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#7 tossups

1. California governor Pete Wilson announced on Tuesday that LA police officers will now be allowed to carry these weapons. He says it is a necessary move to match the massive weapons many gangs possess. FTP, name this assault riffle which may or may not be the solution to LAÕs problems.

M 16 (prompt if assault weapons is supplied before the clue)

2. The 36ers, the Cannons, the Magic, and the Falcons are some team nicknames. Townsville and Illawara are two of the cities that have teams. For ten points, name the country whose National basketball League includes all of the above as well as Andrew Gaze.

AUSTRALIA

3. Fox has opted not to continue this series after producing thirteen episodes. While Fox is said to have been happy with the show creatively, it could not justify the cost against the low ratings. And thus ends the first medieval soap opera. FTP, name this TV series which aired on Mondays this summer.

ROAR

4. She says her former career as a supermodel hasnÕt helped her at all with her new career as an actress. Her roles so far, in such movies as If Lucy Fell and Sirens, have been fairly limited. FTP, name this actress/model who plays Anthony Hopkins wife in the upcoming ÒThe Edge.Ó

Elle MACPHERSON

5. He was voted the most popular singer by a poll of US servicemen stationed in Europe during WWII (Frank Sinatra was second), and he was later elected to the country music hall of fame. FTP, name this cowboy singer, leader of the Smokey Mountain Boys.

Roy ACUFF

6. She talks like Oprah, she walks like her, and she acts like her. Not surprising considering the two have been best friends for over twenty years. Now, with her own talk show on the way, she worries that people will say she is imitating Winfrey. FTP, name this woman with a new talk show whose contract specifies that she will not air opposite Oprah.

Gayle KING

7. Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and/or sucrose, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors and caffeine, are, FTP, the ingredients of what drink which is no longer contains cocaine.

COCA COLA or COKE classic

8. In this computer game, you can only control from 1 to 4 of the title characters, unlike previous ones where you could control up to 99. But the bright side is they aren't mindlessly trying to kill themselves. Instead, evil creatures are trying to kill them, while you are trying to guide them to flags. FTP name this game, where the usually suicidal rodents get to shoot at each other.

LEMMINGS PAINTBALL

9. So far Bruce Willis, Willem Dafoe and Emma Thompson, among others, have turned down offers to star in ÒSpace Flight has a Price.Ó The movieÕs director, Yuri Kara, does not understand why the actors would turn down a movie which already has 30 million guaranteed in financing and permission from the Russian space agency to film on location. FTP, name the location where ÒSpace Flight Has A PriceÓ will be filmed-- that is assuming no other fiascoes take place on this already decrepit space station.

MIR

10. Ms. Frizzle must be a great teacher. SheÕs always coming up with new and exciting ways to teach her class. And even the class pet, a lizard named Liz, seems to always discover something in the process. FTP, name this cartoon series where Ms. Frizzle takes students such as Phoebe, Keisha and Arnold on trips through flowers, digestive systems and inner ears.

The MAGIC SCHOOL BUS

11. He pinch-hit for the Indians on July 5, 1947, when they were playing

the White Sox. Slightly more than fifty years later, he became the

American League's honorary captain in the All-Star Game. FTP, name this

Newark Eagle, who, eleven weeks after Jackie Robinson appeared, became the first black to play in an American League game.

Larry DOBY

12. He can always fall back on his other jobs- partner in a New York law firm, radio and TV commentator and newspaper columnist. Of course he believes he will bring innovation to the show, so a fall back job is not necessary. In his words, ÒJudge Wapner was from California, and IÕm from New York. HeÕs orange juice and IÕm selzter.Ó FTP, name this new judge on The PeopleÕs Court, and former New York mayor.

Ed KOCH

13. Amanda Blake, Halston, Perry Ellis, John Curry, Rock Hudson, Rudolph Nureyev, Anthony Perkins, Freddy Mercury and Liberace all, FTP, died from what terminal disease?

AIDS

14. Perhaps blasting the paparazzi wasnÕt in his best interest, even if it was the ethical move. Unfortunately, now he actually wants the press attention. When he was in Rome recently to start construction on a Planet Hollywood, photographers actually turned away and ignored him. FTP, name this man who co owns Planet Hollywood with Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Sylvester STALLONE

15. This music video begins with a newscast that killer bees are invading

New York City, before shifting off to a man named Ol' Dirty who is about

to jump off a building. At the end of the video, the bees use the Moon to

form a giant W. For ten points, name this song, off the album Wu-Tang

Forever.

TRIUMPH

16. She says it took her eight years to finally get published. Now she is a successful romance novelist with seven published works, and with a new book on the way called GMC: Goal, Motivation & Conflict. FTP, name this author of such works as Hot As Sin, Mountain Mystic, Bad To The Bone, Slow Hands and Tall, Dark and Lonesome.

Debra DIXON

17. In this game players have sixty seconds to come up with answers for categories like a boyÕs name, things with tails, things at the beach, food, appliances, states, clothing and things found on a map. The tricky part is that all of their answers must begin with the same letter. FTP, name this game where players fill in slots on sheets of paper.

SCATTERGORIES

18. "If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure." "Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child." "I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change." "The future will be better tomorrow." "I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix." "[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system." "We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur." "Welcome to President Bush, Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts." AND "One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice president, and that one word is 'to be prepared'." Are all quotes, FTP, from what 20th century republican vice president?

Dan QUAYLE

19. Michael Vale is retiring. ItÕs not that he has any grudge or animosity towards the company, just that he was tired and that it was time for him to move on. For the last fifteen years he has been in more than 80 television commercials for this company, portraying a pudgy, perpetually tired man named Fred the baker. FTP, name the company who will now miss Michael ValeÕs slogan- Òtime to make the doughnuts.Ó

DUNKINÕ DONUTS

20. Stay Fit and Healthy Until YouÕre Dead, Babies and Other Hazards of Sex, The Agenda, Taming of the Screw, Several Million HomeownerÕs Problems, and Claw Your Way to the Top, are all, FTP, books by what syndicated columnists who also has a TV show based on his life?

Dave BARRY

#7 bonuses

1. At one point New York City had many pro team names that rhymed with each other on which they could place bets. F5P each, with a 5 point bonus for all correct, given the sport, give the team name.

NFL Football-

JETS

NL Baseball-

METS

ABA basketball-

NETS

WTT tennis-

SETS

2. Recently a new version of the popular seventies song ÒPeace TrainÓ was released. For five points, name the artist who recorded it.

Dolly PARTON

For another five points, name the artist who recorded the original song in 1971.

Cat STEVENS

Cat Stevens converted to Islam in 1975. With his conversion came a name change. FTP, give his current name.

Yusuf ISLAM

For a final ten points, name the video director of the most recent version of ÒPeace Train.Ó He is best known as MadonnaÕs kid brother.

Christopher CICCONE

3. Identify the plots of the following Robert Ludlum novels from a brief

description FTP.

The pope is kidnapped

The ROAD TO GANDOLFO

An enterprising young writer begins a novel about J. Edgar Hoovers death

that is too close to the truth.

The CHANCELLOR MANUSCRIPT

A Basque woman who became a proficient assassin attempts to murder the

President of the United States with the help of an elusive network.

The SCORPIO ILLUSION

4. FTP each, identify these James Taylor songs from the lyrics.

ÒThere ainÕt no doubt in no oneÕs mind that loveÕs the finest thing around; whispers something soft and kind. And hey babe the skyÕs on fireÉÓ

CAROLINA IN MY MIND

ÒWonÕt you look down upon me Jesus, youÕve got to help me make a stand. Just got to see me through another day. My bodyÕs aching and my time is at hand, I wonÕt make it any other way.Ó

FIRE AND RAIN

ÒHe sings out a song which is soft but itÕs clear. As if maybe someone could hear. Good night moonlight ladiesÉÓ

SWEET BABY JAMES

5. Not all NBA players were lottery or even first round picks! Identify the second round pick currently starting on NBA teams FTP each.

Drafted by Phoenix out of Iowa State in 1987, he was cut from his high school team. He was included in the Berkeley trade to Philadelphia.

Jeff HORNACEK

His attitude allowed him to slip into the second round three years ago. Name this former Cincinnati star.

Nick VANEXEL

Drafter by New Jersey out of Louisiana Tech in 1992, he now toils for the Miami Heat.

P. J. BROWN

6. As College Bowlers, it's almost a given that you reenact scenes

of debauchery from the movie _Animal House_ weekly. This is a question

which deals with how well you know trivia from the movie. Ten points per

correct answer.

1) The real-life setting of Faber College.

The University of OREGON

2) The name of the dean of Faber

WERMER

3) The name of the "Animal House" fraternity

DELTA TAU XI

7. TV theme songs! Given a list of shows, identify the composer of the themes.

10- The A-Team and Hill Street Blues

Mike POST

10- Too Close for Comfort, and MASH

Johnny MANDEL

10- WhatÕs Happening, and Newhart

Henry MANCINI

8. Do you know Star wars? I mean _really_ know Star Wars? You'll get ten points each if you can name the actors who dressed in the costumes (despite not necessarily doing the voices) for the following characters.

a) Darth Vader

Dave PROWSE

b) C-3PO

Anthony DANIELS

c) R2-D2

Kenny BAKER

9. ItÕs time for a linking bonus! You will be given four musicals or movies, and you will combine them to form one title. For instance, if I were to say Òa Jules Vernes novel and a Penny Marshall film starring Gina DavisÓ you would answer Ò20,000 league(s) of their ownÓ or something like that. You will receive five points for each part of the title you get correct in order, with a ten point bonus for the whole thing correct.

A musical movie starring Julie Andrews set in Europe; along with a musical set in Iowa; along with a musical about a man who chases after windmills; along with an old movie starring Frank Sinatra, written by Richard Conden

SOUND OF MUSIC MAN OF LA MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE

10. ItÕs too bad that so many wonderful game shows have been replaced by talk shows. On a 10-5 basis, identify the well-known hosts of these game shows.

10-The Family Game; Truth or Consequences

5- The Price is Right

Bob BARKER

10- Keep Talking; Video Village, Split Second

5- LetÕs Make a Deal

Monty HALL

10- Headline Chasers, Debt, New Trivial Pursuit

5- Tic Tac Dough

Wink MARTINDALE

11. Sunny Days, Keeping the Clouds Away... For the stated number of points, answer the following questions about Sesame Street.

5- Who hosts all Sesame Street game shows?

GUY SMILEY

10- Name the character whose voice is supplied by Kevin Clash

ELMO

15- What is the address of Sesame Street?

123

12. Fifteen year old LeAnn Rimes recently released a new album. Rimes new album, ÒYou Light Up My Life,Ó immediately went to the top of three different album charts. FTP each, name the three charts.

POP, COUNTRY and contemporary CHRISTIAN

13. More kiddie lit! Given the characters, identify the books.

5- Avery, Fern, Wilbur

CHARLOTTEÕS WEB

10- Aunt Spider, Centipede, Glow Worm, Grasshopper

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

15- It, Mrs. Murry, Charles Wallace, Meg

A WRINKLE IN TIME

14. For the stated number of points, answer the following questions about African-American quarterbacks.

5- He was the first African-American quarterback to win an MVP award, using his arms and his feet to terrorize defenses while playing for the Eagles

Randall CUNNINGHAM

10- He won five consecutive passing titles for the Edmonton Eskimos, before signing with the Houston Oilers

Warren MOON

15- The first starting African-American quarterback in the NFL, he won a passing title for the Rams in 1976

James HARRIS

15. On a 10-5 basis, given a list of actors and actresses, name the sitcom on which they appeared

10-Richard Sanders, Jan Smithers, Gary Sandy

5- Gordon Jump, Howard Hesseman, Loni Anderson

WKRP IN CINCINNATI

10- Brooke Theiss, Deborah Harmon, JoAnn Willette

5- Bill Kirchenbauer, Jamie Luner, Heather Lagenkamp

JUST THE TEN OF US

10- Grant Shaud, PatCorley, Charles Kimbrough

5- Robert Pastorelli, Faith Ford

MURPHY BROWN

16. Poor Willie Nelson! For years he has been working on doing concerts for his favorite cause, but now it appears he will have to cancel and end this annual event. First, FTP, what is this event with Nelson has been very vocal about promoting since it began in 1985?

FARM AID

Next, for ten points each, name NelsonÕs two co-founders of Farm Aid.

Neil YOUNG and John MELLENCAMP

17. Answer the following questions about an actor/comedian for the stated number of points.

First, FTP, he was arrested in 1996 after running into traffic waving a handgun. Name this man who became well known after he received his own Fox sitcom.

Martin LAWRENCE

This summer Martin Lawrence co-starred in a movie about a car jacker who tries to steal the wrong car. For five points each, give the name of the movie, and of LawrenceÕs co-star.

Tim ROBBINS and NOTHING TO LOSE

For a final ten points, there is still more legal trouble for Lawrence. He is now being sued for sexual harassment by his former Martin co-star. Name the woman who is suing him.

Tisha CAMPBELL

18. The 15 state European Union recently released the top box office list for 1996. First for five points, somewhat ironically which movie drew the largest audience in Europe in 1996 with 35 million theater goers?

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Next, for five points each, which two movies tied for second with 18 million views each? One was based on a TV series, and the other was an animated feature.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

For a final fifteen points, which purely European made film was 13th with 8 million viewers?

TRAINSPOTTING

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