This week on Granite State Challenge, Merrimack High School takes on Nashua High School South.

Only one team will advance Granite State Challenge starts now.

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It's time for New Hampshire high schools to match with in a high stakes scholastic showdown.

It's time for granite state challenge.

Here's your host, John Cannon.

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Granite State Challenge.

We are in the semifinal round of our 40th season, and we've got two teams here who have won their way to this point.

And they're going to do battle to see who punches their ticket to the finale.

Let's introduce them to you.

First up, we have the team from Merrimack High School.

They're led by junior Captain Jack.

Jack is joined by senior Connor as well.

As Junior Aris and Junior Alli Their alternates are Reinier, a junior, and Keyshawn a sophomore.

The team is coached by Sarah Campbell and Liz Du May And waiting to take them on is the team from Nashua High School South.

They're led by senior captain Sri.

Sri is joined by senior Kiritu Senior Keshav and sophomore Curtis.

Their alternates are senior Ricci and sophomore year, and their team is coached by Lexi Duvall Those are the teams.

But we do also want to introduce our judge.

Of course, with us again is Anne Boulanger, All right.

Introductions are out of the way.

Teams go ahead and grab those signaling devices because we're going to play the game.

And, you know, we play in four rounds.

Round one, we're going to do some ten point toss ups.

So Merrimack, Nashua, South, good luck.

Here we go.

A conference establishing the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund was held in this New Hampshire hotel in 1944.

Alli of Merrimack.

The Mount Washington Hotel.

Correct.

The Fennec Fox is the national animal of this North African country.

In fact, their national soccer team is known as La Phenix.

Kirito of Nashua, South Algeria.

Correct.

What baseball team defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in 19 03 to win the first modern World Series Jack of Merrimack.

The Red Sox.

That's right.

Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally, worked for Nazi Germany and disseminated propaganda in Germany during World War Two.

She was captured in Berlin and in 1949 became the first woman convicted of this crime against the United States.

Connor of Merrimack.

Terezin, correct.

In Switzerland.

This body of water is known as Lock Lemon Lemmon in English we call it this.

Curtis of Nashua, South Lake Geneva.

Lake Geneva is correct.

This cold soup from Spain is made with stale bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, garlic and olive oil.

Conner of Merrimack Gazpacho.

Yes.

Teams.

How many rings are there in the Olympic logo?

Curtis in Nashua South.

Five.

That's right.

This small organ found beneath your left ribs next to the stomach is part of your immune system and works as a filter for your blood.

Curtis of Nashua South Appendix Sorry, no.

Merrimack.

Aris gallbladder.

No.

It is the spleen.

The spleen.

This Baroque composer is best known for works like water, music, music for the Royal Fireworks and Messiah Aris of Merrimack.

Handle.

Handle is writes During the summer, this desert valley in the Mojave Desert in Eastern California is one of the hottest places in the world.

Jack of Merrimack death Valley.

Yes, this island in the Indian Ocean is an autonomous region of Tanzania and the birthplace of Farouk Bol.

Sara, better known as Freddie Mercury.

Kirito of Nashville, South Zanzibar.

That is right.

Singer Bob Dylan was born Robert Allen Zimmerman.

He changed his name to Bob Dylan while attending the University of Minnesota.

His surname, Dylan, was inspired by the name of s Welsh poet who wrote the poem Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night.

Jack of Merrimack.

Dylan Thomas corrects this nemesis of Batman is dressed to the nines in a tuxedo and top hat.

He has been played on TV by Burgess Meredith and in the movies by Danny DeVito.

Curtis of Nashua South.

The Penguin.

Yes, with an area of 10,554 square miles.

This is the seventh smallest state in the United States and the second largest state in New England.

Aris of Merrimack, Rhode Island.

Sorry, no Nashua South.

Sri.

Connecticut.

No, it is Massachusetts.

Kermit the Frog was first introduced in 1955 and was originally voiced and performed by this creator of the Muppets.

Sri of Nashua South.

Jim Henson.

Yes.

Will Rogers.

Jeff Goldblum.

Johnny Depp and Wishbone the Dog have all played this protagonist from Washington.

Irving's story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Sri of Nashua South.

Ichabod Crane.

Yes.

These advisors to the Roman leader took their name from the Latin word cynics, which means old man.

Aris of Merrimack.

Senators yes, this snake is considered the national reptile of India.

It can grow to lengths of up to 19 feet and is the longest venomous snake in the world.

Jack of Merrimac King Cobra King Cobra is right.

The first use of the legal word indicts dates back to 1620 spell indict.

Jack of Merrimack.

I.N.D I. C. T. Well done.

This singer who was blinded by glaucoma when he was a child is known for songs like Hit the Road, Jack and Georgia on My Mind.

He was the subject of a 2006 musical biography starring Jamie Fox.

Curtis of Nashua South.

Stevie Wonder.

Sorry, no it was Ray Charles.

Comedian and actor Bob Newhart played psychologist Bob Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show.

Vermont innkeeper Dick Loudon in The Newhart Show and Professor Proton on this sitcom.

Aris of Merrimack.

The Big Bang Theory.

Yes, all right, teams.

Our next question is a picture question.

So go ahead and take a look at your monitors.

The Latin name for this unique North American animal And Tila Copra Americana means American goat antelope, but it's not a member of the goat or the Antelope family.

It is the only surviving member of the Antelope Cooper de family.

And it has been in North America for over a million years.

Curtis of Nashua South.

Sorry.

No That adorable animal is called a pronghorn.

All right, teams.

The album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spider from Mars, a 1972 album by this glam rocker, included the song Star Man in Suffragette City.

Aris of Merrimac.

David Bowie.

Yes.

This 1995 film directed by Ron Howard, told the real life story of an ill fated attempt attempted trip to the moon in 1970.

Aris of Merrimack.

Apollo 13 correct at up to 30 inches in late in length and 26 pounds.

This is the largest extant carnivorous marsupial.

Sri of Nashua South Tasmanian devil.

That is correct.

This 1957 novel by Jack Kerouac is based on Kerouac's travels across the United States with his friends Curtis of Nashville South on the road.

Yes.

Borscht is a soup with origins in Eastern Europe.

It is usually served with a dollop of sour cream.

It gets its distinctive red color from this root vegetable.

Curtis of Nashua South.

Beet.

Yes.

This band known for songs like Go Your Own Way.

Landslide and Dreams featured Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.

Alli of Merrimack.

Fleetwood Mac.

Yes.

This elaborate style of art, music and architecture was popular in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The style is seen in the works of the artist Peter Paul Reubens, and in the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Sri of Nashua South.

Gothic.

Sorry, no.

Aris of Merrimac Rococo.

Sorry.

Rope.

This writer is known for his works set in the fictional York Neapolitan County, Mississippi, including his 1962 novel The Rivers You can never get that word right that it's William Faulkner.

And that sound is round one.

At the end of round one.

We have a pretty tight match here with Merrimack with a slight lead All right.

Well done both teams.

We are going to roll right into round two.

In round two, we're going to continue with the toss up questions.

We're going to double the point value to 20 points.

So 20 point toss up questions.

Here we go.

This black player received hate mail and death threats as he closed in on Babe Ruth's home run record.

He broke the record on April eight, 1974 when he hit his 715th home run.

He would go on to hit 755 home runs in his career.

Sri of Nashua South.

Jackie Robinson.

Sorry, no.

Jack of Merrimack.

Mays No.

It is.

Hank Aaron.

Hank Aaron.

All right.

Teams pencil and paper there in case you need it.

What is the least common denominator of one half, five eighths and six sevenths, Sri of Nashua, South?

56.

Correct.

All right, teams, we have come to our Unitil power question.

So this is a double point question.

40 points coming to you on your monitors.

Take a look This band song Electric Barbarella, is a tribute to the science fiction film Barbarella.

In fact, the band took its name from the mad scientist, Dr. Durand Durand in the film.

Aris of Merrimack.

Duran Duran.

That's right.

This author of The Canterbury Tales was the first writer buried in what is now known as Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey in London, England, Aris of Merrimack, Chaucer.

Chaucer's right.

This Los Angeles Lakers player had an ongoing friendly but competitive rivalry with Larry Bird of the Celtics.

They began when their teams met in the NCAA tournament in 1979.

Sri of Nashua South.

Magic Johnson you got it this military installation in Fayetteville North Carolina is one of the largest in the world and was named for a Confederate General Jack of Merrimac Fort Bragg.

That's right Teams what is the first book of the Old Testament of the Bible that tells the story of Adam and Eve?

Jack of Merrimack.

Genesis.

Right This small European country is surrounded by France, Germany and Belgium.

Its capital city is along with Brussels, Frankfurt, and Strasbourg, one of the capital cities of the European Union.

Kirito of Nashua South.

Luxembourg.

You got it in 1989 this singer known as the Queen of Soul became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Keshav of Nashua South.

Aretha Franklin correct All right teams we have reached our 40th question of the match this is our 44 40 question worth 40 points and it comes from season 30.

This revolution honoree war leader was accused of treason for allegedly negotiating with the British to make Vermont a British province.

Jack of Merrimack Benedict Arnold sorry no.

Nashua, South Sorry.

It was Ethan Allen.

All right.

Teams identified as either A, B, or C, this viral infection leads to inflammation of the liver.

Sri of Nashua South.

hepatitis.

Hepatitis is right.

You guys were locking yourselves out on those buzzers.

All right.

This Spanish artist is known for cubist works like Girl with Amanda Mandolin, The Weeping Woman and Lady Moselle d'Avignon, Sri of Nashua South, Frida Kahlo.

Sorry, no Jack of Merrmack.

Picasso.

Pablo Picasso is right.

This is the third letter in the Greek alphabet and the type of radiation that led to the Hulk.

Kiritu of Nashua South.

Cell Theory.

Sorry, no.

Merrimack.

Jack Gamma.

Gamma is correct.

This woman who served as the fourth prime minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974, emigrated with her family from Ukraine to Wisconsin in 19 06, where she became a teacher.

She emigrated to Palestine with her husband in 1921 We were looking for Golda Meir on that one.

All right teams.

This Japanese multimedia artist and musician married John Lennon in 1969 Aris of Merrimack.

Yoko Ono, correct.

Marilyn Monroe's performance of Diamonds Are a girl's Best Friend was the inspiration for this musician's video for her song Material Girl, Curtis of Nashua South.

Madonna.

Correct.

In a ten pin bowling setup, how many rows of pins are there?

Curtis of Nashua South.

five.

Sorry.

No.

Merrimack, Jack.

four.

four is right in the American League.

This player bats for the pitcher.

David Ortiz famous, famously played the position for the Boston Red Sox.

Jack of Merrimack.

Designated hitter, correct.

All right.

That sound ends the round.

Merrimack extending its lead just a bit by a score of 320 to 220.

All right.

Great rounds, teams.

We're going to roll into round three, which is our three strikes.

And you're out round you know how to play.

We're going to give you a ten questions in a category, give you ten points for each correct response.

We'll go down the line until three strikes and you are out.

You also have three passes per team, Nashua South.

We're going to start with you as the team trailing and Sri, you get to choose from these categories.

Rockets, top hats and 80 and Rockets top hats and AT&T rocket rockets.

The answers to all of the following will include the word rock.

All right.

Here we go.

This artist and illustrator is known for his paintings of American life.

Eric Rockwell.

Norman Rockwell is correct.

Kirito, this 1975 cult classic featured Meat Loaf as Eddie and Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter Pass.

the same question rocker sorry it is the Rocky Horror Picture Show Curtis.

Actor Dwayne Johnson wrestled under this name The Rock.

Correct.

Sri, Brentwood is the county seat for this New Hampshire county pass Kirito.

Same question All right.

That is your third pass.

Rockingham.

Rockingham is right.

Curtis, you will find this genetically enhanced creature and friend to groups in the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Rocket raccoon.

Correct.

Sri, this synchronized dance team is known for their high kicks.

Rocky's sorry.

It is the Rockettes.

All right, Kirito, this NBA team won back to back championships in 1994 and 1995.

The Rockets.

Houston Rockets is correct.

Comedian and actor was on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1993 and was the narrator for the sitcom.

Everybody hates Chris.

Chris Rock.

Chris Rock is right Curtis, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis all performed this style of music that combines bluegrass and rock and roll and was sometimes called hillbilly music.

Little Rock The Rock.

Sorry, it is rockabilly.

And that is your third strike Six out of ten on your rounds All right.

Great job, Nashua South.

Merrimack, we turn to you.

And Jack is team captain.

You can choose from top hats and AT&T.

You would like AT&T, please?

AT&T It is.

The answers to the following will all include a word or name beginning with the letters A, T and T in that order.

Jack, he was a lawyer in To Kill a Mockingbird.

Atticus Finch, correct.

Connor.

He was the ruler of the Huns from four 34 to four 53.

Attila the Hun.

That is correct.

Aris, this is what your teacher might ask you to pay if you are daydreaming in class.

Attention.

Yes.

Alli Merrick Garland was sworn in as the 86th one of these on March 11th.

2021.

Attorney General.

Correct.

Jack, this man who had escaped slavery was the first American colonist killed in the Boston massacre.

Attic.

Sorry, it's Atticus.

Connor.

This is the first thing a teacher might do at the beginning of class.

Pass.

Attendance.

Attendance is correct, Alli.

Aerosmith's third studio album released in 1975, was titled Toys in the Blank.

Attic.

Correct.

Jack.

This New Hampshire ski resort in Bartlett, New Hampshire, was built in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration.

Edinburgh sorry is at its Attitash.

Connor, A myocardial infarction is more commonly known as this heart attack.

Correct.

And Aris, This English broadcaster and naturalist is known for shows like Planet Earth and the Blue Planet Pass.

Alli Same question.

Attenborough I need a first name.

David Attenborough.

Correct.

And that is your 10th question.

And eight out of ten on your rounds All right.

Well done.

Teams on some tough categories.

We're going to roll into round four.

In round four, we're going to pick back up with the 20 point pass up questions.

But we are going to be deducting 20 points for any incorrect responses.

So play smart and strategic.

Merrimack and Nashua South.

Here we go.

Good luck.

Black Forest Cake is named for a mountain range in this country.

Alli of Merrimack, Germany.

Yes.

All right.

You have paper and pencil there in case you need it.

What is this sum of one fifth plus three fourths expressed as a fraction Sri of Nashua South.

1920.

Correct.

In 1886, this man became to date the only president married in the White House when he married 21 year old Frances Folsom.

Didn't want to take a shot at that.

It was Grover Cleveland.

In a 1962 song, the Drifters told a girl that she could spend the evening with other suitors.

But be sure to save the last one of these for the one who's taking her home.

Curtis of Nashua South, Last Dance.

That's right.

This colorless and odorless, corrosive liquid has a chemical formula of H2 sulfur and was once known as oil of vitriol.

Keshav of Nashua South.

Sulfuric acid.

That's right.

French Police Detective Inspector Jacques Cousteau is the main character in a series of films bearing the name of this famous feline, which was a huge diamond in the first film released in 1963.

Sri of Nashua South Pink Panther.

That's right.

Teams what state's unofficial nickname is land of 10,000 lakes taken from.

Keshav of Nashua South.

Minnesota.

Minnesota's right.

in Greek mythology, she is the goddess of victory Keshav of Nashua South Nike.

That's right.

This element has an atomic weight of 12.

It is a gray solid that is often used in laxatives and antacids, Curtis of Nashua South.

Magnesium.

Correct.

There are 206 bones in the adult human body.

How many bones are in an adult shark's body?

Alli of Merrimack.

Zero.

Correct.

Motown Records founded by Berry Gordy as Tamla Records on January 12th.

1959 was originally located in this city, also known as Motown.

Keshave of Nashua South.

Detroit.

That's right.

In Sandro Botticelli's painting Birth of Venus.

What is Venus standing on.

Sri of Nashua South.

clam .

I'm sorry.

No.

Merrimack Jack.

A seashell.

seashell.

at over 3.5 million square miles.

This is the largest hot desert in the world.

Aris of Merrimack.

Sahara.

That's right.

You might use one of these to conduct an orchestra twirl in a parade or pass in a relay race.

Aris of Merrimack.

Baton.

Yes.

US Route one runs 2370 miles from Fort Kent, Maine, to this city, which is the southernmost city in the contiguous United States.

It runs all the way to Key West.

This canine inspired term that is often used to identify young infatuation was also a hit song for Donny Osmond in 1972.

Alli of Merrimack.

Puppy Love.

That's right.

This play by George Bernard Shaw was the inspiration for the musical My Fair Lady.

Aris of Merrimack.

Pygmalion.

That is correct.

This poet and illustrator was known for his nonsense poems and limericks like The Owl and the Pussycat.

And there was an old man with a beard.

Keshav of Nashua South.

Lewis Carroll.

Sorry, no it was Edward Lear back in the day.

You could rent VHS tapes for your favorite movies.

What does VHS stand for?

Stands for Video Home System.

This 11th president was also the 13th speaker of the House and to date, the only presidents to have served in that position.

Jack of Merrimack.

James K Polk.

He is the one.

This element can be used to fill a balloon or to make your voice high and squeaky.

Aris of Merrimack Helium.

That is correct.

This is the last question.

Despite a late charge by Nashua South, it is Merrimack.

Moving on to the Granite State Challenge Finals Congratulations, Merrimack.

We'll see you in a couple of weeks for our final match in Nashua South, Congratulations on two great wins and a hard fought, tough game today.

You guys should be proud and hang your heads up high.

That'll do it for us this week.

We do hope you join us next week for our next semifinal match when the team from Londonderry High School takes on the team from Portsmouth High School.

That'll do it for us.

I hope you enjoyed the match.

I know I did.

And I learned a lot.

And I hope you did, too.

We'll see you next week.

Major funding for the production of Granite State Challenge is provided by Unitil.

Additional funding provided by NEA New Hampshire, Safety Insurance, New Hampshire Lottery, D f. Richard Energy, HRCU, Cognia and viewers like you.

Thank you.