Fellowship Application Deadline: January 17

1. In July, the anticipated weekend closure of a Los Angeles freeway evolved into a major event. What became the popular apocalyptic nickname for this shutdown?
Carmaggedon

2. Known as the San Diego Freeway, what is the official three-digit designation of this freeway?
The 405

3. In March, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck off-shore of this country. Name it.
Japan

4. Because of the massive movement of earth on the ocean floor, this earthquake triggered giant ocean waves that pounded this country’s coastline and was responsible for much of this disaster’s destruction and loss of life. What is the name of this type of wave?
Tsunami

5. A few weeks after resigning from his post, Apple’s co-founder and CEO died last week due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Name him.
Steve Jobs

6. In August, this financial services company downgraded the sovereign long-term credit rating of the United States from “AAA” to “AA+” Name this agency.
Standard & Poor’s or S&P

7. Following record-setting floods in the Mississippi River earlier this summer, the gates of the Morganza Floodway were opened for only the second time in its history. When opened, what’s the name of the Louisiana basin where these flooding waters are diverted into?
Atchafalaya Basin

8. Under the Affordable Health Care Act, parents can keep a child on their health insurance policy until what age?
26

9. In late September, a fifth celebrity joined the ranks of Twitter users to reach 10 million followers. What is the name of this celebrity?
Kim Kardashian

10. Asian American Law Professor Amy Chua found a firestorm of publicity shortly after an excerpt from her book on her experiences as a mom was published in the Wall Street Journal. What Ivy League School does Chua teach at?
Yale University

11. This main public square in Cairo, Egypt, was the focal point of the Egyptian Revolution that resulted in the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. What is its name?
Tahrir Square (Liberation Square also acceptable)

12. The News Corp. phone-hacking scandal in Britain came to fever pitch this year when it was discovered that employees of the tabloid the News of the World hacked the cell phone of a girl who went missing in March of 2002, then was found murdered six months later. What was the name of that girl?
Milly Dowler

13. In the apology letter, the CEO of Netflix said the company would split its service and that while instant viewing would still fall under the name ‘Netflix.’… DVD-by-mail rentals would now fall under another name. Then, just this week, he said the company would keep the two services together. What was the name of this service?
Qwikster

14. In truth, Kate Middleton is not a princess. What official titles do William and Kate hold?
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

15. The Nobel Prize committee held a special meeting Oct. 3 when it found out that Ralph Steinman, and awardee, had died three days earlier. The Nobel committee is only supposed to consider living scientists. Saying they were unaware of Steinman’s death, the committee decided to give him a Nobel in good faith. In what field did Steinman win a Nobel prize?
Medicine

16. Seattle college student Amanda Knox was freed from an Italian jail Oct. 3 after her conviction for the 2007 murder of her roommate was dismissed. What was the name of the woman who was killed?
Meredith Kercher

17. At the age of 69, rock legend Paul McCartney was married for the third time last week to a New York business woman. Name her.
Nancy Shevell

18. Earlier this week, the governments of France, Belgium and Luxembourg agreed to nationalize this Belgian bank following a deep plunge in the value of its shares. Name it.
Dexia

19. In the past few weeks, more than 20 people have died across the country due to fruit contaminated with a bacteria. These fruits all came from one farm. Name the fruit, then name the bacteria, then name the state the farm is located in.
Cantaloupes. Listeria. Colorado.

20. In September, a heavily modified p-51 Mustang airplane crashed into the crowds at a Reno air show, killing 11 people including the pilot. What was the name of this destroyed airplane?
The Galloping Ghost

Round 2: MORE CURRENT EVENTS and HISTORY

1. In May, a U.S. special forces team conducted a raid the compound of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan. What was the code name of this operation?
Neptune Spear.

2. Bin Laden’s body was buried at sea. What U.S. aircraft carrier was this done on?
The U.S.S. Carl Vinson

3. Although the names of the special operations personnel in the Bin Laden raid have not been officially released and likely never will, news reports did name the specially trained tracking dog on the mission. What was the dog’s name?
Cairo

4. Following last month’s repeal of the U.S. military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, this Asian American and former U.S. Army officer, who was discharged in 2009 in violation of the policy, said he plans to re-enlist. Name him.
Dan Choi

5. Last month, a high-ranking Afghan government official working on peace agreements with the Taliban was assassinated in a car bomb explosion. Name him.
Burhanuddin Rabbani

6. President Obama recently awarded the Medal of Honor to a former marine now living in Kentucky for his bravery in saving Americans and Afghans caught in a gunfight. Name him.
Dakota Meyers

7. The international hacker collective known as Anonymous has used masks of Guy Fawkes when appearing in public. What comic book and subsequent movie do these particular masks originate from?
V for Vendetta

8. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial that opened on the national mall last month has not been without controversy. Among the issues was the way a quote from one of his most memorable sermons was paraphrased on the statue. 
This sermon was titled the “______ _______ Instinct”. Fill in the two-word phrase
Drum Major

9. Two men were inaugurated as U.S. presidents in the year 1881. Who were they?
James Garfield and Chester A. Arthur

10. In the NATO alphabet, B is Bravo, C is Charlie, and E is Echo. What is the letter F?
Foxtrot

11. What is the name of the Heene son who became dubbed “Balloon Boy” when his family’s helium balloon let loose in the Colorado skies in October 2009?
Falcon

12. This South Carolina military facility was where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Name it.
Fort Sumter

13.  A group of witches is called a coven; a group of priests is called a pontification. What is a group of bishops called?
A bench.

14. In the early 90s, what did AAJA-LA use to keep score in Trivia Bowl?
A flip chalkboard (chalkboard okay)

16. Much is made of the seven deadly sins, but what are considered the four cardinal virtues?
Prudence, Justice, Temperance (or Restraint), and Fortitude (or Courage)

17. This New York-born 19th Century photographer shot thousands of images of the Civil War that now are housed in the National Archives. Name him.
Matthew Brady

18. Rock and Roll king Elvis Presley… died August 16, 1977. What is the month, date and year… of his birth?
January 8, 1935

19. J. Howard Miller created the iconic poster now known as “Rosie the Riveter” for the war effort. What is the four-word phrase that Rosie is saying in this famous image.
“We Can Do It!”

20. This village in New York State played an important role in the women’s rights movement of the 19th Century. Name it.
Seneca Falls

Round 3: POP CULTURE, ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

1. Montae Talbert, a.k.a. M Bone, was shot and killed in his car in May. He was part of a group best known for its hit, “Teach me How to Dougie.” Name this Group:
Cali Swag District

2. In June, Sanrio of Japan and Mercis BV of the Netherlands finally settled a legal feud centered on each company’s bunny rabbit characters. What is the name of the Dutch company’s bunny character?
Miffy

3. Nicole Polizzi, better known as Snooki, is best known for starring in MTV’s hit reality show “Jersey Shore.” Snooki is adopted by Italian-American parents. What country was Snooki born in?
Chile

4. One of the Jersey Shore’s contributions to American pop culture is through its vocabulary. For example, GTL stands for Gym, Tan, Laundry. According to the show, what does FTD stand for?
Fresh to Death (Fresh till Death acceptable)

5. This acclaimed Chinese-American cellist was recently named a 2011 recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor. Name him.
Yo-Yo Ma

6. This Japanese American, born in Washington State in 1912, was the architect who designed New York’s World Trade Center buildings, popularly known as the Twin Towers. Name the architect.
Minoru Yamasaki

7. In the 2001 movie Zoolander, Ben Stiller plays the title character, a male model famous for striking a look with his face that has its own name. What is that look called?
Blue Steel

8. Lady Gaga refers to her adoring fans with a nickname. Name it.
LIttle Monsters. Monsters okay.

9. Edward Hopper’s iconic 1942 painting “Nighthawks” depicts an American diner late at night. Visible above the diner is an ad for a brand of cigars, for only 5 cents. Name this brand.
Phillies.

10. British Grammy winner Amy Winehouse died this year at the same age as musicians Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. How old were they all when they died?
27

11. One of the best known characters from the Star Wars series is the wookiee Chewbacca. Chewbacca wears only one article of clothing, an over-the-shoulder ammunition belt. What is that article called?
A bandolier

12. In the Simpsons’ neighborhood of Springfield, the Crazy Cat Lady actually has a name. What is that name?
Eleanor Abernathy

13. For all her fame and acclaim, Susan Boyle did not win Britain’s Got Talent. A dance troupe did. What was the name of the dance troupe?
Diversity

14. Name the 5 Jackson brothers who constituted the Jackson 5.
Michael, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie

15. NBC had a big hit this spring with The Voice, a singing competition that featured four celebrity coaches turning their backs to contestants and picking teams based on what they heard. In what country did the original version of this show air?
Holland

16. Ashton Kutcher replaced Charlie Sheen in the CBS comedy Two and a Half Men, playing a brokenhearted Internet billionaire. What is the full name of this character?
Walden Schmidt

17. In July 2011, novelist George R. R. Martin released A Dance With Dragons, the fifth volume in the fantasy series of which Game of Thrones, adapted into a television drama by HBO, is a part. What is the name of this fantasy series?
A Song of Ice and Fire

18. The crab boats featured in the Discovery series Deadliest Catch all begin their seasons departing from the same international port in Unalaska, Alaska. What is the name of it?
Dutch Harbor

19. Hines Ward, a Korean American wide receiver on the Pittsburgh Steelers, found new fans after recently winning Dancing with the Stars. Name his Australian dance partner on the show.
Kym Johnson

20. This well-known graphic designer was best known for using kinetic typography in film title sequences, including “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” “Goodfellas,” the orginal “Ocean’s 11,” along several Alfred Hitchcock films. Name him.
Saul Bass

Round 4: SPORTS and CALIFORNIA LIVING

1. Los Angeles Laker Derek Fisher is the head of the NBA Players Union. What college did he go to? Be specific.
University of Arkansas, Little Rock.

2. After three years in the NBA finals and the last two as NBA champs, the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the playoffs by this year’s eventual champion. Name the city this team is from
.
Dallas

3. NBA Great Shaquille O’Neal announced earlier this year that he was going to retire. After leaving Los Angeles in 2004, he played for four more NBA teams. In the order he played from first to last, name these four teams by their city name.
Miami, Phoenix, Cleveland and Boston

4. Fill in the blanks on this memorable call of the USA- Brazil Women’s World cup Match, as time was about to expire: “Rapinoe gets a cross in. Oh, can you believe this? Abby Wambach has ___________ the USA’s ________ in this world cup.”
Saved and Life

5. A homerun has been hit out of Dodger Stadium and into the parking lot only four times. Pittsburgh Pirate Willie Stargell did it twice, Mark McGwire did it once as a St. Louis Cardinal. Name the only Dodger to do it.
Mike Piazza.

6. On his way to one of the greatest single seasons in decades, tennis player Novak Djokovic only lost to two players on his way to three Grand Slam titles this year, capped by his win at the U.S. Open in September. Name the two players he lost to.
Roger Federer, and Andy Murray.

7. In response the U.S.-led boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, the Soviet Union led a 14-nation boycott of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. One Warsaw Pact-member country did not join the boycott and participated in the Games. Name this country.
Romania

8. The NCAA conference known as the Big 10 expanded to 12 teams and now splits its conference into two divisions. What are the names of these two divisions?
Leaders and Legends
(CALIFORNIA LIVING)

9. What’s is the merging interchange in Orange County where the 5 and the 405 freeways meet popularly known as?
The El Toro Y

10. According to part of the chorus in Sir Mix-a-Lot’s biggest hit, “Baby Got Back,” Mix-A-Lot prefers women who have an L.A. ________ and an Oakland ________. Fill in the blanks.
Face, Booty

11. Following the line, “We’re unforgettable…” pop star Katy Perry’s song “California Gurls” describes a California girl as wearing what kind of bottom and what kind of top?
Daisy Dukes, Bikinis on Top

12. After more than 20 years on public television, California’s Gold host Huell Howser has been to just about every “amazing” part of the Golden State. What U.S. State was Howser born in?
Tennessee

13. According to the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture, this county led all others in the value of its agriculture production in 2009, with a value of more than $5.3 billion. Its main commodities are: Grapes, Almonds, Poultry, Milk, and Tomatoes. Name this county.
Fresno County

14. A bright orange/gold member of the damselfish family is a common sight for scuba divers off California’s coast. Its scientific name is Hypsypops rubicundus. What is this fish commonly known as?
Garibaldi

15. The oldest living tree in North America is a Great Basin bristlecone pine found in California’s Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. What is this tree’s well-known nickname?
Methuselah

16. This U.S. Marine Base is the home to the 1st Marine Infantry Division. Name it.
Camp Pendleton

17. What two words are on California’s state flag?
California Republic

18. California was admitted to the United States in 1850 as the what number state of the union?
31st

19. What is the name of the traditionalist Catholic church in Malibu founded by Mel Gibson?
Holy Family Chapel

20. In 2010, Asian American dance troupe Poreotix won season 5 of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. What Orange County city do Poreotix hail from?
Westminster, Calif.

Round 5: SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, AND LITERATURE

1. Last month, European scientists reported that they observed neutrino particles traveling faster than the speed of what?
Light

2. Following the last space shuttle flight, NASA announced where the four remaining space shuttles will be sent. Los Angeles’s California Science Center will get one. Name the orbiter it will get.
Space Shuttle Endeavour

3. Earlier this summer, Arizona saw several large and intense dust storms. The term used for this is Arabic in origin as these types of storms are common in the Sahara desert and parts of the Middle East. Name this term.
Haboob

4. It takes 12 pentagons to form what solid shape?
A dodecahedron.
(GEOGRAPHY)

5. Juba is the largest city and current capital city of what African country?
South Sudan

6. This Ukrainian city was once home to the Black Sea Fleet of the Soviet Navy. Name it.
Sevastopol

7. The flags of both Australia and New Zealand contain stars that represent a night sky constellation. Name it.
The Southern Cross, or Crux.

8. U.S. Route 66 goes through seven states from Chicago to California. Heading West, What state is after Illinois?
Missouri

9. In order from North to South, name the three Central American countries between Honduras to Colombia
.
Nicauragua, Costa Rica, Panama

10. How many countries currently make up OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries?
Twelve (12)

11. In diners across the United States, if you order pigs in a blanket, you get sausages wrapped in a croissant. What do you get if you order zeppelins in a fog?
Sausages in mashed potatoes.

12. This city became the most recent to join AAJA as a chapter. Name it.
Denver

13. Which U.S. state has the shortest international border with Canada?
Pennsylvania
(LITERATURE)

14. In the Dewey Decimal system of classifying books, what category of books fill the 800-series range?
Literature

15. The title of this great American novel, first published fifty years ago, has become a common phrase for a no-win situation. Name the title.
Catch-22

16. Comic artist Lela Lee describes her Angry Little Asian Girl creation as, “one short-tempered little girl, she gets mad a lot and has the mouth of a sailor. When she’s angry, she’ll give the offending party an earful.” What is the Angry Little Asian girl’s first name?
Kim

17. Name the main protagonist of Suzanne Collins “Hunger Games” Trilogy. First name okay.
Katniss Everdeen

18. What is Eugenia Phelan’s nickname? She was a main character in Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling book, “The Help,” which was made into a film released earlier this year.
Skeeter

19. Meg Murry is the heroine of a well-known 1962 children’s science fiction classic by Madeline L’Engle. Name it:
A Wrinkle in Time

20. What is the name of Don Quixote’s horse?
Rocinante (or Rosinante)

1            70        Japanese American Bar Association (2011 Trivia Bowl XVI Rice Cup Champions)
2            67        Fong & Chun/Romben Aquino, Esq.
3            53        CBS Network News
4            52        NBC4
5            50        AsianConnections.com
5            50        The Press-Enterprise
5            50        Wahoo’s Fish Taco/FOSLs LAT Alumni Team II
6            49        Asian Pacific American Legal Center
6            49        Coca-Cola/Commissioner’s Team
6            49        Port of Long Beach
7            48        Nguoi Viet
8            47        ABC Team I
8            47        The Orange County Register
8            47        Union Bank Team I
9            46        ABC Team III
9            46        Investor’s Business Daily
9            46        Los Angeles Times
9            46        USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association
10          45        CBS2/KCAL9
10          45        Wahoo’s Fish Taco/Guests of the Bowl
11          44        FOSLs LAT Alumni/Team I
11          44        UCLA Daily Bruin
12          43        Cal State Long Beach/SPJ
12          43        The Korea Daily
13          42        ABC Team II
14          41        Edison International Team I
14          41        Toyota/IW Group
15          40        KTLA5
16          39        Cal State Northridge/RTNDA
16          39        Union Bank/BJASC
17          38        Coca-Cola Team II
17          38        Union Bank/BJASC
18          32        Coca-Cola Team I
19          30        Toyota
19          30        U.S. Army
20          29        Edison International Team II
21          28        Edison International/CCNMA & NAHJ
22          27        Paradise Cookies Truck
23          17        Verizon Wireless

Notes:
(1)  Teams with tied final scores are listed alphabetically.
(2)  Team Verizon Wireless defaulted by leaving The Bowl after Round 3.
The Ramen was awarded to Team Paradise Cookies Truck.
(3) Team USC Asian Pacific Alumni Assoc. was awarded the College Bowl Grasshopper Cup.

PARTIAL LIST OF 2011 AAJA-LA TRIVIA BOWL LIVE AUCTION & RAFFLE ITEMS

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Autographed Pulitzer Prize-winning photo
Photo signed by Nick Ut, photographer, and Kim Phuc, subject.
Donated by Nick Ut/Associated Press

Cathay Pacific Airways: Round-trip flight (economy) from Los Angeles to Hong Kong
and three-night stay for two at Island Shangri-La. Award-winning economy-class cabin features a fixed-back design seat, complimentary international cuisine and audio-video on demand on your personal television screen. Island Shangri-La is a luxury hotel retreat in the heart of Hong Kong, exquisitely appointed with Asian-accented European furnishings. All rooms and suites command magnificent views of the city, the Peak or Victoria Harbour. Package also includes breakfast at the innovative Cafe TOO.
Value: U.S. $3,600 Donated by Cathay Pacific Airways

KTLA5 suite: Los Angeles Kings game. The KTLA Staples Center luxury suite is yours for the evening as the Los Angeles Kings play in a 2011-12 season game. This includes 12 tickets and four parking passes. Game date to be mutually decided between the recipient and KTLA. Food and drink are not included.
Value: $1,580 Donated by KTLA5

CBS2/KCAL9 suite: Katy Perry California Dreams World Tour, Nov. 22, 2011. Four tickets in the CBS2/KCAL9 Staples Center luxury suite and one VIP parking pass.
Value: $1,400 Donated by CBS2/KCAL9

LIFEYO.com: Custom-built LIFEYO website including blog and social media with two years free hosting and AppleTV. Value: $1,000 Donated by Mike Kai, LIFEYO founder

“Dancing With the Stars”: Two tickets to a results show.
Donated by “Dancing With the Stars”

Official licensed Teemu Selänne NHL jersey, autographed. Selänne is a 10-time NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup winner for the Anaheim Ducks. Donated by The Orange County Register

“The Tonight Show With Jay Leno”: Four VIP tickets. Good for any day the show is taping. Expires Oct. 1, 2012 Donated by NBC Universal

People: Large reproduction of the royal couple, People’s “The Royals” book, commemorative wedding issue and a one-year subscription to People. Value: $140 Donated by People

Yahoo! Sports package: Mark Teixeira signed Yankees cap. Includes 2009 Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball magazine. Donated by Yahoo! Sports

RAFFLE ITEMS

Verizon Wireless: iPad2 (16 GB) Wi-Fi, with 3G capability, service for one year.
Donated by Verizon Wireless

Zojirushi: 5.5 cup Induction Heating Rice Cooker and Warmer, value $360.
Donated by Zojirushi

Investor’s Business Daily: One-year subscription, value $329.00.
Donated by Investor’s Business Daily

Investor’s Business Daily: Level one home study kit, value $299.
Donated by Investor’s Business Daily

Blo-Out Lounge: $210/one-month membership. Six blo-out or makeup services.
Donated by Blo-Out Lounge (Pasadena)

East West Players: Gift certificate for two orchestra seats, value $114.
Donated by East West Players

Taylor Swift concert photo, framed: Includes “Journey to Fearless” DVD with more than two hours of live performances, interviews and footage.
Donated by Paul Sakuma, AAJA photographer

“Martin Yan’s China” cookbook, autographed: Includes chef cleavers, chopsticks and DVD (two sets).
Donated by Chef Martin Yan

CBS News & Entertainment: Gift basket with network-branded items.
Donated by CBS News, Los Angeles Bureau

Ben Fong-Torres books, autographed: “The Rice Room: Growing Up Chinese-American from Number Two Son to Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “The Eagles: Taking It to the Limit.”
Donated by Ben Fong-Torres

Crabtree & Evelyn: Gift basket with toiletries.
Donated by Crabtree & Evelyn

High-definition table-top radios Donated by KPCC-FM

Murad: Complimentary spa service, value $115

Malibu Wines Tasting Room: Wine glass and five complimentary tastings.
Donated by Malibu Wines Tasting Room

philosphy: gift set.
Donated by philosophy

EmersonMade.com: $100 gift certificate.

Tatchta.com: $40 gift certificate.

The Butter Custom Design Vending Machine: $25 gift certificate.

Inmod.com modern furniture lighting and decor: $25 gift card.