Jesse day 19 v Pelc in LLL

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1. A work of fiction must have at least two named women in it who talk to each other about something other than a man in order to pass a test named after what American cartoonist, who first introduced it in 1985?
Correct Answer: ALISON BECHDEL
Your Answer: Bechdel
Points Assigned: 2
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 1

I knew about the Bechdel test for film. Was hoping it was the same for literature. 

2. While six individuals have been nominated for Academy Awards twice for the same role in different films (e.g., Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II), the widest spread between nominations—39 years —occurred in 2015. Identify either the actor or the character in this circumstance.
Correct Answer: SYLVESTER STALLONE/ROCKY BALBOA
Your Answer: Stalone
Points Assigned: 0
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 0

I knew Stallone was nominated for Creed and the timing made sense. 

3. There are three men regarded historically as the three unifiers of Japan during the Sengoku period. Name any one of the three (either given name or family name is acceptable).
Correct Answer: ODA NOBUNAGA, TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI, TOKUGAWA IEYASU
Your Answer: Tokogawa
Points Assigned: 2
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 3

I made a guess with Tokogawa, but did not think it was correct. Otherwise I would not have scored this so high. 

4. Similar to Nachos Supreme—with the same ingredients but a larger portion—what is the name for the largest serving of nachos found on the regular menu at Taco Bell?
Correct Answer: (NACHOS) BELLGRANDE
Your Answer: Nachos Grande
Points Assigned: 1
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 2

I don't eat at taco bell, nor do I hear many commercials. 

5. The Johor Causeway, spanning the Straits of Johor, connects the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru with what nation?
Correct Answer: SINGAPORE
Your Answer: Singapore
Points Assigned: 1
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 1

Easy geography question.

6. What Italian term, preceded in a two-word phrase by basso, is used in music to designate a bass part that is repeated throughout a section or composition while the upper parts change? The terms ground bass and division are often used synonymously.
Correct Answer: OSTINATO
Your Answer: lance-o
Points Assigned: 3
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 2  

I had no idea.