2525 - Fortnight 4 - Annum 8

[Vandal]

2525 - Fortnight 4 - Annum 8

In the year...

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


E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song.
Name the singer who popularized it.
Name the songwriter.


E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president.


E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South.

- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way.

- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations.

- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system.

- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life.

Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars?


E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers.
Name the university they attended.


E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression.

- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind.

- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end.

- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family.

Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner?


E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player.
Name the team for which he played.
What disease is named after him?
Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache.


E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director
- One and done James Bond (not David Niven)
- Consumer rights advocate
- Both Sides Now singer
- Born Anna Mae Bullock

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship.
Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?)
Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense.
Name the director of the movie years later.


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

Total points: 69

[PanicinDetroit]

Day 8

E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song. GOD BLESS AMERICA
Name the singer who popularized it. KATE SMITH
Name the songwriter. IRVING BERLIN


E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT


E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South. GONE WITH THE WIND

- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way.

- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations. GOODBYE MR. CHIPS

- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system. MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life. WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars? GONE WITH THE WIND


E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers. HEWLETT AND PACKARD
Name the university they attended. STANFORD


E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression. THE GRAPES OF WRATH

- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind. FINNEGAN'S WAKE

- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family. THE BIG SLEEP

Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner? THE GRAPES OF WRATH


E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player. LOU GEHRIG
Name the team for which he played. YANKEES
What disease is named after him? ALS
Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache.


E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
- One and done James Bond (not David Niven) GEORGE LAZENBY
- Consumer rights advocate RALPH NADER
- Both Sides Now singer JUDY COLLINS
- Born Anna Mae Bullock TINA TURNER

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship. AMISTAD
Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?) SPAIN
Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
Name the director of the movie years later. SPIELBERG


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1939

[BackInTex]

Spoiler

E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song.

God Bless America

Name the singer who popularized it.



Name the songwriter.

Irving Berlin



E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president.

F.D. Roosevelt



E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South.

Gone with the Wind


- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way.

Wagon Train


- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations.




- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington


- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life.




Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars?

Gone with the Wind



E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers.

Hewlett and Packard

Name the university they attended.

Cal Berkley



E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression.

Grapes of Wrath


- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind.




- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end.




- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family.

Maltese Falcon


Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner?

Grapes of Wrath



E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player.

Lou Geherig

Name the team for which he played.

Yankees

What disease is named after him?

ALS

Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache.





E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director

Francis Ford Coppola

- One and done James Bond (not David Niven)



- Consumer rights advocate

Ralph Nader

- Both Sides Now singer

Judy Carne

- Born Anna Mae Bullock

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship.

Amistad

Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?)

Great Britain

Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense.

Monroe

Name the director of the movie years later.
Spielberg

What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

1939

[jarnon]

Spoiler

E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song. God Bless America
Name the singer who popularized it. Kate Smith
Name the songwriter. Irving Berlin

E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president. Roosevelt

E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South. Gone With the Wind

- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way.

- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations. Goodbye Mr. Chips

- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life. Wuthering Heights

Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars? Gone With the Wind

E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers.
Name the university they attended.

E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression. The Grapes of Wrath

- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind. Finnegan’s Wake

- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end. Ten Little Indians

- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family.

Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner? The Grapes of Wrath

E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player. Lou Gehrig
Name the team for which he played. Damnyankees
What disease is named after him? ALS
Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache.

E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director Francis Ford Coppola
- One and done James Bond (not David Niven) George Lazenby
- Consumer rights advocate Ralph Nader
- Both Sides Now singer
- Born Anna Mae Bullock

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship. Amistad
Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?) Spain
Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense. John Quincy Adams
Name the director of the movie years later. Steven Spielberg

What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? 1939

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song. - America the Beautiful
Name the singer who popularized it. - Kate Smith
Name the songwriter.


E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president. - FDR


E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South. - Gone with the Wind

- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way. - The WIzard of Oz

- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations. - Goodbye Mr. Chips

- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system. - Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life.

Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars? - Gone with the Wind


E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers.
Name the university they attended. - Stanford


E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression. - The Grapes of Wrath

- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind.

- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end. - And Then There Were None or Ten Little Indians. We read and watched this in 8th grade, and I can't remember which was the title of the book...

- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family.

Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner? - The Grapes of Wrath


E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player. - Lou Gehrig
Name the team for which he played.- - NY Yankees
What disease is named after him? - ALS
Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache. - Wally Pipp


E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director - Francis Ford Coppola
- One and done James Bond (not David Niven) - George Lazenby
- Consumer rights advocate - Ralph Nader
- Both Sides Now singer
- Born Anna Mae Bullock - Tina Turner

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship. - Amistad
Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?) - Liberia
Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense. - John Quincy Adams
Name the director of the movie years later. - Stephen Spielberg


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)
1939

[mellytu74]

In the year...

Spoiler

1939

E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song. - GOD BLESS AMERICA
Name the singer who popularized it. - KATE SMITH
Name the songwriter. - IRVING BERLIN


E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president. - FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT


E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South.

GONE WITH THE WIND

- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way.

STAGECOACH

- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations.

GOODBYE MISTER CHIPS

- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system.

MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars?

GONE WITH THE WIND

E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers.
Name the university they attended.

HEWLETT AND PACKARD
CAL TECH

E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression.

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind.

FINNEGAN'S WAKE

- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family.

THE BIG SLEEP

Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner?

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player. - LOU GEHRIG
Name the team for which he played. - NEW YORK YANKEES
What disease is named after him? - ALS
Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache. - WALLY PIPP


E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director - FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
- One and done James Bond (not David Niven) - GEORGE LAZENBY
- Consumer rights advocate- RALPH NADER
- Both Sides Now singer - JUDY COLLINS
- Born Anna Mae Bullock - TINA TURNER

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship. - AMISTAD
Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?) - DON'T REMEMBER
Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense. - JOHN ADAMS
Name the director of the movie years later. - SPIELBERG


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

1939

[elwoodblues]

Spoiler

E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song.
Name the singer who popularized it.
Name the songwriter.


E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president. Franklin D. Roosevelt


E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South. Gone With the Wind

- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way. The Wizard of Oz

- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations.

- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life. Wuthering Heights

Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars? Gone With the Wind

E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers. Hewlitt and Packard
Name the university they attended. Stanford


E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression. can't think of the name

- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind.

- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end. Ten Little Indians

- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family. The Maltese Falcon

Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner? the first one


E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player. Lou Gehrig
Name the team for which he played. NY Yankees
What disease is named after him? ALS
Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache. Wally Pipp


E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director Francis Ford Coppola
- One and done James Bond (not David Niven)
- Consumer rights advocate Ralph Nader
- Both Sides Now singer Joni Mitchell
- Born Anna Mae Bullock Tina Turner

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship. Amistad
Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?) England
Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense. John Adams
Name the director of the movie years later.


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1939

[mrkelley23]

Vandal

2525 - Fortnight 4 - Annum 8

In the year...

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


E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song.

God Bless America

Name the singer who popularized it.

Kate Smith

Name the songwriter.

Irving Berlin


E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president.

FDR


E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South.

Gone with the Wind

- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way.

I was going to say The Wizard of Oz, given the previous clue, but I guess you want something like Stagecoach

- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations.

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life.

Wuthering Heights

Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars?

Gone with the Wind


E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers.

Hewlett and Packard?

Name the university they attended.

Stanford?


E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression.

The Grapes of Wrath

- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind.

Too late for Ulysses. I'll try Finnegan's Wake

- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end.

Ten Little *Indians* (second title). Eventually renamed And Then There Were None.

- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family.

Yeesh. Key Largo?

Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner?

Grapes of Wrath.


E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player.

Lou Gehrig

Name the team for which he played.

NY Yankees

What disease is named after him?

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache.

Wally Pipp


E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director

Francis Ford Coppola

- One and done James Bond (not David Niven)

Charles Lazenby

- Consumer rights advocate

Ralph Nader

- Both Sides Now singer

Judy Collins

- Born Anna Mae Bullock

Tina Turner

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship.

Amistad

Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?)

Never seen the movie. I'll guess Portugal

Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense.

Hmmmm. Still alive in 1839? It wouldn't be Andrew Jackson, and probably not Martin Van Buren. I'll guess James Madison

Name the director of the movie years later.

Steven Spielberg


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

1939

Total points: 69

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

In the year...

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


E1 - A Virginia-born singer popularizes a song with the following prelude:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful that we are far from there
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer"

Name the song. Yankee Doodle Dandy
Name the singer who popularized it. James Cagney
Name the songwriter. George M. Cohan


E2 - The US president becomes the first to appear on television. No, not Abe Lincoln.
Name the president.

Franklin Roosevelt


E3 - Many notable movies (a record number) are released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary:

- A drama follows the tumultuous life, loves, and losses of a Southern belle as she struggles to survive and adapt during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the American South. Gone With the Wind

- A diverse group of passengers travel through dangerous territory, revealing their prejudices, vulnerabilities, and unexpected heroism as they confront external threats and personal challenges along the way. Stagecoach

- Heartfelt story of a reserved schoolteacher whose long career and evolving relationships transform him into a beloved figure whose quiet impact endures across generations. Goodbye Mr. Chips

- An idealistic newcomer to politics battles corruption and cynicism in the government, ultimately proving the power of integrity and perseverance in a flawed system. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

- This movie portrays a haunting, all-consuming love that spirals into obsession, revenge, and generational misery against a backdrop of isolation and harsh moorland life. Ninotchka

Bonus: Which of these movies went on to win Best Picture at the next Oscars? Gone With the Wind


E4 - Two engineers start a technology company in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California.
Name the two engineers. Hewlett, Packard
Name the university they attended. Stanford


E5 - Many notable novels are released this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- A displaced farm family driven west by hardship, expose the brutal realities of poverty, injustice, and resilience as they pursue dignity and hope amid the Great Depression. The Grapes of Wrath

- A dreamlike, linguistically kaleidoscopic exploration of a Dublin family's mythic, historical, and cyclical experiences, told in a swirling, pun-filled language meant to mirror the workings of the sleeping mind. Ulysses

- Ten strangers are lured to a remote island where, accused of past crimes, they are killed one by one in a chilling, methodical plan that reveals the murderer only at the end. And Then There Were None

- A private detective is drawn into a maze of blackmail, corruption, and murder as he tries to untangle the dangerous secrets of a wealthy family. The Maltese Falcon

Bonus: Which of these became a Pulitzer Prize winner? Grapes of Wrath


E6 - An American League baseball player ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Name the player. Lou Gehrig
Name the team for which he played. Yankees
What disease is named after him? ALS
Name the player who lost his starting role many years earlier after experiencing a headache. Wally Pipp


E7 - Many Notable people were born this year. Identify these four each by a short summary:

- Godfather franchise director Francis Ford Coppola
- One and done James Bond (not David Niven) George Lazenby
- Consumer rights advocate Ralph Nader
- Both Sides Now singer Joni Mitchell
- Born Anna Mae Bullock Tina Turner

Centennial Bonus:

One hundred years earlier, enslaved Africans seize control of a schooner, then are captured and imprisoned in the U.S. This story was made into a major movie many years later (sorry, not 100).
Name the captured ship. Amistad
Name the country of origin of the captured ship (what flag flew?) France
Name the former US president who came to the prisoners' defense. John Quincy Adams
Name the director of the movie years later. Spielberg


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1939

Total points: 69

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Answers/points:

1939


E1:
God Bless America
Kate Smith
Irving Berlin

E2:
FDR

E3:
Gone With the Wind
Stagecoach
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Wuthering Heights

Gone With the Wind

E4:
Bill Hewlett and David Packard
Stanford

E5:
The Grapes of Wrath
Finnegan's Wake
And Then There Were None (aka, Ten Little Indians)
The Big Sleep

The Grapes of Wrath

E6:
Lou Gehrig
ALS
Yankees
Wally Pipp

E7:
Francis Ford Coppola
George Lazenby
Ralph Nader
Judy Collins (written by Joni Mitchell, who was born in 1943)
Tina Turner

CB:
La Amistad (okay with just Amistad)
Spain
John Quincy Adams
Steven Spielberg

points:

panic ~~ 63
melly ~~ 61
mrkelley ~~ 61
krox ~~ 51
jarnon ~~ 51
lb ~~ 45
elwood ~~ 43
BiT ~~ 39