2nd
Annual Scavenger’s Cup Clue List
The Scavenger’s Cup is divided into two parts:
In Part I, teams earn points
by answering the clues and/or taking selfies or video at various locations within
the City of Seattle. Your Judges have grouped clues together by location so
that teams can remain in one geographic area for the majority of the hunt;
teams are not expected to visit every location in Part I. Clues in Part I are
worth up to ten points each (except question number 12, which is worth a total
of 13 points).
In Part II, teams earn points by obtaining items from
a checklist, either with photographic/video evidence or a physical item. Wherever
possible, bonus points will be awarded for physically obtaining an item.
Checklist items have varying point values.
IMPORTANT:
USING YOUR SMART PHONE, PLEASE SUBMIT ANY PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, OR ANSWERS TO
CLUES TO SCAVENGERSCUP@GMAIL.COM AS
YOU FIND THEM.
Include the number
of the clue you are responding to in the subject line of the email. This will
allow Your Judges to complete most of the scoring in real time. For example:
Subject: 10
ALL TEAMS MUST SOLVE THE FINAL CLUE, which leads you
to the final rendezvous point (and to Your Judges). Teams should arrive at the
final rendezvous point no earlier than 3:30 p.m. Teams that arrive at the final
rendezvous point after 4 p.m. will have points deducted from their total score.
Bonus points may be added at any time for style and panache.
Part I.
A. A Day at the Museums. (Works best by visiting www.bit.ly/ScavClue.)
1.
♪ “I’m a
Puget Sound sailor on the old __________, give me way hey, blow the man down…” ♫♬♩ (7 points)
2.
What a hobo
might inscribe on the street outside Stephanie and William’s house. But what
does it mean? (6 points)
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3.
Visited by
many a nude cyclist, its coordinates are 47.6456° N, 122.3344° W, but you can
also see it from here if you face due north and turn slightly to your right. (5
points)
4.
Emily
Nassberg of New York City, New York was enjoying the local flavor of MOHAI when
she discovered the typo in the museum label depicted below. Being the erudite,
good citizen that she is, she immediately reported it to MOHAI officials. Recounting
this tale to MOHAI several weeks later, I was told of another, more egregious
typo in the museum—“Washington” is prominently misspelled in one of the
exhibits. Find the misspelling and take a picture. (10 points)
5.
In MOHAI’s
“99 Bottles of Beer” exhibit, which local NW brewery brand(s) appear on every
shelf? (6 points)
6.
Either on
video or in person, have at least one of your team members sing one of the
following two verses from The Great
Seattle Fire movie. Bonus points for singing both verses. (10 points)
Verse 1:
In 1889, the 6th of June — the fire broke out in
the afternoon,
But how did it happen? And who is to blame?
Seattle was growing then went up in flames…
Verse 2:
Don’t blame me, I’m just a glue pot
what possible good does pointing fingers do?
Don’t blame me, just a little glue pot
Blame the glue… Uff Da!
7.
Name this
body part. (5 points)
8.
Name this
body part. (10 points)
9.
Dukwibal could
be kind of a jerk sometimes. What did he do to the old man sharpening sticks?
(7 points)
10.
True or
False: On Sunday, the 5:35 a.m. Interurban would stop at the Emander station on
its way to Everett. (6 points)
11.
This famed
Seattle daredevil wore a jumpsuit adorned with an ananas comosus stitched to its breast. (6 points)
12.
List all the
different “roads” that lead to the Doghouse. (1 point each, maximum of 13)
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13.
Fill in the
missing text. (7 points)
14.
A somewhat
vulgar Norwegian might say this is the prettiest “hestens røv” that they’ve
ever seen. What would they be referring to? (6 points)
15.
Complete the
chart below. (5 points)
Traveler
|
From
|
To
|
Year
|
Anna Hendriksen
|
Minnesota
|
1887
|
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Norway
|
New York
|
1883
|
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Olaf Tufte
|
Norway
|
1906
|
|
Emma Mehus
|
Norway
|
Seattle
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16.
Pack your
trunk for America. Try on as many of the clothing items as possible and use as
many of the props provided to reenact a Norwegian immigrant experience. Bonus
points awarded for creativity and style. (up to 10 baseline points plus bonus)
17.
Translate
the following:
“…
her frembringes saa rigelig Frugt of enhver Ting uden Gjødsel.” (8 points)
18.
If it was 1907 and you were visiting the museum, what
intersection would you be at? (6 points)
19.
How much did a scalp treatment cost in 1904? (4 points)
20.
Can you identify this man by his square jaw alone? (6
points)
21.
Why doesn’t this Viking have horns? (5 points)
22.
Finish the lyric. (5 points, bonus points for singing on
video or in person)
♫♬ “As I sat down one evening, ‘twas in a small cafe,
A forty year old waitress, to me these words did say:
"I see you are a logger, and not just a common bum,
__________________________________________.” ♩♪
A forty year old waitress, to me these words did say:
"I see you are a logger, and not just a common bum,
__________________________________________.” ♩♪
23.
Using as many logging terms as possible, create a cohesive
sentence. (up to 10 points)
24.
Arne & Carlos have a new web series on YouTube. What is
it called? (6 points)
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25.
Human,
sea-bear, bird, man-bear, bear… am I Tsimshian or Haida? (6 points)
26.
What is the
year painted on the paddle belonging to Chief Seattle’s eldest daughter? (5
points)
27.
You know who
is buried in Grant’s Tomb, but whose portrait hangs above the Thomas Burke
Memorial Room? (4 points)
28.
There are
lots of dinosaur fossils here! But how many of these were discovered within
Washington state? (5 points)
29.
If you can
tell a slug from a snail, consider getting a degree in this. (6 points)
30.
What is this
that can be seen through Budd Wentz’s patented Wentzscopetm? (7
points)
31.
Its
trademark flute helps keep it flat, even though it’s intended to be sharp. (6
points)
32.
Rock, rock,
rock (and T-Rex and Stegosaurus) around the clock. If the big hand was on the
12 and the little hand is on this rock-maker, what time would it be? (6 points)
33.
Let’s say
this person came to Christmas and gives you this thing. You want to seem
appreciative, but then you slip up and say, “Gee, it’s great… what is it?” Who
came to Christmas and what did you get? (5 points)
34.
A horse is a
horse, of course of course
And no one can talk to a horse, of course
Unless, of course, that reading horse
Reads a paper called _____________ (5 points)
And no one can talk to a horse, of course
Unless, of course, that reading horse
Reads a paper called _____________ (5 points)
35.
Why are
these people clapping? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoR0PmTElvQ (6 points, with bonus for performing the dance
in the museum)
36.
Eating these
may sound like good news, but what are they really? (6 points)
B. Who Are the People in Our (New)
Neighborhood?
37.
The
writing’s on the wall at this coffee shop, and the City of Lights glimmers on
the opposite wall. Name the photographer who adorns this local joint. (6
points)
38.
It’s 6,179
miles from where the Olympics began; nonetheless, many a quest for gold began
right here. Where are you? (6 points)
39.
This urban
oasis was established in 1996 and includes a number of amenities for the beleaguered,
including a pool and orchard. More inquisitive visitors might like to learn
about ways to help our urban watershed. Name all five. (6 points)
40.
This “secret park” is really not a park at
all. (6 points)
41.
What was
once on the site of Nathan Hale High School? (7 points)
42.
Public art currently
resides on the land, but who were its first people to inhabit it? (7 points)
43.
Rumor has it
that the Beatles, avid readers that they are, spent quite a bit of time in
Alicia Park. Find the evidence of this. (10 points)
44.
Commedia
dell’arte and fresh ravioli abound at this local storefront; the owner is
expecting you. What is the store’s motto? (6 points, bonus for translation)
45.
(9 points)
46. (8 points)
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Part II.
Checklist: Some of these clues are intentionally vague; use your
creativity and imagination. Photos and videos of items are acceptable – and in many
cases they’re the only way to “obtain” an item – but bonus points are awarded if
you can physically bring an item with you to the rendezvous point. (Just don’t
do anything illegal!)
47.
Golf pencil
(1 point)
48.
2016 winning
Scavenger’s Cup trophy (3 points, penalty points if you have possession of it
and don’t bring it)
49.
Mailbox
shaped like an animal, or with an animal theme (4 points)
50.
Halloween-themed
item (3 points)
51.
Outdoor map
of the world (5 points)
52.
Picture of
another team scavenging (10 points)
53.
Chicken coop
(5 points)
54.
Cary Moon
yard sign (4 points)
55.
Neighborhood
watch sign (3 points, bonus for looking shady around the sign)
56.
Two cents (2
points)
57.
Swim cap (4
points)
58.
Ride a Lime
bike (7 points)
59.
Photo, video
of team high-fiving a stranger (5 points)
60.
Emerald City
FC pamphlet (4 points)
61.
Construct something
with Lego- or Lincoln Log-like materials (4 points)
62.
Walk a
stranger’s dog (7 points)
63.
To-go cup
with the name “Hortense” or “Farquar” written on it (5 points)
64.
Susan
Ringstad Emery pin (2 points)
65.
Seattle Art and Performance magazine (2 points)
66.
Salmon (3
points)
67.
Video of
team member assisting someone with groceries or gas pumping (9 points)
68.
Doily (5
points)
69.
Birdhouse (3
points)
70.
Mannequin (3
points for photo, many more for an actual mannequin)
71.
Jenny Durkan
yard sign (4 points)
72.
New Mexico
license plate (7 points)
73.
Bookmark (2
points)
74.
Photo of
team member with famous person (starting at 2 points if taken before today;
sliding scale depending on how famous)
75.
RV (4
points)
76.
UW
paraphernalia (3 points)
77.
Celtic knot
(3 points)
78.
Protestor (3
points, penalty if you bring them to the party)
79.
Get a
stranger who is listening to headphones to sing to you (6 points)
80.
Start a
sing-along with strangers (8 points)
81.
Bank deposit
slip (3 points)
82.
Real Change
(6 points)
83.
Mobile (4
points)
84.
Bus transfer
(5 points)
85.
Black Lives
Matter sign (3 points)
86.
D Licensed
vehicles only sign (3 points)
87.
Rain
collection barrel (3 points)
88.
Bike with
training wheels (4 points)
89.
Piece of
fresh fruit (3 points)
90.
Something
from the 1970’s (starts at 2 points, sliding scale depending on how far out or
groovy it is)
91.
Someone not
on your team dressed in costume (5 points)
92.
Realtor’s
business card (5 points)
93.
Uber or Lyft
sticker (4 points)
94.
“I can’t
believe we all fit in here” (6 points baseline, sliding scale)
95.
Buddhist
prayer flags (4 points)
96.
Flyer for a
music event (3 points)
97.
A free
publication in a language besides English (4 points)
98.
Video of
teammates walking down the street like the Monkees (6 points)
99.
Picture of
team dining with a random family at a restaurant (10 points + 1-point bonus for
every family member who is smiling)
100.
Baby Boomer
(6 points)
101.
Caution tape
(4 points)
102.
Animal
wearing clothing (7 points)
103.
Anything
related to Washington apples (5 points)
104.
Cardboard
drink coaster (3 points)
Final Clue
Every team must complete the final clue, which takes you to the
final rendezvous point.
105.
A Scavenger’s Haiku (5 points)
Blue
house, yellow door—
Our
new home, on Thornton Creek…
Address
on Facebook.
