Deck 2 Cont'd - Round 2

Question 1

41. A group of 3 students is told to measure and record their heights. If the heights of the three students are 6 feet 4 inches, 5 feet 3 inches, and 5 feet 10 inches, then what is the total height, in feet and inches, of these three students?

Answer 1

17 FEET 5 INCHES

Question 2

42. First and last name required. This New England officer was placed in command of Continental forces in the South during the Revolutionary War. He was forced to surrender Charleston, South Carolina to the British, but later served the Continental Congress as secretary of war from 1781 to 1783. Name this man for whom Lincoln County, Kentucky is named.

Answer 2

BENJAMIN LINCOLN

Question 3

43. In this musical, rivals Riff and Bernardo meet at Doc’s Drug Store to discuss the terms of their turf war. Despite Anita’s warnings about “A Boy Like That,” Maria, a Puerto Rican immigrant, falls in love with Tony, a member of the Jets. Identify this twentieth-century adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

Answer 3

WEST SIDE STORY

Question 4

44. Spelling required. The lawyer’s outrageous argument was nevertheless persuasive to the jury. Spell the word in the previous sentence that is an antonym of “unconvincing.”

Answer 4

P-E-R-S-U-A-S-I-V-E

Question 5

45. This step in the water cycle is evident when clothes are hung out to dry. Factors that affect it are temperature, wind speed, humidity, and solar radiation. What is this step in which water as a liquid becomes water as a vapor or gas below its boiling temperature?

Answer 5

EVAPORATION

Question 6

46. At this boundary, the escape velocity equals the speed of light. Give the two-word phrase for the boundary that marks a black hole’s limits.

Answer 6

EVENT HORIZON

Question 7

47. Modern versions of this instrument are often made from rubberized fabric, although the traditional sheepskin is sometimes retained. The player ekes out melodies on a chanter’s holes, while as many as six drones provide harmony. Identify this ancient reed instrument that has a long association with the Scottish Highlands.

Answer 7

BAGPIPE(S)

Question 8

48. Multiple answers required. Consider the relation defined by Y equals X cubed plus 7. If the range of the relation is -1 and 34, what is the domain of the relation?

Answer 8

-2, 3 (either order)

Question 9

49. This author’s most recent novel follows Cammie O’Reilly’s quest to find a new mother among the inmates of Hancock County Prison. Previously, he wrote of a non-conformist who shakes up Mica High School while stealing Leo Borlock’s heart. Identify the author of The Warden’s Daughter and Stargirl.

Answer 9

(JERRY) SPINELLI

Question 10

50. This former name for a large city honors a Roman emperor. Originally named Byzantium, it was established along the coasts of the Bosporus and the Black Sea by Greek settlers. What name did the Roman emperor give to this city, that is today named Istanbul?

Answer 10

CONSTANTINOPLE

Question 11

51. Her Christian name was Rebecca; she was born near present-day Jamestown, Virginia; and she died in England. Her father was the head of a confederation of nearly thirty tribes in the Tidewater region of Virginia. Name this Native American maiden who married John Rolfe.

Answer 11

POCAHONTAS

Question 12

52. Most human cells have one of these. Without it, the cell could not grow. What is this major organelle [awr-guh-NEL] that contains the information needed for a cell to reproduce?

Answer 12

NUCLEUS

Question 13

53. Renaissance architecture dictated that this Roman order be used for the top floors of many buildings. Its tall, slender columns were topped by capitals that mixed acanthus leaves with large scrolls. What was this order, whose name implied its fusion of Ionic and Corinthian elements?

Answer 13

COMPOSITE (ORDER)

Question 14

54. This creator of Rotten Ralph and Joey Pigza won a Sibert Honor for his autobiography Hole in My Life. He incorporated childhood memories into his novel about a boy’s extraordinary summer in a Pennsylvania town. Who earned a Newbery Medal for Dead End in Norvelt?

Answer 14

(JACK) GANTOS

Question 15

55. What is the result when the trinomial X squared minus 10X plus 12 is subtracted from the trinomial X squared minus 8X plus 7?

Answer 15

2X MINUS 5

Question 16

56. His expedition through what is now the southeastern United States began in 1539 when he landed on the Gulf coast of Florida near Tampa Bay. This explorer had earlier participated in the conquests of Central America and Peru. Name this Spanish explorer who died from a fever and was buried in the Mississippi River.

Answer 16

(HERNANDO) DE SOTO

Question 17

57. Last month, Rex used 6 gigabytes of data on his cell phone, Rose used 8 gigabytes, and Ryan used the remaining data on a 20 gigabyte family plan. What is the ratio of data that Ryan used to the data that Rose used?

Answer 17

3 TO 4 (ACCEPT: 3/4)

Question 18

58. The artist explained his inspiration for this painting with the sentence, “This morning I saw the country from my window a long time before sunrise, with nothing but the morning star, which looked very big.” It combines the rolling landscapes of Provence [pruh-VAHNS] with memories of churches and homes in the artist’s native Netherlands. Name this abstract landscape, featuring a swirling sky and stars, by Vincent Van Gogh.

Answer 18

(THE) STARRY NIGHT

Question 19

59. This dramatic protagonist wishes “to ride a bike again…to laugh till my belly aches…to have new clothes from the skin out…to be back in school with my friends.” Instead, playwrights Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett depict her claustrophobic situation of living in an annex with seven other people. Name this character, based on the teenage Jewish girl whose diary detailed life under Nazi occupation.

Answer 19

(ANNE) FRANK

Question 20

60. This word can apply to most microorganisms, including prions, parasites, fungi, viruses, and bacteria. Give the word for any disease-producing agent.

Answer 20

PATHOGEN

Question 21

61. A right triangular prism has a base with legs that have lengths of 3 units and 4 units. If the height of the prism is twice that of the hypotenuse of the base, what is the volume, in cubic units, of the prism?

Answer 21

60 (CUBIC UNITS)

Question 22

62. In the ancient Roman Republic, two men with this title ruled as heads of state. Each had the power of veto over the other’s actions. What title was given to the two men elected annually to lead the government and command the army?

Answer 22

CONSUL(S) [KON-suhls]

Question 23

63. Since the early 1960s, this has been the most widely used semiconductor. While it is abundantly available, it is usually found in combination with oxygen in an oxide. Identify this chemical element that lends its name to a California region that is home to high-tech corporations.

Answer 23

SILICON

Question 24

64. This artist used a brewing storm, cross-shaped telephone poles, and a winding country lane to foreshadow disaster in Death on the Ridge Road. He incorporated a visual pun into his adaptation of the George Washington cherry tree myth, Parson Weems’ Fable. Who paid homage to his rural Midwestern upbringing in Young Corn?

Answer 24

(GRANT) WOOD

Question 25

65. This fifth century figure was sold into slavery after being abducted from his homeland by pirates. He supposedly banished a certain reptile from an Atlantic island, and illustrated the concept of the Trinity by using a shamrock. Name this Catholic saint, whose feast day is celebrated on March 17th.

Answer 25

(SAINT) PATRICK

Question 26

66. Prior to the passage of this amendment in 1913, United States Senators had been appointed by their state legislatures. Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States provided for the direct election of senators by the voters of the states?

Answer 26

SEVENTEEN(TH AMENDMENT)

Question 27

67. This collective work’s individual concerti are written in E Major, G Minor, F Major, and F Minor, respectively. Each work consists of three movements arranged in a fast-slow-fast pattern, and is accompanied by a sonnet describing the composition’s subject. Name this Baroque masterpiece by Antonio Vivaldi.

Answer 27

(THE) FOUR SEASONS

Question 28

68. This Greek root precedes “trope” in the name of a purple flower. It precedes “centric” in the name of an astronomic theory first proposed by Copernicus. Give this root meaning “sun.”

Answer 28

HELIO- (Accept stated or spelled)

Question 29

69. This type of injury is common in athletes who skate, march, jump, or run. Despite its name, it does not result from a single severe impact, but rather from overuse. Name this kind of fracture, which occurs when microdamage accumulates during exercise.

Answer 29

STRESS (FRACTURE)

Question 30

70. What is the sum when the square root of 48 is added to the square root of 27?

Answer 30

7 SQUARE ROOT 3 (Accept: 7 RADICAL 3)

Question 31

71. Significant scientific research here began in 1957 with the International Geophysical Year. The center of this place was reached in 1911 by Roald Amundsen [ROH-ahl AH-muhnd-suhn], a Norwegian. Name this continent that lies at the “bottom” of the world.

Answer 31

ANTARCTICA

Question 32

72. The three main varieties of this plant are named for the regions where they grow: China, Cambodia, and Assam [ah-SAHM]. Depending on its level of fermentation, it is classified as oolong [OO-long], black, or green. Identify this caffeinated beverage particularly popular in Britain.

Answer 32

TEA

Question 33

73. This composer’s 1974 work Music in 12 Parts was the culmination of his early minimalist period. Among his more than twenty operas are Appomattox and The Voyage, as well as his trilogy of “portrait operas.” Name the composer of Satyagraha [suht-yuh-GRUH-huh], Akhnaten
    [ah-kuh-NAH-ten], and Einstein on the Beach.

Answer 33

(PHILIP) GLASS

Question 34

74. This nonfiction work’s subject has three hearts, a parrot-like beak, long tentacles, and eyes “as big as soccer balls.” Despite being the size of a bus, it lives in the deepest parts of the ocean, making it difficult for scientists to study. What is this book about a marine cephalopod [SEF-uh-luh-pod], written by Candace Fleming?

Answer 34

GIANT SQUID

Question 35

75. Triangle RST is similar to triangle XYZ. If the length of RS is 6 units, the length of ST is 10 units, and the length of YZ is 12 units, what is the length, in units, of XY?

Answer 35

7.2 (UNITS) (Accept: 7 1/5 (UNITS))

Question 36

76. A rectangle has a perimeter of 64 units. The length of the rectangle is three times the width. What are the dimensions, in units, of the rectangle?

Answer 36

8 (UNITS) BY 24 (UNITS) (either order)

Question 37

77. These receipts from a bank may be of “demand” or “time” certificates. The “demand” variety are often used by contractors to guarantee the performance of their work. What do we call these certificates, the “time” of which guarantees a set percentage of interest over a set period of time?

Answer 37

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (ACCEPT: CD)

Question 38

78. This painting’s focal point is a bright orange sun whose light cuts through the gray mist to reflect in the water. The sky, water, and reflections merge as small, dark boats float in the harbor at Le Havre [luh AH-vruh]. Give the title of this revolutionary Claude Monet painting.

Answer 38

IMPRESSION, SUNRISE

Question 39

79. This plant, whose roots and leaves contain a neurotoxin, is a relative of the poisonous belladonna and nightshade. Commonly grown by backyard gardeners, it is a good source of lycopene
    [LI-koh-peen] and vitamin C. What is this fruit that can be gold or green, but is most often red, and makes up one of three components of a B-L-T sandwich?

Answer 39

TOMATO

Question 40

80. This tall tale hero’s birth name was Nat Love. After slavery ended, he moved west, where he won rodeo contests, survived capture by Native Americans, and drove cattle. Who was this African-American cowboy, whose nickname derived from a series of Edward Lytton Wheeler dime novels?

Answer 40

DEADWOOD DICK

Question 41

SC-1 Living organisms use this process to build carbohydrates and proteins from simpler substances. Such a process requires energy to build the complex substances. What do we call this constructive process?

Answer 41

ANABOLISM [uh-NAB-uh-liz-uhm] (ACCEPT: ANABOLIC REACTION OR BIOSYNTHESIS)

Question 42

LA-2 Related Latin roots appear in the words “flexible” and “reflection.” What is the shared meaning of the roots “flect” and “flex”?

Answer 42

BEND

Question 43

AH-3 This opera, set in thirteenth-century Thuringen [TOOR-ing-in], sees the title character divide his time between Venusberg and the castle of Wartburg [VAHRT-boorg]. Landgrave Hermann orders that character to ask the Pope for penance, but his fiancée Elisabeth dies, bringing about his own death. What is this adaptation of a medieval German legend, composed by Richard Wagner
[RIKH-ahrt VAHG-nuhr]?

Answer 43

TANNHAUSER [TAHN-hoi-zuhr]

Question 44

SS-4 This term is used to identify a distribution based on the value of a particular corporate stock. It may be paid in cash, or sometimes in additional shares of stock. What do we call an individual share of earnings that is distributed to a corporation’s stockholders?

Answer 44

DIVIDEND

Question 45

M-5 Which property of addition states that the quantity 9 plus 8, close quantity, plus 2 is equal to the sum of 9 and the quantity 8 plus 2?

Answer 45

ASSOCIATIVE (PROPERTY OF ADDITION)