I really hate to bid farewell to our comrade Tirofijo, mostly because the colors in the Colombian flag make a really lovely header. But all things must pass, so here we go again.
In honor of our new header graphic, I am sponsoring a little contest. Here are the rules: The first student with a correct answer to any of these questions gets a brownie point. Students answering more than one question are disqualified from the contest. All answers must come in comments appended to this post. Good luck!
1) What is the name of the alleged terrorist depicted in this mural?
2) In what terrorist organization was this person a volunteer?
3) For what crime was this person twice incarcerated?
4) What was the highest political office to which this person was elected?
5) How did this person die?
6) What is the date of the final entry in this person's secret prison diary?
11 comments:
1. It's Bobby Sands!
He was a volunteer in the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
He was convicted for possession of firearms.
Died in the prison hospital after a 66-day hunger strike.
Elected as a member of parliament
Well, that was fast. One of these days, I'll have to ask you guys how you come up with your answers.
One brownie point each for Stefani, Scott, Heather, Swati and Steve.
Only question 6 remains unanswered.
03/17/1981 was the day of his last diary entry.
Nice work, Maggie. The contest is closed.
But that ended so quickly I'm still left wanting more. So, for zero brownie points but much respect, what fictional character (in 2007) named one of his fists after Bobby Sands?
It's from 30 Rock:
Jack: When I think of all the things that I've been holding inside me that I wanted to say to you... [raises fists] Well now I'm gonna let "Saint Patrick" and "Saint Michael" DO MY TALKING FOR ME!
Jack's Dad: [raises fists] You'll have to get through "Tip O'Neill" and "Bobby Sands" first!
Eddie Donaghy: You call those fist names?! [raises fists] Say hello to "Bono" and "Sandra Day O'Connor!"
Jack: Those are the stupidest fist names I've ever heard
I personally think that this much detective work deserves a brownie point, haha.
Much respect, Sean. But no brownie points. 30 Rock is its own reward.
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