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Fortnight 15 – Day 9 Questions

Question #1

William Gates, from the Cabrini-Green housing projects, and Arthur Agee, from the West Garfield Park neighborhood, are the protagonists of what 1994 documentary?

Hoop Dreams

Basketball

Question #2

When the Africa Cup of Nations final in February 2022 went to penalties after 120 scoreless minutes, two players who are teammates in club play were selected to take the fifth penalty kick for their respective countries. Only one actually attempted a penalty, which clinched the match. Name both players.

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane

Soccer

Question #3

In the Texas Hold ‘Em hand shown below, assume that all eight players are all-in with an equal amount of money. There is exactly one possible river card that would make a winning hand for the player with pocket jacks. What is that specific card?

 

Two of Hearts

Games

Question #4

One of the main cycling events leading up to the Tour de France is an 8-day race in the southeast of France held in early June known as the _________ de Dauphine. Fill in the blank with the missing French word, which in English specifically refers to a one-day race on a closed course with laps of a mile or less, but which here is used in the broader sense of “competition.”

Criterium

Racing & Combat

Question #5

There are only three women representing nations outside of the United States and Europe who have reached the no. 1 ranking in women’s tennis since rankings began in 1975. Naomi Osaka, who represents Japan, is one. Name one of the two others. (Note: For this question, Russian players are considered European.)

Ash Barty, Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Country Club