Renaissance Bowl I

Question 1

[9. Devastating Cat Losses] What was the name of the gray Cat who keeps losing to the same pesky mouse for 81 years?

Accepted Answer

Tom

Question 2

[10. Fine Dining with Clients] Your client quizzes you on the origin of the Caesar Salad. Can you explain its existence?

Accepted Answer

It comes from Mexico and the chef that invented it was named Caesar

Question 3

[3. Platinum Acquisitions] Speak Now (2010) was an album that sold 1,047,000 copies by which Pop Country Singer?

Accepted Answer

Taylor Swift

Question 4

[9. Devastating Cat Losses] Which Canadian city in 2012 saw Tuxedo Stan, a calico cat, run for Mayor but sadly lost?

Accepted Answer

Halifax

Question 5

[7. What's New?] Who won the annual Hot Dog eating contest on July 4?

Accepted Answer

Joey Chestnut

Question 6

[1. Renaissance Re(drawn)] Which artist is known for his extensive collection of self-portraits including the one above?

Accepted Answer

Rembrandt

Question 7

[3. Platinum Acquisitions] Which famous band released No Strings Attached (2000), the second-fastest platinum ever ?

Accepted Answer

N'Sync

Question 8

[8. C-Sweet Executives] In a standard classic Hershey Candy Bar, how many smaller rectagular segments make up the bar?

Accepted Answer

12

Question 9

[8. C-Sweet Executives] Great supplies of what favorite flavor were found in King Tut's tomb when it was excavated?

Accepted Answer

Licorice

Question 10

[1. Renaissance Re(drawn)] In Da Vinci's The Last Supper, Judas Escariot is seen holding what object in his right hand?

Accepted Answer

A Bag

Question 11

[9. Devastating Cat Losses] Female cats also suffers from what condition in which they lose hair in times of stress?

Accepted Answer

Psychogenic Alopecia

Question 12

[4. Authorized Quotes by Shakespeare] Fill in the blanks: ‘What light through yonder window______.’

Accepted Answer

breaks

Question 13

[6. Historical July Experience] July 25, 1956 saw the sinking of which Italian Luxury Liner off the coast of New York?

Accepted Answer

The Andrea Doria

Question 14

[7. What's New?] Which Hurricane currently threatens Florida and the RenRe Prop portfolio as it made landfall yesterday?

Accepted Answer

Elsa

Question 15

[3. Platinum Acquisitions] Tha Carter III (2008) sold 1 million copies in 7 days by which famous rapper?

Accepted Answer

Lil Wayne

Question 16

[5. Currency Issues] About how much does it cost to manufacture a single American penny?

Accepted Answer

2.39 cents

Question 17

[8. C-Sweet Executives] What are the colors on a standard piece of candy corn, from the wide end to the narrow end?

Accepted Answer

Yellow, orange, white

Question 18

[3. Platinum Acquisitions] Born This Way (2011) was a successful album that sold 1,108,000 copies by which Pop Singer?

Accepted Answer

Lady Gaga

Question 19

[6. Historical July Exp.] July 7, 1898 The US annexes which territory after deposing its ruler, Queen Liliuokalani?

Accepted Answer

Hawaii

Question 20

[4. Authorized Quotes by Shakespeare] Fill in the blanks: ‘Uneasy lies the head that wears _______.‘

Accepted Answer

the crown

Question 21

[6. Historical July Experience] July 2, 1964 saw president Lyndon B Johnson sign which hallmark legislation into law?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act

Question 22

[2. Global Syndicate] Which organized cartel led by Pablo Escobar was responsible for ~70% of illicit drugs in the US?

Accepted Answer

The Medellin Cartel

Question 23

[4. Authorized Quotes by Shakespeare] Fill in the blanks: ‘Frailty, thy name is ______.’

Accepted Answer

woman

Question 24

[2. Global Syndicate] What crime was the mob boss Al Capone finally convicted of and sent to Alcatraz in 1931?

Accepted Answer

Tax Evasion

Question 25

[9.DCL ] The Black Cat, a psychological thriller about a corpse and a cat, was written by which American author?

Accepted Answer

Edgar Allan Poe

Question 26

[10. Fine Dining with Clients] Your client asks you what a Croque Monsieur is over a Brunch. What is it?

Accepted Answer

It's a French Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Question 27

[1. Renaissance Re(drawn)] The School of Athens, seen above, was created by which Renaissance artist?

Accepted Answer

Raphael

Question 28

[8. C-Sweet Executives] What is the best-selling candy in the USA according to gross revenues?

Accepted Answer

M&Ms

Question 29

[7. What's New?] Flames were engulfing which body of water this week when an oil pipeline ruptured?

Accepted Answer

Gulf of Mexico

Question 30

[2. Global Syndicate] The largest organized crime group in Japan are known as the "what"?

Accepted Answer

The Yakuza

Question 31

[10. Fine Dining with Clients] Your client asks you to describe a Beef Wellington? How would you describe it to them?

Accepted Answer

A fillet steak coated with pâté and duxelles, wrapped in puff pastry

Question 32

[1. Renaissance Re(drawn)] Leonardo DaVinci's Vitruvian Man featured a human within which two geometric shapes?

Accepted Answer

Circle and Square

Question 33

[5. Currency Issues] Which historical figure is seen on the front side of the fifty dollar bill?

Accepted Answer

Ulysses S Grant

Question 34

[7. What's New?] Which Russian gang has just committed another hacking spree over the Holidays?

Accepted Answer

REvil

Question 35

[5. Currency Issues] What is seen on the reverse side of the TWO dollar bill?

Accepted Answer

The Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Question 36

[5. Currency Issues] As of 2020, how many women's portraits have appeared on American paper bills?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 37

[6. Historical July Experience] July 14, 1789 saw which event that sparked the French Revolution in its aftermath

Accepted Answer

The Storming of the Bastille

Question 38

[10. Fine Dining with Clients] @ The Capital Grille, your client offers a full glass of Absinthe. Why would you refuse?

Accepted Answer

Because you might not make it back home that night, Because you're in a professional setting and that's for Friday's night out, Because it tastes absolutely awful, Because you might eventually find a deal with a 146% LR attractive

Question 39

[8. C-Sweet Executives] The famous halloween candy bits, Smarties, has how many different colored tablets in a roll?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 40

[TEST Category Name] What day of the week is today?

Accepted Answer

Thursday

Question 41

[5. Currency Issues] The $1 bill features the words "Annuit Coeptis," which means what in English?

Accepted Answer

"He favors our undertaking"

Question 42

[1. Renaissance Re(drawn)] David, a Renaissance sculpture masterpiece seen above, was created by which Italian artist?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 43

[2. Global Syndicate] The North Side Gang was brutally murdered by Al Capone's gang on what otherwise loving day?

Accepted Answer

St. Valentine's Day

Question 44

[9. Devastating Cat Losses] What was the name of the oldest Cat ever lived, who died in 1998, aged 34 years + 2 months?

Accepted Answer

Creme Puff

Question 45

[7. What's New?] What was Joey Chestnut's record of most hotdogs eaten in 10 minutes that he just made on July 4?

Accepted Answer

76

Question 46

[10. Dining with Clients] At a sushi bar, your client asks you if you'd like to have some Uni. What do you think it is?

Accepted Answer

Raw Sea Urchin

Question 47

[2. Global Syndicate] The Queen Anne's Revenge was commanded by which famous Pirate off the coast of North America?

Accepted Answer

Blackbeard

Question 48

[4. Authorized Quotes by Shakespeare] Fill in the blanks: 'To be or not to be, that is _____?'

Accepted Answer

The question

Question 49

[4. Aurthorized Quotes by Shakespeare] FITB: ‘Shall I compare thee to a ___? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.’

Accepted Answer

summer's day

Question 50

[6. Historical July Experience] July 20, 1969 saw which Apollo Mission successfully land on the moon?

Accepted Answer

Apollo XI

Question 51

[3. Platinum Acquisitions] Double Live (1998) sold 1.1 million copies in 7 days was released by which country singer?

Accepted Answer

Garth Brooks

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