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q1530_1

Two vectors have this property if their cross product is equal to the zero vector, and non-Euclidean geometries are derived by modifying this property.

q1530

Two vectors have this property if their cross product is equal to the zero vector, and non-Euclidean geometries are derived by modifying this property. Euclid's fifth postulate states that for a straight line and a point not on the line, exactly one line running through the point has this property with respect to the original line. For 10 points, what term is given to two lines that do not intersect at any point?

parallel

q936_4

Neoptolemus killed King Priam in the final stages of this event, after which Aeneas fled with his son. This event began after the Judgement of Paris and (*) Helen's abduction from King Menelaus of Sparta. After nine years, it finally ended after Greek soldiers got past enemy gates while hiding in a giant wooden horse. For 10 points, name this conflict in Greek mythology that featured warriors like Hector and Achilles.

q936

Neoptolemus killed King Priam in the final stages of this event, after which Aeneas fled with his son. This event began after the Judgement of Paris and (*) Helen's abduction from King Menelaus of Sparta. After nine years, it finally ended after Greek soldiers got past enemy gates while hiding in a giant wooden horse. For 10 points, name this conflict in Greek mythology that featured warriors like Hector and Achilles.

{Trojan War}

q11186_4

After the end of this book, Doug Hoo becomes an Olympic medalist, but during it, his parents own a Chinese restaurant. In this book, J.J. Ford recognizes some clues, taken from America the Beautiful, to be like a Queen's Sacrifice. Sydelle (“sid-ELL”) Pulaski is involved in this book by mistake, and Angela Wexler turns out to be the bomber. For 10 points, name this game in which Turtle solves the title puzzle to win Sam's money.

q11186

After the end of this book, Doug Hoo becomes an Olympic medalist, but during it, his parents own a Chinese restaurant. In this book, J.J. Ford recognizes some clues, taken from America the Beautiful, to be like a Queen's Sacrifice. Sydelle (“sid-ELL”) Pulaski is involved in this book by mistake, and Angela Wexler turns out to be the bomber. For 10 points, name this game in which Turtle solves the title puzzle to win Sam's money.

The {Westing} Game

q2068_5

One trilogy by this author deals with the rise and fall of the Snopes family. Most of his stories take place in Yoknapatawpha (YOKE-nah-pah-TAH-fah) County, including one in which Shreve is told the story of Thomas Sutpen. That novel, Absalom, Absalom!, is narrated by Quentin. In this man's most famous novel, Benjy Compson reminisces about his childhood with Caddy. For 10 points, name this Southern author of The Sound and the Fury.

q2068

One trilogy by this author deals with the rise and fall of the Snopes family. Most of his stories take place in Yoknapatawpha (YOKE-nah-pah-TAH-fah) County, including one in which Shreve is told the story of Thomas Sutpen. That novel, Absalom, Absalom!, is narrated by Quentin. In this man's most famous novel, Benjy Compson reminisces about his childhood with Caddy. For 10 points, name this Southern author of The Sound and the Fury.

William Cuthbert Faulkner

q1850_2

One story in this work tells of the rooster Chauntecleer outsmarting a fox. Another story is about three rogues killing each other under an oak tree in a quest to find Death.

q1850

One story in this work tells of the rooster Chauntecleer outsmarting a fox. Another story is about three rogues killing each other under an oak tree in a quest to find Death. In another story, a knight is forced to find out what women most desire; that story is told by the Wife of Bath. (*) Pilgrims on their way to visit an English cathedral city swap stories in, for 10 points, what collection by Geoffrey Chaucer?

The Canterbury Tales

q1731_1

At one point in this book, two characters recite nursery rhymes and the Gettysburg Address to avoid being hypnotized by a man with red eyes.

q1731

At one point in this book, two characters recite nursery rhymes and the Gettysburg Address to avoid being hypnotized by a man with red eyes. The main character of this book meets several tentacled creatures, including one called Aunt Beast, while rescuing her father from Camazotz. Its title concept is a tesseract through which Meg Murry visits the fifth dimension. For 10 points, name this novel by Madeleine L'Engle.

A Wrinkle in Time

q603_3

Ilya Mechnikov first studied this body system by inserting thorns in starfish, and its longevity depends on memory cells. An inflammatory response attracts macrophages from this system, while another of its cells is targeted by HIV. T cells and B cells are the major white blood cells of this system, which produces antibodies.

q603

Ilya Mechnikov first studied this body system by inserting thorns in starfish, and its longevity depends on memory cells. An inflammatory response attracts macrophages from this system, while another of its cells is targeted by HIV. T cells and B cells are the major white blood cells of this system, which produces antibodies. For 10 points, name this body system that defends an organism against bacterial and viral infections.

immune system

q146_1

The Neptunbrunnen is a fountain in this city, and its Museum Island is a World Heritage Site.

q146

The Neptunbrunnen is a fountain in this city, and its Museum Island is a World Heritage Site. The Charlottenburg Palace can be found in it, and Karl-Marx-Allee is a major boulevard. The Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate are landmarks in this city that was divided by a wall until 1989. For 10 points, name this capital of Germany.

Berlin, Germany

q578_5

This figure once tried to destroy mankind by tearing out an eye, which turned into Hathor. At night, he brings light to the darkness of the underworld. The disk above this deity's head is called Aton. Apep is depicted in an eternal struggle with this god, whose primary center of worship was at Heliopolis. In the form of Atum, he is the figure who gives light and warmth.

q578

This figure once tried to destroy mankind by tearing out an eye, which turned into Hathor. At night, he brings light to the darkness of the underworld. The disk above this deity's head is called Aton. Apep is depicted in an eternal struggle with this god, whose primary center of worship was at Heliopolis. In the form of Atum, he is the figure who gives light and warmth. For 10 points, name this Egyptian sun deity.

{Ra} [accept Amon-{Ra} or {Re} or Amon-{Re;} do not accept {“Amon”} by itself]

q1644_1

This composer of the oratorio Judith Triumphans and the opera Orlando Furioso composed a set of twelve violin concertos titled The Contest Between Harmony and Invention, the first of which simulates a barking dog using forte violas and the fourth of which uses pizzicato notes to mimic icy rain in winter.

q1644

This composer of the oratorio Judith Triumphans and the opera Orlando Furioso composed a set of twelve violin concertos titled The Contest Between Harmony and Invention, the first of which simulates a barking dog using forte violas and the fourth of which uses pizzicato notes to mimic icy rain in winter. Nicknamed the Red Priest, for 10 points, name this Italian composer who included La Primavera (PREEmah- VAIR-uh), or "Spring," in The Four Seasons.

Antonio Vivaldi

q2051_5

This is the only element for which Schrodinger's equation can be solved exactly. Isotopes of this element include tritium and deuterium. Its diatomic form is released when sodium reacts with water. It is the only nonmetal in Period 1 of the periodic table. For 10 points, name this lightest element, which has a chemical symbol of H.

q2051

This is the only element for which Schrodinger's equation can be solved exactly. Isotopes of this element include tritium and deuterium. Its diatomic form is released when sodium reacts with water. It is the only nonmetal in Period 1 of the periodic table. For 10 points, name this lightest element, which has a chemical symbol of H.

hydrogen [accept H before it is read]

q1733_1

This man's reign included an attempt by young officers to assassinate corrupt government officials; that event is known as the "February 26th Incident".

q1733

This man's reign included an attempt by young officers to assassinate corrupt government officials; that event is known as the "February 26th Incident". He ordered the invasion of Manchuria and his general, Hideki Tojo, attempted suicide and was arrested for war crimes shortly after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. For 10 points, name this Japanese Emperor who ruled throughout World War II.

Emperor Hirohito [accept Emperor Showa; accept the Showa Emperor; prompt on Prince Michi]

q760_4

Adrian Smith designed the world's largest structure of this type, which is currently located in the United Arab Emirates. Modern ones often use the tube frame design, which superseded the steel frame of earlier structures. Louis Sullivan is known as the father of these structures. For 10 points, name this kind of large building, examples of which include the Burj Khalifa and the Empire State Building.

q760

Adrian Smith designed the world's largest structure of this type, which is currently located in the United Arab Emirates. Modern ones often use the tube frame design, which superseded the steel frame of earlier structures. Louis Sullivan is known as the father of these structures. For 10 points, name this kind of large building, examples of which include the Burj Khalifa and the Empire State Building.

skyscraper [prompt on building; prompt on tower]

q2085_3

pH in this fluid is regulated by the bicarbonate (“bi-CAR-bo-nate”) ion buffer system. Cells in this fluid include leukocytes (“LOO-ko-sites”) and erythrocytes (“uh-RITH-ro-sites”), while platelets help form clots that stop its flow. It is carried in arteries and veins.

q2085

pH in this fluid is regulated by the bicarbonate (“bi-CAR-bo-nate”) ion buffer system. Cells in this fluid include leukocytes (“LOO-ko-sites”) and erythrocytes (“uh-RITH-ro-sites”), while platelets help form clots that stop its flow. It is carried in arteries and veins. For 10 points, name this fluid that delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells and is pumped by the heart.

blood

q5043_2

In one opera by this man, the soldiers Ferrando and Guglielmo (“gool-YELL-mo”) test their wives by seducing them in the guise of Albanians. This man also wrote an opera in which the title seducer is dragged to hell by the statue of Il Commendatore (“EEL co-MEN-dah-TORR-ee”).

q5043

In one opera by this man, the soldiers Ferrando and Guglielmo (“gool-YELL-mo”) test their wives by seducing them in the guise of Albanians. This man also wrote an opera in which the title seducer is dragged to hell by the statue of Il Commendatore (“EEL co-MEN-dah-TORR-ee”). For 10 points, name this Austrian composer of the operas Cosi Fan Tutte (“CO-see fan TOO-tee”) and Don Giovanni as well as A Little Night Music, who allegedly feuded with Salieri.

Wolfgang Amadeus {Mozart}

q2365_4

In one novel by this author, Robert Cohn and Jake Barnes both pursue Lady Brett Ashley as they travel through Spain. In another novel by this author, Catherine loves an American soldier fighting in World War I, Frederic Henry. In one of this man's novellas, (*) Santiago goes eighty-four days without catching a fish. For 10 points, name this author of The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and The Old Man and the Sea.

q2365

In one novel by this author, Robert Cohn and Jake Barnes both pursue Lady Brett Ashley as they travel through Spain. In another novel by this author, Catherine loves an American soldier fighting in World War I, Frederic Henry. In one of this man's novellas, (*) Santiago goes eighty-four days without catching a fish. For 10 points, name this author of The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and The Old Man and the Sea.

Ernest Hemingway

q1955_1

In one of this author's stories, Harry fights with his wife Helen over a gangrene infection on his leg; that story takes place on a safari.

q1955

In one of this author's stories, Harry fights with his wife Helen over a gangrene infection on his leg; that story takes place on a safari. He also wrote a novella about a friend of Manolin and admirer of Joe DiMaggio who fights with sharks on his way back to Havana. For 10 points, name this author of "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," who also wrote about Santiago catching an enormous fish in The Old Man and the Sea.

Ernest Miller Hemingway

q4913_1

Metallic bonds can be modeled as "seas" of these particles.

q4913

Metallic bonds can be modeled as "seas" of these particles. In another model, the repulsion between pairs of them leads to molecular shapes like trigonal planar and octahedral. The fundamental charge is the charge of one of these particles, which can be found in s, p, d, and f orbitals. J.J. Thomson discovered, for 10 points, which negatively-charged components of the atom that orbit the nucleus?

electrons

q2375_3

This European nation established a trading post at Macau (mah-COW) in 1557 as part of its development of trade relations with China. The invention of the caravel ship made this nation's exploration of the coast of Africa easier and one explorer from this nation, Bartholomew Dias (BAR-tol-OH-mew DEE-as), rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. For 10 points, identify this nation where Prince Henry the Navigator promoted exploration to boost the economy.

q2375

This European nation established a trading post at Macau (mah-COW) in 1557 as part of its development of trade relations with China. The invention of the caravel ship made this nation's exploration of the coast of Africa easier and one explorer from this nation, Bartholomew Dias (BAR-tol-OH-mew DEE-as), rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. For 10 points, identify this nation where Prince Henry the Navigator promoted exploration to boost the economy.

Portugal

q35_4

This country's city of Manaus is located at the confluence of the Solimoes [sue-lee-moish] and Negro [naygrow] rivers. Its capital city was designed by Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer. One city in this nation is home to the statue of Christ the Redeemer. This largest (*) Portuguese-speaking country is home to the mouth of the world's second longest river.

q35

This country's city of Manaus is located at the confluence of the Solimoes [sue-lee-moish] and Negro [naygrow] rivers. Its capital city was designed by Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer. One city in this nation is home to the statue of Christ the Redeemer. This largest (*) Portuguese-speaking country is home to the mouth of the world's second longest river. For 10 points, name this largest country in South America that is home to Rio de Janeiro.

Federative Republic of {Brazil}

q155_4

This state is home to a Robert Smithson-designed earthwork sculpture titled Spiral Jetty. Sandstone landforms such as the Fiery Furnace and the Organ can be found in this state's Arches National Park. The (*) transcontinental railroad was officially completed in Promontory Summit in this state. Its capital hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics.

q155

This state is home to a Robert Smithson-designed earthwork sculpture titled Spiral Jetty. Sandstone landforms such as the Fiery Furnace and the Organ can be found in this state's Arches National Park. The (*) transcontinental railroad was officially completed in Promontory Summit in this state. Its capital hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. For 10 points, name this Western state that contains the Great Salt Lake.

Utah

q366_2

Maria Callas, nicknamed "The Divine," had this vocal range. One aria sung in this voice promises revenge against Tamino and Pamina and is named for its singer, the Queen of the Night.

q366

Maria Callas, nicknamed "The Divine," had this vocal range. One aria sung in this voice promises revenge against Tamino and Pamina and is named for its singer, the Queen of the Night. That aria contains several series of high C's, and the lowest notes this voice calls for is the A below the staff. One subtype of this voice is called the coloratura. For 10 points, name this vocal range which is above the alto.

soprano

q1934_4

This dynasty established the House of Wisdom, or Bayt al-Hikma (BITE all HEEK-mah), at which algebra was invented. Under al-Mu'tasim (al MOO-tah-SEEM), this dynasty established an army of military slaves known as Mamluks (MAMM-lukes). The last member of this dynasty was rolled up in a carpet and trampled to death after the sack of Baghdad in 1258. Harun al-Rashid (hah-ROON al rah- SHEED) ruled during its political peak.

q1934

This dynasty established the House of Wisdom, or Bayt al-Hikma (BITE all HEEK-mah), at which algebra was invented. Under al-Mu'tasim (al MOO-tah-SEEM), this dynasty established an army of military slaves known as Mamluks (MAMM-lukes). The last member of this dynasty was rolled up in a carpet and trampled to death after the sack of Baghdad in 1258. Harun al-Rashid (hah-ROON al rah- SHEED) ruled during its political peak. For 10 points, name this Arabian dynasty that succeeded the Umayyads (OO-my-AHDS).

Abbasid Caliphate [or Abbasids]

q1128_3

One character in this work is demoted upon releasing his female prisoner; he later returns a gold coin to its owner. That character professes his love to his ex-prisoner in the "Flower Song, who is also serenaded in the bullfighter Escamillo's (ESS-kah-MEE-yo's) "Toreador Song." The singer of the "Habanera" (HAH-bahn-YAY-ruh) is stabbed by Don José in, for 10 points, what opera about a Spanish gypsy girl by Georges Bizet?

q1128

One character in this work is demoted upon releasing his female prisoner; he later returns a gold coin to its owner. That character professes his love to his ex-prisoner in the "Flower Song, who is also serenaded in the bullfighter Escamillo's (ESS-kah-MEE-yo's) "Toreador Song." The singer of the "Habanera" (HAH-bahn-YAY-ruh) is stabbed by Don José in, for 10 points, what opera about a Spanish gypsy girl by Georges Bizet?

Carmen

q157_1

One author from this country wrote about a character named "You" who searches for the title location of the novel Soul Mountain.

q157

One author from this country wrote about a character named "You" who searches for the title location of the novel Soul Mountain. In another novel set in this nation, three friends swear allegiance to one another in the Oath of the Peach Garden. That novel, (*) Romance of the Three Kingdoms, is one of the Four Great Classics of this country. For 10 points, name this country where Shi Naian's Water Margin is set during the Song Dynasty.

People\'s Republic of {China}

q1868_3

In order to destroy the Hogyoku and defeat Aizen, this show's main character unleashes the final Getsuga Tensho. This anime's protagonist attains a new form while fighting against the Espada Ulquiorra. This anime begins when Rukia Kuchiki gives up her powers to the protagonist.

q1868

In order to destroy the Hogyoku and defeat Aizen, this show's main character unleashes the final Getsuga Tensho. This anime's protagonist attains a new form while fighting against the Espada Ulquiorra. This anime begins when Rukia Kuchiki gives up her powers to the protagonist. For 10 points, identify this anime featuring Ichigo Kurosaki where Soul Reapers battle Hollows.

Bleach

q1471_3

This state was the only one to vote against Richard Nixon in the 1972 general election. In 2010, its Attorney General, Martha Coakley, lost in the race to fill a vacant Senate seat. That seat was won by Scott Brown, who replaced long-time politician Ted Kennedy.

q1471

This state was the only one to vote against Richard Nixon in the 1972 general election. In 2010, its Attorney General, Martha Coakley, lost in the race to fill a vacant Senate seat. That seat was won by Scott Brown, who replaced long-time politician Ted Kennedy. For 10 points, 2004 presidential candidate John Kerry is a senator from what state whose capital is Boston?

Commonwealth of {Massachusetts}

q3435_5

A system's Lagrangian (lah-GRAN-jee-uhn) equals this quantity minus potential energy. This quantity can be found by dividing the square of an objects momentum by twice its mass. The change in this quantity for an object is equal to the net work done on the object. It equals one-half times mass times velocity squared. For 10 points, name this type of energy that objects possess because of motion.

q3435

A system's Lagrangian (lah-GRAN-jee-uhn) equals this quantity minus potential energy. This quantity can be found by dividing the square of an objects momentum by twice its mass. The change in this quantity for an object is equal to the net work done on the object. It equals one-half times mass times velocity squared. For 10 points, name this type of energy that objects possess because of motion.

{kinetic energy} [prompt on energy; accept kinetic after "energy" but prompt before]

q5634_2

This figure protected the seven daughters of Jethro, one of whom, Zipporah, became this figure's wife. This son of Yocheved (“YO-keh-ved”) once killed an Egyptian overseer who was beating a slave, after which this brother of Miriam fled to Midian until God appeared to him in the form of a burning bush.

q5634

This figure protected the seven daughters of Jethro, one of whom, Zipporah, became this figure's wife. This son of Yocheved (“YO-keh-ved”) once killed an Egyptian overseer who was beating a slave, after which this brother of Miriam fled to Midian until God appeared to him in the form of a burning bush. For 10 points, name this leader of the Israelites who begged Pharaoh to “let my people go.”

{Moses}

q1548_3

In one work by this composer, the title character slices an anvil in half and kills the dragon Fafner with the sword Nothung (NO-tung); in another opera, Brunnhilde rides into a funeral pyre that burns Valhalla. Those two operas by this composer join another that includes "The Ride of the Valkyries" in a four-opera work. For 10 points, name this German composer of Siegfried and Gotterdamerung (GOTT-err-DAM-errung), part of the Ring of the Nibelung (NEE-buh-lung) cycle.

q1548

In one work by this composer, the title character slices an anvil in half and kills the dragon Fafner with the sword Nothung (NO-tung); in another opera, Brunnhilde rides into a funeral pyre that burns Valhalla. Those two operas by this composer join another that includes "The Ride of the Valkyries" in a four-opera work. For 10 points, name this German composer of Siegfried and Gotterdamerung (GOTT-err-DAM-errung), part of the Ring of the Nibelung (NEE-buh-lung) cycle.

Richard {Wagner} (ree-kart VAHG-ner)

q4926_5

Cushion plants are found in the alpine form of this biome, which is also home to marmots, pikas, and chinchillas. The point at which this biome meets taiga is known as the treeline. Flora in this biome consists of lichens (LYE-kens) and mosses. Non-alpine forms of it have little vegetation due to permafrost. For 10 points, name this biome that lacks tree growth, which can be found in Alaska and is home to caribou and reindeer.

q4926

Cushion plants are found in the alpine form of this biome, which is also home to marmots, pikas, and chinchillas. The point at which this biome meets taiga is known as the treeline. Flora in this biome consists of lichens (LYE-kens) and mosses. Non-alpine forms of it have little vegetation due to permafrost. For 10 points, name this biome that lacks tree growth, which can be found in Alaska and is home to caribou and reindeer.

tundra

q237_1

This is the only number that satisfies the equation sine x equals x.

q237

This is the only number that satisfies the equation sine x equals x. The additive inverse property says that the sum of any number and its additive inverse equals this number, while the additive identity property says that any number plus this number equals the original number. For 10 points, name this only non-positive whole number, which yields itself when multiplied by any number.

{zero}

q1844_4

One deity from this country's myth system obtained the "grass-cutting sword" after defeating an eight- headed foe. Its sun deity hid in a cave after another deity made too much noise. Those deities, Susanowo (“SOO-sun-oh-woe”) and Amaterasu (“ah-MAH-ter-AH-soo”) respectively, are siblings from this country's myth system. For 10 points, these kami (“KAH-mee”) are from the Shinto religion practiced by citizens of what country?

q1844

One deity from this country's myth system obtained the "grass-cutting sword" after defeating an eight- headed foe. Its sun deity hid in a cave after another deity made too much noise. Those deities, Susanowo (“SOO-sun-oh-woe”) and Amaterasu (“ah-MAH-ter-AH-soo”) respectively, are siblings from this country's myth system. For 10 points, these kami (“KAH-mee”) are from the Shinto religion practiced by citizens of what country?

{Japan} [or {Nippon}-{koku}; or {Nihon}-{koku}]

q1610_3

He sent his armies to quash an uprising that was sparked by the Papist Act of 1778; these uprisings were known as the Gordon Riots. He succeeded his grandfather as king during the Seven Years' War, and although he won that war, the resulting debt led Parliament to pass the Stamp Act of 1765. For 10 points, name this "mad" king of Great Britain who lost the American colonies in the Revolutionary War.

q1610

He sent his armies to quash an uprising that was sparked by the Papist Act of 1778; these uprisings were known as the Gordon Riots. He succeeded his grandfather as king during the Seven Years' War, and although he won that war, the resulting debt led Parliament to pass the Stamp Act of 1765. For 10 points, name this "mad" king of Great Britain who lost the American colonies in the Revolutionary War.

{George III} [prompt on George]

q1609_2

Apollonius' Theorem can be used to find the length of this construct given the side lengths of a triangle. Three of them divide a triangle into six triangles with equal areas, and they intersect at the centroid, or center of mass.

q1609

Apollonius' Theorem can be used to find the length of this construct given the side lengths of a triangle. Three of them divide a triangle into six triangles with equal areas, and they intersect at the centroid, or center of mass. For 10 points, identify this term that in geometry refers to a line drawn from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side and in statistics refers to the middle number in a list.

medians

q1474_1

Both Globular Cluster M54, the center of this constellation's namesake dwarf elliptical galaxy, and a possible supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way are found in this constellation.

q1474

Both Globular Cluster M54, the center of this constellation's namesake dwarf elliptical galaxy, and a possible supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way are found in this constellation. Unusually, its brightest star is its epsilon star, Kaus Australis, found in its Milk Dipper, or Teapot, asterism. For 10 points, name this constellation found between Ophiucus and Capricorn, which depicts an archer.

Sagittarius

q2330_1

This man's dog Argus dies atop a refuse heap.

q2330

This man's dog Argus dies atop a refuse heap. He reveals himself to a foot-washing maid, Eurycleia (“your-ee-CLAY-uh”). The Laestrygones (“LAY-strih-GOAN-ees”) destroy many ships belonging to his fleet, and he also visits the land of the lotos (“lotus”) -eaters. He kills his wife's suitors with the help of his son, Telemachus (“TELL-uh-MOCK-us”), then reunites with that wife, Penelope. For 10 points, an epic by Homer describes what man's twenty-year quest to get home after the Trojan War?

{Odysseus} [prompt on {Ulysses}]

q523_5

The Garigal (GARE-ih-gall) and Lane Cove national parks are in this city, whose center is known as the Circular Quay. It is located on the south shore of Port Jackson, which is spanned by a namesake Harbour Bridge. Jorn Utzon (YORN OOT-sun) designed the white shells of this city's opera house. Suburbs of this city can be found on the coast of Botany Bay. For 10 points, name this city on the coast of New South Wales, the largest in Australia.

q523

The Garigal (GARE-ih-gall) and Lane Cove national parks are in this city, whose center is known as the Circular Quay. It is located on the south shore of Port Jackson, which is spanned by a namesake Harbour Bridge. Jorn Utzon (YORN OOT-sun) designed the white shells of this city's opera house. Suburbs of this city can be found on the coast of Botany Bay. For 10 points, name this city on the coast of New South Wales, the largest in Australia.

Sydney

q844_3

As president, this man shut down the Second Bank of the United States. This president had a group of friends and advisers called the "kitchen cabinet." This victor at the Battle of New Orleans forced the removal of the Cherokee from their land by signing the Indian Removal Act.

q844

As president, this man shut down the Second Bank of the United States. This president had a group of friends and advisers called the "kitchen cabinet." This victor at the Battle of New Orleans forced the removal of the Cherokee from their land by signing the Indian Removal Act. For 10 points, name this man nicknamed "Old Hickory," the seventh president.

Andrew {Jackson} [prompt on {Old Hickory} before mentioned]

q2511_2

During one of these events, what is observed is based on the viewer's location relative to the path of totality. Viewers of them might see the annulus or corona, if they are standing in the antiumbra.

q2511

During one of these events, what is observed is based on the viewer's location relative to the path of totality. Viewers of them might see the annulus or corona, if they are standing in the antiumbra. Viewers standing in the penumbra will see a partial form, while during a total one, the corona may be seen. For 10 points, name this event in which the moon appears to block out the sun.

{solar eclipse} [prompt on eclipse]

q3269_2

This nation's president declared a state of emergency after wildfires hit its western regions in July and August 2010. In June 2010, the United States arrested a SVR spy from this nation, Anna Chapman.

q3269

This nation's president declared a state of emergency after wildfires hit its western regions in July and August 2010. In June 2010, the United States arrested a SVR spy from this nation, Anna Chapman. In January 2011, this nation's Duma ratified a nuclear arms reduction treaty called New START. For 10 points, name this nation led by Dmitry Medvedev from Moscow.

Russian Federation [or Rossiyskaya Federatsiya]

q350_3

This work was based on a real life location in Greenwich Village. It depicts a red-headed woman and two men in hats seated at a bar while being waited on by a man in a white hat. Above the well lit diner in this painting is a sign saying Phillies Cigars: Only 5 cents.

q350

This work was based on a real life location in Greenwich Village. It depicts a red-headed woman and two men in hats seated at a bar while being waited on by a man in a white hat. Above the well lit diner in this painting is a sign saying Phillies Cigars: Only 5 cents. For 10 points, name this iconic American painting by Edward Hopper.

Nighthawks

q5721_3

Variations in this organism's foraging gene results in rover and sitter behavior types, while homeotic gene mutations can cause legs to grow from its head. Salivary gland chromosomes are often extracted from its larvae, and T. H. Morgan first discovered sex-linked traits by studying its white-eyed mutant. (*) For 10 points, name this insect model organism of genetics with recessive traits like vestigial wings and ebony body.

q5721

Variations in this organism's foraging gene results in rover and sitter behavior types, while homeotic gene mutations can cause legs to grow from its head. Salivary gland chromosomes are often extracted from its larvae, and T. H. Morgan first discovered sex-linked traits by studying its white-eyed mutant. (*) For 10 points, name this insect model organism of genetics with recessive traits like vestigial wings and ebony body.

{Drosophila melanogaster} [or {fruit fly/ies;} or {Drosophila melanogaster;} prompt on \"fly/ies\"]

q4061_3

A revolution in this country was led by the Katipunan and was sparked by the execution of Jose Rizal. One of its presidents, Ferdinand Marcos, was blamed for the assassination of Benigno Aquino, whose widow Corazon became president. (*) For 10 points, name this island nation, the site of the World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Spanish-American War Battle of Manila Bay.

q4061

A revolution in this country was led by the Katipunan and was sparked by the execution of Jose Rizal. One of its presidents, Ferdinand Marcos, was blamed for the assassination of Benigno Aquino, whose widow Corazon became president. (*) For 10 points, name this island nation, the site of the World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Spanish-American War Battle of Manila Bay.

Republic of the {Philippines}

q232_2

This musician sang duets like "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" with Ella Fitzgerald and recorded albums with his "Hot Five" and "Hot Seven" bands. He sang "It's so nice to have you back where you belong" in one song, and described "Bright blessed days" and "dark sacred nights" in another song.

q232

This musician sang duets like "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" with Ella Fitzgerald and recorded albums with his "Hot Five" and "Hot Seven" bands. He sang "It's so nice to have you back where you belong" in one song, and described "Bright blessed days" and "dark sacred nights" in another song. (*) For 10 points, what jazz trumpeter, nicknamed "Satchmo" sang "Hello, Dolly!" and "What a Wonderful World"?

Louis Armstrong

q1562_3

The fundamental theorem of arithmetic states that every positive integer can be uniquely represented as a product of these numbers. Special types of these numbers are named after Fermat (“fur-MAHT”) and Mersenne (“mur-SEN”). To find these numbers, one may use the Sieve of Eratosthenes (air-uh-TOSS- then-eez”), in which one crosses off all multiples of two, then all multiples of three, and so on.

q1562

The fundamental theorem of arithmetic states that every positive integer can be uniquely represented as a product of these numbers. Special types of these numbers are named after Fermat (“fur-MAHT”) and Mersenne (“mur-SEN”). To find these numbers, one may use the Sieve of Eratosthenes (air-uh-TOSS- then-eez”), in which one crosses off all multiples of two, then all multiples of three, and so on. For 10 points, give these numbers whose only factors are one and themselves.

{prime} numbers [or {primes}]

q1481_4

One of these musical works features a harpsichord cadenza that was probably played by J.S. Bach at its premiere. Bela Bartok wrote one of these works for Orchestra. Vivaldi's hundreds of these works include The Four Seasons, and Mozart wrote a (*) double one for flute and harp. For 10 points, name this type of musical work in which a solo instrument is accompanied by an orchestra or other group of supporting instruments.

q1481

One of these musical works features a harpsichord cadenza that was probably played by J.S. Bach at its premiere. Bela Bartok wrote one of these works for Orchestra. Vivaldi's hundreds of these works include The Four Seasons, and Mozart wrote a (*) double one for flute and harp. For 10 points, name this type of musical work in which a solo instrument is accompanied by an orchestra or other group of supporting instruments.

concerto [accept Brandenburg Concerto(s) before \"Bela Bartok\" is mentioned]

q1569_3

A prehistoric site in this river's watershed is the Marmes Rockshelter. The Celilo Canal and the city of Kettle Falls were built along it. This river's hydroelectric power is monitored by the Bonneville Power Administration.

q1569

A prehistoric site in this river's watershed is the Marmes Rockshelter. The Celilo Canal and the city of Kettle Falls were built along it. This river's hydroelectric power is monitored by the Bonneville Power Administration. This river joins the Snake and Yakima at the Tri-Cities area. The Grand Coulee Dam lies on, (*) for 10 points, what river famous for its salmon runs that comprises part of the Oregon-Washington border?

Columbia River

q2706_2

Friezes removed from this building in 1812 are now housed in the British museum and are known as the Elgin Marbles. This building housed a statue that holds Nike in her right hand; that statue was created by Phidias (“FID-ee-us”) and is a cult statue dedicated to Athena.

q2706

Friezes removed from this building in 1812 are now housed in the British museum and are known as the Elgin Marbles. This building housed a statue that holds Nike in her right hand; that statue was created by Phidias (“FID-ee-us”) and is a cult statue dedicated to Athena. For 10 points, name this temple with Doric columns on the Acropolis in Athens.

The {Parthenon}

q1217_5

This "Foremost of the Westerners" is linked with Serapis through the Apis bull. This son of Geb and Nut (NOOT) was cut into fourteen pieces that were scattered throughout the country by his brother. His wife revived him after she and Nephthys (NEF-this) found thirteen of those pieces. After he was revived, this brother of Set fathered Horus. For 10 points, identify this husband of Isis and the Egyptian god of the dead.

q1217

This "Foremost of the Westerners" is linked with Serapis through the Apis bull. This son of Geb and Nut (NOOT) was cut into fourteen pieces that were scattered throughout the country by his brother. His wife revived him after she and Nephthys (NEF-this) found thirteen of those pieces. After he was revived, this brother of Set fathered Horus. For 10 points, identify this husband of Isis and the Egyptian god of the dead.

{Osiris} [accept {Anubis} before "Serapis" is read; prompt on Khenti-Amentiu]

q1153_2

This musician dedicated his Symphony No. 4 in F Minor to his financial supporter Nadezhda (nah- DEZH-dah) von Meck, though they never met. His Sixth Symphony, nicknamed Pathetique (pah-theh- TEEK), premiered nine days before his death.

q1153

This musician dedicated his Symphony No. 4 in F Minor to his financial supporter Nadezhda (nah- DEZH-dah) von Meck, though they never met. His Sixth Symphony, nicknamed Pathetique (pah-theh- TEEK), premiered nine days before his death. In one of his ballets, the sorcerer Von Rothbart curses Odette; another includes the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy". For 10 points, name this Russian composer of Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and the 1812 Overture.

Pytor Ilyich {Tchaikovsky}

q1208_1

Martin Luther wrote that people should let these be strong, but that their trust in Christ should be stronger.

q1208

Martin Luther wrote that people should let these be strong, but that their trust in Christ should be stronger. They can be divided into types of commission and omission, and they can be classified as grave or (*) mortal if they have serious matter, full knowledge, and full consent. For 10 points, name these offenses against God's will, of which there are seven "deadly" ones.

sins

q1227_1

A "pillow" form of this substance forms underwater.

q1227

A "pillow" form of this substance forms underwater. "Domes" of this substance form from andesite. This substance can be classified, depending on the smoothness of its surface, as a'a (AH-AH) or pahoehoe (pah-HOY-HOY). It accumulates around a vent to form a cinder cone, and it solidifies to form igneous rock. For 10 points, give the term for magma that reaches the Earth's surface, often through a volcanic explosion.

lava

q281_2

The Bukit Timah (“boo-KIT tee-MAH”) Nature Reserve is the largest area of rainforest left in this city. The five star Raffles Hotel is named after the city's founder, while the island of Sentosa is home to a new Universal Studios Theme Park.

q281

The Bukit Timah (“boo-KIT tee-MAH”) Nature Reserve is the largest area of rainforest left in this city. The five star Raffles Hotel is named after the city's founder, while the island of Sentosa is home to a new Universal Studios Theme Park. Its Changi (“CHANG-eye”) airport is a regional hub, and the city is connected by bridge to Johor (“JO-hor”), in Malaysia. For 10 points, name this Southeast Asian city-state, the most densely populated country in Asia.

Republic of {Singapore}

q96_3

In this work, Fedallah's three prophecies come true, including the main character's death by hemp rope. The protagonist uses a gold doubloon to gain his men's support, but in the end, the coffee-addicted Starbuck dies, as do Tashtego and Queequeg. The Rachel rescues the only survivor of the Pequod, Ishmael, who narrates this novel.

q96

In this work, Fedallah's three prophecies come true, including the main character's death by hemp rope. The protagonist uses a gold doubloon to gain his men's support, but in the end, the coffee-addicted Starbuck dies, as do Tashtego and Queequeg. The Rachel rescues the only survivor of the Pequod, Ishmael, who narrates this novel. For 10 points, name this novel featuring Captain Ahab, written by Herman Melville.

{Moby Dick,} or {The Whale}

q4861_5

Before this event, a three-year winter will end almost all life. During this event, one deity's son will use a giant shoe to take revenge for his father's death. At its start, Heimdall will blow the Gjallarhorn and Loki will break free from his imprisonment. During this event, Thor will kill the Midgard Serpent, only to die from its poison. For 10 points, name this event marking the end of the world in Norse mythology.

q4861

Before this event, a three-year winter will end almost all life. During this event, one deity's son will use a giant shoe to take revenge for his father's death. At its start, Heimdall will blow the Gjallarhorn and Loki will break free from his imprisonment. During this event, Thor will kill the Midgard Serpent, only to die from its poison. For 10 points, name this event marking the end of the world in Norse mythology.

Ragnarök [prompt on Gotterdammerung; prompt on end of the world]

q1363_3

In this author's final novel, the illegitimate son Pavel Smerdyakov [SMARED-yak-ov] works as a servant in his father's house; the title characters of that work are Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha. In another work by this author, Sofia Marmeladova moves to Siberia where Raskolnikov (rass-KOL-nik-ov) is imprisoned for killing a pawnbroker. For 10 points, name this Russian author of The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment

q1363

In this author's final novel, the illegitimate son Pavel Smerdyakov [SMARED-yak-ov] works as a servant in his father's house; the title characters of that work are Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha. In another work by this author, Sofia Marmeladova moves to Siberia where Raskolnikov (rass-KOL-nik-ov) is imprisoned for killing a pawnbroker. For 10 points, name this Russian author of The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

q175_2

At the end of this story, the title object is revealed to be worth at most five hundred francs. Monsieur Loisel (“lwa-ZELL”) frantically searched for the title object after a ball, but to no avail.

q175

At the end of this story, the title object is revealed to be worth at most five hundred francs. Monsieur Loisel (“lwa-ZELL”) frantically searched for the title object after a ball, but to no avail. After Mathilde (“muh-TEELD”) loses it, she and her husband take odd jobs to pay off the loans taken out to pay for a replacement. For 10 points, name this Guy de Maupassant (“GHEE deh MO-puh-saunt”) short story about a piece of jewelry.

“The {Necklace}” [or “La {Parure}”]

q589_1

This substance forms in the Bergeron process, in which vapor pressure drops as crystals grow.

q589

This substance forms in the Bergeron process, in which vapor pressure drops as crystals grow. It can be produced by the lake effect, and it always stays below (*) freezing, unlike sleet, which melts and refreezes as it falls. For 10 points, name this type of precipitation which falls as six-sided flakes.

{snowflakes} [prompt on \"precipitation\"]

q1898_3

While in Auvers [oh-vair], this man painted his physician holding a foxglove plant. In another painting by him, a woman pours coffee as a destitute family sits at a table for a meal. His best-known work shows Saint- Rémy [sahn-ray-mee], and this artist painted the Portrait of Dr. Gachet [gah-shay] and The Potato Eaters.

q1898

While in Auvers [oh-vair], this man painted his physician holding a foxglove plant. In another painting by him, a woman pours coffee as a destitute family sits at a table for a meal. His best-known work shows Saint- Rémy [sahn-ray-mee], and this artist painted the Portrait of Dr. Gachet [gah-shay] and The Potato Eaters. (*) For 10 points, name this artist who showed a swirling sky in his Starry Night and also painted a Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.

Vincent (Willem) {Van Gogh}

q260_2

A museum branch located in this city's Fort Tryon Park containing medieval art is known as The Cloisters. One of its straits, which includes Roosevelt Island and Rikers Island, is the East River.

q260

A museum branch located in this city's Fort Tryon Park containing medieval art is known as The Cloisters. One of its straits, which includes Roosevelt Island and Rikers Island, is the East River. Some of its neighborhoods are Bensonhurst and Flatbush, and its Turtle Bay neighborhood includes the headquarters of the (*) United Nations. For 10 points, name this city whose boroughs include Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan.

New York City

q3341_4

This constellation contains the Trapezium Cluster and is the site of a late-October meteor shower. One of its stars, formerly known as the Amazon Star, is Bellatrix, and its brightest stars are Betelgeuse and Rigel. Its namesake nebula joins with Hatysa and other stars to form its sword, while Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka form its belt. For 10 points, name this constellation nicknamed the Hunter.

q3341

This constellation contains the Trapezium Cluster and is the site of a late-October meteor shower. One of its stars, formerly known as the Amazon Star, is Bellatrix, and its brightest stars are Betelgeuse and Rigel. Its namesake nebula joins with Hatysa and other stars to form its sword, while Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka form its belt. For 10 points, name this constellation nicknamed the Hunter.

Orion [prompt on Hunter before it is read]

q1854_3

This planet's equator is home to an elevated region known as the Tharsis Bulge, which is located near the Valles Marineris (VALL-us mare-in-AIR-us). It was visited by the Viking probes and is home to the highest mountain in the Solar System, the extinct volcano Olympus Mons. This planet is orbited by two small moons named Deimos and Phobos.

q1854

This planet's equator is home to an elevated region known as the Tharsis Bulge, which is located near the Valles Marineris (VALL-us mare-in-AIR-us). It was visited by the Viking probes and is home to the highest mountain in the Solar System, the extinct volcano Olympus Mons. This planet is orbited by two small moons named Deimos and Phobos. For 10 points, a network of naturally occurring "canals" is on what planet between Earth and Jupiter?

Mars

q847_2

In one of this author's novels, Andrew Bolkonski is wounded at Austerlitz and Helene Kuragina's lover is nearly killed in a duel by her husband, Pierre Bezukhov (bezh-oo-KOV). In Another of his works ends with the title lover of Count Vronsky (VRON-skee) throwing herself under a train.

q847

In one of this author's novels, Andrew Bolkonski is wounded at Austerlitz and Helene Kuragina's lover is nearly killed in a duel by her husband, Pierre Bezukhov (bezh-oo-KOV). In Another of his works ends with the title lover of Count Vronsky (VRON-skee) throwing herself under a train. For 10 points, name this Russian author who depicted Napoleon's invasion of Russia in War and Peace and wrote Anna Karenina (care-IN-in-ah).

Leo {Tolstoy}

q337_5

This country had its Jews move to the Pale of Settlement. Prince Bagration died during an invasion of this country at the Battle of Borodino. Prince Potemkin had a close relationship with its Catherine the Great. The largest member of the Commonwealth of Independent States is this country, which was led during the 1990s by (*) Boris Yeltsin. For 10 points, name this country ruled by Romanov tsars before becoming part of the Soviet Union.

q337

This country had its Jews move to the Pale of Settlement. Prince Bagration died during an invasion of this country at the Battle of Borodino. Prince Potemkin had a close relationship with its Catherine the Great. The largest member of the Commonwealth of Independent States is this country, which was led during the 1990s by (*) Boris Yeltsin. For 10 points, name this country ruled by Romanov tsars before becoming part of the Soviet Union.

Russian Empire

q845_2

This poet commented on a literary assignment in "Theme for English B." Another of his poems asks if "a dream deferred" "dr[ies] up like a raisin in the sun."

q845

This poet commented on a literary assignment in "Theme for English B." Another of his poems asks if "a dream deferred" "dr[ies] up like a raisin in the sun." He wrote about the Euphrates, Congo, and Nile in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." In his most famous poem, he mentions the "droning" of "a drowsy syncopated tune." For 10 points, name this African-American poet of the Harlem Renaissance who wrote "The Weary Blues."

James {Langston Hughes}

q1770_1

One character in this play states, "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player."

q1770

One character in this play states, "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player." Minor characters in this play include the thanes Ross and Lennox. The title character begins this play as the Thane of Glamis ["glahmz"]. (*) Banquo and Fleance also appear in, for 10 points, what play by Shakespeare about a Scottish lord?

Macbeth

q832_5

This text was written down by Sahabas (sah-HAH-bahs) after the death of the leader that received it. The clarification of the meaning and significance of this document is the practice of tafsir (TAHFSEER). Its hundred and fourteen chapters are called suras (soor-AHS). It literally means "the recitation" and is said to have been revealed by Gabriel to Muhammad. For 10 points, what "divinely ordained" religious text is sacred to Muslims?

q832

This text was written down by Sahabas (sah-HAH-bahs) after the death of the leader that received it. The clarification of the meaning and significance of this document is the practice of tafsir (TAHFSEER). Its hundred and fourteen chapters are called suras (soor-AHS). It literally means "the recitation" and is said to have been revealed by Gabriel to Muhammad. For 10 points, what "divinely ordained" religious text is sacred to Muslims?

Qur'an [or Koran]

q1301_3

This composer wrote a Clarinet Concerto in A Major for Anton Stadler, and he also composed a flute and harp concerto. He composed twelve variations on a French song with identical melody to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He failed to complete his Requiem.

q1301

This composer wrote a Clarinet Concerto in A Major for Anton Stadler, and he also composed a flute and harp concerto. He composed twelve variations on a French song with identical melody to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." He failed to complete his Requiem. His forty-first and last symphony is nicknamed Jupiter. For 10 points, name this composer of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik ("EYE"-nuh KLYE-nuh "KNOCKED"-"music") and operas such as The Magic Flute

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

q3448_4

By mass, most of the atmosphere is contained within this layer, as it is the densest. Reaching a maximum height of about 16 kilometers at the equator, the boundary immediately above it is the coldest part of the atmosphere, and the jet stream is strongest just below that pause. Most weather systems are contained within this layer. For 10 points, name this lowest layer of the atmosphere.

q3448

By mass, most of the atmosphere is contained within this layer, as it is the densest. Reaching a maximum height of about 16 kilometers at the equator, the boundary immediately above it is the coldest part of the atmosphere, and the jet stream is strongest just below that pause. Most weather systems are contained within this layer. For 10 points, name this lowest layer of the atmosphere.

{troposphere}

q2084_1

One character in this story is sold by her father and is partially deaf.

q2084

One character in this story is sold by her father and is partially deaf. The protagonist reveals himself to Princess Pea and is then sentenced to death in the dungeon. Spoons, bowls, kettles, and soup are outlawed after the queen dies of fright when a (*) rat falls in her food. For 10 points, name this 2004 novel which became a 2008 film, a Newbery Medal winner by Kate DiCamillo.

The Tale of {Despereaux}

q2307_1

He wrote that "This is the way the world ends/Not with a bang but a whimper" in his poem "The Hollow Men."

q2307

He wrote that "This is the way the world ends/Not with a bang but a whimper" in his poem "The Hollow Men." He also wrote the collection "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." The phrase "the women come and go/Talking of Michelangelo" appears in his "The (*) Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." His most famous work states that "April is the cruelest month." For 10 points, name this poet of "The Waste Land."

T(homas) S(tearns) {Eliot}

q7379_2

Synthetic division can be used to divide these mathematical concepts. The fundamental theorem of algebra says that non-constant examples of these have a zero, and some of their zeroes may have (*) multiplicity.

q7379

Synthetic division can be used to divide these mathematical concepts. The fundamental theorem of algebra says that non-constant examples of these have a zero, and some of their zeroes may have (*) multiplicity. For 10 points, name these types of equations in which the exponents of the variable are natural numbers, and which are called quadratics if they have degree two.

{polynomials} (of one variable)

q511_1

Every chapter after the first chapter of this work is arranged from longest to shortest and all but one begins with the word "bismallah" (biss-MAH-lah).

q511

Every chapter after the first chapter of this work is arranged from longest to shortest and all but one begins with the word "bismallah" (biss-MAH-lah). This work's second chapter is known as the "Cow" sura and the first revelation in this text was transmitted when Muhammad was near the Cave of Hira (HEE-rah). For 10 points, identify this text that is taken to be the word of Allah by Muslims.

Qur'an [or Koran; prompt on recitation]

q4853_2

“Wedge” and “rope” are informal terms used to denote large and small forms of these phenomena. Twenty-eight different damage indicators help measure their severity via the enhanced Fujita scale.

q4853

“Wedge” and “rope” are informal terms used to denote large and small forms of these phenomena. Twenty-eight different damage indicators help measure their severity via the enhanced Fujita scale. These phenomena occur when a funnel cloud touches the ground. For 10 points, name these violently rotating windstorms that most often occur in their namesake “Alley” in the American Midwest.

{tornadoes} [or {twisters}; prompt on {cyclones}]

q1026_4

At the beginning of this play, Prince Escalus declares that the next man to break the peace will be sentenced to death. One title character originally loves Rosaline, while the other is admired by Paris. The former character seeks assistance from the Apothecary and slays Tybalt. Featuring a pair of "star-cross'd lovers" is, for 10 points, which Shakespeare play about the children of the feuding Montagues and Capulets?

q1026

At the beginning of this play, Prince Escalus declares that the next man to break the peace will be sentenced to death. One title character originally loves Rosaline, while the other is admired by Paris. The former character seeks assistance from the Apothecary and slays Tybalt. Featuring a pair of "star-cross'd lovers" is, for 10 points, which Shakespeare play about the children of the feuding Montagues and Capulets?

Romeo and Juliet

q345_3

In this book, Admiral Drake sends the title character a surprise, and Greta and Captain Cook have ten children who are soon trained to be a traveling circus act. This book by Richard Atwater geographically incorrectly sends a group of animals to the North Pole. For 10 points, name this novel about a man with a bunch of flightless, aquatic birds.

q345

In this book, Admiral Drake sends the title character a surprise, and Greta and Captain Cook have ten children who are soon trained to be a traveling circus act. This book by Richard Atwater geographically incorrectly sends a group of animals to the North Pole. For 10 points, name this novel about a man with a bunch of flightless, aquatic birds.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

q2105_4

This character's birthday is May 8. She trades the fish she catches at The Hob, a black market in District 12. After the reaping, she volunteers to take her sister Primrose's place. Her tumultuous relationship with Peeta continues and changes through Catching Fire and Mockingjay.

q2105

This character's birthday is May 8. She trades the fish she catches at The Hob, a black market in District 12. After the reaping, she volunteers to take her sister Primrose's place. Her tumultuous relationship with Peeta continues and changes through Catching Fire and Mockingjay. For 10 points, name the protagonist of Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" series.

{Katniss Everdeen} [accept either underlined name]

q2161_3

During this battle, Marshal Ney led a cavalry assault that was turned back by infantry squares on the road to Brussels. It ended with the repulse of an attack by grenadiers of the Imperial Guard and the arrival of Blucher's (“BLUE-kers”) Prussian army, which saved a combined force of Dutch and British led by the Duke of Wellington. For 10 points, name this 1815 battle, the final defeat of Napoleon.

q2161

During this battle, Marshal Ney led a cavalry assault that was turned back by infantry squares on the road to Brussels. It ended with the repulse of an attack by grenadiers of the Imperial Guard and the arrival of Blucher's (“BLUE-kers”) Prussian army, which saved a combined force of Dutch and British led by the Duke of Wellington. For 10 points, name this 1815 battle, the final defeat of Napoleon.

Battle of {Waterloo}

q5534_1

This system uses the Dalvik virtual machine, and specialized versions of it are used on the Nook and the Kindle Fire.

q5534

This system uses the Dalvik virtual machine, and specialized versions of it are used on the Nook and the Kindle Fire. Its version numbers are named in alphabetical order for desserts, such as Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean. Apps for it can be bought on the (*) Play store. For 10 points, name this cell phone operating system that competes with iOS and is owned by Google.

Android

q2679_2

Instruments in this family represent the fossils in Camille Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals, while they were also used rhythmically in his Danse Macabre (“DONSE muh-COB-ruh”). A roll on an instrument from this family, followed by a chorus, opens Karl Orff's O Fortuna.

q2679

Instruments in this family represent the fossils in Camille Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals, while they were also used rhythmically in his Danse Macabre (“DONSE muh-COB-ruh”). A roll on an instrument from this family, followed by a chorus, opens Karl Orff's O Fortuna. For 10 points, name this family of instruments often played with mallets that includes the triangle and every type of drum and keyboard instrument.

percussion

q1891_3

Opposite corners of this constellation are at the start Saiph and Bellatrix. Though called its beta, its brightest star is usually Rigel [RY-jul]. This constellation is visible only in the winter, and its alpha star, part of the Winter Triangle and at the center of the Winter Hexagon, is (*) Betelgeuse ["beetle juice"].

q1891

Opposite corners of this constellation are at the start Saiph and Bellatrix. Though called its beta, its brightest star is usually Rigel [RY-jul]. This constellation is visible only in the winter, and its alpha star, part of the Winter Triangle and at the center of the Winter Hexagon, is (*) Betelgeuse ["beetle juice"]. A line across its center formed by Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka is known as its "belt". For 10 points, name this constellation known as the Hunter.

{Orion} [prompt on the \"Hunter\"]

q2359_1

In the Gospel of James, this Biblical figure is described as the child of Anna and Joachim.

q2359

In the Gospel of James, this Biblical figure is described as the child of Anna and Joachim. At the First Council of Ephesus, this figure was given the epithet Theotokos, or "God-Bearer." Martin Luther described this person as "the highest woman." This woman is held to be free from original sin under the doctrine of Immaculate Conception. For 10 points, name this mother of Jesus of Nazareth.

{Blessed Virgin Mary} [or {Mary, Mother} of {God;} or {Saint Mary;} or {Mother Mary;} or obvious equivalents to {Mary} the {mother of Jesus} before read; prompt on {Mary;} prompt on Our {Lady;} prompt on {Mother} of the {Church;} prompt on {Queen} of {Heaven;} do not accept "Mary Magdalene"]

q1629_2

One work by this author, about a man who injures himself while hanging curtains, is The Death of Ivan Ilyich. One of his novels has a relationship between Levin and Kitty, while the title character has an affair with Count Vronsky and eventually commits suicide by jumping in front of a (*) train.

q1629

One work by this author, about a man who injures himself while hanging curtains, is The Death of Ivan Ilyich. One of his novels has a relationship between Levin and Kitty, while the title character has an affair with Count Vronsky and eventually commits suicide by jumping in front of a (*) train. For 10 points, name this author who wrote about the French invasion of Russia in War and Peace in addition to writing Anna Karenina.

Leo {Tolstoy} [or {Lev} ({Nikolayvich}) {Tolstoy}]

q1394_3

Characters in this novel include the Zoroastrian Fedallah (feh-DAH-lah), a Native American called Tashtego, and a South Sea islander named Queequeg (KWEE-KWAIG). This novel's narrator begins by telling the reader to "call me Ishmael" and ends up clinging to a coffin when the captain of the Pequod and all but one of his crew are drowned. For 10 points, Herman Melville wrote what novel about Ahab's quest for the white whale?

q1394

Characters in this novel include the Zoroastrian Fedallah (feh-DAH-lah), a Native American called Tashtego, and a South Sea islander named Queequeg (KWEE-KWAIG). This novel's narrator begins by telling the reader to "call me Ishmael" and ends up clinging to a coffin when the captain of the Pequod and all but one of his crew are drowned. For 10 points, Herman Melville wrote what novel about Ahab's quest for the white whale?

{Moby}-{Dick} (or {The Whale})

q374_4

Some of this empire's ruins were found in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. One ruler of this empire fought a civil war with his half-brother Huascar (whas-car). That ruler was captured at the battle of Cajamarca (ka-ha-mar-ka), and he was named Atahualpa (Ata·hual·pa). This empire had its capital at (*) Cuzco, and famous ruins from this empire can be found at Machu Picchu in Peru.

q374

Some of this empire's ruins were found in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. One ruler of this empire fought a civil war with his half-brother Huascar (whas-car). That ruler was captured at the battle of Cajamarca (ka-ha-mar-ka), and he was named Atahualpa (Ata·hual·pa). This empire had its capital at (*) Cuzco, and famous ruins from this empire can be found at Machu Picchu in Peru. For 10 points, name this South American empire that was conquered by Francisco Pizarro.

{Inca} Empire [or {Tawantinsuyu}]

q1380_2

This man, along with Edwin Catmull, was credited as an executive producer of the original Toy Story movie, produced by Pixar Animation, which he renamed after purchasing it from George Lucas in 1986. From 2000 to 2011, he served as CEO of the computer company he co-founded with Steve Wozniak.

q1380

This man, along with Edwin Catmull, was credited as an executive producer of the original Toy Story movie, produced by Pixar Animation, which he renamed after purchasing it from George Lucas in 1986. From 2000 to 2011, he served as CEO of the computer company he co-founded with Steve Wozniak. For 10 points, identify this co-founder of Apple Computers who died in October 2011 from complications due to pancreatic cancer.

Steve Jobs

q8390_4

The reaction to this man's recent promise of a zero percent increase in public spending led John Bercow to call for order. He became a member of the Shadow Cabinet in 1986. In 1994, he was rumored to be a candidate for the leadership of the Labour Party, but struck the Granita Pact with man he would eventually succeed, Tony Blair. For 10 points, name this current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

q8390

The reaction to this man's recent promise of a zero percent increase in public spending led John Bercow to call for order. He became a member of the Shadow Cabinet in 1986. In 1994, he was rumored to be a candidate for the leadership of the Labour Party, but struck the Granita Pact with man he would eventually succeed, Tony Blair. For 10 points, name this current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Gordon {Brown}

q1854_4

This planet's equator is home to an elevated region known as the Tharsis Bulge, which is located near the Valles Marineris (VALL-us mare-in-AIR-us). It was visited by the Viking probes and is home to the highest mountain in the Solar System, the extinct volcano Olympus Mons. This planet is orbited by two small moons named Deimos and Phobos. For 10 points, a network of naturally occurring "canals" is on what planet between Earth and Jupiter?

q1854

This planet's equator is home to an elevated region known as the Tharsis Bulge, which is located near the Valles Marineris (VALL-us mare-in-AIR-us). It was visited by the Viking probes and is home to the highest mountain in the Solar System, the extinct volcano Olympus Mons. This planet is orbited by two small moons named Deimos and Phobos. For 10 points, a network of naturally occurring "canals" is on what planet between Earth and Jupiter?

Mars

q1217_4

This "Foremost of the Westerners" is linked with Serapis through the Apis bull. This son of Geb and Nut (NOOT) was cut into fourteen pieces that were scattered throughout the country by his brother. His wife revived him after she and Nephthys (NEF-this) found thirteen of those pieces. After he was revived, this brother of Set fathered Horus.

q1217

This "Foremost of the Westerners" is linked with Serapis through the Apis bull. This son of Geb and Nut (NOOT) was cut into fourteen pieces that were scattered throughout the country by his brother. His wife revived him after she and Nephthys (NEF-this) found thirteen of those pieces. After he was revived, this brother of Set fathered Horus. For 10 points, identify this husband of Isis and the Egyptian god of the dead.

{Osiris} [accept {Anubis} before "Serapis" is read; prompt on Khenti-Amentiu]

q2850_2

One figure in this religion wears three wedding bands to symbolize her marriages to Agwe, Dumballah, and Ogoun. In addition to Erzulie, one figure in this religion is represented by a cross over a tomb and is named Ghede.

q2850

One figure in this religion wears three wedding bands to symbolize her marriages to Agwe, Dumballah, and Ogoun. In addition to Erzulie, one figure in this religion is represented by a cross over a tomb and is named Ghede. Gods in this religion are called "loa" and this religion's god of the Earth is named Papa Legba.(*) For 10 points, name this religion that originated in Haiti, famous for its namesake dolls.

{Voodoo} [accept {Vodun} or {Vodou} or {Vodoun} or {Vaudou} or {Vaudoux}]

q1900_3

This man's wife Jiang Qing (“JANG CHING”) was a member of the Gang of Four. He escaped a Kuomintang (“KWO-min-TANG”) offensive led by Chiang Kai-shek (“CHANG kye-SHECK”) and went on the Long March in 1934. After he took power in 1949, his government adopted such policies as the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution.

q1900

This man's wife Jiang Qing (“JANG CHING”) was a member of the Gang of Four. He escaped a Kuomintang (“KWO-min-TANG”) offensive led by Chiang Kai-shek (“CHANG kye-SHECK”) and went on the Long March in 1934. After he took power in 1949, his government adopted such policies as the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. For 10 points, the Little Red Book was written by what Chairman of China's Communist Party?

{Mao} Zedong [or Mao Tse-tung; accept Chairman Mao before “Chairman”]

q1768_3

One book by this author features an adolescent girl with a Christian mother and a Jewish father who attempts a year-long independent study of people's beliefs while trying to deal with going through puberty. Another of her books features a five-year-old boy who names his myna bird Uncle Feather and constantly annoys his brother Peter. For 10 points, name this author of Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret and Superfudge.

q1768

One book by this author features an adolescent girl with a Christian mother and a Jewish father who attempts a year-long independent study of people's beliefs while trying to deal with going through puberty. Another of her books features a five-year-old boy who names his myna bird Uncle Feather and constantly annoys his brother Peter. For 10 points, name this author of Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret and Superfudge.

Judy Blume

q805_3

This element combines with nitrogen to form cyanides, and it combines with iron to make steel. Sixty atoms of this make a molecule of buckminsterfullerene (BUCK-min-ster-FULL-er-een), and another allotrope, mistakenly referred to as lead and used in pencils, is graphite. It exists in all organic molecules.

q805

This element combines with nitrogen to form cyanides, and it combines with iron to make steel. Sixty atoms of this make a molecule of buckminsterfullerene (BUCK-min-ster-FULL-er-een), and another allotrope, mistakenly referred to as lead and used in pencils, is graphite. It exists in all organic molecules. A molecule made of this element and two oxygen atoms is used by plants in photosynthesis. For 10 points, name this element whose atomic symbol is C.

carbon [accept C until mentioned]

q1763_4

The main character of this work dislikes sharing a room with Mr. Dussel, a dentist. That character misses her own cat but befriends Mouschi and his owner Peter. In this work, the main character's family and the van Daans (*) hide from in the "secret annex." For 10 points, name this nonfiction book about Jewish families hiding in an attic from the Nazis, a book written by a fourteen year-old girl.

q1763

The main character of this work dislikes sharing a room with Mr. Dussel, a dentist. That character misses her own cat but befriends Mouschi and his owner Peter. In this work, the main character's family and the van Daans (*) hide from in the "secret annex." For 10 points, name this nonfiction book about Jewish families hiding in an attic from the Nazis, a book written by a fourteen year-old girl.

The {Diary} of a {Young Girl} [or The {Diary} of {Anne Frank} or {Het Achterhuis;} accept any answer mentioning {Anne Frank} and a {journal} or {diary}]

q1867_2

This author represented three branches of Christianity as Peter, Martin, and Jack in A Tale of a Tub. One satire by this man facetiously calls for serving Irish babies as food and is called A Modest Proposal.

q1867

This author represented three branches of Christianity as Peter, Martin, and Jack in A Tale of a Tub. One satire by this man facetiously calls for serving Irish babies as food and is called A Modest Proposal. His most famous work depicts the travels of the title captain to various fantastical lands, including Glubbdubdrib. For 10 points, name this Irish author of Gulliver's Travels.

Jonathan Swift

q2246_3

This process's namesake constant is used in Fick's Law and an explanation of Brownian motion. This process is used during respiration to get oxygen into blood, and it then replaces that oxygen with carbon dioxide. It is synonymous with heat conduction, and this process in water is called osmosis.

q2246

This process's namesake constant is used in Fick's Law and an explanation of Brownian motion. This process is used during respiration to get oxygen into blood, and it then replaces that oxygen with carbon dioxide. It is synonymous with heat conduction, and this process in water is called osmosis. For 10 points, name this process in which the random motion of particles causes them to spread to areas of lower concentration.

diffusion

q1796_1

One conflict in this country saw the Duke of Guise fight for the throne with two other men named Henry.

q1796

One conflict in this country saw the Duke of Guise fight for the throne with two other men named Henry. This country signed the Evian Accords in 1962 with Algeria. In the 8th century, this was the site where Charles Martel was victorious at the Battle of Tours. This country was led by (*) Nicolas Sarkozy until the 2012 elections. For 10 points, name this country once led by Charles de Gaulle.

France

q1546_2

He wrote his first novel, "This Can't Be Happening At Macdonald Hall" while still in seventh grade. Characters Bruno and Boots star in six of this author's other novels; since then, he has written four installments of the "39 Clues" series, including "One False Note" and "The Emperor's Code".

q1546

He wrote his first novel, "This Can't Be Happening At Macdonald Hall" while still in seventh grade. Characters Bruno and Boots star in six of this author's other novels; since then, he has written four installments of the "39 Clues" series, including "One False Note" and "The Emperor's Code". The (*) "Swindle" and "On The Run" series were written by, for 10 points, what author of "Ungifted"?

Gordon {Korman}

q249_2

This singer claims "I'd wait for you forever and a day" and "your world is my world" in one song. Big Sean wonders "I don't know if this makes sense, but you're my hallelujah" in a song where this singer says he'll be your (*) platinum, silver and gold.

q249

This singer claims "I'd wait for you forever and a day" and "your world is my world" in one song. Big Sean wonders "I don't know if this makes sense, but you're my hallelujah" in a song where this singer says he'll be your (*) platinum, silver and gold. In another song, this singer says "you'll never be alone" and "I can be a gentleman" if he was the title figure. For 10 points, name this singer of "As Long As You Love Me" and "Boyfriend."

Justin Bieber