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A "stranger" helps the protagonist of this work climb a towering fir prior to the play's climax.

A "stranger" helps the protagonist of this work climb a towering fir prior to the play's climax.

A "stranger" helps the protagonist of this work climb a towering fir prior to the play's climax.

The_Bacchae

The_Bacchae

The Bacchae

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Literature

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According to a so-called "Draft History" written 120 years later, the victors in this conflict locked whole populations in makeshift pens to reduce the recruiting effectiveness of roving bands led by female warriors. A half-century after this conflict, its remnants may have coalesced into the Nien revolt, and it was fomented by the brutality of a "clique" that included Fu Kang-an. The largest disturbance since the Revolt of the (*) Three Feudatories, this conflict persisted thanks to the staggering greed and stupidity of Heshen, who was finally dismissed after the Jiaqing Emperor replaced the Qianlong Emperor. Its central group had first cropped up after the success of the Red Turban revolt, and promised the return of the Maitreya, who would end all suffering. For 10 points, name this Buddhist revolt during the Qing dynasty, named for some pigment-deficient flowers.

According to a so-called "Draft History" written 120 years later, the victors in this conflict locked whole populations in makeshift pens to reduce the recruiting effectiveness of roving bands led by female warriors. A half-century after this conflict, its remnants may have coalesced into the Nien revolt, and it was fomented by the brutality of a "clique" that included Fu Kang-an. The largest disturbance since the Revolt of the (*) Three Feudatories, this conflict persisted thanks to the staggering greed and stupidity of Heshen, who was finally dismissed after the Jiaqing Emperor replaced the Qianlong Emperor. Its central group had first cropped up after the success of the Red Turban revolt, and promised the return of the Maitreya, who would end all suffering. For 10 points, name this Buddhist revolt during the Qing dynasty, named for some pigment-deficient flowers.

According to a so-called "Draft History" written 120 years later, the victors in this conflict locked whole populations in makeshift pens to reduce the recruiting effectiveness of roving bands led by female warriors.

White_Lotus_Rebellion

White_Lotus_Rebellion

White Lotus Rebellion [or Whatever the Christ that is in Chinese]

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History

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Disciples of this group include cubism and naked girl enthusiast Yasuo Kuniyoshi and Lillian Cotton. One member painted his studio janitor's daughter in Eva Green and collected his lectures at the Art Student's League into the text The Art Spirit. A couple rendered in black and white embrace as patrons flood their seats in one work by a member of this group who also painted Madame Malcombe working on a young woman as passers-by stare up. Movie, 5 Cents and (*) Hairdresser's Window are works from this movement, which included Maurice Prendergast and exhibited at the Macbeth Gallery. John Sloan was joined in this group by a man who tackled racism in Both Members of This Club, which like his painting of Sharkey's depicts boxers. Robert Henri and George Bellows led, for 10 points, what 20th century American group of painters named for their number or their depiction of gritty, urban subjects.

Disciples of this group include cubism and naked girl enthusiast Yasuo Kuniyoshi and Lillian Cotton. One member painted his studio janitor's daughter in Eva Green and collected his lectures at the Art Student's League into the text The Art Spirit. A couple rendered in black and white embrace as patrons flood their seats in one work by a member of this group who also painted Madame Malcombe working on a young woman as passers-by stare up. Movie, 5 Cents and (*) Hairdresser's Window are works from this movement, which included Maurice Prendergast and exhibited at the Macbeth Gallery. John Sloan was joined in this group by a man who tackled racism in Both Members of This Club, which like his painting of Sharkey's depicts boxers. Robert Henri and George Bellows led, for 10 points, what 20th century American group of painters named for their number or their depiction of gritty, urban subjects.

Disciples of this group include cubism and naked girl enthusiast Yasuo Kuniyoshi and Lillian Cotton.

The_Eight_(painters)

The_Eight_(painters)

The Eight [or the Ashcan School]

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Fine Arts

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184564-full

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In this author's first novel, the protagonist searches for her great-grandmother, one of Wittgenstein's students. That book contains a character intending to grow to infinite size in Project Total Yang and is titled The Broom of the System. One scene written by him sees a jock strap full of tennis balls represent a MIRV ICBM uselessly attacking Israel. Another character in the same work by this author skydives while wearing a bird costume as a stunt for his team; he is named Orin. In that book by this author of (*) Consider the Lobster , one character reads a proof of the Mean Value Theorem in one of the author's trademark footnotes, and Quebecois separatists in wheelchairs search out Hal Incandenza's father's masterwork, the titular Entertainment. For 10 points, name this author of A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again and Infinite Jest.

In this author's first novel, the protagonist searches for her great-grandmother, one of Wittgenstein's students. That book contains a character intending to grow to infinite size in Project Total Yang and is titled The Broom of the System. One scene written by him sees a jock strap full of tennis balls represent a MIRV ICBM uselessly attacking Israel. Another character in the same work by this author skydives while wearing a bird costume as a stunt for his team; he is named Orin. In that book by this author of (*) Consider the Lobster , one character reads a proof of the Mean Value Theorem in one of the author's trademark footnotes, and Quebecois separatists in wheelchairs search out Hal Incandenza's father's masterwork, the titular Entertainment. For 10 points, name this author of A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again and Infinite Jest.

In this author's first novel, the protagonist searches for her great-grandmother, one of Wittgenstein's students.

David_Foster_Wallace

David_Foster_Wallace

David Foster Wallace

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Literature

American

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184565-full

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This figure was married to a king who was the son of Drott and succeeded by his son Dagr Spaka.

This figure was married to a king who was the son of Drott and succeeded by his son Dagr Spaka.

This figure was married to a king who was the son of Drott and succeeded by his son Dagr Spaka.

Hel_(being)

Hel_(being)

Hel

guesstrain

Mythology

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In a work about "the other side" of this place, Luke Eric Lassiter argued that the lack of African Americans in it could be seen as a metaphor for the invisibility of African Americans before the Civil-Rights era.

In a work about "the other side" of this place, Luke Eric Lassiter argued that the lack of African Americans in it could be seen as a metaphor for the invisibility of African Americans before the Civil-Rights era.

In a work about "the other side" of this place, Luke Eric Lassiter argued that the lack of African Americans in it could be seen as a metaphor for the invisibility of African Americans before the Civil-Rights era.

Middletown_studies

Middletown_studies

Middletown [prompt on "Muncie, Indiana" before mentioned]

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Literature

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This era saw the emergence of species such as Cladoselache, Prototaxite, and the Placoderm Dunkleosteus , which at up to three meters in length was one of the largest organisms in existence at the time. A notable Lagerstatten for this period is the Rhynie Chert in Scotland, discovered in 1912 by Dr. William Mackie. During this period the continents of Laurentia and Baltica collided, and the supercontinent Gondwanaland migrated north. Global cooling at the (*) Frasnian-Famennian boundary late in this period led to the extinction of seventy percent of marine vertebrates, particularly reef builders, which would not fully recover until the Mesozoic. For 10 points, name this geologic time period preceding the Carboniferous, and which was named for a county in southwestern England.

This era saw the emergence of species such as Cladoselache, Prototaxite, and the Placoderm Dunkleosteus , which at up to three meters in length was one of the largest organisms in existence at the time. A notable Lagerstatten for this period is the Rhynie Chert in Scotland, discovered in 1912 by Dr. William Mackie. During this period the continents of Laurentia and Baltica collided, and the supercontinent Gondwanaland migrated north. Global cooling at the (*) Frasnian-Famennian boundary late in this period led to the extinction of seventy percent of marine vertebrates, particularly reef builders, which would not fully recover until the Mesozoic. For 10 points, name this geologic time period preceding the Carboniferous, and which was named for a county in southwestern England.

This era saw the emergence of species such as Cladoselache, Prototaxite, and the Placoderm Dunkleosteus , which at up to three meters in length was one of the largest organisms in existence at the time.

Devonian

Devonian

Devonian

guesstrain

Geography

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The protagonist of this novel loses all her beauty after contracting a devastating illness, causing Mr. Guppy to withdraw his offer of marriage. One character in this novel disguises herself as her servant, Mademoiselle Hortense, to visit the grave of her former lover, who had been using the name "Nemo." Raised by Mrs. Barbary, the protagonist of this novel learns that she is the illegitimate daughter of Lady (*) Dedlock and Captain Hawdon. One subplot of this novel sees Richard and Ada get married and fight for their inheritance in the case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce, which has clogged up the court of Chancery for years. For 10 points, name this novel about Esther Summerson, written by Charles Dickens.

The protagonist of this novel loses all her beauty after contracting a devastating illness, causing Mr. Guppy to withdraw his offer of marriage. One character in this novel disguises herself as her servant, Mademoiselle Hortense, to visit the grave of her former lover, who had been using the name "Nemo." Raised by Mrs. Barbary, the protagonist of this novel learns that she is the illegitimate daughter of Lady (*) Dedlock and Captain Hawdon. One subplot of this novel sees Richard and Ada get married and fight for their inheritance in the case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce, which has clogged up the court of Chancery for years. For 10 points, name this novel about Esther Summerson, written by Charles Dickens.

The protagonist of this novel loses all her beauty after contracting a devastating illness, causing Mr. Guppy to withdraw his offer of marriage.

Bleak_House

Bleak_House

Bleak House

guesstrain

Literature

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184570-full

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One account of this man's death was written by Father Jerome Xavier, who erroneously wrote that this man applied three marks to the forehead of his murderer's son. This man's marriage to Mata Ganga is commemorated annually with a public exhibition of this figure's clothes, and this figure laid the foundation of the (*) Golden Temple in Amritsar. This figure was arrested and killed by Emperor Jahangir after his refusal to expunge particular passages from this man's most notable work, which was dictated to Bhai Gurdas and currently fills the position of leadership this man then held. For 10 points, name this first martyr of Sikhism and fifth Sikh Guru who compiled the Adi Granth.

One account of this man's death was written by Father Jerome Xavier, who erroneously wrote that this man applied three marks to the forehead of his murderer's son. This man's marriage to Mata Ganga is commemorated annually with a public exhibition of this figure's clothes, and this figure laid the foundation of the (*) Golden Temple in Amritsar. This figure was arrested and killed by Emperor Jahangir after his refusal to expunge particular passages from this man's most notable work, which was dictated to Bhai Gurdas and currently fills the position of leadership this man then held. For 10 points, name this first martyr of Sikhism and fifth Sikh Guru who compiled the Adi Granth.

One account of this man's death was written by Father Jerome Xavier, who erroneously wrote that this man applied three marks to the forehead of his murderer's son.

Guru_Arjan

Guru_Arjan

Guru Arjan Dev or Guru Arjan Ji

guesstrain

Fine Arts

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184571-full

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The IUPAC notation for this reaction is AxhHDN. In dealing with alcohols, phosphorus oxychloride in a pyridine solvent can be used to carry out this reaction. The presence of poor leaving groups increases the favorability of (*) Hoffman products in this reaction. It is aided by an anti-periplanar configuration, and in the case of alkyl halides it is promoted by strong base. This second order mechanism is favored by secondary and tertiary alkyl halides, and its product is governed by Zaitsev's rule. Unlike its primary counterpart, this reaction does not have a carbocation intermediate, but it does result in an alkene. For 10 points, name this one step bimolecular elimination reaction.

The IUPAC notation for this reaction is AxhHDN. In dealing with alcohols, phosphorus oxychloride in a pyridine solvent can be used to carry out this reaction. The presence of poor leaving groups increases the favorability of (*) Hoffman products in this reaction. It is aided by an anti-periplanar configuration, and in the case of alkyl halides it is promoted by strong base. This second order mechanism is favored by secondary and tertiary alkyl halides, and its product is governed by Zaitsev's rule. Unlike its primary counterpart, this reaction does not have a carbocation intermediate, but it does result in an alkene. For 10 points, name this one step bimolecular elimination reaction.

The IUPAC notation for this reaction is AxhHDN. In dealing with alcohols, phosphorus oxychloride in a pyridine solvent can be used to carry out this reaction.

E

E

E2 [or bimolecular elimination before mentioned]

guesstrain

Science

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Under this man, a major supporter waged a horrific reign of terror as chief of police that included dissolving the body of the Tricontinental Conference leader in a vat of acid, slaughtering 9 CGT activists in a metro station, and chucking peaceful demonstrators into the river. This man was opposed by the "Third Force," which TIME called a "rambling coalition of center parties," while the Union for Popular Movement is the largest (*) current party linked with his politics. He signed the Elysee Treaty with Adenauer and was nearly killed by the OAS over the Evian Accords, a ceasefire with the FLN, after replacing Rene Coty as President following the Algerian Crisis. The tumult of May 1968 led Georges Pompidou to replace this man, who had led the provisional government after Petain's Vichy regime was disbanded. For 10 points, name this first President of the Fifth Republic who also led the Free French during World War II.

Under this man, a major supporter waged a horrific reign of terror as chief of police that included dissolving the body of the Tricontinental Conference leader in a vat of acid, slaughtering 9 CGT activists in a metro station, and chucking peaceful demonstrators into the river. This man was opposed by the "Third Force," which TIME called a "rambling coalition of center parties," while the Union for Popular Movement is the largest (*) current party linked with his politics. He signed the Elysee Treaty with Adenauer and was nearly killed by the OAS over the Evian Accords, a ceasefire with the FLN, after replacing Rene Coty as President following the Algerian Crisis. The tumult of May 1968 led Georges Pompidou to replace this man, who had led the provisional government after Petain's Vichy regime was disbanded. For 10 points, name this first President of the Fifth Republic who also led the Free French during World War II.

Under this man, a major supporter waged a horrific reign of terror as chief of police that included dissolving the body of the Tricontinental Conference leader in a vat of acid, slaughtering 9 CGT activists in a metro station, and chucking peaceful demonstrators into the river.

Charles_de_Gaulle

Charles_de_Gaulle

Charles De Gaulle

guesstrain

History

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One figure in this film reveals that he abandoned a program at London Polytechnic after finding that he was a terrible artist during a gourmet meal that ends with that man stabbing his knife into the table. A character in this film nearly expires before the image of a vulture is replaced by a red kite, and its opening sequence follows a soaring hawk down to a group of makeshift graves. One character in this film is shaken by his time in "the oven," while a former "swab jockey" in this film steals an (*) officer's clothes, which forces him to join Warden and Joyce on Force 316. This film ends as Dr. Clipton exclaims "madness!"Boulle novel sees captive Colonel Nicholson collaborate with Colonel Saito in building the title structure. For 10 points, name David Lean film about British POWs constructing a railway in Thailand for the Japanese.

One figure in this film reveals that he abandoned a program at London Polytechnic after finding that he was a terrible artist during a gourmet meal that ends with that man stabbing his knife into the table. A character in this film nearly expires before the image of a vulture is replaced by a red kite, and its opening sequence follows a soaring hawk down to a group of makeshift graves. One character in this film is shaken by his time in "the oven," while a former "swab jockey" in this film steals an (*) officer's clothes, which forces him to join Warden and Joyce on Force 316. This film ends as Dr. Clipton exclaims "madness!"Boulle novel sees captive Colonel Nicholson collaborate with Colonel Saito in building the title structure. For 10 points, name David Lean film about British POWs constructing a railway in Thailand for the Japanese.

One figure in this film reveals that he abandoned a program at London Polytechnic after finding that he was a terrible artist during a gourmet meal that ends with that man stabbing his knife into the table.

The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai

The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai [accept Bridge over the River Kwai]

guesstrain

Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184574-full

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One section in this works critiques the balance of powers by noting that congressmen accrue power as they gain in seniority. This work argues that leaders are conditioned to see war as the only solution to complex problems, but mask that insanity under the guise of superior experience, a concept called (*) "crackpot realism." This work also argues that during the Cold War, America abandoned its isolationism and entered a state of "emergency without a foreseeable end," which led to a "permanent war economy." It criticizes the American public for its complacency in electing Dwight Eisenhower, and it theorizes that the military, political establishment, and business world together form the title group, which has centralized control over the nation. For 10 points, name this sociological work by C. Wright Mills.

One section in this works critiques the balance of powers by noting that congressmen accrue power as they gain in seniority. This work argues that leaders are conditioned to see war as the only solution to complex problems, but mask that insanity under the guise of superior experience, a concept called (*) "crackpot realism." This work also argues that during the Cold War, America abandoned its isolationism and entered a state of "emergency without a foreseeable end," which led to a "permanent war economy." It criticizes the American public for its complacency in electing Dwight Eisenhower, and it theorizes that the military, political establishment, and business world together form the title group, which has centralized control over the nation. For 10 points, name this sociological work by C. Wright Mills.

One section in this works critiques the balance of powers by noting that congressmen accrue power as they gain in seniority.

The_Power_Elite

The_Power_Elite

The Power Elite

guesstrain

Philosophy

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184576-full

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The protagonist of this novel has "solved the problem of sex rather well," and imagines that he would teach Emma Bovary the joys of moderation. At the beginning of this novel, the protagonist sees a prostitute named Soraya every Thursday, but the arrangement ends after he sees Soraya with her children. Three black men light the protagonist of this novel on fire before (*) raping his daughter to destroy her will; that act was ordered by Petrus, who is trying to take over the farm belonging to the protagonist's daughter, Lucy. The protagonist takes a job at the animal shelter of Bev Shaw after losing his former job when he seduces a student named Melanie Isaacs. For 10 points, name this novel about the fallen professor David Lurie, written by J.M. Coetzee.

The protagonist of this novel has "solved the problem of sex rather well," and imagines that he would teach Emma Bovary the joys of moderation. At the beginning of this novel, the protagonist sees a prostitute named Soraya every Thursday, but the arrangement ends after he sees Soraya with her children. Three black men light the protagonist of this novel on fire before (*) raping his daughter to destroy her will; that act was ordered by Petrus, who is trying to take over the farm belonging to the protagonist's daughter, Lucy. The protagonist takes a job at the animal shelter of Bev Shaw after losing his former job when he seduces a student named Melanie Isaacs. For 10 points, name this novel about the fallen professor David Lurie, written by J.M. Coetzee.

The protagonist of this novel has "solved the problem of sex rather well," and imagines that he would teach Emma Bovary the joys of moderation.

Disgrace

Disgrace

Disgrace

guesstrain

Literature

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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This Composer celebrated his "unmotivated joy" over an infamous murder-suicide with the funeral march In Memoriam. This man substituted a soloist cadenza for the sonata form first movement of piece that ends with ascending sixteenth notes in its notoriously imposing third movement, his Violin Concerto in D minor. Tritones dominate this man's sad, austere Symphony no. 4 in A Minor, which was partially inspired by his battle with (*) throat cancer. A meeting between Don Juan and Death inspired one theme in this man's D major second symphony, while he depicted a sick mother awakening and dancing with "strange visionary couples" before dying in his Valse Triste. This man composed seven symphonies and the tone poem Tapiola, in addition to the Karelia Suite and Kullervo Symphony, For 10 points, name this man who used the Kalevala as the basis for his Finlandia.

This Composer celebrated his "unmotivated joy" over an infamous murder-suicide with the funeral march In Memoriam. This man substituted a soloist cadenza for the sonata form first movement of piece that ends with ascending sixteenth notes in its notoriously imposing third movement, his Violin Concerto in D minor. Tritones dominate this man's sad, austere Symphony no. 4 in A Minor, which was partially inspired by his battle with (*) throat cancer. A meeting between Don Juan and Death inspired one theme in this man's D major second symphony, while he depicted a sick mother awakening and dancing with "strange visionary couples" before dying in his Valse Triste. This man composed seven symphonies and the tone poem Tapiola, in addition to the Karelia Suite and Kullervo Symphony, For 10 points, name this man who used the Kalevala as the basis for his Finlandia.

This Composer celebrated his "unmotivated joy" over an infamous murder-suicide with the funeral march In Memoriam.

Jean_Sibelius

Jean_Sibelius

Jean Sibelius

guesstrain

Fine Arts

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184578-full

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This figure apocryphally banished the Peony from the White Horse Temple, whose abbot "found" the laughably fraudulent Great Cloud Sutra, which linked this figure with the Maitreya Buddha. While holding the cairen, or fifth-rank, this figure led the royal entourage in its first participation in the Mount Tai sacrifices, an act made possible by a successful counter-coup that embroiled Li Zhong and the father of Shangguan Wan'er, this ruler's facially-tattooed adviser. This ruler (*) abdicated after having a pair of rivals de-limbed and drowned in wine, and rose to power after convincing Gaozong that Lady Wang had murdered his child. This foe of the Zhang brothers ruled for 14 years during the Second Zhou, which interrupted the Tang dynasty. For 10 points, name this former Dowager who became the only female emperor of China.

This figure apocryphally banished the Peony from the White Horse Temple, whose abbot "found" the laughably fraudulent Great Cloud Sutra, which linked this figure with the Maitreya Buddha. While holding the cairen, or fifth-rank, this figure led the royal entourage in its first participation in the Mount Tai sacrifices, an act made possible by a successful counter-coup that embroiled Li Zhong and the father of Shangguan Wan'er, this ruler's facially-tattooed adviser. This ruler (*) abdicated after having a pair of rivals de-limbed and drowned in wine, and rose to power after convincing Gaozong that Lady Wang had murdered his child. This foe of the Zhang brothers ruled for 14 years during the Second Zhou, which interrupted the Tang dynasty. For 10 points, name this former Dowager who became the only female emperor of China.

This figure apocryphally banished the Peony from the White Horse Temple, whose abbot "found" the laughably fraudulent Great Cloud Sutra, which linked this figure with the Maitreya Buddha.

Wu_Zetian

Wu_Zetian

Wu Zetian [or Wu Zhao]

guesstrain

Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184579-full

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This neurotransmitter is the namesake of a Krebs cycle shunt used in plants under going stress that bypasses succinate thiokinase. Vigabatrin blocks an enzyme that converts this compound to succinic semialdehyde. Neurons in the medial globus pallidus along with large basket cells primarily produce this neurotransmitter. Benzodiazepines bind to its pentameric ligand gated chloride channel type receptor. Many (*) anti-anxiety drugs target this neurotransmitter, and this compound can cause IPSPs. It is created by glutamic acid decarboxylase. For 10 points, name this inhibitory neurotransmitter synthesized from glutamate.

This neurotransmitter is the namesake of a Krebs cycle shunt used in plants under going stress that bypasses succinate thiokinase. Vigabatrin blocks an enzyme that converts this compound to succinic semialdehyde. Neurons in the medial globus pallidus along with large basket cells primarily produce this neurotransmitter. Benzodiazepines bind to its pentameric ligand gated chloride channel type receptor. Many (*) anti-anxiety drugs target this neurotransmitter, and this compound can cause IPSPs. It is created by glutamic acid decarboxylase. For 10 points, name this inhibitory neurotransmitter synthesized from glutamate.

This neurotransmitter is the namesake of a Krebs cycle shunt used in plants under going stress that bypasses succinate thiokinase.

Gamma-Aminobutyric_acid

Gamma-Aminobutyric_acid

GABA [accept gamma-Aminobutyric acid]

guesstrain

Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184580-full

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This man's brothers founded Cilicia and Phoenicia, and his daughter Autonoe bore a son who would eventually be torn to pieces by his own hounds. This man also fathered Semele and, in his later life, he and his wife were turned into snakes. That wife of this man was the daughter of Aphrodite and Ares to whom Hephaestus gave a cursed necklace in revenge. This man was ordered by Athena to sow the earth with (*) dragon's teeth, creating warriors who would help him found his city, which he reached after being ordered to follow a cow instead of continuing to search for his abducted sister. For 10 points, name this brother of Europa, husband of Harmonia, and founder of Thebes.

This man's brothers founded Cilicia and Phoenicia, and his daughter Autonoe bore a son who would eventually be torn to pieces by his own hounds. This man also fathered Semele and, in his later life, he and his wife were turned into snakes. That wife of this man was the daughter of Aphrodite and Ares to whom Hephaestus gave a cursed necklace in revenge. This man was ordered by Athena to sow the earth with (*) dragon's teeth, creating warriors who would help him found his city, which he reached after being ordered to follow a cow instead of continuing to search for his abducted sister. For 10 points, name this brother of Europa, husband of Harmonia, and founder of Thebes.

This man's brothers founded Cilicia and Phoenicia, and his daughter Autonoe bore a son who would eventually be torn to pieces by his own hounds.

Cadmus

Cadmus

Cadmus

guesstrain

Mythology

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184581-full

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In this play, a princess is forced to act as a servant and bring out the garbage, but instead dumps it at the foot of a blood-smeared wooden statue of the God of Death. The protagonist of this play is targeted because he feels no remorse for his crimes and knows he is free, making him immune to the power of the Gods. Every year, the central city of this play celebrates a false festival in which the dead are said to be (*) released from a mountain cavern for a day. The protagonist of this work is accompanied by his Tutor into Argos, where he meets Zeus posing as an old man, who later orders the Furies to haunt him. For 10 points, name this existentialist interpretation of the Orestes myth, written by Jean-Paul Sartre.

In this play, a princess is forced to act as a servant and bring out the garbage, but instead dumps it at the foot of a blood-smeared wooden statue of the God of Death. The protagonist of this play is targeted because he feels no remorse for his crimes and knows he is free, making him immune to the power of the Gods. Every year, the central city of this play celebrates a false festival in which the dead are said to be (*) released from a mountain cavern for a day. The protagonist of this work is accompanied by his Tutor into Argos, where he meets Zeus posing as an old man, who later orders the Furies to haunt him. For 10 points, name this existentialist interpretation of the Orestes myth, written by Jean-Paul Sartre.

In this play, a princess is forced to act as a servant and bring out the garbage, but instead dumps it at the foot of a blood-smeared wooden statue of the God of Death.

The_Flies

The_Flies

The Flies

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Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184582-full

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This river is home to its namesake goose Neochen jubata and the crocodile Crocodylus intermedius. The Guahibos and Atures rapids are located on this river and its river system is linked to a much larger river system by the Casiquiare Canal. This river's tributaries include the Apure river and the Meta. The Maipure and Warao live around this river. This river is the site of one of the largest deposits of (*) tar sands outside of Canada. This river's name means "a place to paddle." This river flows through the Llanos and it has a large delta. Cities along this river include Puerto Ayacucho and Ciudad Bolivar. For 10 points, name this large river of Columbia and Venezuela which gives its name to a work of Aphra Behn.

This river is home to its namesake goose Neochen jubata and the crocodile Crocodylus intermedius. The Guahibos and Atures rapids are located on this river and its river system is linked to a much larger river system by the Casiquiare Canal. This river's tributaries include the Apure river and the Meta. The Maipure and Warao live around this river. This river is the site of one of the largest deposits of (*) tar sands outside of Canada. This river's name means "a place to paddle." This river flows through the Llanos and it has a large delta. Cities along this river include Puerto Ayacucho and Ciudad Bolivar. For 10 points, name this large river of Columbia and Venezuela which gives its name to a work of Aphra Behn.

This river is home to its namesake goose Neochen jubata and the crocodile Crocodylus intermedius.

Orinoco

Orinoco

Orinoco river

guesstrain

Geography

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184583-full

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A military treatise on this battle discusses its implications for Napoleon and Frederick the Great before closing with an account of Sedan. The victorious general forced the action by ordering his light cavalry to harass troops carrying drinking water from the Aufidus River, while it turned on the losers' decision to increase line depth to 36 men. Eight legions - the most then assembled - took part in this clash, an obsession of von Schlieffen, which led to the (*) principes being deployed farther behind the hastati and the permanent adoption of the strategy of Fabius Cunctator. Maharbal's Numidian cavalry enabled the victorious side to place Celts and Spaniards at their center, which led to Roman forces under Amelius Paulus and Terentius Varro suffering over 90% casualties after being doubly-enveloped. Following clashes at Trebia and Lake Trasimene, for 10 points, name this Second Punic War victory in Italy for Hannibal.

A military treatise on this battle discusses its implications for Napoleon and Frederick the Great before closing with an account of Sedan. The victorious general forced the action by ordering his light cavalry to harass troops carrying drinking water from the Aufidus River, while it turned on the losers' decision to increase line depth to 36 men. Eight legions - the most then assembled - took part in this clash, an obsession of von Schlieffen, which led to the (*) principes being deployed farther behind the hastati and the permanent adoption of the strategy of Fabius Cunctator. Maharbal's Numidian cavalry enabled the victorious side to place Celts and Spaniards at their center, which led to Roman forces under Amelius Paulus and Terentius Varro suffering over 90% casualties after being doubly-enveloped. Following clashes at Trebia and Lake Trasimene, for 10 points, name this Second Punic War victory in Italy for Hannibal.

A military treatise on this battle discusses its implications for Napoleon and Frederick the Great before closing with an account of Sedan.

Battle_of_Cannae

Battle_of_Cannae

Battle of Cannae

guesstrain

Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184584-full

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One section of this book imagines a man who writes "S" in his diary whenever he experiences a certain sensation, while another section posits a boy who writes "1004" after being told to "add 2" to 1000. Beginning with a quote from Augustine's Confessions, this work argues that philosophy should adopt a "therapeutic" role, since "Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language," and this work also shows that games do not have a single (*) rigid definition, but a network of similarities that give them a common name. This text posits the theory of "family resemblances" and examines a number of "language-games," including the "beetle-in-a-box," which argues against the possibility of a private language. For 10 points, name this work by Ludwig Wittgenstein, which rejects many of the conclusions of Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.

One section of this book imagines a man who writes "S" in his diary whenever he experiences a certain sensation, while another section posits a boy who writes "1004" after being told to "add 2" to 1000. Beginning with a quote from Augustine's Confessions, this work argues that philosophy should adopt a "therapeutic" role, since "Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language," and this work also shows that games do not have a single (*) rigid definition, but a network of similarities that give them a common name. This text posits the theory of "family resemblances" and examines a number of "language-games," including the "beetle-in-a-box," which argues against the possibility of a private language. For 10 points, name this work by Ludwig Wittgenstein, which rejects many of the conclusions of Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.

One section of this book imagines a man who writes "S" in his diary whenever he experiences a certain sensation, while another section posits a boy who writes "1004" after being told to "add 2" to 1000.

Philosophical_Investigations

Philosophical_Investigations

Philosophical Investigations

guesstrain

Philosophy

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184586-full

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This work's commissioner ordered it to feature a large monochromatic backdrop in the most expensive pigment to demonstrate opulence to its royal recipient. This works illustrates a dichotomy by contrasting a honeycomb with the suggestion of scorpion, and also depicts a dove nearly trampled underfoot at bottom left. A figure at far left displays swollen knuckles and distinct (*) pallor while clutching his thinning hair, suggesting that he may depict tertiary syphilis rather than personifying envy. An hourglass stands behind a bearded man at top right who extends his arm across the top of this work, revealing a winged cherub who tweaks his mother's breast as he kisses her. For 10 points, name this Mannerist painting by Bronzino depicting the goddess of lover, her son, and two other allegorical figures.

This work's commissioner ordered it to feature a large monochromatic backdrop in the most expensive pigment to demonstrate opulence to its royal recipient. This works illustrates a dichotomy by contrasting a honeycomb with the suggestion of scorpion, and also depicts a dove nearly trampled underfoot at bottom left. A figure at far left displays swollen knuckles and distinct (*) pallor while clutching his thinning hair, suggesting that he may depict tertiary syphilis rather than personifying envy. An hourglass stands behind a bearded man at top right who extends his arm across the top of this work, revealing a winged cherub who tweaks his mother's breast as he kisses her. For 10 points, name this Mannerist painting by Bronzino depicting the goddess of lover, her son, and two other allegorical figures.

This work's commissioner ordered it to feature a large monochromatic backdrop in the most expensive pigment to demonstrate opulence to its royal recipient.

Venus,_Cupid,_Folly_and_Time

Venus,_Cupid,_Folly_and_Time

Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time [or Allegory of Venus and Cupid; or Allegory of Love]

guesstrain

Fine Arts

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184587-full

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One of this man's poems includes the lines, "But I was going to say when Truth broke in/with all her matter of fact about the ice-storm," while another poem tells the reader to seek a "guide" "who only has at heart your getting lost" to travel through a "town that is no more a town." In another work, this poet of (*) "Directive" describes an object that "snarled and rattled in the yard," then "leaped out at the boy's hand, or seemed to leap." This author of "Out, Out" describes coming across a bent tree, then says "I like to think some boy's been swinging them," while in another poem wrote about a path that "was grassy and wanted wear." For 10 points, name this American poet of "Birches," "The Road Not Taken," and "Mending Wall."

One of this man's poems includes the lines, "But I was going to say when Truth broke in/with all her matter of fact about the ice-storm," while another poem tells the reader to seek a "guide" "who only has at heart your getting lost" to travel through a "town that is no more a town." In another work, this poet of (*) "Directive" describes an object that "snarled and rattled in the yard," then "leaped out at the boy's hand, or seemed to leap." This author of "Out, Out" describes coming across a bent tree, then says "I like to think some boy's been swinging them," while in another poem wrote about a path that "was grassy and wanted wear." For 10 points, name this American poet of "Birches," "The Road Not Taken," and "Mending Wall."

One of this man's poems includes the lines, "But I was going to say when Truth broke in/with all her matter of fact about the ice-storm," while another poem tells the reader to seek a "guide" "who only has at heart your getting lost" to travel through a "town that is no more a town."

Robert_Frost

Robert_Frost

Robert Frost

guesstrain

Literature

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184588-full

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After this engagement, TIME speculated that Herbert Leary had actually been in command due to its location, while Milton Ricketts earned a medal of honor here for turning on a fire hose before expiring from shrapnel. Near mastery of the Ro code aided the winning side, while the losing commander was forced to take a position at a war college after his side was forced into the Kokoda Track campaign. Shigeyoshi (*) Inoue was unable to launch a naval invasion against Port Moresby in the wake of this battle, which saw the Shoho sunk and kept the light carriers Shokaku and Zuikaku from another clash a month later. Despite heavy damage, Frank Fletcher's Yorktown survived this battle and played a crucial role in the ensuing Battle of Midway. Seeing the sinking of the Lexington, for 10 points, name this May, 1942 battle, the first major carrier engagement, fought in a namesake body of water off Australia.

After this engagement, TIME speculated that Herbert Leary had actually been in command due to its location, while Milton Ricketts earned a medal of honor here for turning on a fire hose before expiring from shrapnel. Near mastery of the Ro code aided the winning side, while the losing commander was forced to take a position at a war college after his side was forced into the Kokoda Track campaign. Shigeyoshi (*) Inoue was unable to launch a naval invasion against Port Moresby in the wake of this battle, which saw the Shoho sunk and kept the light carriers Shokaku and Zuikaku from another clash a month later. Despite heavy damage, Frank Fletcher's Yorktown survived this battle and played a crucial role in the ensuing Battle of Midway. Seeing the sinking of the Lexington, for 10 points, name this May, 1942 battle, the first major carrier engagement, fought in a namesake body of water off Australia.

After this engagement, TIME speculated that Herbert Leary had actually been in command due to its location, while Milton Ricketts earned a medal of honor here for turning on a fire hose before expiring from shrapnel.

Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea

Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea

Battle of Coral Sea

guesstrain

Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184589-full

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John Robinson and Thomas Wentworth were the British representatives at the namesake congress of this agreement. Under this resolution Nice was restored to the holdings of Victor Amadeus II, who was also affirmed as the king of Savoy. This agreement failed to resolve matters between France and the Holy Roman Empire, which were only mended the following year through the treaties of Rastatt and (*) Baden. In this resolution, the Asiento gave Britain the sole right to the slave trade in Spanish America, and Britain would also receive St. Kitts and Newfoundland from France. Additionally, this agreement also saw Spain cede away Giblraltar to Britain. Although this peace would ensure Philip V's rule in Spain, it notably prevented any member of the House of Bourbon from ruling both France and Spain. For ten points, name this 1713 series of treaties that ended the War of Spanish Succession.

John Robinson and Thomas Wentworth were the British representatives at the namesake congress of this agreement. Under this resolution Nice was restored to the holdings of Victor Amadeus II, who was also affirmed as the king of Savoy. This agreement failed to resolve matters between France and the Holy Roman Empire, which were only mended the following year through the treaties of Rastatt and (*) Baden. In this resolution, the Asiento gave Britain the sole right to the slave trade in Spanish America, and Britain would also receive St. Kitts and Newfoundland from France. Additionally, this agreement also saw Spain cede away Giblraltar to Britain. Although this peace would ensure Philip V's rule in Spain, it notably prevented any member of the House of Bourbon from ruling both France and Spain. For ten points, name this 1713 series of treaties that ended the War of Spanish Succession.

John Robinson and Thomas Wentworth were the British representatives at the namesake congress of this agreement.

Treaty_of_Utrecht

Treaty_of_Utrecht

Peace of Utrecht (accept Treaty of Utrecht)

guesstrain

History

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184590-full

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This character records various thoughts and philosophies in a Big Chief writing tablet, including a paper airplane note to his professor Dr. Talc. Besides playing the lute and irritating his neighbor Mrs. Annie, he sees images of his dog when he masturbates and frequently refers to Fortuna. Having a drink at the Night of Joy bar, this character recounts his bad experience on a Greyhound Scenicruiser to Darlene whose cockatoo later attacks him. He gets fired from (*) Levy Pants after attempting an unsuccessful revolution attempt only to get a job under Clyde at paradise vendors soon after. The end of the novel sees him and his old rival, Myra Minkoff fleeing New Orleans. Wearing a plastic cutlass and a green hunting cap and having a unpredictable intestinal valve, this is for ten points, the educated and obese protagonist of A Confederacy of Dunces.

This character records various thoughts and philosophies in a Big Chief writing tablet, including a paper airplane note to his professor Dr. Talc. Besides playing the lute and irritating his neighbor Mrs. Annie, he sees images of his dog when he masturbates and frequently refers to Fortuna. Having a drink at the Night of Joy bar, this character recounts his bad experience on a Greyhound Scenicruiser to Darlene whose cockatoo later attacks him. He gets fired from (*) Levy Pants after attempting an unsuccessful revolution attempt only to get a job under Clyde at paradise vendors soon after. The end of the novel sees him and his old rival, Myra Minkoff fleeing New Orleans. Wearing a plastic cutlass and a green hunting cap and having a unpredictable intestinal valve, this is for ten points, the educated and obese protagonist of A Confederacy of Dunces.

This character records various thoughts and philosophies in a Big Chief writing tablet, including a paper airplane note to his professor Dr. Talc.

A_Confederacy_of_Dunces

A_Confederacy_of_Dunces

Ignatius J. Reilly (accept either)

guesstrain

Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184591-full

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The Keable Inquiry was charged with examining nefarious governmental activity during this event, which was protested by students distributing copies of the Meliorist, the Lethbridge University paper. An attempt to heal the rifts of this event, Bill 22, was universally panned and led to the downfall of Robert Bourassa, who barricaded himself inside his office during it to avoid the fate of his (*) labor secretary. Nearly five hundred people were arrested without charges under the War Measures Act during this event, which saw warrants issued for Paul Rose and Marc Carbonneau following the execution of Pierre Laporte, whose kidnapping along with British trade commisioner James Cross triggered this event. Helping to galvanize support against the later Meech Lake Accord, for 10 points, name this period of unrest involving the FLQ in Quebec, a "crisis" in the namesake month of 1970.

The Keable Inquiry was charged with examining nefarious governmental activity during this event, which was protested by students distributing copies of the Meliorist, the Lethbridge University paper. An attempt to heal the rifts of this event, Bill 22, was universally panned and led to the downfall of Robert Bourassa, who barricaded himself inside his office during it to avoid the fate of his (*) labor secretary. Nearly five hundred people were arrested without charges under the War Measures Act during this event, which saw warrants issued for Paul Rose and Marc Carbonneau following the execution of Pierre Laporte, whose kidnapping along with British trade commisioner James Cross triggered this event. Helping to galvanize support against the later Meech Lake Accord, for 10 points, name this period of unrest involving the FLQ in Quebec, a "crisis" in the namesake month of 1970.

The Keable Inquiry was charged with examining nefarious governmental activity during this event, which was protested by students distributing copies of the Meliorist, the Lethbridge University paper.

October_Crisis

October_Crisis

October Crisis or La Crise d'octobre

guesstrain

History

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184592-full

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Donald Keene, who translated four of this author's works in the 1960s, notes that Chubei from The Courier for Hell is one of the only farmers to appear in his works. One of his most popular works sees a dead empress given a C-section so that her heir can survive. The title character of his first important work literally flies off to escape soldiers under the command of his enemy, Yoritomo. Besides Kagekiyo Victorious , his most popular work during his lifetime was in the jidaimono form and sees one character gouge out his eye to pledge his loyalty to the King of the Tartars. One of his best known works concludes with (*) Kyuemon being too late to stop the oil shop clerk Tokubei and the prostitute O Hatsu from committing the title event. Considered the master of the bunraku or puppet theatre, he wrote The Battles of Coxinga. For 10 points, name this Japanese playwright behind The Love Suicides at Sonezaki.

Donald Keene, who translated four of this author's works in the 1960s, notes that Chubei from The Courier for Hell is one of the only farmers to appear in his works. One of his most popular works sees a dead empress given a C-section so that her heir can survive. The title character of his first important work literally flies off to escape soldiers under the command of his enemy, Yoritomo. Besides Kagekiyo Victorious , his most popular work during his lifetime was in the jidaimono form and sees one character gouge out his eye to pledge his loyalty to the King of the Tartars. One of his best known works concludes with (*) Kyuemon being too late to stop the oil shop clerk Tokubei and the prostitute O Hatsu from committing the title event. Considered the master of the bunraku or puppet theatre, he wrote The Battles of Coxinga. For 10 points, name this Japanese playwright behind The Love Suicides at Sonezaki.

Donald Keene, who translated four of this author's works in the 1960s, notes that Chubei from The Courier for Hell is one of the only farmers to appear in his works.

Chikamatsu_Monzaemon

Chikamatsu_Monzaemon

Chikamatsu Monzaemon [accept in either order]

guesstrain

Literature

World

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184593-full

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He recreated a lost work of Apelles which sees an allegorical representation of Repentance, dressed in black, looking at a naked Truth while King Midas watches the Slandered being dragged off by the titular Calumny. His first dated work shows Fortitude seated and holding a black cane and is part of his Seven Virtues series. Early in his career, this man collaborated with Cosimo Rosselli, Perugino and Ghirlandaio on the Sistine fresco (*) Scenes from the Lives of Moses and Jesus Christ. A crown is held above Mary, who has her hand on the titular prayer in this artist's circular Madonna of the Magnificat. Cupid readies an arrow amidst an orange grove at the top of one of his most famous works, while another shows Chloris being held by Zephyr to the left of the title figure. For 10 points, name this painter best known for La Primavera and The Birth of Venus.

He recreated a lost work of Apelles which sees an allegorical representation of Repentance, dressed in black, looking at a naked Truth while King Midas watches the Slandered being dragged off by the titular Calumny. His first dated work shows Fortitude seated and holding a black cane and is part of his Seven Virtues series. Early in his career, this man collaborated with Cosimo Rosselli, Perugino and Ghirlandaio on the Sistine fresco (*) Scenes from the Lives of Moses and Jesus Christ. A crown is held above Mary, who has her hand on the titular prayer in this artist's circular Madonna of the Magnificat. Cupid readies an arrow amidst an orange grove at the top of one of his most famous works, while another shows Chloris being held by Zephyr to the left of the title figure. For 10 points, name this painter best known for La Primavera and The Birth of Venus.

He recreated a lost work of Apelles which sees an allegorical representation of Repentance, dressed in black, looking at a naked Truth while King Midas watches the Slandered being dragged off by the titular Calumny.

Sandro_Botticelli

Sandro_Botticelli

Sandro Botticelli [or Alessandro Filipepi]

guesstrain

Fine Arts

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184594-full

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Co-activators of this protein include BRCA1.

Co-activators of this protein include BRCA1.

Co-activators of this protein include BRCA1.

ㅍ

ㅍ

p53 [or Tumor Protein 53]

guesstrain

Science

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184595-full

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During the thirteen day calender sign Ce Miquiztli it was important to pray to this god so that wealth, power, and good health were not taken away. That same period of time was also a great time to be a slave because masters were bestow gifts unto them and take better care of them, as slaves were seen as the children of this god. In one story, this god comes down on spider webs to vex his (*) brother, forcing him to leave Tula. When that same brother overthrew this god's rule, this god transformed into Tepeyollotl, a jaguar and destroyed the world. In another tale, this god and his brother created earth from the giant ocean dwelling creature Cipactli, an action which resulted in this god losing his foot and replacing it with and a piece of obsidian. FTP, name this Aztec god called "Smoking Mirror" who helped create and who ruled the first world and fought with his brother Queztacoatl

During the thirteen day calender sign Ce Miquiztli it was important to pray to this god so that wealth, power, and good health were not taken away. That same period of time was also a great time to be a slave because masters were bestow gifts unto them and take better care of them, as slaves were seen as the children of this god. In one story, this god comes down on spider webs to vex his (*) brother, forcing him to leave Tula. When that same brother overthrew this god's rule, this god transformed into Tepeyollotl, a jaguar and destroyed the world. In another tale, this god and his brother created earth from the giant ocean dwelling creature Cipactli, an action which resulted in this god losing his foot and replacing it with and a piece of obsidian. FTP, name this Aztec god called "Smoking Mirror" who helped create and who ruled the first world and fought with his brother Queztacoatl

During the thirteen day calender sign Ce Miquiztli it was important to pray to this god so that wealth, power, and good health were not taken away.

Tezcatlipoca

Tezcatlipoca

Tezcatlipoca

guesstrain

Religion

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184596-full

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In the lead-up to this incident, journalists were rounded up from their hotels at 5:00 AM, bussed across the border, and abandoned in the middle of nowhere, though one reporter managed to sneak to a remote location and file dispatches by Telex. This action was ordered by a figure whose successor would be implicated along with one of its main perpetrators in the later Bofors scandal, which involved the dubious purchase of Howitzers. The initial charge was thwarted after paratroopers were exposed on the edge of large (*) pools, while tanks were rolled in after an RPG destroyed an army APC. Newly-appointed Army Chief Arun Vaidya was assassinated after this event, and the leader who ordered it was gunned down by her own body guards due to its sacrilegious nature. Indira Gandhi ordered, for 10 points, what 1984 action, an Indian Army raid on the holiest temple in Sikhism?

In the lead-up to this incident, journalists were rounded up from their hotels at 5:00 AM, bussed across the border, and abandoned in the middle of nowhere, though one reporter managed to sneak to a remote location and file dispatches by Telex. This action was ordered by a figure whose successor would be implicated along with one of its main perpetrators in the later Bofors scandal, which involved the dubious purchase of Howitzers. The initial charge was thwarted after paratroopers were exposed on the edge of large (*) pools, while tanks were rolled in after an RPG destroyed an army APC. Newly-appointed Army Chief Arun Vaidya was assassinated after this event, and the leader who ordered it was gunned down by her own body guards due to its sacrilegious nature. Indira Gandhi ordered, for 10 points, what 1984 action, an Indian Army raid on the holiest temple in Sikhism?

In the lead-up to this incident, journalists were rounded up from their hotels at 5:00 AM, bussed across the border, and abandoned in the middle of nowhere, though one reporter managed to sneak to a remote location and file dispatches by Telex.

Operation_Blue_Star

Operation_Blue_Star

Operation Bluestar [accept answers like "Attack on the Golden Temple" or "Raid on Amritsar"]

guesstrain

History

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184597-full

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In one scene in this film, a character is annoyed over images of Niagara Falls being shown at a Caribbean-themed party. Earlier in this film, the protagonist discusses his friend's interest in meteorology as being the key for his success in oil futures. Marilyn Delpy, played by Rashida Jones, is offered dinner by the protagonist towards the end of this film, though she kindly declines. A remix of(*) "In the Hall of the Mountain King" is played in this film during the Henley Royal Regatta scene and was composed by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor, who provided this film's score. Though credited, Josh Pence only stands in for one of the two characters in this film played by Armie Hammer, the Winklevoss twins. Adapted from The Accidental Millionaires by Aaron Sorkin, for ten points, name this 2010 David Fincher-helmed film that sees Jessie Eisenberg play Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook.

In one scene in this film, a character is annoyed over images of Niagara Falls being shown at a Caribbean-themed party. Earlier in this film, the protagonist discusses his friend's interest in meteorology as being the key for his success in oil futures. Marilyn Delpy, played by Rashida Jones, is offered dinner by the protagonist towards the end of this film, though she kindly declines. A remix of(*) "In the Hall of the Mountain King" is played in this film during the Henley Royal Regatta scene and was composed by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor, who provided this film's score. Though credited, Josh Pence only stands in for one of the two characters in this film played by Armie Hammer, the Winklevoss twins. Adapted from The Accidental Millionaires by Aaron Sorkin, for ten points, name this 2010 David Fincher-helmed film that sees Jessie Eisenberg play Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook.

In one scene in this film, a character is annoyed over images of Niagara Falls being shown at a Caribbean-themed party.

The_Social_Network

The_Social_Network

The Social Network

guesstrain

Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184598-full

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One of this man's works centers on Maurice Allington, an innkeeper who lives with his second wife, teenage daughter and 80 year old father in an upstairs apartment. Along with The Green Man, and Jake's Thing, this writer wrote a work which is set during a parallel universe in which the reformation did not occur, and its protagonist must undergo castration since the pope decrees that his voice is too precious to sacrifice to puberty. Along with The Alteration, this author wrote a (*) James Bond novel under the pseudo name Robert Markham, Colonel Sun. In his most famous work, the titular protagonist has a sporadic relationship with Margaret Peel and tries to maintain a good relationship with his boss Professor Welch. For ten points, name this author of The Old Devils who wrote about the history lecturer Jim Dixon in Lucky Jim.

One of this man's works centers on Maurice Allington, an innkeeper who lives with his second wife, teenage daughter and 80 year old father in an upstairs apartment. Along with The Green Man, and Jake's Thing, this writer wrote a work which is set during a parallel universe in which the reformation did not occur, and its protagonist must undergo castration since the pope decrees that his voice is too precious to sacrifice to puberty. Along with The Alteration, this author wrote a (*) James Bond novel under the pseudo name Robert Markham, Colonel Sun. In his most famous work, the titular protagonist has a sporadic relationship with Margaret Peel and tries to maintain a good relationship with his boss Professor Welch. For ten points, name this author of The Old Devils who wrote about the history lecturer Jim Dixon in Lucky Jim.

One of this man's works centers on Maurice Allington, an innkeeper who lives with his second wife, teenage daughter and 80 year old father in an upstairs apartment.

Kingsley_Amis

Kingsley_Amis

Kingsley Amis

guesstrain

Literature

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184599-full

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This man argued that chance has an objective status in the universe, a theory known as tychism. In another paper by this thinker, "The Doctrine of Chances," he maintained that a logical man would be willing to sacrifice his life to save the world and branded social Darwinism "The Gospel of Greed." This man also dubbed the world of appearances the (*) "phaneron" and claimed that the triadic relation of sign, object, and interpretant necessitated an infinite and evolving sequence of signs. He also proposed three titular universal groupings, "Firstness," "Secondness," and "Thirdness," in his "On a New List of Categories," and asserted that the scientific method should be used as a basis for the title concept in "The Fixation of Belief." FTP, identify this author of "How to Make Our Ideas Clear," an American pragmatist.

This man argued that chance has an objective status in the universe, a theory known as tychism. In another paper by this thinker, "The Doctrine of Chances," he maintained that a logical man would be willing to sacrifice his life to save the world and branded social Darwinism "The Gospel of Greed." This man also dubbed the world of appearances the (*) "phaneron" and claimed that the triadic relation of sign, object, and interpretant necessitated an infinite and evolving sequence of signs. He also proposed three titular universal groupings, "Firstness," "Secondness," and "Thirdness," in his "On a New List of Categories," and asserted that the scientific method should be used as a basis for the title concept in "The Fixation of Belief." FTP, identify this author of "How to Make Our Ideas Clear," an American pragmatist.

This man argued that chance has an objective status in the universe, a theory known as tychism.

Charles_Sanders_Peirce

Charles_Sanders_Peirce

Charles Sanders Peirce

guesstrain

Philosophy

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184600-full

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RICH detectors use this effect to measure the velocity of subatomic particles. In a periodic medium, such as the surface of a diffraction grating, this effect requires no minimum velocity. Its spectral intensity is approximately proportional to the frequency, according to the (*) Frank-Tamm formula, so most of its energy is actually in the UV. Observatories such as IceCube and Super-Kamiokande use this effect to detect neutrinos. Created when a particle travels through a medium faster than the local speed of light, for ten points name of this type of radiation characterized by a blue glow in nuclear reactors.

RICH detectors use this effect to measure the velocity of subatomic particles. In a periodic medium, such as the surface of a diffraction grating, this effect requires no minimum velocity. Its spectral intensity is approximately proportional to the frequency, according to the (*) Frank-Tamm formula, so most of its energy is actually in the UV. Observatories such as IceCube and Super-Kamiokande use this effect to detect neutrinos. Created when a particle travels through a medium faster than the local speed of light, for ten points name of this type of radiation characterized by a blue glow in nuclear reactors.

RICH detectors use this effect to measure the velocity of subatomic particles.

Cherenkov_radiation

Cherenkov_radiation

Cherenkov radiation

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One member of this dynasty earned his epithet through projects like the Aqueduct of Free Waters. Charles Napier took an alias and won the Battle of Cape St. Vincent during the "War of the Two Brothers," a conflict between this dynasty's members better known as the Liberal Wars. This family was manipulated by the Marquis de Pombal in the Tavora Affair, and included an English queen accused of conspiring to poison her husband by Titus Oates in the (*) Popish plot. The wife of Charles II, Catherine, belonged to this dynasty, which saw an "answer to Versailles" built at Mafra by a king known as "the Magnanimous," John V. Members of this dynasty issued the Law of the Free Womb and the Golden Law in a colonial possession, and its Joseph I saw his reign marred by catastrophic 1755 earthquake. Pedro of Brazil belonged to, for 10 points, what Portuguese dynasty that ruled from 1640 to 1901 and supplanted the Aviz?

One member of this dynasty earned his epithet through projects like the Aqueduct of Free Waters. Charles Napier took an alias and won the Battle of Cape St. Vincent during the "War of the Two Brothers," a conflict between this dynasty's members better known as the Liberal Wars. This family was manipulated by the Marquis de Pombal in the Tavora Affair, and included an English queen accused of conspiring to poison her husband by Titus Oates in the (*) Popish plot. The wife of Charles II, Catherine, belonged to this dynasty, which saw an "answer to Versailles" built at Mafra by a king known as "the Magnanimous," John V. Members of this dynasty issued the Law of the Free Womb and the Golden Law in a colonial possession, and its Joseph I saw his reign marred by catastrophic 1755 earthquake. Pedro of Brazil belonged to, for 10 points, what Portuguese dynasty that ruled from 1640 to 1901 and supplanted the Aviz?

One member of this dynasty earned his epithet through projects like the Aqueduct of Free Waters.

House_of_Braganza

House_of_Braganza

Braganza Dynasty [or House of Braganza or Braganca]

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In one work by this man the brothers Feddei and Yefim both marry a woman who later raises her niece Kira. The physician Mereshchun exchanges supplies with Lubya for sexual favors, much to the chagrin of Nemov in another work by this writer. In addition to the novella Matryona's Home and the play The Love-Girl and the Innocent, this writer penned a novel that sees Shulubin die in (*) surgery and its protagonist visit the Tashkent zoo after his release from the titular location. Besides that character Kostoglotov, this author also wrote about a character who receives an extra portion of dinner from the filmmaker Tsezar and ends his day by discussing faith with fellow prisoner Alyosha the Baptist. For ten points, name this Russian author of The Cancer Ward, One Day in the Life Of Ivan Denisovich, and The Gulag Archipelago.

In one work by this man the brothers Feddei and Yefim both marry a woman who later raises her niece Kira. The physician Mereshchun exchanges supplies with Lubya for sexual favors, much to the chagrin of Nemov in another work by this writer. In addition to the novella Matryona's Home and the play The Love-Girl and the Innocent, this writer penned a novel that sees Shulubin die in (*) surgery and its protagonist visit the Tashkent zoo after his release from the titular location. Besides that character Kostoglotov, this author also wrote about a character who receives an extra portion of dinner from the filmmaker Tsezar and ends his day by discussing faith with fellow prisoner Alyosha the Baptist. For ten points, name this Russian author of The Cancer Ward, One Day in the Life Of Ivan Denisovich, and The Gulag Archipelago.

In one work by this man the brothers Feddei and Yefim both marry a woman who later raises her niece Kira.

Aleksandr_Solzhenitsyn

Aleksandr_Solzhenitsyn

Alexander Solzhenitsyn

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Literature

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Little-used methods for performing this operation include a quantum algorithm which creates 2^N universes to reduce the worst case run time of the original algorithm to Big O of N from Big O of infinity.

Little-used methods for performing this operation include a quantum algorithm which creates 2^N universes to reduce the worst case run time of the original algorithm to Big O of N from Big O of infinity.

Little-used methods for performing this operation include a quantum algorithm which creates 2^N universes to reduce the worst case run time of the original algorithm to Big O of N from Big O of infinity.

Sorting_algorithm

Sorting_algorithm

Sorting Algorithms

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The Supreme Court ruled that sex discrimination in this type of benefit was illegal in Arizona Governing Committee v. Norris.

The Supreme Court ruled that sex discrimination in this type of benefit was illegal in Arizona Governing Committee v. Norris.

The Supreme Court ruled that sex discrimination in this type of benefit was illegal in Arizona Governing Committee v. Norris.

Insurance

Insurance

Insurance

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Philosophy

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Unusually, almost all of the music to this opera was completed before Valerian Shirkov was brought on to write its libretto, and it features one of the earliest uses of the whole tone scale in the classical repertoire. Rossini's Marriage of Figaro is recalled by a rondo from act two of this work, which later sees the hero perform one of the most striking examples of operatic beard-pilfering. This work's aria "Blizok uzh chas torzhestva mayevo" is song by (*) Farlaf, a minor villain, shortly after a sword and a giant stone head are presented to one title character; the head is later revealed to be the brother of this opera's antagonist, the sorcerer Chernomor. Based on a Pushkin poem, for 10 points, name this follow-up to A Life for the Tsar, a Glinka opera about two lovers from Russian folklore.

Unusually, almost all of the music to this opera was completed before Valerian Shirkov was brought on to write its libretto, and it features one of the earliest uses of the whole tone scale in the classical repertoire. Rossini's Marriage of Figaro is recalled by a rondo from act two of this work, which later sees the hero perform one of the most striking examples of operatic beard-pilfering. This work's aria "Blizok uzh chas torzhestva mayevo" is song by (*) Farlaf, a minor villain, shortly after a sword and a giant stone head are presented to one title character; the head is later revealed to be the brother of this opera's antagonist, the sorcerer Chernomor. Based on a Pushkin poem, for 10 points, name this follow-up to A Life for the Tsar, a Glinka opera about two lovers from Russian folklore.

Unusually, almost all of the music to this opera was completed before Valerian Shirkov was brought on to write its libretto, and it features one of the earliest uses of the whole tone scale in the classical repertoire.

Ruslan_and_Ludmila

Ruslan_and_Ludmila

Ruslan and Lyudmila

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The active site of the cytotoxic drug Calicheamicin is made from two of this functional group. One method for synthesizing these compounds uses potassium tert-butoxide and is also used to form 1,3-dipolar addition products and cyclopropanes and can produce higher yields with the Bestmann modification. Another way to synthesize these is not the Wittig reaction but does form an ylide using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrabromide from an inputted aldehyde. Those synthesis reactions are the Seyferth-Gilbert and (*) Cory-Fuchs reaction. Treating a palladium catalyst with quinoline and lead acetate produces Lindlar's catalyst, which is useful in partially reducing these compounds. For 10 points, name this functional group consisting of a hydrocarbon with a triple bond between the carbon atoms.

The active site of the cytotoxic drug Calicheamicin is made from two of this functional group. One method for synthesizing these compounds uses potassium tert-butoxide and is also used to form 1,3-dipolar addition products and cyclopropanes and can produce higher yields with the Bestmann modification. Another way to synthesize these is not the Wittig reaction but does form an ylide using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrabromide from an inputted aldehyde. Those synthesis reactions are the Seyferth-Gilbert and (*) Cory-Fuchs reaction. Treating a palladium catalyst with quinoline and lead acetate produces Lindlar's catalyst, which is useful in partially reducing these compounds. For 10 points, name this functional group consisting of a hydrocarbon with a triple bond between the carbon atoms.

The active site of the cytotoxic drug Calicheamicin is made from two of this functional group.

Alkyne

Alkyne

Alkynes [rhymes with "sweet wines"--do not accpet "alkene" or "alkane", accept acetylene]

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A number named after this figure that characterizes fluidity was named by Markus Reiner after a line in this figure's namesake "Song" that says, "the mountains flowed before the Lord." One account of this figure's most notable battle mentions only Naphtali and Zebulun as groups who took part, while a succeeding chapter featuring this figure mentions other tribes having participated as well; that battle pitted ten thousand men against nine hundred steel chariots. This figure was aided in victory in that battle when the opposing commander, (*) Sisera, had a tent spike driven through his head by the Kenite Yael, and the military commander supported in that battle by this prophet was Barak. This prophet notably rendered verdicts from beneath a palm tree in mount Ephraim. FTP, name this figure, the only female Biblical Judge.

A number named after this figure that characterizes fluidity was named by Markus Reiner after a line in this figure's namesake "Song" that says, "the mountains flowed before the Lord." One account of this figure's most notable battle mentions only Naphtali and Zebulun as groups who took part, while a succeeding chapter featuring this figure mentions other tribes having participated as well; that battle pitted ten thousand men against nine hundred steel chariots. This figure was aided in victory in that battle when the opposing commander, (*) Sisera, had a tent spike driven through his head by the Kenite Yael, and the military commander supported in that battle by this prophet was Barak. This prophet notably rendered verdicts from beneath a palm tree in mount Ephraim. FTP, name this figure, the only female Biblical Judge.

A number named after this figure that characterizes fluidity was named by Markus Reiner after a line in this figure's namesake "Song" that says, "the mountains flowed before the Lord.

Deborah

Deborah

Deborah or Dvorah

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Mythology

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This poem describes a pagan ritual in which "a ring of men" chant to their "savage source" and so that "out of their blood," they will "return to the sky." In another section. the speaker wonders if "our blood should fail [...] or [...] come to be the blood of paradise." The narrator claims "death is the mother of beauty" when the poem's main subject says that beauty is transitory. That subject wonders "what is (*) divinity if it can come / only in silent shadows and dreams?" It begins with a woman in her peignoir eating oranges and drinking coffee. For 10 points, name this poem from the collection Harmonium about a women's search for spiritual fulfillment in the Christian faith while skipping church on Easter, written by Wallace Stevens.

This poem describes a pagan ritual in which "a ring of men" chant to their "savage source" and so that "out of their blood," they will "return to the sky." In another section. the speaker wonders if "our blood should fail [...] or [...] come to be the blood of paradise." The narrator claims "death is the mother of beauty" when the poem's main subject says that beauty is transitory. That subject wonders "what is (*) divinity if it can come / only in silent shadows and dreams?" It begins with a woman in her peignoir eating oranges and drinking coffee. For 10 points, name this poem from the collection Harmonium about a women's search for spiritual fulfillment in the Christian faith while skipping church on Easter, written by Wallace Stevens.

This poem describes a pagan ritual in which "a ring of men" chant to their "savage source" and so that "out of their blood," they will "return to the sky."

Sunday_Morning_(poem)

Sunday_Morning_(poem)

"Sunday Morning"

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Religion

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One king of this name descended into insanity before his wife Caroline Matilda had an affair with Johann Struensse, whom that king had executed. One king of this name funded the expeditions of James Hall. One king of this name was wounded by a bunch of splinters while on the ship Trinity during the Battle of Colberger Heide; that was part of Tortenson's War. The first king of this name declared himself Count of Holstein in the Treaty of Ribe. One king of this name dismissed prime minister Carl Theodore Zahle after the Schleiswig Plebiscites didn't go his way, in an event known as the Easter Crisis. The second king of this name was anointed by Gustav Trolle, and notably ordered that the bodies of Sten Sture the Younger be exhumed and set on fire during a visit to Stockholm. Several kings with this name are members of the House of Oldenburg, which was founded by the first king of this name. The final king of this name, who was the brother of Haakon VII, was apocryphally said to wear a yellow Star of David on his sleeve in solidarity with persecuted Jews. FTP, give this name, which is shared by ten kings of Denmark.

One king of this name descended into insanity before his wife Caroline Matilda had an affair with Johann Struensse, whom that king had executed. One king of this name funded the expeditions of James Hall. One king of this name was wounded by a bunch of splinters while on the ship Trinity during the Battle of Colberger Heide; that was part of Tortenson's War. The first king of this name declared himself Count of Holstein in the Treaty of Ribe. One king of this name dismissed prime minister Carl Theodore Zahle after the Schleiswig Plebiscites didn't go his way, in an event known as the Easter Crisis. The second king of this name was anointed by Gustav Trolle, and notably ordered that the bodies of Sten Sture the Younger be exhumed and set on fire during a visit to Stockholm. Several kings with this name are members of the House of Oldenburg, which was founded by the first king of this name. The final king of this name, who was the brother of Haakon VII, was apocryphally said to wear a yellow Star of David on his sleeve in solidarity with persecuted Jews. FTP, give this name, which is shared by ten kings of Denmark.

One king of this name descended into insanity before his wife Caroline Matilda had an affair with Johann Struensse, whom that king had executed.

Christian

Christian

Christian

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Mythology

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Although it is not the CMBR, inverse Compton scattering is involved in increasing the energy of these events. Rees and Meszaros produced the Relativistic Fireball Shock model to explain these events. It is believed that Wolf Rayet stars are progenitors of the long type of these events while mergers of neutron stars can create the short type. Approximately one of these events occurs somewhere in the sky every day. A collapsar that caused one of these has been suggested as a cause of the Ordovician-Silurian mass extinction, despite the fact that most of them have had their distances placed at several billion light years.. Modern Satellites used to detect these events include BeppoSAX and Swift, and they were first detected in 1962 by the Vela Satellites, US satellites designed to detect secret soviet nuclear weapons tests. FTP, name this cosmologic event where a massive explosion like a super or hypernova results in a huge jet of the namesake type of electromagnetic radiation.

Although it is not the CMBR, inverse Compton scattering is involved in increasing the energy of these events. Rees and Meszaros produced the Relativistic Fireball Shock model to explain these events. It is believed that Wolf Rayet stars are progenitors of the long type of these events while mergers of neutron stars can create the short type. Approximately one of these events occurs somewhere in the sky every day. A collapsar that caused one of these has been suggested as a cause of the Ordovician-Silurian mass extinction, despite the fact that most of them have had their distances placed at several billion light years.. Modern Satellites used to detect these events include BeppoSAX and Swift, and they were first detected in 1962 by the Vela Satellites, US satellites designed to detect secret soviet nuclear weapons tests. FTP, name this cosmologic event where a massive explosion like a super or hypernova results in a huge jet of the namesake type of electromagnetic radiation.

Although it is not the CMBR, inverse Compton scattering is involved in increasing the energy of these events.

Gamma-ray_burst

Gamma-ray_burst

Gamma Ray Burst

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Giannino di Guccio Baglioni attempted to impersonate one king from this dynasty who had died in infancy and was known by sobriquet "the Posthumous." The members of this dynasty all descended from an early ruler of Anjou and Blois, named Robert the Strong. Jean of Joinville was the court historian for one member of this dynasty as was Abbot Suger, who chronicled the life of (*) Louis the Fat. Major developments during this dynasty included the establishment of the Parliaments and the Estates-General, while one of its members extended his rule over Angevin land when he defeated a coalition led by Otto IV at the Battle of Bouvines. Another famous member of this dynasty was son of Blanche of Castille and attempted to capture Damietta in the Seventh Crusade and was canonized by Boniface VIII. Louis IX was a member of, for 10 points, what dynasty that ruled France from 987 to 1328 and is named after its first ruler, Hugh.

Giannino di Guccio Baglioni attempted to impersonate one king from this dynasty who had died in infancy and was known by sobriquet "the Posthumous." The members of this dynasty all descended from an early ruler of Anjou and Blois, named Robert the Strong. Jean of Joinville was the court historian for one member of this dynasty as was Abbot Suger, who chronicled the life of (*) Louis the Fat. Major developments during this dynasty included the establishment of the Parliaments and the Estates-General, while one of its members extended his rule over Angevin land when he defeated a coalition led by Otto IV at the Battle of Bouvines. Another famous member of this dynasty was son of Blanche of Castille and attempted to capture Damietta in the Seventh Crusade and was canonized by Boniface VIII. Louis IX was a member of, for 10 points, what dynasty that ruled France from 987 to 1328 and is named after its first ruler, Hugh.

Giannino di Guccio Baglioni attempted to impersonate one king from this dynasty who had died in infancy and was known by sobriquet "the Posthumous.

Capetian_dynasty

Capetian_dynasty

Capetian

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This character removes the fading picture of his wife from his wall and keeps it in his shirt. Called salao by two enemies, this man later compares the incapacity of his hand to an athlete's bone spurs. Pedrico provides him with newspapers which report the daily (*) baseball scores. After sustaining an injury to his left hand, this character laments that that could have been avoided if his servant was with him to wet the coils, and the novel states that everything about this character is "old except his eyes...which remain cheerful and undefeated." In the final moments of the novel, he falls asleep dreaming of lions playing on the beach, as this DiMaggio-loving character is visited by his boy-servant Manolin in his Cuban home where he dies peacefully. FTP, name this fisherman who ends an 84-day dry spell by catching a huge marlin in Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

This character removes the fading picture of his wife from his wall and keeps it in his shirt. Called salao by two enemies, this man later compares the incapacity of his hand to an athlete's bone spurs. Pedrico provides him with newspapers which report the daily (*) baseball scores. After sustaining an injury to his left hand, this character laments that that could have been avoided if his servant was with him to wet the coils, and the novel states that everything about this character is "old except his eyes...which remain cheerful and undefeated." In the final moments of the novel, he falls asleep dreaming of lions playing on the beach, as this DiMaggio-loving character is visited by his boy-servant Manolin in his Cuban home where he dies peacefully. FTP, name this fisherman who ends an 84-day dry spell by catching a huge marlin in Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

This character removes the fading picture of his wife from his wall and keeps it in his shirt.

Santiago

Santiago

Santiago

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In one story by this author, Reginald admits to giving four editions of Omar Khayyam to the lift-boy while complaining about the practice of gift-giving, while in another, Henry tells Francesca that her Van der Meulen is a forgery. In one story by this author, a municipal dust-bin stands in for a fort in Manchester and John Stuart Mill for Marshal Saxe. Georg and Ulrich are trapped under a log as wolves approach in another of this man's stories. In addition to "The (*) Toys of Peace" and "The Interlopers," one story by author concerns Conradin, who worships a polecat-ferret, and in another work, Framton Nuttel is shocked when Mrs. Sappleton's husband returns through the titular portal. For 10 points, name this British author of "Sredni Vashtar" and "The Open Window"

In one story by this author, Reginald admits to giving four editions of Omar Khayyam to the lift-boy while complaining about the practice of gift-giving, while in another, Henry tells Francesca that her Van der Meulen is a forgery. In one story by this author, a municipal dust-bin stands in for a fort in Manchester and John Stuart Mill for Marshal Saxe. Georg and Ulrich are trapped under a log as wolves approach in another of this man's stories. In addition to "The (*) Toys of Peace" and "The Interlopers," one story by author concerns Conradin, who worships a polecat-ferret, and in another work, Framton Nuttel is shocked when Mrs. Sappleton's husband returns through the titular portal. For 10 points, name this British author of "Sredni Vashtar" and "The Open Window"

In one story by this author, Reginald admits to giving four editions of Omar Khayyam to the lift-boy while complaining about the practice of gift-giving, while in another, Henry tells Francesca that her Van der Meulen is a forgery.

Saki

Saki

Saki [accept Hugh Hector Munro]

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Literature

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During this event, Satan is said to be chained so that any cruel comments or sins are definitively the responsibility of the person performing them, and participants in this event may be exempted from one notable practice by donating food to a poor person. This event sees the celebration of the Night of Power, as well as the recitation of additional prayers called (*) Tarawih, and some participants in this event may sponsor large banquets for the poor called mawaed al-rahman. This holiday sees engagement in the practice of sawm, an observance which is set between the meals of suhoor and iftar. Commemorated at its end by Eid-al-Fitr, FTP name this ninth month of the Islamic calendar that sees daily fasts.

During this event, Satan is said to be chained so that any cruel comments or sins are definitively the responsibility of the person performing them, and participants in this event may be exempted from one notable practice by donating food to a poor person. This event sees the celebration of the Night of Power, as well as the recitation of additional prayers called (*) Tarawih, and some participants in this event may sponsor large banquets for the poor called mawaed al-rahman. This holiday sees engagement in the practice of sawm, an observance which is set between the meals of suhoor and iftar. Commemorated at its end by Eid-al-Fitr, FTP name this ninth month of the Islamic calendar that sees daily fasts.

During this event, Satan is said to be chained so that any cruel comments or sins are definitively the responsibility of the person performing them, and participants in this event may be exempted from one notable practice by donating food to a poor person.

Ramadan

Ramadan

Ramadan

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Religion

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An atypical lithograph by Grant Wood shows a man at left engaging in this action in the shade of a large tree and is entitled Sultry Night. Three women with creepily-muscled necks feature against a rocky landscape in a Picasso work titled for this action. A woman sites next to a green curtain on a white bed wearing a red and white checkered head-wrap - and nothing else - in an Ingres painting named after one of its owners, (*) "Valpincon." Blue and yellow-tinted participants lounge around in a Cezanne work titled for this action, while Ingres and Courbet both used the title "The Source" for works depicting a lone female nude engaging in this action. Five naked women - one just unfurling a tan towel - are shown in the midst of this action in a Courbet work, while Seurat depicted faceless figures engaged in at "at Asnieres." For 10 points, name this action which, in a Mary Cassatt painting, a seated woman helps an infant engage in a small bin of water.

An atypical lithograph by Grant Wood shows a man at left engaging in this action in the shade of a large tree and is entitled Sultry Night. Three women with creepily-muscled necks feature against a rocky landscape in a Picasso work titled for this action. A woman sites next to a green curtain on a white bed wearing a red and white checkered head-wrap - and nothing else - in an Ingres painting named after one of its owners, (*) "Valpincon." Blue and yellow-tinted participants lounge around in a Cezanne work titled for this action, while Ingres and Courbet both used the title "The Source" for works depicting a lone female nude engaging in this action. Five naked women - one just unfurling a tan towel - are shown in the midst of this action in a Courbet work, while Seurat depicted faceless figures engaged in at "at Asnieres." For 10 points, name this action which, in a Mary Cassatt painting, a seated woman helps an infant engage in a small bin of water.

An atypical lithograph by Grant Wood shows a man at left engaging in this action in the shade of a large tree and is entitled Sultry Night.

Bathing

Bathing

Bathing [accept any equivalents like washing or pouring water; prompt on things like "swimming"]

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Fine Arts

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The Konishi anomaly occurs in gauge theories incorporating this, and renormalizable couplings in theories incorporating it do not violate R-parity. Adding this theory to quantum mechanics allows analyzing systems using partner Hamiltonians, which have corresponding eigenstates. Adding it in a namesake minimal extension of the (*) standard model creates the phenomenon of gauge coupling unification, in which makes the strong, weak, and electromagnetic forces approximately equal at high energies, solving the hierarchy problem. Postulated by Murayama, Zumino, Wess, and several others, this theory predicts the existence of charginos, gluinos, gravitinos, and the like, and this theory postulates that the lightest possible partner comprises dark matter. FTP, name this theory, which pairs every observed particle with another one that differs by spin one half.

The Konishi anomaly occurs in gauge theories incorporating this, and renormalizable couplings in theories incorporating it do not violate R-parity. Adding this theory to quantum mechanics allows analyzing systems using partner Hamiltonians, which have corresponding eigenstates. Adding it in a namesake minimal extension of the (*) standard model creates the phenomenon of gauge coupling unification, in which makes the strong, weak, and electromagnetic forces approximately equal at high energies, solving the hierarchy problem. Postulated by Murayama, Zumino, Wess, and several others, this theory predicts the existence of charginos, gluinos, gravitinos, and the like, and this theory postulates that the lightest possible partner comprises dark matter. FTP, name this theory, which pairs every observed particle with another one that differs by spin one half.

The Konishi anomaly occurs in gauge theories incorporating this, and renormalizable couplings in theories incorporating it do not violate R-parity.

Supersymmetry

Supersymmetry

Supersymmetry or SUSY [do not accept "String theory"]

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Science

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The Xallarap effect is an alteration in the observation of this phenomenon caused by the motion of the source. The MOA experiment is studying this phenomenon in relation to dark matter. The galaxy cluster Abell 2218 is one of the most notable sources of this phenomenon, which is used by the PLANET network to detect extrasolar planets. The first observation of this phenomenon was dubbed the "Twin Quasar." An Einstein Cross can be created by this phenomenon, while the Einstein Ring occurs when the observer, the source of the light, and an extremely massive object are all along a straight line. FTP, name this relativistic effect in which a very massive object such as a galaxy bends light around itself like a certain optical device.

The Xallarap effect is an alteration in the observation of this phenomenon caused by the motion of the source. The MOA experiment is studying this phenomenon in relation to dark matter. The galaxy cluster Abell 2218 is one of the most notable sources of this phenomenon, which is used by the PLANET network to detect extrasolar planets. The first observation of this phenomenon was dubbed the "Twin Quasar." An Einstein Cross can be created by this phenomenon, while the Einstein Ring occurs when the observer, the source of the light, and an extremely massive object are all along a straight line. FTP, name this relativistic effect in which a very massive object such as a galaxy bends light around itself like a certain optical device.

The Xallarap effect is an alteration in the observation of this phenomenon caused by the motion of the source.

Gravitational_lens

Gravitational_lens

Gravitational Lensing

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Fine Arts

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This author's depiction of women in one work was detailed by E.W. Leach, who argued that this author "is less interested in the finer aspects of love-longing than in his witty comparison between animal and woman." In that work, this author compared himself to the navigator of the Haemonian ship, Tiphys, and the driver of Achilles' chariot, Automedon. In addition to Ibis, this poet authored a work, which is comprised of letters between women like (*) Penelope and Hypermnestra and their lovers as well as another work, which detailed the festivals of the Roman calendar. This author of Heroides and Fasti spent time in exile near the Black Sea and also composed a work that described the stories of Actaeon and Apollo and Daphne. FTP, name this Roman poet, who authored works like Amores, Ars Amatoria and Metamorphoses.

This author's depiction of women in one work was detailed by E.W. Leach, who argued that this author "is less interested in the finer aspects of love-longing than in his witty comparison between animal and woman." In that work, this author compared himself to the navigator of the Haemonian ship, Tiphys, and the driver of Achilles' chariot, Automedon. In addition to Ibis, this poet authored a work, which is comprised of letters between women like (*) Penelope and Hypermnestra and their lovers as well as another work, which detailed the festivals of the Roman calendar. This author of Heroides and Fasti spent time in exile near the Black Sea and also composed a work that described the stories of Actaeon and Apollo and Daphne. FTP, name this Roman poet, who authored works like Amores, Ars Amatoria and Metamorphoses.

This author's depiction of women in one work was detailed by E.W. Leach, who argued that this author "is less interested in the finer aspects of love-longing than in his witty comparison between animal and woman.

Ovid

Ovid

Publius Ovidius Naso

guesstrain

Literature

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184621-full

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This thinker conducted an epistolary debate with the future Pope Benedict XVI in which he argued in favor of pure rationalism; that correspondence was published in The Dialectics of Secularization. This thinker discussed the possibility of a global democratic order in his essay "Kant's Idea of Perpetual Peace," and criticized Marxism for failing to consider its constituents' lack of freedom. This man included his thoughts on Marx in (*) Knowledge and Human Interests, and in his most famous work, this man suggested that the aesthetic, the therapeutic and the explicative were all types of discourse that were useful in addition to verbal argument. FTP, name this German philosopher who wrote Theory of Communicative Action.

This thinker conducted an epistolary debate with the future Pope Benedict XVI in which he argued in favor of pure rationalism; that correspondence was published in The Dialectics of Secularization. This thinker discussed the possibility of a global democratic order in his essay "Kant's Idea of Perpetual Peace," and criticized Marxism for failing to consider its constituents' lack of freedom. This man included his thoughts on Marx in (*) Knowledge and Human Interests, and in his most famous work, this man suggested that the aesthetic, the therapeutic and the explicative were all types of discourse that were useful in addition to verbal argument. FTP, name this German philosopher who wrote Theory of Communicative Action.

This thinker conducted an epistolary debate with the future Pope Benedict XVI in which he argued in favor of pure rationalism; that correspondence was published in The Dialectics of Secularization.

Jürgen_Habermas

Jürgen_Habermas

Jurgen Habermas

guesstrain

Philosophy

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Calcium carbonate, iron-three acetate, and this compound are used to decarboxylate the intermediate in the second step of the Ruff degradation. The industrial synthesis of this compound is accomplished via repeated oxidation and hydrogenation of alkyl anthroquinones in the AO process. Biosensors for this compound typically utilize nanoparticles coupled to an enzyme isolated from horseradish called HRP. An iron catalyst and this compound compose a reagent used to oxidize contaminants in waste water, named for (*) Fenton. This compound is commonly used in the oxidation step following hydroboration, and as an oxidizing agent, it is stronger than ozone and permanganate. In its decomposition, two molecules of this compound yield two molecules of water and one oxygen, a reaction catalyzed by catalase in the liver. FTP, name this chemical compound with formula H2O2.

Calcium carbonate, iron-three acetate, and this compound are used to decarboxylate the intermediate in the second step of the Ruff degradation. The industrial synthesis of this compound is accomplished via repeated oxidation and hydrogenation of alkyl anthroquinones in the AO process. Biosensors for this compound typically utilize nanoparticles coupled to an enzyme isolated from horseradish called HRP. An iron catalyst and this compound compose a reagent used to oxidize contaminants in waste water, named for (*) Fenton. This compound is commonly used in the oxidation step following hydroboration, and as an oxidizing agent, it is stronger than ozone and permanganate. In its decomposition, two molecules of this compound yield two molecules of water and one oxygen, a reaction catalyzed by catalase in the liver. FTP, name this chemical compound with formula H2O2.

Calcium carbonate, iron-three acetate, and this compound are used to decarboxylate the intermediate in the second step of the Ruff degradation.

Hydrogen_peroxide

Hydrogen_peroxide

hydrogen peroxide [or hydrogen dioxide; or H2O2 before mentioned]

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Science

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One revolt against this man in Upper Germany led to the death of Marcus Aemelius Lepidus and was masterminded by Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Gaeticulus. This man gained popularity by ending the treason trials that his predecessor had implemented and giving out prizes to the crowds at public games. In order to prove the astrologer Trasyllus wrong, this man made a notable (*) trip from Baiae to Puteoli. This husband of Caesonia executed Marcus Junius Silanus as well as the praetorian guard, Macro, who had earlier helped this man to consolidate his power. This son of Agrippina the Elder and Germanicus spent much of his early life in military camps and crossed a pontoon bridge on the horse Incitatus, whom he would later elevate to Consul. For 10 points, name this successor of Tiberius, an incestuous and otherwise lascivious emperor whose name meant "little boots."

One revolt against this man in Upper Germany led to the death of Marcus Aemelius Lepidus and was masterminded by Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Gaeticulus. This man gained popularity by ending the treason trials that his predecessor had implemented and giving out prizes to the crowds at public games. In order to prove the astrologer Trasyllus wrong, this man made a notable (*) trip from Baiae to Puteoli. This husband of Caesonia executed Marcus Junius Silanus as well as the praetorian guard, Macro, who had earlier helped this man to consolidate his power. This son of Agrippina the Elder and Germanicus spent much of his early life in military camps and crossed a pontoon bridge on the horse Incitatus, whom he would later elevate to Consul. For 10 points, name this successor of Tiberius, an incestuous and otherwise lascivious emperor whose name meant "little boots."

One revolt against this man in Upper Germany led to the death of Marcus Aemelius Lepidus and was masterminded by Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Gaeticulus.

Caligula

Caligula

Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus or Caligula

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History

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In one part of this work, Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage overture is quoted to depict a trip to New Zealand. This work's opening section contains opening and ending parts comprised of halting phases in G minor, while the rest of the theme is continuous in G major. The finale of this work was made 100 bars longer than intended with the addition of an organ part, while a section of this work was meant to depict an ecstatic bulldog in the fifth bar after it had fallen into a river in the first bar. The woodwinds depict a man's (*) stutter in another section of this work, while its most famous section was inspired by an argument about "Soneta Pathetique" with Augustus Jaeger. A hidden well-known melody to which this entire work is set, which some have suggested is the poem "Auld Lang Syne", gives this work its name. "Dorabella" and "Nimrod" appears in, for 10 points, what series of musical cryptograms about the friends of Edward Elgar?

In one part of this work, Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage overture is quoted to depict a trip to New Zealand. This work's opening section contains opening and ending parts comprised of halting phases in G minor, while the rest of the theme is continuous in G major. The finale of this work was made 100 bars longer than intended with the addition of an organ part, while a section of this work was meant to depict an ecstatic bulldog in the fifth bar after it had fallen into a river in the first bar. The woodwinds depict a man's (*) stutter in another section of this work, while its most famous section was inspired by an argument about "Soneta Pathetique" with Augustus Jaeger. A hidden well-known melody to which this entire work is set, which some have suggested is the poem "Auld Lang Syne", gives this work its name. "Dorabella" and "Nimrod" appears in, for 10 points, what series of musical cryptograms about the friends of Edward Elgar?

In one part of this work, Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage overture is quoted to depict a trip to New Zealand.

Enigma_Variations

Enigma_Variations

Enigma Variations [or Variations on an Original Theme; accept "***" or "Variation XIII" before "G minor;" Editor's Note: How in the Christ does one "accept '***' ???????"]

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Fine Arts

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184626-full

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One holder of this position triggered the Information Scandal after using a slush fund to finance the propaganda paper The Citizen, forcing the resignation of Connie Mulder. The first holder of this position faced the Maritz Rebellion after police accidentally shot Koos de la Rey. The most infamous of these figures employed evil motherfucker Craig Williamson, who murdered Ruth First with a letter bomb and probably orchestrated the assassination of Sweden's (*) Olaf Palme. Holders of this position established the Tricameral Parliament and arrested 156 members of Freedom Charter, while Jan Smuts lost an election to Daniel Malan for this post, ushering in an era that saw it held by men like P.W. Botha and challenged by Sharpeville Massacre and Soweto uprising. Supplanted by the office of President under F.W. Klerk and former Robben Island inmate Nelson Mandehela, for 10 points, name this office whose holders ruled from Capetown.

One holder of this position triggered the Information Scandal after using a slush fund to finance the propaganda paper The Citizen, forcing the resignation of Connie Mulder. The first holder of this position faced the Maritz Rebellion after police accidentally shot Koos de la Rey. The most infamous of these figures employed evil motherfucker Craig Williamson, who murdered Ruth First with a letter bomb and probably orchestrated the assassination of Sweden's (*) Olaf Palme. Holders of this position established the Tricameral Parliament and arrested 156 members of Freedom Charter, while Jan Smuts lost an election to Daniel Malan for this post, ushering in an era that saw it held by men like P.W. Botha and challenged by Sharpeville Massacre and Soweto uprising. Supplanted by the office of President under F.W. Klerk and former Robben Island inmate Nelson Mandehela, for 10 points, name this office whose holders ruled from Capetown.

One holder of this position triggered the Information Scandal after using a slush fund to finance the propaganda paper

Prime_Minister_of_South_Africa

Prime_Minister_of_South_Africa

Prime Minister of South Africa [go ahead and accept President or Chief Executive of South Africa too, since the office was sort of mutable]

guesstrain

History

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184627-full

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At the end of this work, the aria "Di morte negli spasimi lo dirai" is sung following the death of the main female character, who had earlier sung "Survvia, cosi terrible" when confronted by her lover. In Act II, she is told to "Pour the philtre in his wine, love!" when her lover brings a potion to put her husband to sleep, after forcing the suitor Taddeo out. This opera opens with the question "Si puo?" by a character who pokes his head through the (*) curtains in the prologue, Tonio. One scene sees Harlequin sing "O Columbina, il tenero" outside his love's window in the play within this opera. The character portraying Columbine tries to escape into the audience at the end of this opera, but Nedda is pursued and stabbed by Canio, effectively disbanding the titular acting troupe. For 10 points, name this Leoncavallo opera about about the titular costumed performers.

At the end of this work, the aria "Di morte negli spasimi lo dirai" is sung following the death of the main female character, who had earlier sung "Survvia, cosi terrible" when confronted by her lover. In Act II, she is told to "Pour the philtre in his wine, love!" when her lover brings a potion to put her husband to sleep, after forcing the suitor Taddeo out. This opera opens with the question "Si puo?" by a character who pokes his head through the (*) curtains in the prologue, Tonio. One scene sees Harlequin sing "O Columbina, il tenero" outside his love's window in the play within this opera. The character portraying Columbine tries to escape into the audience at the end of this opera, but Nedda is pursued and stabbed by Canio, effectively disbanding the titular acting troupe. For 10 points, name this Leoncavallo opera about about the titular costumed performers.

At the end of this work, the aria "Di morte negli spasimi lo dirai" is sung following the death of the main female character, who had earlier sung "Survvia, cosi terrible" when confronted by her lover.

Pagliacci

Pagliacci

I Pagliacci [or The Clowns]

guesstrain

Fine Arts

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184628-full

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In one appearance by this character, he pledges to take down the crime-ridden city of Bomb Queen, who in retaliation attempts to discredit this man by stealing his sperm and impregnating herself with it. In another appearance, a caricature of this man is given the first name John and switches bodies with a Japanese teenager named Adachi, while in the comic book series Drafted a mostly-mute version of this man has his family disintegrated by aliens before taking up the mantle as leader of a group of survivors in Chicago. A notable issue of The (*) Amazing Spider-Man saw that hero expose an attempt by the Chameleon to steal this man's most notable position by assuming his identity. FTP, name this real-life figure who in another disturbing manga travels to Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's residence for a sex scene involving John McCain and Hillary Clinton.

In one appearance by this character, he pledges to take down the crime-ridden city of Bomb Queen, who in retaliation attempts to discredit this man by stealing his sperm and impregnating herself with it. In another appearance, a caricature of this man is given the first name John and switches bodies with a Japanese teenager named Adachi, while in the comic book series Drafted a mostly-mute version of this man has his family disintegrated by aliens before taking up the mantle as leader of a group of survivors in Chicago. A notable issue of The (*) Amazing Spider-Man saw that hero expose an attempt by the Chameleon to steal this man's most notable position by assuming his identity. FTP, name this real-life figure who in another disturbing manga travels to Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's residence for a sex scene involving John McCain and Hillary Clinton.

In one appearance by this character, he pledges to take down the crime-ridden city of Bomb Queen, who in retaliation attempts to discredit this man by stealing his sperm and impregnating herself with it.

Barack_Obama

Barack_Obama

Barack Obama

guesstrain

Mythology

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184629-full

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One disease that destroys this organ is caused by the BK virus. An autoimmune disease that causes lung damage by attacking the alpha-3 chain of type IV collagen also attacks this organ, and is named Goodpasture's syndrome. One structure within this organ achieves its function through slit-diaphragms between podocytes, and blood flow through that section is regulated by mesangial cells. Another section of this organ forms a (*) countercurrent exchange system with the vasa recta, and among the hormones that modify the function of this organ include aldosterone and one that causes more aquaporins to be inserted into the membrane of the collecting duct, called vasopressin. The functional unit of this organ contains a proximal and distal convoluted tubules flanking the Loop of Henle; that unit is called the nephron. FTP, name this bean-shaped organ that makes urine.

One disease that destroys this organ is caused by the BK virus. An autoimmune disease that causes lung damage by attacking the alpha-3 chain of type IV collagen also attacks this organ, and is named Goodpasture's syndrome. One structure within this organ achieves its function through slit-diaphragms between podocytes, and blood flow through that section is regulated by mesangial cells. Another section of this organ forms a (*) countercurrent exchange system with the vasa recta, and among the hormones that modify the function of this organ include aldosterone and one that causes more aquaporins to be inserted into the membrane of the collecting duct, called vasopressin. The functional unit of this organ contains a proximal and distal convoluted tubules flanking the Loop of Henle; that unit is called the nephron. FTP, name this bean-shaped organ that makes urine.

One disease that destroys this organ is caused by the BK virus.

Kidney

Kidney

Kidney

guesstrain

Science

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184630-full

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This figure once played a trick on an entranced Sir Alisander by chauffeuring him around on horseback which lead to Alisander being struck in the face. This man and his half-brother were rescued from Sir Breuse Sance Pitie by Dinadan. The battle that resulted in this man's death began when one soldier mistakenly drew a sword after being stung by an adder. His father tried to kill him shortly after his birth by sending him and all the babies born on May-Day out to sea. In one story, this figure's most famous love interest rebuffed his advances and was bombarded by cannon balls in the Tower of London, while in another version she was more receptive to his advances, while her husband was fighting Lucius. That event precipitated that aforementioned battle at Camlann where this man killed and was killed by his father. FTP, name this son of Morgause, the half-brother of Agravain and lover of Guinevere, who killed Arthur.

This figure once played a trick on an entranced Sir Alisander by chauffeuring him around on horseback which lead to Alisander being struck in the face. This man and his half-brother were rescued from Sir Breuse Sance Pitie by Dinadan. The battle that resulted in this man's death began when one soldier mistakenly drew a sword after being stung by an adder. His father tried to kill him shortly after his birth by sending him and all the babies born on May-Day out to sea. In one story, this figure's most famous love interest rebuffed his advances and was bombarded by cannon balls in the Tower of London, while in another version she was more receptive to his advances, while her husband was fighting Lucius. That event precipitated that aforementioned battle at Camlann where this man killed and was killed by his father. FTP, name this son of Morgause, the half-brother of Agravain and lover of Guinevere, who killed Arthur.

This figure once played a trick on an entranced Sir Alisander by chauffeuring him around on horseback which lead to Alisander being struck in the face.

Mordred

Mordred

Mordred or Medraut or Medrod

guesstrain

Mythology

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184631-full

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This group nearly reduced an apartment building room by room in Operation Hammer, timed to coincide with the Toshima funeral. Infamous prostitute Brenda Allen bankrolled members of this organization, which faced the Bloody Christmas scandal under William H. Parker. A turbulent period in which two members of this organization got into a fatal road rage incident and Rafael Perez did some nefarious things with six bags of Bisquick was detailed in a report prepared by future Secretary of State Warren Christopher describing the (*) CRASH initiative, which included the staggeringly illegal activities of David Mack and other members of Rampart. The Webster Commission investigated an incident triggered by this organization in which Korean shop-owners notably used assault rifles to protect their stores, while several members of this organization were imprisoned after being discovered on the payroll of Suge Knight and Death Row Records. Marquette Fry was assaulted by, for 10 points, what police force that contended with the Watts and Rodney King riots?

This group nearly reduced an apartment building room by room in Operation Hammer, timed to coincide with the Toshima funeral. Infamous prostitute Brenda Allen bankrolled members of this organization, which faced the Bloody Christmas scandal under William H. Parker. A turbulent period in which two members of this organization got into a fatal road rage incident and Rafael Perez did some nefarious things with six bags of Bisquick was detailed in a report prepared by future Secretary of State Warren Christopher describing the (*) CRASH initiative, which included the staggeringly illegal activities of David Mack and other members of Rampart. The Webster Commission investigated an incident triggered by this organization in which Korean shop-owners notably used assault rifles to protect their stores, while several members of this organization were imprisoned after being discovered on the payroll of Suge Knight and Death Row Records. Marquette Fry was assaulted by, for 10 points, what police force that contended with the Watts and Rodney King riots?

This group nearly reduced an apartment building room by room in Operation Hammer, timed to coincide with the Toshima funeral.

Los_Angeles_Police_Department

Los_Angeles_Police_Department

Los Angeles Police Department

guesstrain

History

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184632-full

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In one work by this man, the main character, a teacher, is propositioned to help retrieve an ambassador named Delchef who has gone rogue and moved in with a foreign girl. In another work, one character organizes a group of local villagers into a rebel group disguised as a soccer team. In the former, the central character is reintroduced to a former colleague who is now a third-rate radio producer by Himiko before telling her he got fired from his English teaching job. In the latter work of this author, (*) Takashi pursues a sexual relationship with Natsumi, and Mitsusaburo is disheartened after his friend sticks a cucumber in his anus and hangs himself, while in the former, Bird longs to visit Africa but is held back by his wife and newborn son. Also the author of Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids, FTP, name this Japanese author of A Personal Matter and The Silent Cry.

In one work by this man, the main character, a teacher, is propositioned to help retrieve an ambassador named Delchef who has gone rogue and moved in with a foreign girl. In another work, one character organizes a group of local villagers into a rebel group disguised as a soccer team. In the former, the central character is reintroduced to a former colleague who is now a third-rate radio producer by Himiko before telling her he got fired from his English teaching job. In the latter work of this author, (*) Takashi pursues a sexual relationship with Natsumi, and Mitsusaburo is disheartened after his friend sticks a cucumber in his anus and hangs himself, while in the former, Bird longs to visit Africa but is held back by his wife and newborn son. Also the author of Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids, FTP, name this Japanese author of A Personal Matter and The Silent Cry.

In one work by this man, the main character, a teacher, is propositioned to help retrieve an ambassador named Delchef who has gone rogue and moved in with a foreign girl.

Kenzaburō_Ōe

Kenzaburō_Ōe

Kenzaburo Oe

guesstrain

Literature

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184633-full

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The protein FtsZ, which is found only in bacteria, is said to be the progenitor of this structure. One type of this structure designated g combines with gamma ring proteins to form a ring complex that nucleates these entities. Their rapid changes between growth and shrinkage due to the hydrolysis of a GTP cap is known as (*) dynamic instability, while taxol and tau proteins can be used to stabilize these. Dyneins and kinesins move molecules across these structures, which are associated with MAPs. During mitosis, their namesake organizing centers are created and these attach to the kinetochore. For 10 points, name this part of the cytoskeleton, which are found in cilia and flagella and which are made of tubulin.

The protein FtsZ, which is found only in bacteria, is said to be the progenitor of this structure. One type of this structure designated g combines with gamma ring proteins to form a ring complex that nucleates these entities. Their rapid changes between growth and shrinkage due to the hydrolysis of a GTP cap is known as (*) dynamic instability, while taxol and tau proteins can be used to stabilize these. Dyneins and kinesins move molecules across these structures, which are associated with MAPs. During mitosis, their namesake organizing centers are created and these attach to the kinetochore. For 10 points, name this part of the cytoskeleton, which are found in cilia and flagella and which are made of tubulin.

The protein FtsZ, which is found only in bacteria, is said to be the progenitor of this structure.

Microtubule

Microtubule

Microtubules [prompt on "tubulin" before mentioned]

guesstrain

Trash

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184634-full

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This event gave Ivan the Great's second wife Sophia the justification to launch a cultural overhaul of the Muscovite court. A key account of it comes from Cardinal Isidore of Kiev, who described hastily swapping clothes with a corpse in a letter to Pope Nicholas V. In the wake of this event, Philip the Good got his drink on at the Feast of the Pheasant. A fortress with towers named for three prominent generals, the (*) Rumeli Hisari, was built prior to this event, which saw key mercenary participation by Genoese captain Giovanni Giustiniani and a Hungarian metallurgist named Orban, who constructed shockingly massive artillery. A chain stretching from the Galata Tower forced a fleet to be dragged overland to reach the Golden Horn in this event, which ended with three days of loot-tastic pillaging. Seeing Constantine XI succumb to Mehmed II's Ottoman forces, for 10 points, name this 1453 siege of the Byzantine capital.

This event gave Ivan the Great's second wife Sophia the justification to launch a cultural overhaul of the Muscovite court. A key account of it comes from Cardinal Isidore of Kiev, who described hastily swapping clothes with a corpse in a letter to Pope Nicholas V. In the wake of this event, Philip the Good got his drink on at the Feast of the Pheasant. A fortress with towers named for three prominent generals, the (*) Rumeli Hisari, was built prior to this event, which saw key mercenary participation by Genoese captain Giovanni Giustiniani and a Hungarian metallurgist named Orban, who constructed shockingly massive artillery. A chain stretching from the Galata Tower forced a fleet to be dragged overland to reach the Golden Horn in this event, which ended with three days of loot-tastic pillaging. Seeing Constantine XI succumb to Mehmed II's Ottoman forces, for 10 points, name this 1453 siege of the Byzantine capital.

This event gave Ivan the Great's second wife Sophia the justification to launch a cultural overhaul of the Muscovite court.

Fall_of_Constantinople

Fall_of_Constantinople

The Fall of Constantinople [accept any reasonable equivalent involving something bad happening to Constantinople]

guesstrain

History

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

184635-full

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One of this man's poems describes how the title bird "diving like an angel struck the hern," while another work by this poet compares him to a falcon, storm, and a song while comparing God to an ancient tower and consists of a series of "Love Poems to God" in his "The Book of Hours." One poem by this author concludes with the demand "You must change your life" after describing an unknown "legendary (*) head with eyes like ripening fruit," while one of his collections about the is divided into sections of twenty six and twenty nine poems, and that work was dedicated to his daughter's friend Vera Knoop. His best known set of poems glorifies unrequited love and heartbreak and ask "Who, if I cried out, would hear me among the angelic orders?" For ten points, name this Bohemian-Austrian poet who wrote Sonnets to Orpheus and Duino Elegies.

One of this man's poems describes how the title bird "diving like an angel struck the hern," while another work by this poet compares him to a falcon, storm, and a song while comparing God to an ancient tower and consists of a series of "Love Poems to God" in his "The Book of Hours." One poem by this author concludes with the demand "You must change your life" after describing an unknown "legendary (*) head with eyes like ripening fruit," while one of his collections about the is divided into sections of twenty six and twenty nine poems, and that work was dedicated to his daughter's friend Vera Knoop. His best known set of poems glorifies unrequited love and heartbreak and ask "Who, if I cried out, would hear me among the angelic orders?" For ten points, name this Bohemian-Austrian poet who wrote Sonnets to Orpheus and Duino Elegies.

One of this man's poems describes how the title bird "diving like an angel struck the hern," while another work by this poet compares him to a falcon, storm, and a song while comparing God to an ancient tower and consists of a series of "Love Poems to God" in his "The Book of Hours."

Rainer_Maria_Rilke

Rainer_Maria_Rilke

Rainer Maria Rilke

guesstrain

Literature

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

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184636-full

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A D minor work by this composer sees the adagio F sharp minor second movement's transition to the the alla breve finale orchestrated attacca, or without pause, which followed a similar C minor piece, which sees an E flat major theme supplant the half step-filled piano arpeggios. A four-note "signature" ends both those piano concertos by this man, whose first opera sees the title character marry and then murder the gypsy Zemfira. This composer of Aleko collected Thirteen (*) Preludes, Ten Preludes, and Prelude in C-Sharp Minor into a group covering all twenty-four musical keys. This creator of the formidable Etudes Tableaux used 5/8 time to suggest the act of rowing in a piece inspired by a Bocklin painting, his Isle of the Dead. His characteristic widely-spaced chords are evident in his setting of Poe's The Bells, while his most famous work consists of mostly A minor variations on another man's Caprice No. 24. For 10 points, name this Russian composer of Rhapsody on a Theme from Paganini..

A D minor work by this composer sees the adagio F sharp minor second movement's transition to the the alla breve finale orchestrated attacca, or without pause, which followed a similar C minor piece, which sees an E flat major theme supplant the half step-filled piano arpeggios. A four-note "signature" ends both those piano concertos by this man, whose first opera sees the title character marry and then murder the gypsy Zemfira. This composer of Aleko collected Thirteen (*) Preludes, Ten Preludes, and Prelude in C-Sharp Minor into a group covering all twenty-four musical keys. This creator of the formidable Etudes Tableaux used 5/8 time to suggest the act of rowing in a piece inspired by a Bocklin painting, his Isle of the Dead. His characteristic widely-spaced chords are evident in his setting of Poe's The Bells, while his most famous work consists of mostly A minor variations on another man's Caprice No. 24. For 10 points, name this Russian composer of Rhapsody on a Theme from Paganini..

A D minor work by this composer sees the adagio F sharp minor second movement's transition to the the alla breve finale orchestrated attacca, or without pause, which followed a similar C minor piece, which sees an E flat major theme supplant the half step-filled piano arpeggios.

Sergei_Rachmaninoff

Sergei_Rachmaninoff

Sergei Rachmaninoff

guesstrain

Fine Arts

Terrapin Invitational Tournament

regular_college

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The final portion of this work praises the "experiment" of A.T. White shortly after considering a man who dove into a crowd of holiday shoppers and began shanking them, while Lewis Hine is among those who imitated the style of this work. Eighteen young children who sit in a semi-circle are the subject of one part of this work, which wonders why Chinese people prefer carrying knives in their sleeves when every black man knows the best place is the boot. Prayer Time in the Nursery and (*) Bandit's Roost appear in this work, which grew from a Scribner's Christmas article. The recent advent of magnesium powder may be responsible for the haunting, startled stares of this work's subjects, who are found in "the Bend" and "Jewtown" in the Lower East Side. A series of "Studies Among the Tenements of New York," for 10 points, name this muckraking work of photojournalism that exposed the horrid conditions of New York's poor.

The final portion of this work praises the "experiment" of A.T. White shortly after considering a man who dove into a crowd of holiday shoppers and began shanking them, while Lewis Hine is among those who imitated the style of this work. Eighteen young children who sit in a semi-circle are the subject of one part of this work, which wonders why Chinese people prefer carrying knives in their sleeves when every black man knows the best place is the boot. Prayer Time in the Nursery and (*) Bandit's Roost appear in this work, which grew from a Scribner's Christmas article. The recent advent of magnesium powder may be responsible for the haunting, startled stares of this work's subjects, who are found in "the Bend" and "Jewtown" in the Lower East Side. A series of "Studies Among the Tenements of New York," for 10 points, name this muckraking work of photojournalism that exposed the horrid conditions of New York's poor.

The final portion of this work praises the "experiment" of A.T. White shortly after considering a man who dove into a crowd of holiday shoppers and began shanking them, while Lewis Hine is among those who imitated the style of this work.

How_the_Other_Half_Lives

How_the_Other_Half_Lives

How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York

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One section of this work is named after a Walter Raleigh painting of a pointing fisherman. Early in this novel, the narrator describes how his grandfather met his grandmother on the day World War I ended. In another scene, the narrator is punished for dancing with the most beautiful girl in the school by having the tip of his finger cut off by bullies. The narrator loses his memory when he is 'purified' by a silver (*) spittoon, and near the end of his life he complains that Dr. Balliga dismissed his fear that his body is developing cracks. The narrator's punishment for seeing his mother use the toilet is prohibition from speaking for one day, at which point he realizes his is telepathic. For ten points, name this novel by Salman Rushdie about Saleem Sinai who was born at the title hour of Indian independence.

One section of this work is named after a Walter Raleigh painting of a pointing fisherman. Early in this novel, the narrator describes how his grandfather met his grandmother on the day World War I ended. In another scene, the narrator is punished for dancing with the most beautiful girl in the school by having the tip of his finger cut off by bullies. The narrator loses his memory when he is 'purified' by a silver (*) spittoon, and near the end of his life he complains that Dr. Balliga dismissed his fear that his body is developing cracks. The narrator's punishment for seeing his mother use the toilet is prohibition from speaking for one day, at which point he realizes his is telepathic. For ten points, name this novel by Salman Rushdie about Saleem Sinai who was born at the title hour of Indian independence.

One section of this work is named after a Walter Raleigh painting of a pointing fisherman.

Midnight's_Children

Midnight's_Children

Midnight's Children

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Support for this case was galvanized by a dissenting opinion authored four years prior which argued that liberty was a "rational continuum" and condemned the court's dismissal of several suits filed against State's Attorney Ullman. Those cases had been dismissed over a lack of standing, prompting the namesake appellant and C. Lee Buxton to induce a $100 fine by violating a seldom-used law that was called "uncommonly silly" in Potter (*) Stewart's dissent. Goldberg's concurrence relied shakily on the 9th Amendment in this case, expanded in Eisenstadt v. Baird, while Harlan's reliance on substantive due process supplanted Douglas's majority opinion about the "penumbras" of the Bill of Rights. Famously establishing a constitutional right to privacy and a major precursor to Roe v. Wade, for 10 points, name this 1965 case that struck down a law banning contraceptives in Connecticut.

Support for this case was galvanized by a dissenting opinion authored four years prior which argued that liberty was a "rational continuum" and condemned the court's dismissal of several suits filed against State's Attorney Ullman. Those cases had been dismissed over a lack of standing, prompting the namesake appellant and C. Lee Buxton to induce a $100 fine by violating a seldom-used law that was called "uncommonly silly" in Potter (*) Stewart's dissent. Goldberg's concurrence relied shakily on the 9th Amendment in this case, expanded in Eisenstadt v. Baird, while Harlan's reliance on substantive due process supplanted Douglas's majority opinion about the "penumbras" of the Bill of Rights. Famously establishing a constitutional right to privacy and a major precursor to Roe v. Wade, for 10 points, name this 1965 case that struck down a law banning contraceptives in Connecticut.

Support for this case was galvanized by a dissenting opinion authored four years prior which argued that liberty was a "rational continuum" and condemned the court's dismissal of several suits filed against State's Attorney Ullman.

Griswold_v._Connecticut

Griswold_v._Connecticut

Griswold v. Connecticut

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Initiates in this religion face a probation period of six months, and one vow taken by new members asserts an understanding that failure to uphold this religion's regulations will result in "extermin[ation] by Heaven and Earth." This religion mandates four daily ceremonies starting at 6AM and occurring every six hours. This religion sees itself as the third and final Religious (*) Amnesty offered by God, the previous two of which included faiths that are grouped into such categories as the Doctrine of the Sages, the Doctrine of the Genies, and the Doctrine of the Buddhas. Though it is not Catholicism, this religion's structure consists of Archbishops and a Pope, and its name literally translates to "High Tower." FTP, name this syncretic Vietnamese religion whose saints notably include Sun Yat-sen and Victor Hugo.

Initiates in this religion face a probation period of six months, and one vow taken by new members asserts an understanding that failure to uphold this religion's regulations will result in "extermin[ation] by Heaven and Earth." This religion mandates four daily ceremonies starting at 6AM and occurring every six hours. This religion sees itself as the third and final Religious (*) Amnesty offered by God, the previous two of which included faiths that are grouped into such categories as the Doctrine of the Sages, the Doctrine of the Genies, and the Doctrine of the Buddhas. Though it is not Catholicism, this religion's structure consists of Archbishops and a Pope, and its name literally translates to "High Tower." FTP, name this syncretic Vietnamese religion whose saints notably include Sun Yat-sen and Victor Hugo.

Initiates in this religion face a probation period of six months, and one vow taken by new members asserts an understanding that failure to uphold this religion's regulations will result in "extermin[ation] by Heaven and Earth.

Caodaism

Caodaism

Cao Dai

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The action of hexamine and water convert a benzyl halide to this functional group in the Sommelet reaction. This functional group can be formed by reaction with the Jones reagent only if it does not form a hydrate, and this functional group is created via palladium catalysis from ethene in the Wacker process. These can be created by the three-three sigmatropic rearrangement of allyl vinyl ethers in a rearrangement named for (*) Claisen. This functional group is converted first to a dibromoalkene and then alkyne in the Corey Fuchs reaction, and two of these functional groups react in a disproportionation that competes with the aldol condensation named for Cannizaro. For 10 points, name this functional group that produces a silver mirror in the Tollen's test and, similar to a ketone, consists of a terminal carbonyl.

The action of hexamine and water convert a benzyl halide to this functional group in the Sommelet reaction. This functional group can be formed by reaction with the Jones reagent only if it does not form a hydrate, and this functional group is created via palladium catalysis from ethene in the Wacker process. These can be created by the three-three sigmatropic rearrangement of allyl vinyl ethers in a rearrangement named for (*) Claisen. This functional group is converted first to a dibromoalkene and then alkyne in the Corey Fuchs reaction, and two of these functional groups react in a disproportionation that competes with the aldol condensation named for Cannizaro. For 10 points, name this functional group that produces a silver mirror in the Tollen's test and, similar to a ketone, consists of a terminal carbonyl.

The action of hexamine and water convert a benzyl halide to this functional group in the Sommelet reaction.

Aldehyde

Aldehyde

Aldehydes [prompt on "carbonyl" before mentioned]

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In Orphism, this being is believed to have killed Zagreus who would later be reincarnated as Dionysus. This figure's death was preceded by him cutting out Zeus's sinews and imprisoning him in the Coryican cave. Instead of fingers, this being had fifty dragon heads on each of his hands, and vipers instead of legs. The last child of (*) Tartarus and Gaia, this largest creature in Greek mythology stood as high as the heavens. The Lernaean Hydra, Nemean Lion, Sphynx, and Cerberus were all offspring of his with his wife, Echidna. Zeus eventually defeated this being by throwing the island of Sicily on top of him, trapping him beneath Mount Etna. For ten points, name this fearsome monster from Greek mythology whose influence over strong storm winds is the etymology for a pacific hurricane.

In Orphism, this being is believed to have killed Zagreus who would later be reincarnated as Dionysus. This figure's death was preceded by him cutting out Zeus's sinews and imprisoning him in the Coryican cave. Instead of fingers, this being had fifty dragon heads on each of his hands, and vipers instead of legs. The last child of (*) Tartarus and Gaia, this largest creature in Greek mythology stood as high as the heavens. The Lernaean Hydra, Nemean Lion, Sphynx, and Cerberus were all offspring of his with his wife, Echidna. Zeus eventually defeated this being by throwing the island of Sicily on top of him, trapping him beneath Mount Etna. For ten points, name this fearsome monster from Greek mythology whose influence over strong storm winds is the etymology for a pacific hurricane.

In Orphism, this being is believed to have killed Zagreus who would later be reincarnated as Dionysus.

Typhon

Typhon

Typhon

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The Battle of Avarayr was fought after an attempt to impose this religion in Armenia. This religion's adherents cross a bridge known as the Chinvato Peretav after death. The Faravahar, the depiction of a Fravashi, is one of the primary symbols of this religion. Some sects of this religion on the Indian subcontinent place their dead on "Towers of Silence." The main text of this faith contains sections known as the Yasna, Visparad, and Vendidad. The conflict between Ahriman and Ahura Mazda is central to, for 10 points, what religion whose holy book is the Avesta?

The Battle of Avarayr was fought after an attempt to impose this religion in Armenia. This religion's adherents cross a bridge known as the Chinvato Peretav after death. The Faravahar, the depiction of a Fravashi, is one of the primary symbols of this religion. Some sects of this religion on the Indian subcontinent place their dead on "Towers of Silence." The main text of this faith contains sections known as the Yasna, Visparad, and Vendidad. The conflict between Ahriman and Ahura Mazda is central to, for 10 points, what religion whose holy book is the Avesta?

The Battle of Avarayr was fought after an attempt to impose this religion in Armenia.

Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism

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Religion

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During this event, a group of fourteen off-duty policemen formed a group called the Vengeance Squad with the intent of cleaning up the streets, and a convoy of taxi cabs delivered two hundred members of the U.S Navy to the site of this event. Police did not arrest the perpetrators of violence during this event; instead they arrested the victims on charges of suspicion of assault and vagrancy. The murder of Jose Diaz, whose body was found in the Sleepy Lagoon reservoir, was a precursor to this event. Leading up to this event, the City Council issued an ordinance in regards to (*) clothing, of which Norris Nelson said that "if we can arrest people for being under dressed, we can do so for being over dressed." The mayor of Los Angeles said that racial prejudice was not a factor in this event, and that juvenile delinquents of many races had caused the problem. During the event, servicemen entered movie theatres and other public areas, dragged out minorities, and proceeded to beat them in the street. FTP, name this event that occurred in 1943, during which minorities in specific clothing were beaten badly.

During this event, a group of fourteen off-duty policemen formed a group called the Vengeance Squad with the intent of cleaning up the streets, and a convoy of taxi cabs delivered two hundred members of the U.S Navy to the site of this event. Police did not arrest the perpetrators of violence during this event; instead they arrested the victims on charges of suspicion of assault and vagrancy. The murder of Jose Diaz, whose body was found in the Sleepy Lagoon reservoir, was a precursor to this event. Leading up to this event, the City Council issued an ordinance in regards to (*) clothing, of which Norris Nelson said that "if we can arrest people for being under dressed, we can do so for being over dressed." The mayor of Los Angeles said that racial prejudice was not a factor in this event, and that juvenile delinquents of many races had caused the problem. During the event, servicemen entered movie theatres and other public areas, dragged out minorities, and proceeded to beat them in the street. FTP, name this event that occurred in 1943, during which minorities in specific clothing were beaten badly.

During this event, a group of fourteen off-duty policemen formed a group called the Vengeance Squad with the intent of cleaning up the streets, and a convoy of taxi cabs delivered two hundred members of the U.S Navy to the site of this event.

Zoot_Suit_Riots

Zoot_Suit_Riots

the zoot suit riots

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The Diophantine equation given by ax^2 + by^2 + cz^2 = 0 is named for this mathematician who conjectured that there is a prime number between n^2 and (n+1)^2 for every integer n and proved that pi squared is irrational. The Dirichlet ["dee-ree-klay"] character generalizes this man's "symbol," which for an integer a and a prime p returns either 1, -1, or 0, depending on whether or not a is a quadratic residue mod p. His transformation, which is generalized by convex conjugation and is denoted (*) f-star, satisfies the functional equation "f-star of f-prime of x equals x times f-prime of x minus f of x." His namesake differential equation is encountered when solving the Laplace equation in spherical coordinates. For 10 points, name this French mathematician perhaps best known for an eponymous set of polynomials used in calculating spherical harmonics.

The Diophantine equation given by ax^2 + by^2 + cz^2 = 0 is named for this mathematician who conjectured that there is a prime number between n^2 and (n+1)^2 for every integer n and proved that pi squared is irrational. The Dirichlet ["dee-ree-klay"] character generalizes this man's "symbol," which for an integer a and a prime p returns either 1, -1, or 0, depending on whether or not a is a quadratic residue mod p. His transformation, which is generalized by convex conjugation and is denoted (*) f-star, satisfies the functional equation "f-star of f-prime of x equals x times f-prime of x minus f of x." His namesake differential equation is encountered when solving the Laplace equation in spherical coordinates. For 10 points, name this French mathematician perhaps best known for an eponymous set of polynomials used in calculating spherical harmonics.

The Diophantine equation given by ax^2 + by^2 + cz^2 = 0 is named for this mathematician who conjectured that there is a prime number between n^2 and (n+1)^2 for every integer n and proved that pi squared is irrational.

Adrien-Marie_Legendre

Adrien-Marie_Legendre

Adrien-Marie Legendre

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One character in this book is the mistress of a land-owner while the main character's friends at Oxford include Boy Mulcaster and Anthony Blance. Most of the second half is centered around another main character's relationship with Cordelia, the sister of his friend from the first half. Rex is revealed to have divorced a previous wife in Canada, forcing his marriage to Julia to take place in a Protestant church. This work's (*) title residence is owned by the Catholic Marchmain family and the book begins with the section "Nostalgia for a Vanished Past" in which Charles Ryder goes to Oxford and meets Sebastian Flyte. For ten points, name this novel by Evelyn Waugh, titled after Ryder's return to his family estate.

One character in this book is the mistress of a land-owner while the main character's friends at Oxford include Boy Mulcaster and Anthony Blance. Most of the second half is centered around another main character's relationship with Cordelia, the sister of his friend from the first half. Rex is revealed to have divorced a previous wife in Canada, forcing his marriage to Julia to take place in a Protestant church. This work's (*) title residence is owned by the Catholic Marchmain family and the book begins with the section "Nostalgia for a Vanished Past" in which Charles Ryder goes to Oxford and meets Sebastian Flyte. For ten points, name this novel by Evelyn Waugh, titled after Ryder's return to his family estate.

One character in this book is the mistress of a land-owner while the main character's friends at Oxford include Boy Mulcaster and Anthony Blance.

Brideshead_Revisited

Brideshead_Revisited

Brideshead Revisited

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A misheard message from the Egyptian Thamus may have created the myth that this God is the only one of his kind who has died "in our time." This God's seduction of Eupheme resulted in the Bowman of the Zodiac, Crotus, while his seduction of Echo resulted in Iynx.. Various sources state that his mother may be Dryope or Oeneis, but in another tale, this God was conceived when his father visited Penelope in the form of a Goat or Amaltheia. His attempted pursuit of (*) Pitys resulted in her transformation into a fir-tree, while his pursuit of Syrinx resulted in her becoming a reed. His homeland was in the state of Arcadia, and his Roman counterpart is the god Faunus. FTP, name this god who is often depicted as a faun with an erect penis, who may be considered the god of nature.

A misheard message from the Egyptian Thamus may have created the myth that this God is the only one of his kind who has died "in our time." This God's seduction of Eupheme resulted in the Bowman of the Zodiac, Crotus, while his seduction of Echo resulted in Iynx.. Various sources state that his mother may be Dryope or Oeneis, but in another tale, this God was conceived when his father visited Penelope in the form of a Goat or Amaltheia. His attempted pursuit of (*) Pitys resulted in her transformation into a fir-tree, while his pursuit of Syrinx resulted in her becoming a reed. His homeland was in the state of Arcadia, and his Roman counterpart is the god Faunus. FTP, name this god who is often depicted as a faun with an erect penis, who may be considered the god of nature.

A misheard message from the Egyptian Thamus may have created the myth that this God is the only one of his kind who has died "in our time.

Pan_(god)

Pan_(god)

Pan

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Mythology

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"Welcome the rich man, he's hard for you to miss. His butt keeps getting bigger, so there's plenty there to kiss!" is said of one character in this movie who has the ability to create gold, which he uses to lure in victims which he then eats. Kamaji is a man with six limbs who works in the boiler room in this film. Bo learns to "knit one, purl two" after being transformed from a giant baby into a mouse by (*) Zeniba, Yubaba's identical twin who is her exact opposite in this movie. At the end of this film, the protagonist helps Haku remember his true name so that he can return to the river Kohaku. Its protagonist then frees her parents from a spell that has turned them into pigs. Rumi Hiragi voices Chihiro, also known as Sen, in this film,the first anime film to win an Academy Award. FTP, name this 2001 movie directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

"Welcome the rich man, he's hard for you to miss. His butt keeps getting bigger, so there's plenty there to kiss!" is said of one character in this movie who has the ability to create gold, which he uses to lure in victims which he then eats. Kamaji is a man with six limbs who works in the boiler room in this film. Bo learns to "knit one, purl two" after being transformed from a giant baby into a mouse by (*) Zeniba, Yubaba's identical twin who is her exact opposite in this movie. At the end of this film, the protagonist helps Haku remember his true name so that he can return to the river Kohaku. Its protagonist then frees her parents from a spell that has turned them into pigs. Rumi Hiragi voices Chihiro, also known as Sen, in this film,the first anime film to win an Academy Award. FTP, name this 2001 movie directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

"Welcome the rich man, he's hard for you to miss. His butt keeps getting bigger, so there's plenty there to kiss!" is said of one character in this movie who has the ability to create gold, which he uses to lure in victims which he then eats.

Spirited_Away

Spirited_Away

Spirited Away [also accept Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi]

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After a dramatic philippic is given late in this novel, a slave named Eunice cuts her own vein and bleeds to death. In one episode in this novel, the protagonist hires the traitorous charlatan Chilon Chilonides to aid in his pursuit of another character. Shortly thereafter, its protagonist's other companion, a gigantic athlete named Croton, is defeated by the bull-killing slave Ursus. It centers on an event in which a certain ruler's desire to experience (*) artistic suffering leads him to order a city to be burned, while it ends shortly after the suicide of the "arbiter of elegance", a member of that ruler's court named Petronius. Its title comes from a scene in which Nazarius watches Peter have a vision of Christ. For 10 points, identify this work in which Lygia marries Marcus Vinicius after the latter converts to Christianity, a novel set during the rule of Nero and written by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

After a dramatic philippic is given late in this novel, a slave named Eunice cuts her own vein and bleeds to death. In one episode in this novel, the protagonist hires the traitorous charlatan Chilon Chilonides to aid in his pursuit of another character. Shortly thereafter, its protagonist's other companion, a gigantic athlete named Croton, is defeated by the bull-killing slave Ursus. It centers on an event in which a certain ruler's desire to experience (*) artistic suffering leads him to order a city to be burned, while it ends shortly after the suicide of the "arbiter of elegance", a member of that ruler's court named Petronius. Its title comes from a scene in which Nazarius watches Peter have a vision of Christ. For 10 points, identify this work in which Lygia marries Marcus Vinicius after the latter converts to Christianity, a novel set during the rule of Nero and written by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

After a dramatic philippic is given late in this novel, a slave named Eunice cuts her own vein and bleeds to death.

Quo_vadis?

Quo_vadis?

Quo Vadis?

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Literature

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Impressed labor in one province of this polity was ended by the Pende Revolt of 1931, and an unsuccessful mutiny in this polity was led in Luluabourg in 1941. An unsuccessful policy here was an assimilation policy that could grant "immatriculation" to evolues. A jailed prophet lent his name to one rebellious group in this polity, the Kimbanguist church, which found a military arm in the ABAKO movement led by (*) Joseph Kasa-Vubu. This polity's downfall followed from a crisis involving Moise Tshombe and Katanga, while the main struggle for independence against this colony was led by the MNC-Kalonji under Patrice Lumumba. For ten points, name this African colony later known variously as Zaire and the DRC which was administered by a namesake European country after King Leopold II gave up personal control.

Impressed labor in one province of this polity was ended by the Pende Revolt of 1931, and an unsuccessful mutiny in this polity was led in Luluabourg in 1941. An unsuccessful policy here was an assimilation policy that could grant "immatriculation" to evolues. A jailed prophet lent his name to one rebellious group in this polity, the Kimbanguist church, which found a military arm in the ABAKO movement led by (*) Joseph Kasa-Vubu. This polity's downfall followed from a crisis involving Moise Tshombe and Katanga, while the main struggle for independence against this colony was led by the MNC-Kalonji under Patrice Lumumba. For ten points, name this African colony later known variously as Zaire and the DRC which was administered by a namesake European country after King Leopold II gave up personal control.

Impressed labor in one province of this polity was ended by the Pende Revolt of 1931, and an unsuccessful mutiny in this polity was led in Luluabourg in 1941.

Belgian_Congo

Belgian_Congo

Belgian Congo [prompt liberally on partial answer/other names for the country]

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In his major philosophical work, this thinker responded to a challenge of Plato by raising arguments concerning pleasure, love, and social change. This thinker claimed that poets are the "unacknowledged legislators of the world" in a work that equates civil society with the title literary discipline and expounds on the powers of the imagination. Another work by this man is prefaced with a claim that his only motive for its publication is a love of truth, and an entreaty for logical refutations of his proofs against the (*) existence of God, which resulted in his expulsion from Oxford. FTP, name this thinker who responded to Thomas Love Peacock's The Four Ages of Poetry with his own A Defence of Poetry and also wrote The Necessity of Atheism as well as poems like Adonais and Ozymandias.

In his major philosophical work, this thinker responded to a challenge of Plato by raising arguments concerning pleasure, love, and social change. This thinker claimed that poets are the "unacknowledged legislators of the world" in a work that equates civil society with the title literary discipline and expounds on the powers of the imagination. Another work by this man is prefaced with a claim that his only motive for its publication is a love of truth, and an entreaty for logical refutations of his proofs against the (*) existence of God, which resulted in his expulsion from Oxford. FTP, name this thinker who responded to Thomas Love Peacock's The Four Ages of Poetry with his own A Defence of Poetry and also wrote The Necessity of Atheism as well as poems like Adonais and Ozymandias.

In his major philosophical work, this thinker responded to a challenge of Plato by raising arguments concerning pleasure, love, and social change.

Percy_Bysshe_Shelley

Percy_Bysshe_Shelley

Percy Bysshe Shelley

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Philosophy

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A coincident D-brane/anti-D-brane pair contains excitations of these particles, and one of Sen's conjectures states that the contributions from these particles' potential gives that configuration a zero energy density. The set of solutions to the Klein-Gordon equation corresponding to these particles is incomplete, and these particles cannot be localized in space. The (*) Feinberg reinterpretation principle partially resolves a paradox associated with these particles that must always lose energy via Cherenkov radiation. If these particles exist, as a consequence of their defining property they have imaginary mass, and these particles could violate causality via their namesake "telephone paradox." Contrasted with luxons and bradyons, for 10 points name these hypothetical particles that move faster than light.

A coincident D-brane/anti-D-brane pair contains excitations of these particles, and one of Sen's conjectures states that the contributions from these particles' potential gives that configuration a zero energy density. The set of solutions to the Klein-Gordon equation corresponding to these particles is incomplete, and these particles cannot be localized in space. The (*) Feinberg reinterpretation principle partially resolves a paradox associated with these particles that must always lose energy via Cherenkov radiation. If these particles exist, as a consequence of their defining property they have imaginary mass, and these particles could violate causality via their namesake "telephone paradox." Contrasted with luxons and bradyons, for 10 points name these hypothetical particles that move faster than light.

A coincident D-brane/anti-D-brane pair contains excitations of these particles, and one of Sen's conjectures states that the contributions from these particles' potential gives that configuration a zero energy density.

Tachyon

Tachyon

tachyons

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Philosophy

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To the north of this feature may be seen the sphere of fast-food joint Orange Julep, which shockingly rises 40 feet into the air, as well as a namesake university's famed pale-yellow art deco tower and the Oratory of St. Joseph, home to the world's third-largest basilica dome. The downtown of this feature's namesake city lies to its south and features skyscrapers like the Pier Luigi Nervi-designed Stock Exchange Tower and the I.M. Pei-designed (*) Place Ville-Marie. This geographic feature itself features a 103 foot-high cross that is illuminated in blue in honor of St. John the Baptist and purple to mark the death of a Pope, while its southern slope is home to its namesake city's McGill University. Named in honor of King Francis I by Jacques Cartier, for 10 points, name this large hill surrounded by a namesake city, the largest in Quebec and second largest in Canada.

To the north of this feature may be seen the sphere of fast-food joint Orange Julep, which shockingly rises 40 feet into the air, as well as a namesake university's famed pale-yellow art deco tower and the Oratory of St. Joseph, home to the world's third-largest basilica dome. The downtown of this feature's namesake city lies to its south and features skyscrapers like the Pier Luigi Nervi-designed Stock Exchange Tower and the I.M. Pei-designed (*) Place Ville-Marie. This geographic feature itself features a 103 foot-high cross that is illuminated in blue in honor of St. John the Baptist and purple to mark the death of a Pope, while its southern slope is home to its namesake city's McGill University. Named in honor of King Francis I by Jacques Cartier, for 10 points, name this large hill surrounded by a namesake city, the largest in Quebec and second largest in Canada.

To the north of this feature may be seen the sphere of fast-food joint Orange Julep, which shockingly rises 40 feet into the air, as well as a namesake university's famed pale-yellow art deco tower and the Oratory of St. Joseph, home to the world's third-largest basilica dome.

Mount_Royal

Mount_Royal

Mount Royal [accept Mont Royal or Montreal; do not accept "Blue Line"]

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Geography

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In the wake of this battle, the victorious general joined Edward Rutledge and others at Billop Manor for a fruitless peace conference. Prior to this battle, one side approached Howard's Tavern and asked the innkeeper to guide them to the little-known Jamaica Pass, which the other side guarded with only 5 militiamen, who were quickly overpowered. Von Heister led the Hessian center attack in this engagement, which saw Stirling muster 1600 men to counter a quick advance through (*) Gowanus Pass by men under James Grant. John Sullivan led a group of 250 men in a noble rear guard, which enabled the ludicrously chaotic American forces to successfully retreat. Howe's preparations for an extended siege of the Brooklyn Heights in the wake of this battle were wasted, as Washington evacuated the Continental Army before launching a more successful attack two months later. For 10 points, name this early defeat for Revolutionary forces which took place on a large land mass to the east of Manhattan.

In the wake of this battle, the victorious general joined Edward Rutledge and others at Billop Manor for a fruitless peace conference. Prior to this battle, one side approached Howard's Tavern and asked the innkeeper to guide them to the little-known Jamaica Pass, which the other side guarded with only 5 militiamen, who were quickly overpowered. Von Heister led the Hessian center attack in this engagement, which saw Stirling muster 1600 men to counter a quick advance through (*) Gowanus Pass by men under James Grant. John Sullivan led a group of 250 men in a noble rear guard, which enabled the ludicrously chaotic American forces to successfully retreat. Howe's preparations for an extended siege of the Brooklyn Heights in the wake of this battle were wasted, as Washington evacuated the Continental Army before launching a more successful attack two months later. For 10 points, name this early defeat for Revolutionary forces which took place on a large land mass to the east of Manhattan.

In the wake of this battle, the victorious general joined Edward Rutledge and others at Billop Manor for a fruitless peace conference.

Battle_of_Long_Island

Battle_of_Long_Island

Battle of Long Island

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This thinker introduced a concept that Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari claimed identifies the schizophrenic producer's typical mode of production. That concept, which was pioneered by this thinker, was extended by Derrida to encompass all borrowing of concepts text of "a heritage which is more or less coherent or ruined." Another work by this think traced the evolution of a single myth from South America to the Arctic. The aforementioned central concept of this thinker is contrasted with the work of the (*) "engineer," who exemplifies the scientific way of thought. For 10 points, name this creator of the concept of "bricolage," a structuralist anthropologist who wrote Elementary Structures of Kinship and The Savage Mind.

This thinker introduced a concept that Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari claimed identifies the schizophrenic producer's typical mode of production. That concept, which was pioneered by this thinker, was extended by Derrida to encompass all borrowing of concepts text of "a heritage which is more or less coherent or ruined." Another work by this think traced the evolution of a single myth from South America to the Arctic. The aforementioned central concept of this thinker is contrasted with the work of the (*) "engineer," who exemplifies the scientific way of thought. For 10 points, name this creator of the concept of "bricolage," a structuralist anthropologist who wrote Elementary Structures of Kinship and The Savage Mind.

This thinker introduced a concept that Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari claimed identifies the schizophrenic producer's typical mode of production.

Claude_Lévi-Strauss

Claude_Lévi-Strauss

Claude Levi-Strauss

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One novel about one of these characters sees its title character antagonize the Bannerworth family before leaping into Mount Vesuvius. Another novel about one of these characters sees Aubrey fall in love with the Greek innkeeper's daughter Ianthe while taking a Grand Tour with the title character. Those novels are about Varney and Lord Ruthven, respectively. Another novel about one of these characters stars (*) Laura, who befriends a woman who mysteriously resembles the Countess Karnstein and uses such pseudonyms as "Mircalla" and "Millarca". Another of these characters overcomes Lucy Westenra before being killed by a coalition including Mina Murray, Jonathan Harker, and Abraham Van Helsing. For 10 points, identify this type of character exemplified by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla and Bram Stoker's Dracula.

One novel about one of these characters sees its title character antagonize the Bannerworth family before leaping into Mount Vesuvius. Another novel about one of these characters sees Aubrey fall in love with the Greek innkeeper's daughter Ianthe while taking a Grand Tour with the title character. Those novels are about Varney and Lord Ruthven, respectively. Another novel about one of these characters stars (*) Laura, who befriends a woman who mysteriously resembles the Countess Karnstein and uses such pseudonyms as "Mircalla" and "Millarca". Another of these characters overcomes Lucy Westenra before being killed by a coalition including Mina Murray, Jonathan Harker, and Abraham Van Helsing. For 10 points, identify this type of character exemplified by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla and Bram Stoker's Dracula.

One novel about one of these characters sees its title character antagonize the Bannerworth family before leaping into Mount Vesuvius.

Vampire

Vampire

vampires

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A common helix-loop-helix binding region that binds this element to various proteins is known as an EF hand. This element often forms pentagonal bipyramidal coordination structure when bound to oxygen. This element is involved in the fast-block to polyspermy, and the intracellular concentration of this element increases within the egg upon fertilization. Rhyanodine receptors allow the (*) ER to release stored concentrations of this element, which binds to troponin in order to expose the tropoymosin complex and allow muscle contraction. Parathyroid hormone increases the blood concentration of this hormone, while calcitonin reduces it. FTP, name this element that is used by osteoblasts to form bones.

A common helix-loop-helix binding region that binds this element to various proteins is known as an EF hand. This element often forms pentagonal bipyramidal coordination structure when bound to oxygen. This element is involved in the fast-block to polyspermy, and the intracellular concentration of this element increases within the egg upon fertilization. Rhyanodine receptors allow the (*) ER to release stored concentrations of this element, which binds to troponin in order to expose the tropoymosin complex and allow muscle contraction. Parathyroid hormone increases the blood concentration of this hormone, while calcitonin reduces it. FTP, name this element that is used by osteoblasts to form bones.

A common helix-loop-helix binding region that binds this element to various proteins is known as an EF hand.

Calcium

Calcium

calcium (also accept Ca)

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The opening of this work includes a G G A-flat F-sharp motif on the strings which is punctuated by rising and falling diminished scales. A G-major animato section of this piece quotes the fox-ride "Was kommt ort von der Hohe?" Earlier, the trumpets play the melody "Wir haben gebauet ein stattliches Haus," which is followed by the song "Landesvater" in the strings. These melodies are then all played in counterpoint, leading to the C-major maestoso (*) finale of this work based on a piece also used Franz Suppe's operetta Flotte Burschensong, the song "Gaudeamus igitur." Its composer described this piece as a "very boisterous potpourri of student drinking songs." For 10 points, name this orchestral piece by Johannes Brahms that he wrote to thank the University of Breslau for awarding him an honorary doctorate.

The opening of this work includes a G G A-flat F-sharp motif on the strings which is punctuated by rising and falling diminished scales. A G-major animato section of this piece quotes the fox-ride "Was kommt ort von der Hohe?" Earlier, the trumpets play the melody "Wir haben gebauet ein stattliches Haus," which is followed by the song "Landesvater" in the strings. These melodies are then all played in counterpoint, leading to the C-major maestoso (*) finale of this work based on a piece also used Franz Suppe's operetta Flotte Burschensong, the song "Gaudeamus igitur." Its composer described this piece as a "very boisterous potpourri of student drinking songs." For 10 points, name this orchestral piece by Johannes Brahms that he wrote to thank the University of Breslau for awarding him an honorary doctorate.

The opening of this work includes a G G A-flat F-sharp motif on the strings which is punctuated by rising and falling diminished scales.

Academic_Festival_Overture

Academic_Festival_Overture

Academic Festival Overture [or Akademische Festouverture; or Brahms's Opus 80]

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Forces under this king defeated the Spanish navy off of Winchelsea, while he fought Eustace de Ribemont near Calais. This king convinced Louis the Bavarian to side with him in one conflict and was hit with an arrow during his greatest naval victory. The Good Parliament tried desperately to banish this man's troublesome mistress, Alice Perrers, but was thwarted by his son, the husband of Blanche of Lancaster. Froissart described the court of this victor at the Battle of (*) Sluys, who tried to emulate King Arthur's Round Table by creating the Order of the Garter. This husband of Philippa of Hainault executed Roger Mortimer, the lover of his mother Isabella, who had overthrown this king's father, the probable lover of Piers Gaveston. This man's sons included John of Gaunt and a man who won the Battle of Poitiers and assisted in this king's victory at Crecy, Edward the Black Prince. For 10 points, identify this British king, the son of Edward II.

Forces under this king defeated the Spanish navy off of Winchelsea, while he fought Eustace de Ribemont near Calais. This king convinced Louis the Bavarian to side with him in one conflict and was hit with an arrow during his greatest naval victory. The Good Parliament tried desperately to banish this man's troublesome mistress, Alice Perrers, but was thwarted by his son, the husband of Blanche of Lancaster. Froissart described the court of this victor at the Battle of (*) Sluys, who tried to emulate King Arthur's Round Table by creating the Order of the Garter. This husband of Philippa of Hainault executed Roger Mortimer, the lover of his mother Isabella, who had overthrown this king's father, the probable lover of Piers Gaveston. This man's sons included John of Gaunt and a man who won the Battle of Poitiers and assisted in this king's victory at Crecy, Edward the Black Prince. For 10 points, identify this British king, the son of Edward II.

Forces under this king defeated the Spanish navy off of Winchelsea, while he fought Eustace de Ribemont near Calais.

Edward_III_of_England

Edward_III_of_England

Edward III

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History

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A technique named for Allen that uses spectroscopic data to measure this quantity runs into difficulties with d and f block electrons, while this quantity is used to plot species on Jensen's triangle. This quantity is proportional to the effective nuclear charge divided by a surface area term, in a result by (*) Allred and Rochow. One way to calculated this quantity is simply to average the ionization energy and electron affinity, but the most common definition of this quantity is based on dissociation energies; those scales are named for Mulliken and Pauling. For 10 points, name this quantity that summarizes the ability of an atom to attract electrons and is approximately four for Flourine.

A technique named for Allen that uses spectroscopic data to measure this quantity runs into difficulties with d and f block electrons, while this quantity is used to plot species on Jensen's triangle. This quantity is proportional to the effective nuclear charge divided by a surface area term, in a result by (*) Allred and Rochow. One way to calculated this quantity is simply to average the ionization energy and electron affinity, but the most common definition of this quantity is based on dissociation energies; those scales are named for Mulliken and Pauling. For 10 points, name this quantity that summarizes the ability of an atom to attract electrons and is approximately four for Flourine.

A technique named for Allen that uses spectroscopic data to measure this quantity runs into difficulties with d and f block electrons, while this quantity is used to plot species on Jensen's triangle.

Electronegativity

Electronegativity

Electronegativity

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This figure erected a stone memorial at Eben-Ezer to commemorate God's help at Mizpah. The Berakhot claims that this man was the first to justify sacrifices made by non-priests. While pregnant with him, this man's mother was mistaken for drunk by a priest of Shiloh who later became this man's mentor. This son of Elkanah was called three times by while asleep in the temple by a voice he thought was that mentor, (*) Eli. This man gave a speech at Gilgal that warned against idolatry of kings before he predicted the results of the Battle of Mount Gilboa when he was resurrected by the Witch of Endor at the behest of Saul. For 10 points, name this last Judge of Israel and prophet who anointed both Saul and David King of Israel.

This figure erected a stone memorial at Eben-Ezer to commemorate God's help at Mizpah. The Berakhot claims that this man was the first to justify sacrifices made by non-priests. While pregnant with him, this man's mother was mistaken for drunk by a priest of Shiloh who later became this man's mentor. This son of Elkanah was called three times by while asleep in the temple by a voice he thought was that mentor, (*) Eli. This man gave a speech at Gilgal that warned against idolatry of kings before he predicted the results of the Battle of Mount Gilboa when he was resurrected by the Witch of Endor at the behest of Saul. For 10 points, name this last Judge of Israel and prophet who anointed both Saul and David King of Israel.

This figure erected a stone memorial at Eben-Ezer to commemorate God's help at Mizpah.

Samuel

Samuel

Samuel [or Shmu'el or Samu'eel or Shemuwel]

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This event resulted in the creation of the Special Corps of the Gendarmes and the infamous Third Section under Alexander Benkendorf. Shortly after a central group in this event celebrated the miraculous breaking of the ropes used to hang them, they were strung up again with new, more effective rope. A cavalry charge during this event failed miserably when the horses slipped on icy cobblestones, and it saw Eugene (*) Obolensky spontaneously proclaimed leader by a listless crowd in the Senate Square. The Chernigov Regiment rose up following the failure of this event, many of whose participants believed that the name of Princess Juliane was actually "Constitution." Northern Society head Pavel Pastel was executed in the wake of this event, which saw supporters of Constantine thrown into the Neva River while protesting the succession of Alexander I. For 10 points, identify this uprising against Nicholas I in Saint Petersburg, named for the winter month in which it took place.

This event resulted in the creation of the Special Corps of the Gendarmes and the infamous Third Section under Alexander Benkendorf. Shortly after a central group in this event celebrated the miraculous breaking of the ropes used to hang them, they were strung up again with new, more effective rope. A cavalry charge during this event failed miserably when the horses slipped on icy cobblestones, and it saw Eugene (*) Obolensky spontaneously proclaimed leader by a listless crowd in the Senate Square. The Chernigov Regiment rose up following the failure of this event, many of whose participants believed that the name of Princess Juliane was actually "Constitution." Northern Society head Pavel Pastel was executed in the wake of this event, which saw supporters of Constantine thrown into the Neva River while protesting the succession of Alexander I. For 10 points, identify this uprising against Nicholas I in Saint Petersburg, named for the winter month in which it took place.

This event resulted in the creation of the Special Corps of the Gendarmes and the infamous Third Section under Alexander Benkendorf.

Decembrist_revolt

Decembrist_revolt

The Decembrist Revolt or Dekabristy

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History

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In the foreground of one of this man's paintings, a brown-clad monk reaches forward with a goblet to meet a number of swords. That painting by this man, his largest canvas ever, unexpectedly places a two-tiered blue-and-gold crown on a one-eyed Batavian and was systematically sliced apart in a desperate attempt to sell the fragments. In another of his paintings, an older beret-wearing figure peeks out from behind a curtain to gaze at the title figure, who lies in bed as a golden infant with an anguished expression flies above her. This artist of The (*) Conspiracy of Claudius Civilis and that depiction of Danae painted a work centered on a skullcapped man, who stands in an alcove behind a quintet of hat-wearing men who examine a logbook. Another painting by this artist of Syndics of the Clothmakers' Guild depicts a shadowy dog menacing a drummer on the right, while an illuminated, ethereal girl holds a chicken next to a red-clad man holding a musket. For 10 points, identify this artist who depicted the company of Frans Banning Cocq in his Night Watch.

In the foreground of one of this man's paintings, a brown-clad monk reaches forward with a goblet to meet a number of swords. That painting by this man, his largest canvas ever, unexpectedly places a two-tiered blue-and-gold crown on a one-eyed Batavian and was systematically sliced apart in a desperate attempt to sell the fragments. In another of his paintings, an older beret-wearing figure peeks out from behind a curtain to gaze at the title figure, who lies in bed as a golden infant with an anguished expression flies above her. This artist of The (*) Conspiracy of Claudius Civilis and that depiction of Danae painted a work centered on a skullcapped man, who stands in an alcove behind a quintet of hat-wearing men who examine a logbook. Another painting by this artist of Syndics of the Clothmakers' Guild depicts a shadowy dog menacing a drummer on the right, while an illuminated, ethereal girl holds a chicken next to a red-clad man holding a musket. For 10 points, identify this artist who depicted the company of Frans Banning Cocq in his Night Watch.

In the foreground of one of this man's paintings, a brown-clad monk reaches forward with a goblet to meet a number of swords.

Rembrandt

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn [accept either underlined portion]

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In this work, the protagonist's doorway contains a coat of arms resembling a sparrow hawk and later a star exploding from a woman's forehead actually turns out to be a bullet that puts that protagonist in a military hospital. Alfons Beck leads the protagonist to booze, but is sworn off when the protagonist sees a girl he calls (*) Beatrice. The protagonist's father scolds him for his muddy shoes after he had bragged about stealing a sack of apples, leading to extortion by the bully Kromer. The title character offers the protagonist an alternate interpretation of the story of Cain and Abel, leading to interest in the evil god Abraxas. For 10 points, name this novel in which Emil Sinclair is mentored by the title character, by Hermann Hesse.

In this work, the protagonist's doorway contains a coat of arms resembling a sparrow hawk and later a star exploding from a woman's forehead actually turns out to be a bullet that puts that protagonist in a military hospital. Alfons Beck leads the protagonist to booze, but is sworn off when the protagonist sees a girl he calls (*) Beatrice. The protagonist's father scolds him for his muddy shoes after he had bragged about stealing a sack of apples, leading to extortion by the bully Kromer. The title character offers the protagonist an alternate interpretation of the story of Cain and Abel, leading to interest in the evil god Abraxas. For 10 points, name this novel in which Emil Sinclair is mentored by the title character, by Hermann Hesse.

In this work, the protagonist's doorway contains a coat of arms resembling a sparrow hawk and later a star exploding from a woman's forehead actually turns out to be a bullet that puts that protagonist in a military hospital.

Demian

Demian

Demian

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One modification to this algorithm improves on its running time by replacing its primary data structure with a number of leftist binary trees, which can be easily merged; that modification is the Cheriton-Tarjan algorithm. The amortized run-time of one subsection of this algorithm is a notable instance of the inverse Ackermann function appearing in time complexity. The optimizations of "union by rank" and "path compression" can be used to improve on a subsection of this algorithm known as the union-find algorithm. This algorithm has running time "Big O of (*) E log E" where E is the number of edges, since the dominating step in this algorithm is sorting the edges by weight. It works by iteratively choosing the lowest weight edge that connects two previously unconnected components in the graph. For 10 points, name this graph algorithm that, like Boruvka's algorithm and Prim's algorithm, finds the minimum spanning tree of a graph.

One modification to this algorithm improves on its running time by replacing its primary data structure with a number of leftist binary trees, which can be easily merged; that modification is the Cheriton-Tarjan algorithm. The amortized run-time of one subsection of this algorithm is a notable instance of the inverse Ackermann function appearing in time complexity. The optimizations of "union by rank" and "path compression" can be used to improve on a subsection of this algorithm known as the union-find algorithm. This algorithm has running time "Big O of (*) E log E" where E is the number of edges, since the dominating step in this algorithm is sorting the edges by weight. It works by iteratively choosing the lowest weight edge that connects two previously unconnected components in the graph. For 10 points, name this graph algorithm that, like Boruvka's algorithm and Prim's algorithm, finds the minimum spanning tree of a graph.

One modification to this algorithm improves on its running time by replacing its primary data structure with a number of leftist binary trees, which can be easily merged; that modification is the Cheriton-Tarjan algorithm.

Kruskal's_algorithm

Kruskal's_algorithm

Kruskal's Algorithm

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One story by this author concerns a man seduced by Zaborovna Privet and attacked by a giant called Lord Gall of Wormwood, before dying and then emerging from his casket. A poem by this author exclaims "Galileo how are you and his consecutive thirds! The vile old Copernican lead-swinging son of a sutler!" In addition to the story "Echo's Bones," this man's nonfiction collection Disjecta contains essays on aesthetics, in which he discusses his own novel Dream of Fair to Middling Women. In one of his plays, a character is asked to choose between a (*) radish and a turnip and asks if there are any carrots, while another play involves the blind man Hamm and his servant Clov as well as Nagg and Nell. FTP, name this author of Whoroscope who also wrote Krapp's Last Tape and told of Vladimir and Estragon in his Waiting for Godot.

One story by this author concerns a man seduced by Zaborovna Privet and attacked by a giant called Lord Gall of Wormwood, before dying and then emerging from his casket. A poem by this author exclaims "Galileo how are you and his consecutive thirds! The vile old Copernican lead-swinging son of a sutler!" In addition to the story "Echo's Bones," this man's nonfiction collection Disjecta contains essays on aesthetics, in which he discusses his own novel Dream of Fair to Middling Women. In one of his plays, a character is asked to choose between a (*) radish and a turnip and asks if there are any carrots, while another play involves the blind man Hamm and his servant Clov as well as Nagg and Nell. FTP, name this author of Whoroscope who also wrote Krapp's Last Tape and told of Vladimir and Estragon in his Waiting for Godot.

One story by this author concerns a man seduced by Zaborovna Privet and attacked by a giant called Lord Gall of Wormwood, before dying and then emerging from his casket.

Samuel_Beckett

Samuel_Beckett

Samuel Beckett

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