualified.
Who bit whose ear? Tyson bit Holyfield's ear.


E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess Princess Diana
- Vertigo actor Jimmy Stewart
- Italian fashion designer Versace
- Beat poet Ginsburg

Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Name the actress and star of the show. Sarah Michelle Gellar
Name the book from 100 years ago. Dracula
Name the author. Bram Stoker



What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? (Five points) 1997

And thanks for the games!]E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival.

Titanic

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist.

Good Will Hunting

- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way.

The Full Monty

- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging.

Boogie Nights

- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others.

As Good as It Gets

Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar?

Titanic

E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name). Notorious B.I.G.
Name the west coast city. Las Vegas


E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group. Spice Girls
Name the second album.
Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member. Scary Spice, Ginger Spice, Baby Spice


E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical. The Lion King
Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play. Andrew Lloyd Webber


E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult.
Name either or both of the two founders.



E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture. South Park, Comedy Central

- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment. Ally McBeal, Fox

- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a straight-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families. Dharma and Greg, ABC


Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America.

- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life. Married with Children, Fox

- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics.

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Name the company that built the supercomputer. IBM
Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago). Deep Blue
Name the defeated world chess champion. Gary Kasparov


E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer. J.R. Rowling
Name the title of the first book in the series. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (in the U.K., the Philosopher's Stone)
Name the dark lord. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, Tom Riddle, Voldemort
Bonus: How many books are in this series? 7


E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer. Tiger Woods
Name the college he attended. Stanford
Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date? 7


E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers. Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson
Who was declared the winner? Holyfield
Who bit whose ear? Tyson bit Holyfield's ear. This happened on my wedding day.


E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess Princess Diana
- Vertigo actor James Stewart
- Italian fashion designer
- Beat poet Allen Ginsburg

Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Name the actress and star of the show. Sarah Michelle Gellar
Name the book from 100 years ago. Dracula
Name the author. Bram Stoker



What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? (Five points) 1997

E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival.

TITANIC

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist.

GOOD WILL HUNTING

- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way.

THE FULL MONTY

- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging.

BOOGIE NIGHTS

- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others.

AS GOOD AS IT GETS

Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar?

TITANIC


E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name).
Name the west coast city.

BIGGIE
LOS ANGELES


E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group.
Name the second album.
Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member.

THE SPICE GIRLS

SPORTY SPICE
BABY SPICE
SCARY SPICE


E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical.
Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play.

THE LION KING
ELTON JOHN
TIM RICE


E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult.
Name either or both of the two founders.

The guy with the weird eyes.


E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture.

SOUTH PARK - COMEDY CENTRAL

- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment.

ALLY MCBEAL - NBC

- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a straight-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families.

DHARMA AND GREG - ABC

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America.

ROSEANNE - ABC

- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life.

MARRIED WITH CHILDREN - FOX

- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics.

THE GARY SHANDLING SHOW - HBO

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Name the company that built the supercomputer.
Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago).
Name the defeated world chess champion.

IBM
DEEP BLUE
KASPAROV


E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer.
Name the title of the first book in the series.
Name the dark lord.
Bonus: How many books are in this series?

ROWLING
HARRY POTTER AND THE HOGWARTS ENTRANCE EXAM
VOLDEMORT
10

E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer.
Name the college he attended.
Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date?

TIGER WOODS
STANFORD
FIVE


E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers.
Who was declared the winner?
Who bit whose ear?

HOLYFIELD AND TYSON
HOLYFIELD
TYSON BIT HOLYFIELD

E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess - DIANA
- Vertigo actor - JIM Y STEWART
- Italian fashion designer - VERSACE
- Beat poet - ALLEN GINSBERG

Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum.
Name the actress and star of the show.
Name the book from 100 years ago.
Name the author.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
SARAH MICHELLE GELLER
DRACULA
BRAM STOKER


What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? (Five points) - 1997

2525 - Fortnight 4 - Annum 10

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

Friday Frenzy... (final Annum)



E1 - Many notable movies are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A young couple from different social classes fall in love aboard an ill-fated vessel, whose tragic sinking tests their love and survival.

Titanic

- A troubled math genius working as a janitor at MIT discovers his potential and learns to confront his emotional scars with the help of a compassionate therapist.

Good Will Hunting

- A group of unemployed steelworkers in England decide to form a striptease act to make money, discovering friendship, confidence, and self-worth along the way.

The Full Monty

- A young man with big ambitions rises and falls in the 1970s and ’80s adult film industry amid fame, excess, and the search for belonging.

Boogie Nights

- A misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive writer’s life changes when he forms an unlikely bond with his waitress and his gay neighbor, forcing him to open his heart to others.

As Good as it Gets

Which of these films eventually won the Best Picture Oscar?

Titanic

E2 - A popular rapper, born Christopher Wallace, is murdered in a west coast city.
Name the rapper (stage name).

Notorious BIG

Name the west coast city.

Los Angeles


E3 - An English girl group release their second album. They go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.
Name the girl group.

Spice Girls

Name the second album.

Spice World?

Bonus: Provide the nickname for each member.

Baby, Sporty, Posh, Scary, Ginger


E4 - A musical based on a popular animated Disney film opens on Broadway, becoming one of the most successful shows in history.
Name the musical.

The Lion King

Name the two composers whose songs from the film were adapted to the play.

Elton John and Tim Rice


E5 - Members of a cult die in California, believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft.
Name the cult.

Heaven's Gate

Name either or both of the two founders.

Ick. I remember the creepy guy's face, but can't come up with his name. And I think his partner in crime was a woman, but I'm even less able to conjure up er name.



E6 - On TV, several popular shows debuted. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- Four foul-mouthed boys in a small Colorado town encounter outrageous, satirical situations that lampoon society, politics, and pop culture.

South Park, Comedy Central

- A quirky, idealistic lawyer navigates love, friendship, and career challenges at a Boston law firm while balancing her vivid imagination and search for fulfillment.

Ally McBeal, Fox?

- A free-spirited yoga instructor and a straight-laced lawyer impulsively marry on their first date and try to balance their wildly different lifestyles and families.

Dharma and Greg, ABC


Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E7 - Several popular TV shows were cancelled or ended. Identify these three each by a short summary:

- A sharp-tongued, working-class mother balances family, work, and everyday struggles with humor and honesty in small-town America.

Roseanne, ABC

- A darkly comedic sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, his lazy wife, and their two scheming kids, who constantly bicker and mock suburban family life.

Married with Children, Fox

- A sharp, behind-the-scenes satire of late-night television, follows an insecure talk show host and his dysfunctional staff as they navigate ego, fame, and network politics.

The Larry Sanders Show, HBO

Bonus: Identify the network for each show.


E8 - A supercomputer with a colorful name defeats the world chess champion in six games, becoming the first computer to beat a world champion in a match.

Name the company that built the supercomputer.

IBM

Name the supercomputer (not the same as the one that appeared a few annums ago).

Deep Blue

Name the defeated world chess champion.

Garry Kasparov


E9 - A British writer publishes the first book in a series about a young wizard as he discovers his magical heritage, attends a special school, and ultimately battles the dark lord who seeks to dominate the wizarding and human worlds.

Name the writer.

JK Rowling

Name the title of the first book in the series.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, changed to Sorceror's Stone in the US

Name the dark lord.

Voldemort

Bonus: How many books are in this series?

Seven, unless you count Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which would make 8. And don't count spinoffs and adaptations like The Tales of Beedle the Bard or Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.


E10 - A young golfer from Florida wins his first Masters, becoming the youngest ever at age 21.

Name the golfer.

Tiger Woods

Name the college he attended.

Stanford

Tell me how many Masters tournaments has he won to date?

5


E11 - Two popular heavyweight boxers meet in what is billed as "The Sound and the Fury," but became better known as known as "The Bite Fight" after one fighter bit the ear of the other.

Name the boxers.

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield

Who was declared the winner?

Holyfield

Who bit whose ear?

Tyson bit Holyfield


E12 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these four each by a short clue:

- British princess

Princess Diana

- Vertigo actor

Jimmy Stewart

- Italian fashion designer

Gianni Versace

- Beat poet

Allen Ginsberg

Centennial Bonus:
In this annum, a TV show with the following description debuted:
- A high school student and her inner circle of special friends are out to save the world from vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
100 years earlier, a book with the following description was published:
- A defining work of Gothic horror follows a group of people who band together to stop a Count after he arrives in England intending to spread his undead curse.

Name the TV show from this annum.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Name the actress and star of the show.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Name the book from 100 years ago.

Dracula

Name the author.

Bram Stoker

What year did events E1 thru E12 take place? (Five points)

1997

Total points: 115


Thanks for all the research, vandal!