UMR Spring Tournament – March 3, 2007
ROUND TWO
FIRST QUARTER – 15 TOSSUPS
Tossup 1: Arts – American Literature
A Persian fire-worshipper named Fedallah accurately predicts how this character will die. A partner of Bildad and Peleg, he nails a gold coin to the mast of his ship, promising it to the man who first sees the title creature of the novel he appears in. Forced to walk on a leg of whale-bone, this is, FTP, what captain of the Pequod in Melville’s Moby-Dick?
Captain Ahab
Tossup 2: Science – Chemistry (Calculation)
500 grams of a binary mixture that is 36 mass percent benzene in toluene is mixed with 1.5 kg of a binary mixture that is 8 mass percent benzene in toluene. For ten points—what is the final composition of the resulting mixture?
15 mass % benzene and 85 mass % toluene (accept equivalents)
Tossup 3: Social Studies – World Geography
Built in 1417 by the Ming Dynasty, its flatness is only broken up by the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong Lying between two massive gates, for 10 points, name this plaza near the center of Beijing known for protests in 1989.
Tiananmen Square
Tossup 4: Math Knowledge – Noncalculation
This type of algebra deals with the set operations of intersection, union, and complement, as well as the logic operations of AND, OR, or NOT. FTP, this is what type of algebra, the simplest form of which has only two elements, 0 and 1, and can represent true versus false?
Boolean algebra
Tossup 5: Science – Biology
The term was coined by Edward Jenner and relates to a word meaning “cow,” since the first one was derived from the virus cowpox. For ten points, what is this process of administering weakened or dead pathogens to a healthy person or animal, with the intent of conferring immunity against a targeted form of a related disease agent?
Vaccine (or vaccination)
Tossup 6: General – Sports
The original version of this trophy cost ten guineas when it was purchased in 1892. Henri Richard (hahn-REE ree-SHARD) won it the most times, but Curtis Joseph never has. It was last awarded on June 19, 2006, when Rod Brind’Amour hoisted it as captain of the Carolina Hurricanes. FTP, name this trophy awarded to the champion of the National Hockey League.
Stanley Cup
Tossup 7: Math – Trigonometry (Calculation)
The sun shines such that its rays make a 50-degree angle with the ground. A building casts a shadow that has a ground length of 30 feet. FTP, find the height of the building, assuming the tangent of 50 degrees is about 1.2.
36 feet
Tossup 8: Arts – World Literature
He was a reporter for the regional newspapers El Heraldo and El Universal before taking a job with El Espectador, a nationally circulated newspaper based in Bogota. FTP, which Colombian author wrote Love in the Time of Cholera and One Hundred Years of Solitude?
Gabriel Garcia Marquez (PROMPT on Marquez)
Tossup 9: General – Agriculture Science
In 1962, a book addressed this product initially invented to combat mosquitoes that carry many diseases. For 10 points, which insecticide also thins the eggshells of birds that eat fish, as revealed in Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring?
DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane)
Tossup 10: Social Studies – American History
Wilmot Redd, Margaret Scott, Martha Carrier, George Burroughs, Elizabeth Howe, Sarah Good, Martha Corey, and John Proctor. FTP, all of these people were executed in 1692 for allegedly practicing dark arts during which event named for a town in Massachusetts?
Salem Witch Trials (also “Salem Witch Hunt” or “Salem Witchcraft Episode”)
Tossup 11: Math – Algebra (Calculation)
For ten points, find the slope of the following line: 5x – 9y = 15.
m = 5/9
Tossup 12: Arts – British Literature
The personal assistant to a Rear Admiral of the Royal Navy during WWII, he proposed a plan to capture the Enigma device. Though it probably didn’t inspire his children’s story “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” it might have led to a 14-book series that spawned movies starring Roger Moore and Sean Connery. FTP, who created James Bond?
Ian Fleming
Tossup 13: Science – Chemistry
This value applies to molecules, but it’s normally used to describe elements. Generally speaking it increases going to the right and decreases going down the groups. For ten points, name this value, the energy needed to detach an electron from a singly charged negative ion.
Electron affinity
Tossup 14: Social Studies – American History
His business card is said to have described him as a used furniture dealer but his real profession was being the head of a gang of bootleggers during prohibition in Chicago. Despite interest in these activities by the FBI he would ultimately be arrested for tax evasion. FTP, name this notorious gangster nicknamed “Scarface.”
Al Capone
Tossup 15: Science – Biology
A yellowish, pliable substance that fluoresces a little under ultraviolet light, it is secreted in humans known medically as cerumen. Aiding in lubrication and providing some protection from bacteria, for ten points, name this compound secreted inside the human ear commonly seen on used Q tips.
Earwax
SECOND QUARTER – 10 TOSSUPS WITH BONUSES
Tossup 16: Arts – American Literature
This novel's title character, an orphan, breaks off a relationship with Amy Lawrence when a new girl arrives in St. Petersburg. While searching for buried treasure in a cave, the protagonist and his new girl, Becky, are nearly discovered by the villain, Injun Joe. FTP, name this 1876 novel by Mark Twain.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Bonus 1: Math – Algebra (Calculation)
Find the y-intercept of the following lines.
1. y = 2x + 3
y = 3 or (0,3)
2. 6y = -8x – 30
y = -5 or (0,-5)
3. 9x + 8y = 23
y = 23/9 or (0, 23/9)
4. y = x^2 + 9
y = 3 or (0, 3)
Tossup 17: Science – Chemistry
A crater that lies mostly on the far side of the Moon, a French submarine built in 1912, a “point” that refers to the temperature at which a material loses its ferromagnetic ability, and Institutes in Paris and Warsaw were also named for them. For ten points, give the surname of these chemists, Pierre and Marie, who share 3 Nobel Prizes.
Curie
Bonus 2: Social Studies – American History
Given the by which American colonists referred to a war, give the European name for the war.
1. French and Indian War
Seven Years' War
2. Queen Anne's War
War of Spanish Succession
3. King George's War
War of Austrian Succession (also accept War of Jenkin's Ear)
4. King William's War
War of the Grand Alliance (also accept War of the League of Augsburg)
Tossup 18: Math – Calculus (Calculation)
Find the limit of 3x squared minus 5 over the quantity x squared plus x plus 1 as x approaches infinity.
3
Bonus 3: Arts – American Literature
Given a famous detective and the name of a book he appears in, name the author that created him.
1. Sam Spade, The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett
2. Charlie Chan, The House Without A Key
Earl Biggers
3. Philip Marlowe, The Big Sleep
Raymond Chandler
4. C. Auguste Dupin, The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Edgar Allan Poe
Tossup 19: Arts - Fine Arts
Painted by Emanuel Leutze in 1851, 75 years after the Christmas Day event which it depicts, it shows five men with oars trying to avoid chunks of ice and James Monroe holding an historically-inaccurate flag while standing behind the title character. For 10 points, name this painting which depicts the first U.S. President about to land in Trenton.
Washington Crossing the Delaware
Bonus 4: Science – Biology
Answer the following about local biomes for ten points each.
A. Found in Asia, it is a semi-desert, sometimes covered with grass or shrubs or both, depending on the season.
Steppe
B. Tropically located, it is characterized by dense foliage and vast amounts of rainfall.
Tropical Rainforest
C. It is an area where the tree growth is hindered by low temperatures, short growing seasons, and permafrost.
Tundra
D. It is characterized by trees that cannot live yearlong and must shed leaves and become dormant during the winter.
Deciduous forest
Tossup 20: General
A glitch found on level 1-2 in this game will warp you to the Minus World. It premiered in 1985 and is the best selling video game of all time. FTP, what is this NES game, the first in a series starring an Italian plumber?
Super Mario Brothers (prompt on any partial answer)
Bonus 5: Math – Geometry (Calculation)
The points (5,9) and (11,21) are plotted on a Cartesian plane. Answer the following:
1. What is the distance between these two points?
a. 6√5 units (six times the square root of 5)
2. In y=mx+b form, what is the equation of the line passing through these points?
b. y=2x-1
3. A third point is plotted at the point (13,9). What is the area of the resulting triangle?
c. 44 square units
4. If the segment from (5,9) to (13,9) is one of sides, give either of the two points that will form a parallelogram with the other three points?
d. (3,21) OR (19,21)
Tossup 21: Math – Geometry (Calculation)
Two angles are complementary. If the first of the two angles is 2π/9 radians, FTP, what is the second angle?
5π/18
Bonus 6: Social Studies - Geography
Name the following rivers.
1. The largest river by volume, it begins in Peru and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
AmazonRiver
2. The second largest river in France, it flows through the cities of Troyes, Rouen, and Paris.
SeineRiver
3. Making up most of the southern border of New South Wales, this river is the second longest in Australia.
MurrayRiver
4. Passing through Patna and Kanpur, this river in India empties into the Bay of Bengal.
GangesRiver
Tossup 22: Arts – French Literature
When the author of this novel was put on trial for obscenity in 1857, it became a bestseller. The protagonist is divided between desires of adulterous passion and the reality of her country life. This leads to affairs with Dupuis and Boulanger before the title character commits suicide in, for 10 points, what novel by Gustave Flaubert?
Madame Bovary
Bonus 7: General – Music
Given lyrics from a song currently on the Billboard Top 100 and the artist who sings them, give the name of the song.
1. “To the left, to the left, everything you own in a box to the left,” Beyonce
Irreplaceable
2. “When I was a young boy, my father took me into the city to see a marching band,” My Chemical Romance
Welcome to the Black Parade
3. And I never wanna say goodbye, but girl you make it hard to be faithful,” Hinder
Lips of an Angel
4. “There’s nothing you can say, nothing you can say, nothing you can do, nothing you can do, there’s no other way when it comes to the truth,” Avril Lavigne
Keep Holding On
Tossup 23: Social Studies – Geography
In normal years its supply is depleted before it reaches it mouth due to the many dams built along its 1,450-mile length. The most notable of these was built during the Great Depression, the 726-foot Hoover Dam. Ending at the Gulf of California, FTP, which southwestern United States river passes through the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
Bonus 8: Math Knowledge – Noncalculation
Answer these questions about people related to calculus.
1. Name the English mathematician credited with creating calculus.
(Isaac)Newton
2. Newton was a professor at this university in England.
Cambridge
3. Newton published this treatise over universal gravitation and the three laws of motion.
Philosophiae NaturalisPrincipia Mathematica
4. This German published his findings on calculus before Newton and his notation is widely used today.
GottfriedLeibniz
Tossup 24: Arts - Mythology
Events that symbolize its approach include the birth of Fenrir, the death of Baldr (Bal - dur), and the arrival of Fimbulwinter. It is battle waged between the gods and their aggressors. FTP, identify this apocalyptic battle of Norse Mythology that takes place at the end of the world.
Ragnorok
Bonus 9: Science – Chemistry
For five points, given a molecule, tell how many atoms are in it all together.
1. Ethane
8
2. Toluene
15
3. Sodium bicarbonate
6
4. Dextrose
24
Tossup 25: General – Spelling
This term refers to a covering that allows animals or soldiers to blend into their environments. FTP, spell “camouflage.”
C-A-M-O-U-F-L-A-G-E
Bonus 10: Science – Engineering
Given a description of a Roman contribution to engineering, name it.
1. The Romans refined this for use in many buildings due to its loadbearing capabilities.
arch
2. The Romans were able to use as much water as modern day cities by using these structures to bring it in from long distances.
Aqueduct
3. Some of these Roman constructions, important for troop movement and trade, are still in use today due to their sturdy construction.
roads
4. Originally invented in Egypt, the Romans improved this mortar precursor.
Cement
THIRD QUARTER – 15 TOSSUPS
Tossup 26: History – World History
His birthday is commemorated by a national holiday in India and he is recognized as the Father of the Nation. FTP, name this Indian political figure who protested through non-violent civil disobedience.
Mahatma Gandhi
Tossup 27: Math – Trigonometry (Calculation)
A boat is tied up to the end of a pier and is being pulled in. The boat is originally 15 horizontal feet from the pier on an angled rope. If the water is 8 feet below the dock and 7 feet of rope is pulled in—then for ten points—how many horizontal feet is the boat from the pier now?
6 feet
Tossup 28: Science – Geology
It is notable for its high density, over 4 gm/cm^3 even though it is transparent and made up of only aluminum and oxygen. Coloration is due to imperfections and determines the gemstone name it is referred to by. This is, FTP, what mineral whose red variety is know as a ruby.
Corundum (prompt on Aluminum oxide, corundum is the crystalline form of Al2O3)
Tossup 29: Arts – British Literature
Subtitled “The Life and Death of a Man of Character,” this book starts in Wessex, England with Michael Henchard getting drunk and selling his wife and child to a sailor. Eighteen years later, Henchard is elected to the title office in—for ten points—what Thomas Hardy novel?
The Mayor of Casterbridge
Tossup 30: Social Studies – American History
It patrolled the east coast of the United States until January 1898 it was ordered to go from Key West to protect the country’s interests on the island of Cuba. FTP, name this ship whose explosion in Havana Harbor was a major cause of the Spanish-American War.
USS Maine
Tossup 31: Math – Algebra (Calculation)
If you are up all night studying and notice that it has been exactly 445 minutes since midnight, FTP, what time is it?
7:25 am
Tossup 32: General – TV
Santiago Cabrera, Tawny Cypress, Hayden Panettiere, Greg Grunberg, Ali Larter, and Milo Ventimiglia are all actors in this TV show currently aired on NBC. FTP, name this show in which ordinary people discover extraordinary abilities while trying to save mankind.
Heroes
Tossup 33: Social Studies – Geography
Located in the North Platte River valley, this geologic formation was a prominent landmark on the California, Oregon, and Mormon trails. Depicted on the Nebraska state quarter, FTP, name this 300-foot tall western Nebraska landmark.
Chimney Rock
Tossup 34: Science – Biology
Examples include the lanternfish, flashlight fish, and cookiecutter shark. These creatures live in temperatures from 310 degrees Celsius where it is completely dark. For ten points, what is the term given to species of fish that live below the photic zone of the ocean and are most notable for their ability to survive high pressures and produce light through bioluminescence.
Deep sea fish
Tossup 35: General - Industrial Arts
The set of the most common three is known as the Burmester set and includes one for hyperbolas, one for elipses and one for parabolas. The advent of computer aided drafting has made them obsolete as precise radii can be defined. FTP name this drafting tool for drawing non-linear traces of varying radius.
French curve
Tossup 36: Math – Geometry (Calculation)
A woman has a paperweight on her desk that is a solid hemisphere. She wishes for it to be a different color on all sides so she paints it with her nail polish during lunch. If it is 6 inches in diameter, in terms of pi, for ten points, what is the area she needs to polish?
27pi
Tossup 37: Social Studies – American History
One of the first statesmen to urge for the unification of the English Colonies, the democratic principles that he set forth in his colony's government served as a basis for the Constitution. FTP, name this pacifist and Quaker, founder of Pennsylvania.
William Penn
Tossup 38: Science – Physics (Calculation)
A block of mass m is sitting motionless on an inclined plane with a coefficient of static friction of 1. FTP what is the largest possible angle of incline for the plane before the block will start sliding?
45 degrees
Tossup 39: Arts – American Literature
Released after serving four years in prison for murder, he runs into Jim Casy, a preacher who has lost his faith in God, and Muley Graves, who helps him find his displaced family of farmers, who are planning to take Route 66 west to California and escape the Dust Bowl. FTP, name this main character from the 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath.