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2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#1 Post by Vandal » Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:03 pm

2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

In the year...

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


E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country.
Name the outgoing PM.
Name the incoming PM.


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie.
Name the lead actor or actress.


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname).
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think)
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)?
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor.
Is this actor dead or alive?
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each).
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points)



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle.
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand.


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points)

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year)


Total points: 39

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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#2 Post by PanicinDetroit » Tue Apr 29, 2025 6:54 am

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E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. GREAT BRITAIN
Name the outgoing PM. CHAMBERLAIN
Name the incoming PM. CHURCHILL


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. GONE WITH THE WIND
Name the lead actor or actress. CLARK GABLE


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). CHICAGO BEARS
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think) WASHINGTON REDSKINS
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? 11
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland RAMS
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. AL PACINO
Is this actor dead or alive? ALIVE
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). 8 Crap!!! I blame my total misreading of the question on jet lag.
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points)



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. JEEP
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. STELLANTIS


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points) 1940

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year) 2020
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#3 Post by mrkelley23 » Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:16 am

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2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

In the year...

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


E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. England/UK
Name the outgoing PM. Disraeli
Name the incoming PM. Churchill


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. Gone with the Wind
Name the lead actor or actress. Vivian Leigh


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). Chicago Bears
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think) New York Titans
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? 11
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland rams
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. Al Pacino
Is this actor dead or alive? alive
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). Serpico
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points)



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. jeep
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. chrysler


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points) 1940

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year) 2020


Total points: 39
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#4 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:19 am

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E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. -UK
Name the outgoing PM. - Neville Chamberlain
Name the incoming PM. - Winnie Churchhill


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. - Gone With the Wind
Name the lead actor or actress. - Vivian Leigh


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). - Chicago Bears
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think) - Washington Redskins
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? - 12
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland - Texans
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. - Al Pacino (Since you like to ref your promo team)
Is this actor dead or alive? - Alive
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). - Scarface
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points) - I'll take that chance, I suck anyway...



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. - Jeep
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. - Chrysler


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points) - 1940

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year) - 2020 (I still remember the thread wanting the Kobe Bryant story to go away in late February....)
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#5 Post by elwoodblues » Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:21 am

Spoiler
Vandal wrote:
Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:03 pm
2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

In the year...

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


E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. England
Name the outgoing PM. Neville Chamberlain
Name the incoming PM. Winston Churchill


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. Gone With the Wind
Name the lead actor or actress. Vivian Leigh


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). Chicago Bears
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think) Washington Redskins
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? 11
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland Rams
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. Robert DeNiro
Is this actor dead or alive? Alive
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). Raging Bull
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points)



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. Jeep
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. Stellantis (Chrysler)


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points) 1940

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year) 2020


Total points: 39

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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#6 Post by kroxquo » Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:32 am

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n the year...

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


E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. UK
Name the outgoing PM. Chamberlain
Name the incoming PM. Churchill


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. Gone With the Wind
Name the lead actor or actress. Vivian Leigh


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). Chicago Bears
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think) New York Yankees
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? 12
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland Rams
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. Robert DeNiro
Is this actor dead or alive? Alive
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). Raging Bull
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points)



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. Jeep
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. Whatever Chrysler is called today


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points) 1939

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year) 2020


Total points: 39
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#7 Post by jarnon » Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:49 am

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E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. Great Britain
Name the outgoing PM. Chamberlain
Name the incoming PM. Churchill


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. Gone With the Wind
Name the lead actor or actress. Vivian Leigh


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). Chicago Cardinals
Name the losing team (city and nickname). Washington Redskins
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? 12
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland? Lions

E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. Robert De Niro
Is this actor dead or alive? alive
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). The Godfather Part II


E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. Jeep
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. Stellantis


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? 1940


Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place. 2020
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#8 Post by franktangredi » Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:43 pm

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E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country.
UNITED KINGDOM
Name the outgoing PM.
NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN
Name the incoming PM.
WINSTON CHURCHILL


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie.
GONE WITH THE WIND
Name the lead actor or actress.
VIVIEN LEIGH


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname).
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think)
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)?
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor.
AL PACINO
Is this actor dead or alive?
ALIVE
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each).
DOG DAY AFTERNOON



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle.
JEEP
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand.
GENERAL MOTORS


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points)
1940

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

2020

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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#9 Post by BackInTex » Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:15 pm

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E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. England
Name the outgoing PM. Chamberlin
Name the incoming PM. Churchill


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. Gone With The Wind
Name the lead actor or actress. Clark Gable


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). Green Bay Packers
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think) Philadelpia Eagles
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? 13
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland Falcons
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. Al Pacino
Is this actor dead or alive? Alive
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). Scent of a Woman, Serpico, The Godfather II
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points) I was going to include Scarface, but didn't want to push my luck.



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. Jeep
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. Chrysler


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points) 1938

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year)
2020
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#10 Post by BackInTex » Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:19 pm

Am I the only one?
That understood that you could list as many Pacino Best Actor Nomination movies as you could, but risked all if any were wrong?
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#11 Post by Earl the Squirrel » Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:10 pm

Spoiler
Vandal wrote:
Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:03 pm
2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

In the year...

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


E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country.
Name the outgoing PM.
Name the incoming PM.

UK
Churchill
Chamberlain



E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie.
Name the lead actor or actress.

Gone with the Wind
Clark Gable



E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname).
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think)
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)?
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)

Chicago Bears
Boston Big Boys
12
Steamers




E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor.
Is this actor dead or alive?
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each).
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points)

Al Pacino
Looking rough, but hanging in there
Serpico, Godfather Dog Day Afternoon Scent of a Woman And Justice for All


I;m also thinking G2, Glengarry Glenross and maybe Scarface, but I'm too chicken shit to push my luck



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle.
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand.

Jeep
Chrysler



What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points)

1940

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

2020

Keep them bball questions coming! Fanny Fun Fact: Bryant's death was first announced before an nationally televised Nuggets game. When you see the videos of the announcement and "Rest in Peace Mamba", that's Nuggets announcer Kyle Speller

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year)


Total points: 39

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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#12 Post by Earl the Squirrel » Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:11 pm

BackInTex wrote:
Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:19 pm
Am I the only one?
That understood that you could list as many Pacino Best Actor Nomination movies as you could, but risked all if any were wrong?
That was my understanding as well, so I erred on the side of discretion!

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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#13 Post by mellytu74 » Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:11 pm

2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

In the year...
Spoiler
E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. - FRANCE
Name the outgoing PM. - ESCAPES ME
Name the incoming PM. - PETIN


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. - GONE WITH THE WIND
Name the lead actor or actress. - VIVIEN LEIGH


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). - CHICAGO BEARS
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think) - WASHINGTON REDSKINS
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? - 12
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland - THE RAMS
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)


E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. - AL PACINO
Is this actor dead or alive? - ALIVE
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). - DOG DAY AFTERNOON, SERPICO, SCENT OF A WOMAN
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points)


E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. - THE JEEP
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. - STELANTIS/CHRYSLER


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points)

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year)

2020

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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#14 Post by Bob78164 » Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:28 am

Did the math. Hope I got it right.
E1 - As the situation in Europe deteriorates, a well-known Prime Minister resigns and a former infantry officer on the western front assumes the role, leading his country through the war years.

Name the country. United Kingdom
Name the outgoing PM. Neville Chamberlain
Name the incoming PM. Winston Churchill


E2 - A Southern-based movie wins eight Academy Awards out of 13 nominations, more than any film up to this time. Note that Academy Awards are awarded the year following a film's release.

Name the movie. Gone with the Wind
Name the lead actor or actress. Clark Gable


E3 - The NFL season ends on December 8 when the team from the Western Division defeats the team from the Eastern Division in the NFL Championship Playoff Game by a score of 73–0. This result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history.

Name the winning team (city and nickname). Chicago Bears
Name the losing team (city and nickname). (note: not the Giants, but that's the way to think) Washington Redskins
How many games did each team play during this season (11,12,13 or 14)? 14, including the playoffs and championship game
What was the nickname of the team from Cleveland Rams
(note: this is not one of the teams above)
(hint: not the Browns, but it is the name of a current NFL team)



E4 - A film actor who later established himself as an iconic figure in the world of American movies, is born to Italian-American parents in Manhattan.

Name the actor. Al Pacino
Is this actor dead or alive? Alive
Name any movies for which he was nominated for Best Actor (1 point each). Serpico, Scent of a Woman, Scarface
(Note: any wrong answer results in zero points)



E5 - A "General Purpose" four-wheel drive, military reconnaissance vehicle begins production in the US.

Name the vehicle. Jeep
Name the "Big 3" car manufacturer that currently owns this brand. General Motors


What year did events E1 thru E5 take place? (Five points) 1939

Y2k+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Finneas six Grammys
Olympic Games delayed
Kobe Bryant dies

determine the year (From 2000 thru 2025) in which all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year) 2020
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#15 Post by Vandal » Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:35 pm

Answers/points:


E1:
Great Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Winston Churchill

E2:
Gone With the Wind
Clark Gable, Vivian Leigh

E3:
Chicago Bears
Washington Redskins
11
Rams

E4:
Al Pacino
Alive
(I admit the Oscar question was poorly written and many didn't get the gist of it. I gave up to two points if any answer was correct. I blame my addled brain for not explaining it well.)
These are his Best Actor nominations. Sorry, Scarface):
Serpico
Godfather Part II (It's a crime he didn't win for this one)
Dog Day Afternoon
And Justice for All
Scent of a Woman (It's a crime he did win for this one)

E5:
Jeep
Stellantis (Chrysler is not a Big 3)


1940

2020

points:

panic ~~ 36
elwood ~~ 34
mrkelley ~~ 32
Bob#s ~~ 32
earl ~~ 30
lb ~~ 30
tangredi ~~ 28
jarnon ~~ 28
krox ~~ 26
melly ~~ 25
BiT ~~ 23
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#16 Post by BackInTex » Thu May 01, 2025 6:33 pm

I thought the question was pretty clear and don’t think I should be penalized because I understood the question. I feel I should get 3 points, not just 2.
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 7

#17 Post by Vandal » Thu May 01, 2025 6:53 pm

BackInTex wrote:
Thu May 01, 2025 6:33 pm
I thought the question was pretty clear and don’t think I should be penalized because I understood the question. I feel I should get 3 points, not just 2.
I grant you three points. Just don’t tell the others.
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