These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-04-08,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Night Owls, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the correct
answers in about 3 days.

For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2022-09-09
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".

** Game 9, Round 9 - History - Mergers and Acquisitions

In each case, we name one company involved in the transaction,
and you name the other. Answers do not repeat.

1. Exxon Corp. acquired what oil company in 1998 to become one of
the largest corporations in the world by market capitalization?

2. SmithKline Beecham was acquired by what company in 2000 to
form the largest drug company in the world, which """now"""
trades under the symbol GSK?

3. Time Warner was acquired by what technology company in 2000?

4. The Pixar animation company was acquired by what entertainment
giant in 2006?

5. Chrysler Corp. was acquired by what European car company in 1998?

6. In 2008, Sirius Radio acquired what competing satellite radio
company?

7. German company Mannesmann AG, with its significant Internet and
telecommunication holdings, was acquired by what British company
in 2000?

8. In 1999, educational software firm The Learning Company was
acquired by what toy company?

9. Skype was acquired by what company in 2011?

10. YouTube was acquired by what company in 2006, for a bargain
$1,650,000,000 US?

** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Masters

* A. Master Chefs
A1. He """is""" a celebrity chef and restaurateur of Austrian
origin. In 1981, he published his first cookbook, "Modern
French Cooking for the American Kitchen". His first
restaurant, Hiroshima, served Asian cuisine. According to
"Forbes" magazine, he """is""" the third-richest chef with
total earnings of around $20,000,000 in 2012. Who """is"""
he?

A2. This Scottish chef """has been""" the host of famous
TV shows such as "Hell's Kitchen", "Kitchen Nightmares",
and "MasterChef". "Forbes" magazine has listed him as the
richest chef in the world, in 2012, with total earnings of
about $38,000,000. Who """is""" he?

* B. Masterpieces of Literature

B1. Who wrote "Remembrance of Things Past"?
B2. Who wrote "A Sentimental Education"?

* C. Master of Ceremonies

C1. Who was the 1955-79 host of the Miss America pageant?
C2. Who was the 1968-87 host of the Miss Universe pageant?

* D. Master League

These two questions are about the Premier League in British soccer.

D1. Who were the first champions, in the 1992-93 season?
D2. Who were the champions of the 2011-12 season?

* E. Master Theory

E1. Within 2 years, when did Einstein publish his paper on the
"Special Theory of Relativity"?

E2. Within 10 years, when did Darwin publish "On the Origin of
Species by Means of Natural Selection"?

* F. Mastermind

F1. Who was the mastermind behind the August 1963 robbery of
a postal train in Britain, commonly referred to as the
Great Train Robbery?

F2. Who was the 19th century American mastermind who was called
"the Napoleon of Crime" by Scotland Yard, and was the
real-life inspiration for Professor Moriarty of Sherlock
Holmes fame (not to mention the previous round)?

After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh chg whfg
"Znapurfgre" sbe nal nafjre, jr arrq gur bgure jbeq. Tb onpx naq
fhccyl vg.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "Argh! Hoist by my own canard :-) !"
msb@vex.net -- Steve Summit

My text in this article is in the public domain.

Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

> ** Game 9, Round 9 - History - Mergers and Acquisitions

> 1. Exxon Corp. acquired what oil company in 1998 to become one of
> the largest corporations in the world by market capitalization?

Mobil

> 2. SmithKline Beecham was acquired by what company in 2000 to
> form the largest drug company in the world, which """now"""
> trades under the symbol GSK?

Glaxo

> 3. Time Warner was acquired by what technology company in 2000?

AOL

> 4. The Pixar animation company was acquired by what entertainment
> giant in 2006?

Disney

> 5. Chrysler Corp. was acquired by what European car company in 1998?

Daimler

> 6. In 2008, Sirius Radio acquired what competing satellite radio
> company?

XM

> 7. German company Mannesmann AG, with its significant Internet and
> telecommunication holdings, was acquired by what British company
> in 2000?

British Telecom

> 8. In 1999, educational software firm The Learning Company was
> acquired by what toy company?

Hasbro; Mattel

> 9. Skype was acquired by what company in 2011?

Microsoft

> 10. YouTube was acquired by what company in 2006, for a bargain
> $1,650,000,000 US?

Google

> ** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Masters

> * A. Master Chefs
> A1. He """is""" a celebrity chef and restaurateur of Austrian
> origin. In 1981, he published his first cookbook, "Modern
> French Cooking for the American Kitchen". His first
> restaurant, Hiroshima, served Asian cuisine. According to
> "Forbes" magazine, he """is""" the third-richest chef with
> total earnings of around $20,000,000 in 2012. Who """is"""
> he?

Wolfgang Puck

> A2. This Scottish chef """has been""" the host of famous
> TV shows such as "Hell's Kitchen", "Kitchen Nightmares",
> and "MasterChef". "Forbes" magazine has listed him as the
> richest chef in the world, in 2012, with total earnings of
> about $38,000,000. Who """is""" he?

Gordon Ramsey

> * B. Masterpieces of Literature

> B1. Who wrote "Remembrance of Things Past"?

Marcel Proust

> * C. Master of Ceremonies

> C1. Who was the 1955-79 host of the Miss America pageant?

Bob Barker

> * E. Master Theory

> E1. Within 2 years, when did Einstein publish his paper on the
> "Special Theory of Relativity"?

1915

> E2. Within 10 years, when did Darwin publish "On the Origin of
> Species by Means of Natural Selection"?

1839

--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum tool@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."

On Monday, January 2, 2023 at 2:30:07 AM UTC-6, Mark Brader wrote:
>
> ** Game 9, Round 9 - History - Mergers and Acquisitions
>
> In each case, we name one company involved in the transaction,
> and you name the other. Answers do not repeat.
>
> 1. Exxon Corp. acquired what oil company in 1998 to become one of
> the largest corporations in the world by market capitalization?

Mobil
> 2. SmithKline Beecham was acquired by what company in 2000 to
> form the largest drug company in the world, which """now"""
> trades under the symbol GSK?

Glaxo

> 3. Time Warner was acquired by what technology company in 2000?

America Online

> 4. The Pixar animation company was acquired by what entertainment
> giant in 2006?

Disney

> 5. Chrysler Corp. was acquired by what European car company in 1998?

Daimler

> 6. In 2008, Sirius Radio acquired what competing satellite radio
> company?

XM
> 9. Skype was acquired by what company in 2011?

Microsoft
> 10. YouTube was acquired by what company in 2006, for a bargain
> $1,650,000,000 US?

Google

> ** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Masters
>
> * A. Master Chefs
> A1. He """is""" a celebrity chef and restaurateur of Austrian
> origin. In 1981, he published his first cookbook, "Modern
> French Cooking for the American Kitchen". His first
> restaurant, Hiroshima, served Asian cuisine. According to
> "Forbes" magazine, he """is""" the third-richest chef with
> total earnings of around $20,000,000 in 2012. Who """is"""
> he?

Puck

> A2. This Scottish chef """has been""" the host of famous
> TV shows such as "Hell's Kitchen", "Kitchen Nightmares",
> and "MasterChef". "Forbes" magazine has listed him as the
> richest chef in the world, in 2012, with total earnings of
> about $38,000,000. Who """is""" he?

Ramsey

> * B. Masterpieces of Literature
>
> B1. Who wrote "Remembrance of Things Past"?

Proust

> B2. Who wrote "A Sentimental Education"?

Flaubert

> * C. Master of Ceremonies
>
> C1. Who was the 1955-79 host of the Miss America pageant?

Bert Parks
> * E. Master Theory
>
> E1. Within 2 years, when did Einstein publish his paper on the
> "Special Theory of Relativity"?

1908; 1913
> E2. Within 10 years, when did Darwin publish "On the Origin of
> Species by Means of Natural Selection"?

1860

> * F. Mastermind
>
> F1. Who was the mastermind behind the August 1963 robbery of
> a postal train in Britain, commonly referred to as the
> Great Train Robbery?

Biggs

--
Joshua Kreitzer
gromit82@hotmail.com

Mark Brader (msb@vex.net) writes:
> ** Game 9, Round 9 - History - Mergers and Acquisitions
>
> 2. SmithKline Beecham was acquired by what company in 2000 to
> form the largest drug company in the world, which """now"""
> trades under the symbol GSK?

Glaxone
> 3. Time Warner was acquired by what technology company in 2000?

AOL

> 4. The Pixar animation company was acquired by what entertainment
> giant in 2006?

Walt Disney & co
> 5. Chrysler Corp. was acquired by what European car company in 1998?

Mercedes
> 7. German company Mannesmann AG, with its significant Internet and
> telecommunication holdings, was acquired by what British company
> in 2000?

BT

> 9. Skype was acquired by what company in 2011?

EBay
> 10. YouTube was acquired by what company in 2006, for a bargain
> $1,650,000,000 US?

Google
> ** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Masters
>
> * D. Master League
>
> These two questions are about the Premier League in British soccer.
>
> D1. Who were the first champions, in the 1992-93 season?

Arsenal

> D2. Who were the champions of the 2011-12 season?

Manchester United?

> * E. Master Theory
>
> E1. Within 2 years, when did Einstein publish his paper on the
> "Special Theory of Relativity"?

1921
> E2. Within 10 years, when did Darwin publish "On the Origin of
> Species by Means of Natural Selection"?

1861

Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-04-08,
> and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
> by members of the Night Owls, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the correct
> answers in about 3 days.
>
> For further information, including an explanation of the """
> notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2022-09-09
> companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Game 9, Round 9 - History - Mergers and Acquisitions
>
> In each case, we name one company involved in the transaction,
> and you name the other. Answers do not repeat.
>
> 1. Exxon Corp. acquired what oil company in 1998 to become one of
> the largest corporations in the world by market capitalization?

Mobil

>
> 2. SmithKline Beecham was acquired by what company in 2000 to
> form the largest drug company in the world, which """now"""
> trades under the symbol GSK?

Glaxo

>
> 3. Time Warner was acquired by what technology company in 2000?

AOL

>
> 4. The Pixar animation company was acquired by what entertainment
> giant in 2006?

Walt Disney Co.

>
> 5. Chrysler Corp. was acquired by what European car company in 1998?

Fiat

>
> 6. In 2008, Sirius Radio acquired what competing satellite radio
> company?

XM

>
> 7. German company Mannesmann AG, with its significant Internet and
> telecommunication holdings, was acquired by what British company
> in 2000?

Vodafone

>
> 8. In 1999, educational software firm The Learning Company was
> acquired by what toy company?

Mattel; Hasbro

>
> 9. Skype was acquired by what company in 2011?

Microsoft

>
> 10. YouTube was acquired by what company in 2006, for a bargain
> $1,650,000,000 US?

Google

>
>
> ** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Masters
>
> * A. Master Chefs
> A1. He """is""" a celebrity chef and restaurateur of Austrian
> origin. In 1981, he published his first cookbook, "Modern
> French Cooking for the American Kitchen". His first
> restaurant, Hiroshima, served Asian cuisine. According to
> "Forbes" magazine, he """is""" the third-richest chef with
> total earnings of around $20,000,000 in 2012. Who """is"""
> he?
>
> A2. This Scottish chef """has been""" the host of famous
> TV shows such as "Hell's Kitchen", "Kitchen Nightmares",
> and "MasterChef". "Forbes" magazine has listed him as the
> richest chef in the world, in 2012, with total earnings of
> about $38,000,000. Who """is""" he?
>
>
> * B. Masterpieces of Literature
>
> B1. Who wrote "Remembrance of Things Past"?

Proust

> B2. Who wrote "A Sentimental Education"?
>
>
> * C. Master of Ceremonies
>
> C1. Who was the 1955-79 host of the Miss America pageant?

Bert Parks

> C2. Who was the 1968-87 host of the Miss Universe pageant?

Bob Barker

>
>
> * D. Master League
>
> These two questions are about the Premier League in British soccer.
>
> D1. Who were the first champions, in the 1992-93 season?

Manchester United; Leeds United

> D2. Who were the champions of the 2011-12 season?

Manchester City; Chelsea

>
>
> * E. Master Theory
>
> E1. Within 2 years, when did Einstein publish his paper on the
> "Special Theory of Relativity"?

1920

>
> E2. Within 10 years, when did Darwin publish "On the Origin of
> Species by Means of Natural Selection"?

1860

>
>
> * F. Mastermind
>
> F1. Who was the mastermind behind the August 1963 robbery of
> a postal train in Britain, commonly referred to as the
> Great Train Robbery?
>
> F2. Who was the 19th century American mastermind who was called
> "the Napoleon of Crime" by Scotland Yard, and was the
> real-life inspiration for Professor Moriarty of Sherlock
> Holmes fame (not to mention the previous round)?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh chg whfg
> "Znapurfgre" sbe nal nafjre, jr arrq gur bgure jbeq. Tb onpx naq
> fhccyl vg.
>

Pete Gayde

On 1/2/23 00:30, Mark Brader wrote:
>
> ** Game 9, Round 9 - History - Mergers and Acquisitions
>
> In each case, we name one company involved in the transaction,
> and you name the other. Answers do not repeat.
>
> 1. Exxon Corp. acquired what oil company in 1998 to become one of
> the largest corporations in the world by market capitalization?

Mobil Oil

>
> 2. SmithKline Beecham was acquired by what company in 2000 to
> form the largest drug company in the world, which """now"""
> trades under the symbol GSK?

Glaxo

>
> 3. Time Warner was acquired by what technology company in 2000?

AOL

>
> 4. The Pixar animation company was acquired by what entertainment
> giant in 2006?

Disney

>
> 5. Chrysler Corp. was acquired by what European car company in 1998?

Peugeot

>
> 6. In 2008, Sirius Radio acquired what competing satellite radio
> company?
>
> 7. German company Mannesmann AG, with its significant Internet and
> telecommunication holdings, was acquired by what British company
> in 2000?
>
> 8. In 1999, educational software firm The Learning Company was
> acquired by what toy company?

Hasbro

>
> 9. Skype was acquired by what company in 2011?
>
> 10. YouTube was acquired by what company in 2006, for a bargain
> $1,650,000,000 US?

Google

>
>
> ** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Masters
>
> * A. Master Chefs
> A1. He """is""" a celebrity chef and restaurateur of Austrian
> origin. In 1981, he published his first cookbook, "Modern
> French Cooking for the American Kitchen". His first
> restaurant, Hiroshima, served Asian cuisine. According to
> "Forbes" magazine, he """is""" the third-richest chef with
> total earnings of around $20,000,000 in 2012. Who """is"""
> he?
>
> A2. This Scottish chef """has been""" the host of famous
> TV shows such as "Hell's Kitchen", "Kitchen Nightmares",
> and "MasterChef". "Forbes" magazine has listed him as the
> richest chef in the world, in 2012, with total earnings of
> about $38,000,000. Who """is""" he?
>
>
> * B. Masterpieces of Literature
>
> B1. Who wrote "Remembrance of Things Past"?

Proust

> B2. Who wrote "A Sentimental Education"?
>
>
> * C. Master of Ceremonies
>
> C1. Who was the 1955-79 host of the Miss America pageant?

Bob Barker

> C2. Who was the 1968-87 host of the Miss Universe pageant?
>
>
> * D. Master League
>
> These two questions are about the Premier League in British soccer.
>
> D1. Who were the first champions, in the 1992-93 season?

Manchester United

> D2. Who were the champions of the 2011-12 season?

Arsenal

>
>
> * E. Master Theory
>
> E1. Within 2 years, when did Einstein publish his paper on the
> "Special Theory of Relativity"?

1905

>
> E2. Within 10 years, when did Darwin publish "On the Origin of
> Species by Means of Natural Selection"?

1868

>
>
> * F. Mastermind
>
> F1. Who was the mastermind behind the August 1963 robbery of
> a postal train in Britain, commonly referred to as the
> Great Train Robbery?
>
> F2. Who was the 19th century American mastermind who was called
> "the Napoleon of Crime" by Scotland Yard, and was the
> real-life inspiration for Professor Moriarty of Sherlock
> Holmes fame (not to mention the previous round)?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh chg whfg
> "Znapurfgre" sbe nal nafjre, jr arrq gur bgure jbeq. Tb onpx naq
> fhccyl vg.

--
Dan Tilque

Mark Brader:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-04-08,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
> see my 2022-09-09 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
> the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".

Game 9 is over and the winner is JOSHUA KREITZER. Hearty
Congratulations, sir!

> ** Game 9, Round 9 - History - Mergers and Acquisitions

> In each case, we name one company involved in the transaction,
> and you name the other. Answers do not repeat.

> 1. Exxon Corp. acquired what oil company in 1998 to become one of
> the largest corporations in the world by market capitalization?

Mobil. (Cf. Game 3, Round 9.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete,
and Dan Tilque.

> 2. SmithKline Beecham was acquired by what company in 2000 to
> form the largest drug company in the world, which """now"""
> trades under the symbol GSK?

Glaxo Wellcome. "Glaxo" was sufficient. (Still true, and GSK is now
their corporate name as well as their ticker symbol.) 4 for Dan Blum,
Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque. 3 for Erland.

> 3. Time Warner was acquired by what technology company in 2000?

AOL (America Online). 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Joshua, Erland,
Pete, and Dan Tilque.

> 4. The Pixar animation company was acquired by what entertainment
> giant in 2006?

Disney. 4 for everyone.

> 5. Chrysler Corp. was acquired by what European car company in 1998?

Daimler Benz. (Either word was sufficient.) 4 for Dan Blum
and Joshua.

> 6. In 2008, Sirius Radio acquired what competing satellite radio
> company?

XM. (Both letters required.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.

> 7. German company Mannesmann AG, with its significant Internet and
> telecommunication holdings, was acquired by what British company
> in 2000?

Vodafone. 4 for Pete.

> 8. In 1999, educational software firm The Learning Company was
> acquired by what toy company?

Mattel. 3 for Pete. 2 for Dan Blum.

> 9. Skype was acquired by what company in 2011?

Micros--t. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.

> 10. YouTube was acquired by what company in 2006, for a bargain
> $1,650,000,000 US?

Google. 4 for everyone.

> ** Game 9, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Masters

> * A. Master Chefs

The answers are still true, except that I have not attempted
to update the statistics on relative wealth.

> A1. He """is""" a celebrity chef and restaurateur of Austrian
> origin. In 1981, he published his first cookbook, "Modern
> French Cooking for the American Kitchen". His first
> restaurant, Hiroshima, served Asian cuisine. According to
> "Forbes" magazine, he """is""" the third-richest chef with
> total earnings of around $20,000,000 in 2012. Who """is"""
> he?

Wolfgang Puck. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

> A2. This Scottish chef """has been""" the host of famous
> TV shows such as "Hell's Kitchen", "Kitchen Nightmares",
> and "MasterChef". "Forbes" magazine has listed him as the
> richest chef in the world, in 2012, with total earnings of
> about $38,000,000. Who """is""" he?

Gordon Ramsay. (With two A's.) 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

> * B. Masterpieces of Literature

> B1. Who wrote "Remembrance of Things Past"?

Marcel Proust. (Original title "À la recherche du temps perdu";
also known in English as "In Search of Lost Time".) 4 for Dan Blum,
Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.

> B2. Who wrote "A Sentimental Education"?

Gustave Flaubert. (Original title "L'Éducation sentimentale";
also known in English as just "Sentimental Education".) 4 for Joshua.

> * C. Master of Ceremonies

> C1. Who was the 1955-79 host of the Miss America pageant?

Bert Parks. 4 for Joshua and Pete.

> C2. Who was the 1968-87 host of the Miss Universe pageant?

Bob Barker. 4 for Pete.

> * D. Master League

> These two questions are about the Premier League in British soccer.

Both words of the answer, or reasonable short forms, were required
on both questions.

> D1. Who were the first champions, in the 1992-93 season?

Manchester United. 4 for Dan Tilque. 3 for Pete.

> D2. Who were the champions of the 2011-12 season?

Manchester City. 3 for Pete.

> * E. Master Theory

> E1. Within 2 years, when did Einstein publish his paper on the
> "Special Theory of Relativity"?

1905 (accepting 1903-07). 4 for Dan Tilque.

> E2. Within 10 years, when did Darwin publish "On the Origin of
> Species by Means of Natural Selection"?

1859 (accepting 1849-69). 4 for Joshua, Erland, Pete, and Dan Tilque.

> * F. Mastermind

> F1. Who was the mastermind behind the August 1963 robbery of
> a postal train in Britain, commonly referred to as the
> Great Train Robbery?

Bruce Reynolds.

I didn't know either. Ronnie Biggs became the best known of the
gang because he after he escaped from prison in 1965 he managed to
stay out until 2001, but he was not the mastermind.

The gang stopped a mail train carrying a shipment of worn-out money
that was intended to be destroyed, and got away with about £2,600,000
(then $7,800,000, or $7,300,000 US), of which only a small fraction
was ever recovered. Let it be remembered, by the way, that this
was a violent crime: the driver of the train was severely injured
and his life was probably shortened as a result.

> F2. Who was the 19th century American mastermind who was called
> "the Napoleon of Crime" by Scotland Yard, and was the
> real-life inspiration for Professor Moriarty of Sherlock
> Holmes fame (not to mention the previous round)?

Adam Worth.

I didn't know either.

Scores, if there are no errors:

GAME 9 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Ent Geo Sci Can Spo His His Cha SIX
Joshua Kreitzer 40 8 40 6 23 32 32 24 191
Dan Blum 28 24 38 3 13 35 34 12 172
Dan Tilque 0 16 40 0 8 24 20 16 124
Pete Gayde 4 15 35 0 -- -- 35 22 111
Erland Sommarskog 4 20 40 0 4 20 15 4 103

--
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Toronto | they are not regulated and therefore may not submit
msb@vex.net | mandatory transaction reports..." --training course

My text in this article is in the public domain.