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On the left, a cupid statue with a finger to which painting's mouth observes the action from above, while two putto statues look at the title object from below?
The Swing
painting
On the left, a cupid statue with a finger to its mouth observes the action from above, while two putto statues look at the title object from below.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
307656
60626
Which goddess is depicted wearing a silver crown with stag horns carrying an apple bough and a wheel and with a scourge at her girdle with which to punish men who boast of and hoard their riches?
{Nemesis}
goddess
This goddess makes her home at Attic Rhamnus, and is depicted wearing a silver crown with stag horns, carrying an apple bough and a wheel, and with a scourge at her girdle with which to punish men who boast of and hoard their riches.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
597631
132569
One general from which city had earlier crossed the Alps with war elephants?
Carthage [or Carthago; or Cartago]
city
One general from this city used the double envelopment tactic at the Battle of Cannae, and had earlier crossed the Alps with war elephants.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
2706
428
In one hilariously racist appearance, this character laments " which character thinks he's speared a lion... he wants me to praise him " when his radio is impaled by an African named Thursday, whom he discovered in a crate of imported bananas?
Mickey Mouse
character
In one hilariously racist appearance, this character laments "he thinks he's speared a lion...he wants me to praise him" when his radio is impaled by an African named Thursday, whom he discovered in a crate of imported bananas.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
87067
17178
Which geological formations form crevasses on their surface?
{glaciers}
geological formations
They form crevasses on their surface.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
198905
37552
A car getting stuck in mud prompts two characters in which movie to go to a bar and sing " Bennie and the Jets. "?
{27 Dresses}
movie
A car getting stuck in mud prompts two characters in this film to go to a bar and sing "Bennie and the Jets."
[ "NoWhWords" ]
423803
88624
The game franchise starring which character is the 16th best - selling franchise of all video games?
Crash Bandicoot
character
The game franchise starring this character is the 16th best-selling franchise of all video games.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
451390
95061
Shrines in which religion have torii at their entrances?
Shintoism
religion
In this religion, spirits possess the power of creation, known as musubi, and shrines in this religion have torii at their entrances.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
37642
6703
Theorized to be a result of seigneurial oppression and plague by Simeon Luce, Marie de Medeiros emphasized which 1358 rebellion's spontaneous and anarchical nature?
Jacquerie
1358 rebellion
Theorized to be a result of seigneurial oppression and plague by Simeon Luce, Marie de Medeiros emphasized its spontaneous and anarchical nature.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
169252
31993
Which poem is dedicated to a bird?
{"Ode to a Nightingale}"
poem
For 10 points, name this John Keats poem dedicated to a bird.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
630237
147377
Which building is topped with a rotating screen that shields the sun from itsgiant glass dome, which is supported by a column of mirrored glass?
Reichstag building
building
It is topped with a rotating screen that shields the sun from itsgiant glass dome, which is supported by a column of mirrored glass.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
449801
94722
Sexual indiscretion in the temple of Zeus led to which figure's transformation into a lioness?
Atalanta
figure
Sexual indiscretion in the temple of Zeus led to this figure's transformation into a lioness, and she was awarded the hide of the Calydonian boar by Meleager.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
262371
49600
In one of which author's novels, the protagonist discovers the " Moonflower Journal " detailing her brother Naoji's descent into ( * ) addiction ; that novel, set in postwar Japan, concerns Kazuko's decision to look for her old flame Uehara?
{Dazai} Osamu [accept names in either order, but don't accept or prompt on just "Osamu"]
writer
In one of this author's novels, the protagonist discovers the "Moonflower Journal" detailing her brother Naoji's descent into (*) addiction; that novel, set in postwar Japan, concerns Kazuko's decision to look for her old flame Uehara.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
89930
17774
Which artist created many paintings of Campbell's soup cans?
Andy {Warhol} [or Andrew {Warhola}]
artist
For 10 points, name this American pop artist who also created many paintings of Campbell's soup cans.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
625361
146486
Which man is indicted for corruption along with city treasurerStener shortly after he is shunned for his affair with Aileen Butler?
Frank Algernon Cowperwood [or Frank]
man
He is indicted for corruption along with city treasurerStener shortly after he is shunned for his affair with Aileen Butler.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
460004
96546
Which author is of Das Kapital who co - authored the Communist Manifesto with Friedrich Engels?
Karl Heinrich Marx
author
For 10 points, name this author of Das Kapital who co-authored The Communist Manifesto with Friedrich Engels.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
216131
40895
Which artist painted a scene depicting a swirling sky over Saint - Remy?
Vincent [Willem] van Gogh
artist
He also painted a scene depicting a swirling sky over Saint-Remy.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
75407
14829
That operation may have contributed to a period of unrest in which nation which saw the Red Brigades capture and kill the head of its Christian Democrat party?
Republic of {Italy}
nation
That operation may have contributed to a period of unrest in this nation which saw the Red Brigades capture and kill the head of its Christian Democrat party.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
92330
18259
In 1961, which man won reelection with the results being 1, 320, 478 in favor?
Francois {Duvalier} [or Papa Doc Duvalier; or {Papa Doc} before mentioned; prompt on
man
In 1961, this man won reelection with the results being 1, 320, 478 in favor and none opposed.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
296736
58189
Which composer is composer of La traviata and Aida?
Giuseppe {Verdi}
composer
For 10 points, identify this composer of La traviata and Aida.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
282397
54350
Which Asian desert is approximately 1000 miles from east to west, 600 miles north to south?
The {Gobi} Desert
Asian desert
It is approximately 1000 miles from east to west, 600 miles north to south, and is bordered by such mountains as the Khangai and Altai ranges.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
249042
47278
Duals to which constructs can be generated by the trivial “edge flip” algorithm?
Voronoi diagram [or Voronoi tessellation; or Voronoi decomposition]
constructs
Duals to these constructs can be generated by the trivial “edge flip” algorithm.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
68334
13281
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998, which man is founder of the Congress of Racial Equality?
James Farmer
man
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998, FTP, identify this recently deceased founder of the Congress of Racial Equality.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
16226
2748
Even though which man renewed the Treaty of Constance, he developed a hostile relationship with Frederick Barbarossa, whom he had earlier crowned as Holy Roman Emperor in 1155?
Hadrian IV [or Adrian IV]
man
Even though this man renewed the Treaty of Constance, he developed a hostile relationship with Frederick Barbarossa, whom he had earlier crowned as Holy Roman Emperor in 1155.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
195732
36898
Which president praised for feeding Belgium?
Herbert {Hoover}
president
He had been criticized for sending food to the Soviet Union, but praised for feeding Belgium.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
40132
7170
Which author is known for the " Ode to the Confederate Dead. "?
Allen Tate
author
FTP, name this member of the Fugitive school best known for the "Ode to the Confederate Dead."
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
466602
97910
One quantity symbolized by which letter is transcendental?
pi
letter
Another quantity symbolized by this letter is transcendental and is multiplied by i in Euler's identity.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
193670
36500
Chaucer wrote about which sister in between the stories of Arachne and Phyllis in The Legend of Good Women?
{Philomela}
sister
This figure's main antagonist was the subject of a lost play by Sophocles, and Chaucer wrote about this character in between the stories of Arachne and Phyllis in The Legend of Good Women.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
281100
54079
Olivine is abundant in which area's upper regions?
{Mantle} (prompt on "asthenosphere" before "Lehmann")
area
Olivine is abundant in its upper regions, and it contains the Lehmann Discontinuity above its transition zone.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
526445
113932
Which novel closes with a paragraph declaring of its title setting that whatever walked there walked alone?
The Haunting of Hill House
novel
This novel opens and closes with a paragraph declaring of its title setting, that "whatever walked there, walked alone."
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
273475
52234
The last two rulers of which tribe were Cyaxares, who allied with Nabopolassar, and Astyages, who was conquered by Cyrus the Great?
{Mede}s or {Media}ns
tribe
The last two rulers of this tribe were Cyaxares, who allied with Nabopolassar, and Astyages, who was conquered by Cyrus the Great.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
172526
32634
One poem by which poet asks what immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry?
William {Blake}
poet
Another poem by this man is about a creature "burning bright, in the forest of the night" and asks, "What immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry?"
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
577388
124131
A notable illustrated manuscript of which poet's major work is now housed in the British museum?
Nizami Ganjavi
poet
A notable illustrated manuscript of this poet's major work was produced for emperor Akbar, and is now housed in the British museum.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
170836
32294
Which composer composed a song about a man's son being called to die by an evil elf?
Franz {Schubert}
composer
He composed a song about a man's son being called to die by an evil elf.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
607829
140568
Which composer is composer of Rodeo and Appalachian Spring?
Aaron Copland
composer
For 10 points, name this composer of Rodeo and Appalachian Spring.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
47601
8647
The setting of the fall of both Emperor Ferdinand I and Metternich, which event led to the ascension of Franz Joseph and the exile of Lajos Kossuth in the namesake nation?
Hungarian Revolt or Rebellion of 1848
event
The setting of the fall of both Emperor Ferdinand I and Metternich, FTP, name this 1848 revolution which led to the ascension of Franz Joseph and the exile of Lajos Kossuth in the namesake nation.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
270053
51556
In which park one feature is a massive sculpture made of polished stainless steel, Cloud Gate, which is nicknamed " The Bean. "?
{Millennium} Park
park
Another feature is a massive sculpture made of polished stainless steel, Cloud Gate, which is nicknamed "The Bean."
[ "NoWhWords" ]
255689
48504
A legend about doing which process while walking around gives a false etymology to the Peripatetics?
{education} [or {tutoring;} or {teaching;} or {schooling;} or {teaching philosophy;} or {teaching rhetoric;} accept {paideia} before \"paideia\" is read; accept {teaching music} during the first sentence; prompt on \"child-rearing\", \"raising children,\" \"philosophy,\" etc.]
process
A legend about doing this while walking around gives a false etymology to the Peripatetics.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
60593
11546
After the death of Thibaut of Champagne, which event of the Crusade passed to Boniface of Montferrat?
4th Crusade
event
After the death of Thibaut of Champagne, the leadership of the Crusade passed to Boniface of Montferrat.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
584514
127396
Which work begins by defining the title idea as " not the science of belief, but the science ► of proof "?
A System of Logic
work
It begins by defining the title idea as "not the science of belief, but the science ►of proof" and goes on to discuss ratiocinative and inductive types of reasoning.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
125726
24120
Which Belgian surrealist painter is surrealist painter of The Treachery of Images which depicts a pipe above a phrase translated as " this is not a pipe. "?
Rene Francois Ghislain {Magritte}
Belgian surrealist painter
For 10 points, name this Belgian surrealist painter of The Treachery of Images which depicts a pipe above a phrase translated as "This is not a pipe."
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
312945
61754
Which man wrote three sonatas and three partitas for solo violin, as well as six suites for solo cello, and six Brandenburg concertos?
{J}ohann {S}ebastian {Bach} (prompt on {Bach})
man
This man also wrote three sonatas and three partitas for solo violin, as well as six suites for solo cello, and six Brandenburg concertos.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
466057
97826
Which author collected his nonfiction " sketches " into a work he published under the name Boz?
Charles Dickens
author
This author collected his nonfiction "sketches" into a work he published under the name Boz.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
325145
65172
Which animals is exemplified by the three- headed one that guards the Underworld?
dogs or hounds [accept equivalents]
animals
For 10 points, name these animals exemplified by the three- headed one that guards the Underworld.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
579942
125350
A set of molecules found in which structure responsible for methylation and pseudo·uridylation are called snoRNAs [ " sno"-RNAs ]?
nucleolus [do not accept or prompt on "nucleus"]
structure
A set of molecules found in this structure responsible for methylation and pseudo·uridylation are called snoRNAs ["sno"-RNAs].
[ "NoWhWords" ]
165211
31195
forms an ionic bond with chloride in table salt.
{alkali} metals [or {alkalis} or other word forms; or Group 1; do not accept "alkaline metals" or "alkaline earth
group
Its most commonly found member violently reacts with water, and forms an ionic bond with chloride in table salt.
[ "SplitConjunction" ]
244969
46623
In which author's most famous novel, a musician based on Michael Kohlhaas goes on a violent revenge spree after being humiliated by some racist firefighters ; that musician is named Coalhouse Walker?
Edgar Lawrence Doctorow
author
In his most famous novel, a musician based on Michael Kohlhaas goes on a violent revenge spree after being humiliated by some racist firefighters; that musician is named Coalhouse Walker.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
162925
30764
The Superstition Mountains are east of which city?
{Phoenix}
city
The Superstition Mountains are east of this city, and the nearby city of Apache Junction is thought to contain the Lost Dutchman's gold mine.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
36136
6420
Other disorders that may cause similar physical symptoms include which disease's's disease and one disease that involves alpha - synuclein - containing Lewy bodies?
Alzheimer's disease or dementia
disease
Other disorders that may cause similar physical symptoms include Binswanger's disease and another disease that involves alpha-synuclein-containing Lewy bodies.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
454044
95476
Stopped - flow experiments can be used to measure which value, which is found from the x - intercepts of tangent lines on a Chevron plot?
rate constant [prompt on "k"]
value
Stopped-flow experiments can be used to measure this quantity, which is found from the x-intercepts of tangent lines on a Chevron plot.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
62755
11996
Which work is work by Herbert Marcuse?
Eros and Civilization
work
FTP, name this work by Herbert Marcuse.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
145245
27552
Which penultimate piano concerto's final movement a vivace rondo unusually opens in the subdominant C major?
{Beethoven's} Piano Concerto {No.} 4 in G Major [accept {Piano Concerto No. 4} or {Fourth Piano Concerto} after "{Beethoven}"]
penultimate piano concerto
In this piece's first movement, the descending fourth figure which concludes the opening phrase is answered by a contrasting B major segment played by only the strings, and its final movement, a vivace rondo, unusually opens in the subdominant, C major.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
628584
147095
That namesake leader of which conflflict rallied the Ruthenian people in the Zaporizhian Sich?
Khmelnytsky Uprising [or Chmielnicki Uprising; prompt on the "Deluge" until it's mentioned; prompt also on "Potop" or the "Svedu," which are other ethnic terms for the Deluge]
conflflict
That namesake leader of this rebellion rallied the Ruthenian people in the Zaporizhian Sich, and after his success, he signed the Pereiaslav Agreement, which united his people with Muscovy under Tsar Alexis I. This rebellion is consideredthe first portion of the Deluge, and it resulted in the Polish-Lithuanian union ...
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
281163
54090
Which novel is named Escobar?
{Dom Casmurro}
novel
That narrator has a son named Ezekiel, who is named after his best friend, who is married to Sancha, and is named Escobar.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
79610
15671
Which man's political philosophy included a platform of nationalism, democracy, and social reform known as the ( + ) Three Principles of the people?
{Sun} Yat-sen
ally
This man's political philosophy included a platform of nationalism, democracy, and social reform known as the (+) Three Principles of the People.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
436346
91179
In the end, which novel's son Pavel is exiled to Siberia for his revolutionary activities?
Mother
novel
In the end, her son Pavel is exiled to Siberia for his revolutionary activities, and she is finally taken on the bus while handing out leaflets.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
948
145
Which models's critical fluctuations correctly model the behavior at the critical point?
the Ising model
models
Its critical fluctuations correctly model the behavior at the critical point.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
331157
66826
Which entities is whose loss is known as amnesia?
{memories} (accept word forms)
entities
For ten points, name these entities whose loss is known as amnesia.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
627079
146835
An old white lady in which film translates jive for two African - American men who can't communicate with other white people?
Airplane!
film
An old white lady in this film translates jive for two African-American men who can't communicate with other white people.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
313509
61847
Which author of the Old Man and the Sea and the Sun rises?
Ernest {Hemingway}
author
For ten points, name this author of The Old Man and the Sea and The Sun Also Rises.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
605531
140192
Which play is tragedy in which the stepdaughter of Herod demands the head of Jokanaan, or John the Baptist, on a silver platter, a play by Oscar Wilde?
Salome
play
For 10 points, name this tragedy in which the stepdaughter of Herod demands the head of Jokanaan, or John the Baptist, on a silver platter, a play by Oscar Wilde.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
312134
61621
Which figure danced on the head of ( * ) Kaliya to make it leave a lake which had been poisoned by its venom?
{Krishna}
figure
This god danced on the head of (*) Kaliya to make it leave a lake which had been poisoned by its venom.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
639377
150493
Members of which phylum can reproduce by releasing masses of amoeboid cells called gemmules?
porifera [accept sponges early]
phylum
Members of this phylum can reproduce by releasing masses of amoeboid cells called gemmules.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
253577
48156
Which author asserted that " the steel of freedom does not stain " in a poem containing three stanzas of responses to the questions " say, who are you that mumbles in the dark?
Langston Hughes [or James Mercer Langston Hughes]
author
This author asserted that "the steel of freedom does not stain" in a poem containing three stanzas of responses to the questions "Say, who are you that mumbles in the dark?
[ "NoWhWords" ]
546812
117627
Which country's capital city shares a name with the ruling house of one of its Mossi Kingdoms?
Burkina Faso (accept Upper Volta until those words are said.)
country
This country's capital city shares a name with the ruling house of one of its Mossi Kingdoms.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
247661
47041
One law named for which man, valid for large temperatures and weak fields is the temperature at which ferromagnetism gives way to paramagnetism?
Pierre Curie [accept Pierre Weiss before \"numerator\"]
man
One law named for this man, valid for large temperatures and weak fields, states that magnetisation is proportional to magnetic field strength over temperature, or that M equals chi times H. This man's namesake "point" for iron is 1043 Kelvin and is the temperature at which ferromagnetism gives way to paramagnetism.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
605054
140109
Instandard cgs units, which fundamental constant is equal to four pi times ten to the negative seventh volt - seconds per ampere - meter?
vacuum permeability [or permeability of free space; or magnetic constant; or mu nought before read; or mu sub zero before "mu" is read; prompt on permeability; prompt on mu before read]
fundamental constant
Instandard cgs units, it is equal to four pi times ten to the negative seventh volt-seconds per ampere-meter.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
321823
64452
Which bluish - white alpha star lies at the base of the Sickle?
{Regulus}
bluish - white alpha star
It, along with Fomalhaut, Antares, and Aldebaran, is among the four "royal stars" and it lies at the base of the Sickle.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
527430
114098
Which company's fortunes were projected to decline with the rise of open source alternatives such as mysql to its chief product?
Oracle Corporation
company
Its fortunes were projected to decline with the rise of open source alternatives such as MySQL to its chief product.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
398591
82718
- name which general school which believes that the measure of right is actions which serve " the greatest good for the greatest number. "?
{utilitarianism}
general school
For 10 points-name this philosophy which believes that the measure of right is actions which serve "the greatest good for the greatest number."
[ "NoWhWords" ]
174117
32936
Which artist of the sculptures Snake and the Cross and Swizzle Sticks designed a sculpture in which a white sphere sits next to a wood stump designed to represent the rock of Gibraltar?
Alexander {Calder}
artist
This artist of the sculptures Snake and the Cross and Swizzle Sticks designed a sculpture in which a white sphere sits next to a wood stump designed to represent the rock of Gibraltar.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
304846
60037
According to him, which Swiss - born physician was inhabited by sylphs, the water by nymphs, the earth by gnomes, and the fire by salamanders?
{Paracelsus}
Swiss - born physician
According to him, the air was inhabited by sylphs, the water by nymphs, the earth by gnomes, and the fire by salamanders.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
519486
111815
A work by which poet follows a poem in the same collection that declares Tonight i can write the saddest lines?
Pablo Neruda (or Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto)
poet
A work by this author set at the "hour of departure" tells the addressee that (*) "In you, everything sank" and follows a poem in the same collection that declares "Tonight I can write the saddest lines."
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
78773
15494
The first of which speeches, which ended with the phrase " together we can not fail, " exhorted the American public to have faith in the banks?
{fireside chats}
speeches
The first of these speeches, which ended with the phrase "together we cannot fail, " exhorted the American public to have faith in the banks.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
348173
70771
The brother of Anteros, which god's mortal wife spills hot wax on him while attempting to discover his true identity ; that wife is the beautiful ( * ) Psyche?
{Eros} [accept {Cupid} before "Greek"]
god
The brother of Anteros, his mortal wife spills hot wax on him while attempting to discover his true identity; that wife is the beautiful (*) Psyche.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
482626
101017
Which author is author of " Ars Poetica " and the play J.B?
Archibald MacLeish
author
For 10 points, name this author of "Ars Poetica" and the play J.B.
[ "ImperativeToInterrogative" ]
440157
92276
Born in 1909, which painter often based his works on photographs?
Francis {Bacon}
painter
Born in 1909, this painter often based his works on photographs.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
646699
152709
A red cloak features prominently in all three sections in a panel altarpiece by which artist of Robert Campin?
Rogier Van Der Weyden
artist
A red cloak features prominently in all three sections in a panel altarpiece by this student of Robert Campin.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
515607
111005
In one of which author's poems, a boy stands in " uffish thought " " by the Tumtum tree " before " galumphing back " with the head of the title creature, slain with a vorpal blade?
Lewis Carroll (or Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) <MS>
author
In another of his poems, a boy stands in "uffish thought" "by the Tumtum tree" before "galumphing back" with the head of the title creature, slain with a vorpal blade.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
656542
159646
Which president's first attorney general resigned following a dispute over the McGarrahan mining claims in California?
Ulysses S. Grant [or Hiram Ulysses Grant]
president
This president's first attorney general resigned following a dispute over the McGarrahan mining claims in California and had earlier mediated an end to the controversy surrounding Alexander T. Stewart's nomination as Secretary of the Treasury.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
548488
117986
The memories of Bernal Diaz recreate the story of Cortes's destruction of the Aztec empire in which man's poem Conquistador?
Archibald MacLeish
man
The memories of Bernal Diaz recreate the story of Cortes's destruction of the Aztec empire in his poem Conquistador.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
580383
125415
In which person Pierre Cauchon tried?
Saint Joan of Arc [or Jeanne d'Arc; prompt on the Maid of Orleans until "maid"]
person
Pierre Cauchon tried and burnt this person at the stake for crossdressing and alleging to receive visions from Saint Michael.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
354791
72321
Which author of " And He Built A Crooked House " created a character who is assisted by President Slayton Ford in escaping from Earth after his community comes under attack from " short- lifers "?
Robert Anson {Heinlein}
author
This author of "And He Built A Crooked House" created a character who is assisted by President Slayton Ford in escaping from Earth after his community comes under attack from "short- lifers".
[ "NoWhWords" ]
111791
21635
Cells in which fluid include leukocytes ( " LOO - ko - sites " ) and erythrocytes ( " uh - rith - ro - sites " ), while platelets help form clots that stop its flow?
blood
fluid
Cells in this fluid include leukocytes ("LOO-ko-sites") and erythrocytes ("uh-RITH-ro-sites"), while platelets help form clots that stop its flow.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
558173
119949
A different king of which name was stabbed to death while visiting Corfe Castle, and an ( * ) " elder " king of this name was the son of Alfred the Great?
Edward
name
A different king of this name was stabbed to death while visiting Corfe Castle, and an (*) "elder" king of this name was the son of Alfred the Great.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
432628
90438
At that convention the protagonist meets which movie's blustering business rival, Bernie Moran?
The {Conversation}
movie
At that convention the protagonist meets his blustering business rival, Bernie Moran, and has his tapes stolen by the whore Lurleen.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
35824
6369
During the War of 1812, which general was captured at the Battle of Queenston Heights?
Winfield Scott
general
During the War of 1812, he was captured at the Battle of Queenston Heights.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
559515
120969
In the lower right of one of which artist's paintings, a self - portrait looks at the viewer while kneeling in a group of Swiss Guards?
Raphael [or Raffaello Sanzio]
painting
In the lower right of one of this artist's paintings, a self-portrait looks at the viewer while kneeling in a group of Swiss Guards.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
353537
72119
One kenning for gold is the " fire of " which figure?
Aegir [accept alternate names of Hler or Gymir]
figure
One kenning for gold is the "fire of" this figure.
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25632
4422
After Kaikeyi got which figure banished Bharata put his sandals at the foot of his throne?
Ramachandra [accept Phrea Ream, Phra Ram, Phra Lam, or Rajah Bantugan]
figure
He forced his wife to climb a funeral pyre to test her purity, and after Kaikeyi got this figure banished, Bharata put his sandals at the foot of his throne.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
369647
76261
In the middle section of which musical work, a chorus of women chimes in, stating " alas, we will die, we will die. "?
{"}{Nessun Dorma}{"} (Also accept "{None shall sleep} tonight" or reasonable equivalent)
musical work
In the middle section of this musical work, a chorus of women chimes in, stating "Alas, we will die, we will die."
[ "NoWhWords" ]
65112
12500
Which Revolutionary War hero earned his nickname from the terrain he hid in before rescuing Americans surrounded by the British, that nickname being the " Swamp Fox?
Francis Marion (prompt on the Swamp Fox before it is mentioned)
Revolutionary War hero
FTP name this Revolutionary War hero, who earned his nickname from the terrain he hid in before rescuing Americans surrounded by the British, that nickname being the "Swamp Fox."
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87546
17278
Which state contains Mount Rushmore?
{South Dakota}
state
For 10 points, name this state that contains Mount Rushmore.
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285774
55219
Believing his most famous discovery to not be connected to the mainland, which man named the region most associated with him the Island of the True Cross?
Pedro Álvares {Cabral}
man
Believing his most famous discovery to not be connected to the mainland, this man named the region most associated with him the Island of the True Cross.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
539888
116481
Which thinker's The Storm - Cloud is an early example of modern environmental activism?
John Ruskin
thinker
This thinker's The Storm-Cloud is an early example of modern environmental activism.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
271096
51757
In which painting in the background the masts of ships and several smokestacks can barely be seen, while blue and green lines in the foreground represent reflections in the water?
{Impression: Sunrise} or {Impression: Soleil Levant}
painting
In the background the masts of ships and several smokestacks can barely be seen, while blue and green lines in the foreground represent reflections in the water.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
563153
121540
However, in the absence of memoization, computing which technique may be intractable if performed in a " top down " manner?
Dynamic Programming
technique
However, in the absence of memoization, computing these equations may be intractable if performed in a "top down" manner.
[ "NoWhWords" ]
424312
88758
Which god ruled the world of men?
{Osiris}
god
He ruled the world of men, but was the first to die when he was murdered by his brother Set.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
323409
64802
In which medium the colors are typically luminous, shading is subtle?
Pastel
medium
The colors are typically luminous, shading is subtle, and forms are modulated with a hazy soft focus; the medium is especially suited to quick execution and sketching.
[ "SplitConjunction", "NoWhWords", "NoWhWords" ]
408790
85545
Which author wrote Anarchy and Christianity and The Technological Society?
Jacques Ellul
author
For 10 points, identify this French Christian anarchist who wrote Anarchy and Christianity and The Technological Society.
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