Vegas Trivia Quiz.
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First of all, and this will possibly be a hint to those who may
take future versions of this, the answers to the two previous
quizzes, from which several of the questions were taken, appear
in the Discussion Forum. Here are the direct links:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=611
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=132
Some surfing in the archives would have revealed the correct
answers to 12 of the current 20 questions in those two
messages.
Sources and references are given where appropriate.
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DLV Trivia Quiz 3
1. The event we now know as Diva Las Vegas was first conceived by users
communicating over what medium?
a. AOL chat room
b. Internet Relay Chat
c. CB radio
d. ICQ
Answer: b. Internet Relay Chat, ca. 1996.
Reference: War Stories. http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/war.html
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2. The total input to the Las Vegas economy resulting from DLV 2010 has
been estimated as approximately:
a. $10,000.00
b. $50,000.00
c. $100,000.00
d. over $200,000.00
Answer: d. over $200,000.00
Source: Extrapolation of DLV 2010 attendee survey numbers.
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3. The annual Limousine Tour has been an ongoing affair ever since it
first appeared in 2001.
A very popular recurring stop for the Limo Tour, for photos and for
mingling, occurs at what casino in Downtown Las Vegas?
a. El Cortez
b. Fremont
c. Four Queens
d. The Mint
Answer: c. Four Queens
Source: Any of countless Limo Tour photos.
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4. The daily Lunch With Ginger is one of the most popular ongoing DLV
activities. What we now know as Lunch With Ginger was in actuality
started by someone other than Ginger. Who was that?
a. Tina
b. Tommie
c. Tammy
d. None of the above
Answer: a. Tina
Source: DLV schedule for 2003.
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5. What was the last year in which all DLV attendees were ever in one
place at the same time?
a. 1997
b. 1998
c. 1999
d. This has never happened in the history of DLV.
Answer: a. 1997
This was at a long-closed bar named Choices on east Charleston.
It has never happened again over the entire DLV history and
most likely never will.
Reference: War Stories. http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/war.html
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6. Over the years, DLV has frequented several clubs and restaurants
located in the corner bay of the building at the intersection of
Paradise and Naples. This has changed names and ownership several times
in our history. This site was originally the home of the long-standing
LaStrada restaurant and stands between Milano's and the Double Down.
Which of the following was NOT the name of a club or restaurant on this
site?
a. Sasha's
b. Suede
c. Blush
d. Blyss
e. Tramps
Answer: c. Blush
It was Sasha's (ca. 2002), Tramps (ca. 2004), Suede (ca. 2005),
and Blyss (ca. 2008), in that order.
References: DLV 2002-2006 schedules, Discussion Forum 2008.
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7. The very first DLV get-together of all times happened in which venue?
a. Goodtimes Lounge
b. Del Mar Motel
c. Sahara Hotel
d. Las Vegas Lounge
Answer: a. Goodtimes Lounge, DLV 1997.
Reference: War Stories. http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/war.html
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8. How many DLV attendees have perfect attendance, meaning present at
DLV for all years from 1997 through 2010?
a. None
b. One
c. Two
d. Three
Answer: c. Two
Reference: http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/aboutus/
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9. DLV had its first overseas attendee in what year?
a. Svetlana, in 1997
b. Ursula, in 1998
c. Michelle, in 1999
d. Cynthia, in 2000
Answer: b. Ursula, in 1998. (Sorry, Michelle.)
Source: Sign-up e-mails for DLV 1998.
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10. The DLV gang has befriended a very charismatic bartender who
normally works the grave shift at the Bellagio. What is his name?
a. Joe
b. Louie
c. Charles
d. Aloysius
Answer: c. Charles
Source: Charles' name badge.
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11. Another event, which is sometimes considered to be a spinoff of DLV,
occurs each October in Chicago. What is the name of this event?
a. Chicago Comfort
b. Be-All
c. Chicago Dreaming
d. Pinkfest
Answer: d. Pinkfest (Think Pink!)
References: DLV and Pinkfest mailings.
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12. The correct spelling of a very nasty highly toxic liquid is:
a. Galiano [sic]
b. Galliano
c. Isobutyl nitrite
d. Dimethyl hydrazine
Trick question, actually.
All answers are considered correct.
"Galliano" is the correct spelling of the liqueur.
The term "Galiano [sic]" has been in use for well over 10 years
so it's a now defacto correct spelling.
Densie might say that "Galiano [sick]" is more correct.
Answers c and d are spelled correctly.
Dimethyl hydrazine is, literally, rocket fuel. Galliano or
Galiano [sic] is equally dangerous when consumed or when
compressed and ignited.
It will be an exercise for the student to determine the uses
of Isobutyl Nitrite.
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13. Most of the casinos on the "Las Vegas" strip are actually outside of
the city limits of Las Vegas. What is the name of the township in which
the mid and south Strip casinos such as the Imperial Palace, Harrah's,
and Paris are located?
a. Green Valley
b. Sandy Valley
c. Winchester
d. Paradise
Answer: d. Paradise, Nevada.
Source: Any of various maps showing township boundaries.
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14. What is the only hotel which has had DLV attendees for all years?
a. Imperial Palace
b. Riviera
c. Stardust
d. Sahara
Answer: a. Imperial Palace. Riviera had no attendees in 1998 and
Stardust and Sahara had no attendees in 1997.
Source: Various DLV correspondence and records.
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15. Who is buried in Grant's Tomb.
a. True
b. False
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
Answer: b. False.
"Who" is not buried in Grant's Tomb.
"Who" may be on first, however.
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16. One of the questions on this quiz has no correct answer.
a. True
b. False
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
Answer: b. False
All questions have at least one correct answer.
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17. What was the latest start date of any DLV event over the years?
a. May 14th
b. June 3rd
c. May 2nd
d. May 9th
Answer: a. May 14th
Source: DLV 1999 schedule.
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18. Which local church has welcomed DLV attendees at its Sunday services
over the past several years?
a. Saint Viator
b. Metropolitan Community Church
c. First Unitarian
d. Church of Diuretics and Scamitology
Answer: b. Metropolitan Community Church
Reference: DLV schedules of recent years.
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19. What is the name of the Lake Mead paddlewheel excursion boat on
which DLV attendees have taken tours over the years?
a. Lake Mead Express
b. Colorado Belle
c. Desert Cruiser
d. Desert Princess
Answer: d. Desert Princess
References: Any of several Lake Mead Cruise promotions.
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20. According to the Standing Rules of the DLV volunteers, no DLV events
or activities can occur on what day?
a. Easter
b. Any day of Passover
c. Mothers Day
d. Any date after May
Answer: c. Mothers Day
Reference: http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/administ/motion2.html
