Afroman
13th century literature
Bocce ball
Nevada Gold Mines
Matt Haley Trivia
100

This 2001 song by Afroman humorously explains why things go wrong due to lack of motivation.

What is Because I Got High?

100

This Italian poet and philosopher wrote The Divine Comedy, begun in the early 14th century but rooted in 13th-century literary traditions.

Who is Dante Alighieri?

100

This small target ball, often white, is thrown first and serves as the aim for all other balls.

What is the pallino?

100

It's the year NGMs was formed.

What is 2019?

100

This is where Matt earned his B.S. degree

What is the University of Colorado, Boulder?

200

It's the hilarious nickname Afroman gave to Officer Adams, following a raid of his home.

What is Officer Lemon Poundcake? 

200

This Middle English debate poem features an owl and a nightingale arguing over moral and social issues.

What is The Owl and the Nightingale?

200

In bocce, this team scores points for each ball that is closer to the pallino than their opponent’s closest ball.

What is the team with the closest bocce ball?

200

It's the two partners in NGMs.

Who are Barrick and Newmont?

200

It's the university where he earned his MBA degree

What is the University of Colorado, Denver?

300

Written in Old French, this collection of allegorical poems centers on a dream vision about love and courtship, begun by Guillaume de Lorris and continued by Jean de Meun.

What is Roman de la Rose?

300

This term describes a throw where a player tries to knock an opponent’s ball away from the pallino.

What is a spocking (or hitting shot)?

300

Three and two.

What is the number of board members from Barrick (3) and Newmont (2)?

300

It's where he and his brother spent their summer during their college years.

What is the Knight Piesold soils mechanics lab?

400

This Spanish epic poem, composed around the 13th century, tells the story of a Castilian nobleman and military leader in the Reconquista.

What is El Cantar de Mio Cid?

400

Traditionally played on this type of long, narrow surface, often made of packed dirt, gravel, or synthetic turf.

What is a bocce court?

400

It's the number of operations belonging to NGMs.

What is 7?

  • Carlin
  • Cortez Gold Mine
  • Getchell Mine
  • Goldstrike mine
  • Long Canyon
  • Phoenix
  • Twin Creeks Mine
400

It's the year Matt joined NewFields.

What is 2013?

500

This Persian poet authored the Gulistan and Bustan, influential works blending poetry and prose with moral lessons.

Who is Saadi of Shiraz?

500

Originating in this European country, bocce is one of the oldest known lawn or yard games.

What is Italy?

500

It is 0043799.

What is his Colorado PE license number?

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