Hannah Ziss as Goody the fairy in the University Players production of Sleeping Beauty.Hannah Ziss as Goody the fairy in the University Players production of Sleeping Beauty, continuing through Sunday at Essex Hall Theatre.

Event tickets up for grabs in multi-subject quiz

Today’s DailyNews quiz offers winners more than a prize: it offers an experience.

With so many events coming as the semester winds down—or gears up, depending on your perspective—it may be nice to take a break from the stress of exams and assignments and just enjoy some time out.

To that end, the contest allows players to win tickets to one of a number of events. To enter, simply submit your responses to any set of the questions below. Each section will be judged separately. Winners will be selected at random from all correct responses received by 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 27.

To win a pair of tickets to see the University Players production of Sleeping Beauty this weekend at Essex Hall Theatre, answer these questions:

  1. In the 1959 Disney film, what was the name given to Sleeping Beauty?
    a) Princess Aurora
    b) Princess Fiona
    c) Princess Somnia
    d) Princess Venusta
     
  2. Who voiced the titular character in the Disney version of Sleeping Beauty?
    a) Mel Blanc
    b) Adriana Caselotti
    c) Mary Costa
    d) Ilene Woods
     
  3. Who directed the current University Players production of Sleeping Beauty?
    a) Clyde Geronimi
    b) Gordon McCall
    c) Brian Rintoul
    d) Brian Taylor

To win a pair of tickets to the University Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert, Friday at Banwell Community Church, answer these questions drawn from the evening’s program:

  1. Composer Danny Elfman wrote Music for a Darkened Theatre as well as the theme for which television series?
    a) Bewitched
    b) I Dream of Jeannie
    c) The Simpsons
    d) The Twilight Zone
     
  2. Music professor Nicholas Papador will direct the Percussion Ensemble. Who will direct the Wind Ensemble?
    a) Bob Fazecash
    b) Jordan Francis
    c) Richard Householder
    d) Nicholas Papador
     
  3. Which of these pieces will be performed by the Percussion Ensemble?
    a) Il Re Pastore
    b) Lift Off!
    c) Old Churches
    d) Tears

To win a pair of tickets to the University Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert, Saturday at Banwell Community Church, answer these questions drawn from the evening’s program:

  1. Who is credited as the composer of “Jump Jive and Wail”?
    a) Louis Armstrong
    b) Louis Jordan
    c) Louis Prima
    d) Billy May
     
  2. Which royal band leader wrote “Satin Doll”?
    a) Lord Eastbrook
    b) Duke Ellington
    c) Earl Hines
    d) Lord Westbrook
     
  3. Which of these student performers is a vocalist?
    a) Lisette Gagnon
    b) Ted Hogan
    c) Nik Steel
    d) Taylor Unis

To win a pair of tickets to the Festival of Christmas, Sunday at Assumption Church, answer these questions drawn from the afternoon’s program:

  1. O Come All Ye Faithful is also known by this Latin title:
    a) Adeste Fideles
    b) Ave Maria
    c) Gloria in excelsis Deo
    d) Veni Sancti Spiritus
     
  2. Which Canadian singer-songwriter’s “Wintersong” earned nominations for Grammy and Juno awards?
    a) Kate McGarrigle
    b) Sarah McLachlan
    c) Joni Mitchell
    d) Anne Murray
     
  3. According to the carol, What child is this who laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
    a) Christ the King
    b) baby Jesus
    c) John the Baptist
    d) the little drummer boy

To win four tickets to Friday’s Lancer basketball double-header against the Lakehead Thunderwolves, answer these questions about Windsor’s women’s basketball team:

  1. Which player leads the Lancers in points, with 154 in eight games?
    a) Jessica Clemençon
    b) Miah-Marie Langlois
    c) Jocelyn LaRocque
    d) Korissa Williams
     
  2. Which player leads the Lancers in three-point baskets, with 15 in eight games?
    a) Miah-Marie Langlois
    b) Jocelyn LaRocque
    c) Caitlyn Longmuir
    d) Anna Mullins
     
  3. Which player leads the Lancers in steals, with 41 in eight games?
    a) Kristine LaLonde
    b) Miah-Marie Langlois
    c) Emily Prevost
    d) Korissa Williams

To win four tickets to Saturday’s Lancer basketball double-header against the Lakehead Thunderwolves, answer these questions about Windsor’s men’s basketball team:

  1. The squad sits tied for first place in the Ontario University Athletics West Division, with a win-loss record of:
    a) 7-1
    b) 6-2
    c) 5-3
    d) 4-4
     
  2. Which player leads the team in scoring, with 148 points?
    a) Josh Collins
    b) Enrico Diloreto
    c) Evan Matthews
    d) Lien Phillip
     
  3. Which Lancer is tied for the league lead in rebounds, with a total of 89 through eight games?
    a) Khalid Abdel-Gabar
    b) Josh Collins
    c) Lien Phillip
    d) Rotimi Osuntola

Contest is open to all readers of the DailyNews. Send an e-mail with your responses to uofwnews@uwindsor.ca. One entry per contestant, please. Note: the decision of the judge in determining the most correct response is inviolable.