Jesse Day 18

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1. An eager (and successful) attempt to achieve the UK's prestigious Christmas number-one single is a plot point (among the many plot points) in what 2003 comedy film?
Correct Answer: LOVE ACTUALLY
Your Answer: Spice World
Points Assigned: 1

I was thinking of Love Actually, but could not remember the title. 

2. What is the French term used to describe paintings (often landscapes) done outdoors as opposed to in a studio, and, more broadly, to characterize paintings that evoke such a feeling? The term also names a principal feature of Impressionism particularly associated with Claude Monet.
Correct Answer: (EN) PLEIN AIR
Your Answer: Pastoral
Points Assigned: 2

That feels gettable. 

3. The first and middle names of the man who served as vice president of the Confederate States of America were, somewhat incongruously, the first and last name of what American founding father?
Correct Answer: ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Your Answer: Thomas Jefferson
Points Assigned: 0

Oh, I had no idea.

4. Italian composers Luca Marenzio, Carlo Gesualdo, and Claudio Monteverdi, and English composer William Byrd were important contributors in the late period (ca. 1580â€"1620) of a form of unaccompanied vocal chamber music that originated in Italy in the 14th century. This form is best known by what name, which (among its many purported etymologies) is the Latin for "in the mother tongue" (meaning it is sung in Italian, not Latin)?
Correct Answer: MADRIGAL
Your Answer: Mama Voce
Points Assigned: 3

I had no chance.

5. Fermented soybean paste is the primary ingredient in what sauce, which is normally served with the dishes moo shu pork and Peking duck (the sauce is also called Peking sauce), and is also one of the condiments (along with sriracha sauce and sometimes fish sauce) served with Vietnamese phở?
Correct Answer: HOISIN SAUCE
Your Answer: Hoisan
Points Assigned: 1

COuld't remember if it was Hoisan or Hoisin. I don't recall it being served with Pho. Fortunately, I also get Peking Duck occasionally. 

6. YSL Records, established in Atlanta in 2016, was founded by what rap artist, who released his solo studio debut So Much Fun on the label in 2019, featuring the hit songs "Hot" (featuring Gunna) and "The London" (featuring J. Cole and Travis Scott)?
Correct Answer: YOUNG THUG
Your Answer: Young Student Learner
Points Assigned: 2

I know nothing about rap, but figured Y stood for Young, and Young Thug came to mind, but the SL did not match, so I entered a garbage answer.