Open quiz 2016

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Shakespeare’s influence today

The Tempest

Fill in the blanks to get a literary connection:

“Oh, wonder!How many goodly creatures are there here!

How beauteous mankind is! O ____ ___ ____,That has such people in ’t!”

1

“Misery acquaints a man with _______ ___________”

The Tempest Act II Scene II

Which two word phrase, commonly used with reference to political alliances?

2

What in the world of humour can be traced back to the porter scene in Act II Scene III of Macbeth, where the porter keeps imagining different entities coming to visit him at his doorstep?

3

Act I Scene III of The Merchant of Venice has Shylock’s famous monologue including the lines:

“…Or shall I bend low and in a bondman's key,With ____ ____ and whispering humbleness, Say this…”

The first word is commonly misspelt with a homophone. The phrase is usually used in the context of anticipation.

What phrase?

4

Two different books get their titles from two phrases in Macbeth. The phrases appear consecutively in the play, forming a complete sentence.

Both books are by famous authors. One is a crime mystery and the other is a dark horror fantasy.

What are the 2 phrases?

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Exchange papers i’faith

The Tempest

Fill in the blanks to get a literary connection:

“Oh, wonder!How many goodly creatures are there here!

How beauteous mankind is! O ____ ___ ____,That has such people in ’t!”

1

BRAVE NEW WORLD

“Misery acquaints a man with _______ ___________”

The Tempest Act II Scene II

Which two word phrase, commonly used with reference to political alliances?

2

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS

What in the world of humour can be traced back to the porter scene in Act II Scene III of Macbeth, where the porter keeps imagining different entities coming to visit him at his doorstep?

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KNOCK KNOCK JOKES

Knock, knock, knock! Who’s there, i' th' name of Beelzebub? Here’s a farmer that hanged himself on the expectation of plenty. Come in time, have napkins enough

about you, here you’ll sweat for ’t.

Knock, knock! Who’s there, in th' other devil’s name? Faith, here’s an equivocator that could swear in both the scales against either scale, who committed treason

enough for God’s sake, yet could not equivocate to heaven. O, come in, equivocator.

Knock, knock, knock! Who’s there? Faith, here’s an English tailor come hither for stealing out of a French hose. Come in, tailor. Here you may roast your goose.

Act I Scene III of The Merchant of Venice has Shylock’s famous monologue including the lines:

“…Or shall I bend low and in a bondman's key,With ____ ____ and whispering humbleness, Say this…”

The first word is commonly misspelt with a homophone. The phrase is usually used in the context of anticipation.

What phrase?

4

BATED BREATH

ORIGINALLY ‘ABATED BREATH’

WRONGLY SPELT ‘BAITED BREATH’

Two different books get their titles from two phrases in Macbeth. The phrases appear consecutively in the play, forming a complete sentence.

Both books are by famous authors. One is a crime mystery and the other is a dark horror fantasy.

What are the 2 phrases?

5

MIXED BAGDM

AUDIENCE

What would you be doing if you were using, among other things:

• The Stayman Convention• Jacoby transfers• Blackwood Convention

PLAYING CONTRACT BRIDGE

Clockwise

Rugby Rivalries in the Six Nations Meet

England v Scotland ———> Calcutta CupScotland v Ireland ———> Centenary Cup

Ireland v England ———> Millennium TrophyFrance v Italy ———> ??????????????

1

Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy

What is this lady doing?2

Standing as the model for the Columbia Tristar Logo

This 100 year old institution finds itself at the centre of the BSP-SP game of oneupmanship. In 2002, Mayawati

renamed it after a Maratha Dalit icon, claiming its original name reeked of colonial hangover. Mulayam restored its

name in 2003, only to have Mayawati change it back in 2007, until Akhilesh once again gave it its original name back.

Which college/university?

3

King George’s Medical Universityaka

Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University

In 1972 he was released on parole, and made a living selling autographed cards named after him, for $1:50. The standard cards contain valuable information and a question

or two. He was killed in 1976 while again in prison.

June 13th marked the 50th anniversary of a landmark decision involving him, before his prison stints began.

Who is he/Why is he famous?

4

Ernesto Miranda

Connect these 2 actors to the song you hear5

Lorna & Chris Perry

played by

Palomi Ghosh & Vijay Maurya

In his 1802 book Natural Theology, William Paley argued that if, while crossing a heath, he sees a stone and wonders how it got there, he might assume that it had just been there forever.

If, however, he came upon a _____, then he could not assume the same; he would in fact deduce from its complexity, the existence of a __________, who made it.

Which 1986 book gets its title from this, theorising that if indeed a __________ exists for nature, then he must be _____?

6

When asked in an interview about how tense he had been at the moment that a milestone Indian victory was achieved, the

captain gave the surprising response:

“I was fast asleep when ____ ___ hit the winning runs. That’s how confident I was that we would win”

While the whole field was flooded with people in an instant, he was waking from his dressing room slumber to the big news.

Which captain, about which player hitting the winning runs?

7

Ajit Wadekar about Abid AliIndia winning in England, 1971

A Floating Timeline is a common technique/trope used in tv/movies, largely since the mid 20th century. Examples include James Bond onscreen, and literature, especially

graphic novels like Batman, Spiderman etc.

It is a device purely aimed at keeping fan interest alive and consistent.

What is a floating timeline?

8

Characters don’t age over time, despite real world incidents being referenced. They are as old now as they were decades ago when they were first introduced.

AUDIENCE

This is the official cocktail of someone, and is named after him.

Its defining element is a scoop of expensive red Atlantic salmon caviar over the blend of Bacardi Limon rum, Cointreau,

fresh lemon and cranberry juice, served in a martini glass.

What is this martini called?

The Trumptini

ID the singer, music director and film

9

On July 30, 1930, Jean Langenus of Belgium wore a suit jacket, golfing plus fours and a red striped tie - looking completely incongruous with the way all the men around him were dressed.

What was his job that day?

10

Refereeing the first ever Football World Cup Final

Adana, Abhogi, Asavari, Shahana, Kausi, Nayaki, Kafi are some of the most famous of the ragas in this group.Which is arguably the most famous one, and which group of ragas is this?

11

Raga Darbari

Kanada Ragas

This building was completed and dedicated in 1970, ten years after its city came into being. What is it?

12

Cathedral of Brasilia

Why has this song courted controversy for years? The controversy was settled (at least temporarily) last month.

13

Taurus by Spirit

Sued Led Zeppelin for plagiarising the Stairway to Heaven intro

In 2010, when called to audition, this actor took a judgment call that the lines given to him would take too much time to pick up and deliver well. Consequently, he improvised, and

instead of using the script, did a Haka instead, as he thought it would do just as well. He got the role.

Which actor, auditioning for which role?

14

Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo

15

This was assembled by the last of the Maharajas here.Give me the exact name of the place where you’d see this

Jai Vilas Palace GwaliorJivajirao Scindia installed the toy train dining table server

He was constantly involved in a cat-and-mouse game with his country’s leader. He wasn’t allowed to compose and promote his own brand of music - the leader wanted the style to be inherently indigenous, not an imitative world sound.

He was finally able to compose freely after the leader’s death. One of his most famous compositions was the Festive Overture, in 1954, which was used as a future Olympics theme for his country.

ID the composer and the leader.

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Dmitri Shoshtakovich & Josef Stalin

AUDIENCE

What is his FULL name?

Last 6 Qs Clockwise

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This beautifully shot scene is critically lauded for its aesthetics, and is often referenced in cinematography

workshops/courses.

ID the film and where it is set/shot.

The Quiet Man, directed by John Ford

Ireland

(AUDIENCE FOLLOW-UP QUESTION)

The name of something in the world of computer files is derived from these. The 2 words are almost similar in

pronunciation, yet spelt differently. Name both.

18

Matryoushka Dolls

Matroska Files (.mkv format)

Etymologically what connects words like

NewtUncle

Nickname

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The articles decided the modern spelling

An Ewt became A NewtA Nuncle became An uncle

An Ekename became A nickname

During the 1970’s Chaudhary Charan Singh’s attempts at votebank politics led him to encourage the alliance called AJGAR. This was his trump card in breaking INC’s back in the hinterland. What was the AJGAR?

20

Ahir, Jat, Gurjar And Rajput

The Panjikou Reservoir was created near Beijing by flooding the valley. It is now a destination for skilled divers, who go specifically to visit a location inside the reservoir, in the dark and cold depth.

This is obviously not the only place in China where they can visit it, but its the only place where they can visit it under such unique circumstances.

What is the special attraction at this location?

21

It is the only part of the Great Wall of China that is underwater, submerged in the reservoir

Considered to be one of the most famous items of furniture in the world. It was the trendsetter in its field when it was used for a purpose. It helped build a stereotypical image

associated with the field. What is it exactly?

22

Sigmund Freud’s Couch

The stereotypical image of the psychiatrist’s couch came after Freud began using the couch for his patients

WRITTEN JM

INDIANS WRITING IN ENGLISH

This Best selling Indian author has written 6 novels, all with a number in their titles. He is also a prolific

social commentator.ID him.

1

The sequel to his 1993 novel has been overdue for some time, leading for calls to return the 10 crore advance. What will the sequel be called?

2

Her latest book, ‘In Other Words’ is in a language other than English. Which language?

3

The travels of …. ……. published in 1794 was possibly the first book by

an Indian writing in English. He introduced Indian cuisine, and shampooing to the UK. ID him

4

The Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie. A locked-door murder in 1911 inspired which

Indian author to write ‘In a Crystal Ball’?

5

Exchange sheets

This Best selling Indian author has written 6 novels, all with a number in their titles. He is also a prolific

social commentator.ID him.

1

Chetan Bhagat

The sequel to his 1993 novel has been overdue for some time, leading for calls to return the 10 crore advance. What will the sequel be called?

2

A Suitable Girl

Her latest book, ‘In Other Words’ is in a language other than English. Which language?

3

Italian

The travels of …. ……. published in 1794 was possibly the first book by

an Indian writing in English. He introduced Indian cuisine, and shampooing to the UK. ID him

4

Dean Mahomed

The Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie. A locked-door murder in 1911 inspired which

Indian author to write ‘In a Crystal Ball’?

5

Ruskin Bond

MIXED BAGJM

AUDIENCE

This all woman crew recently landed in Saudi Arabia. Which Airline?

Royal Brunei

Anticlockwise

September on ……. Road1971 poem by Allen Ginsberg

“Millions of babies watching the skiesBellies swollen, with big round eyes

On ……. Road--long bamboo hutsNo place to xxxx but sand channel ruts

Millions of fathers in rainMillions of mothers in painMillions of brothers in woe

Millions of sisters nowhere to go”

1

Jessore Road

Millions of Souls nineteen seventy-onehomeless on Jessore under grey sun

A million are dead, the millions who canWalk toward Calcutta from East Pakistan

Which Government organisation divides India into 36 sub-divisions, which many feel would be a logical

way of creating states?

2

Which dish takes its name from this flower’s Persian name, similar to the English name?

3

Nargisi Kofta, from Narcissus

Who is the brand ambassador?

4

Sangetsar lake in Arunachal Pradesh was formed during the 1950 earthquake. It is popularly named after a

Bollywood star who shot there. ID

5

Madhuri Dixit in Koyla

Artem Vaulin, founder of Kickass Torrents was recently arrested.

How did the FBI trace him?

6

Purchased music on iTunes from ip address used to log into KAT Facebook page

Which material from nature has been used in this embroidery?

7

Beetle wings

Who is about to jump?His website claims a world record for lowest BASE jump ever.

8

Felix Baumgartner

AUDIENCE

Scientists in Ethiopia found that keeping a live ……. keeps Anopheles mosquitoes

away. Their smell apparently repels

mosquitoes. What?

Chicken

What culinary item was invented by the Haguwara family at Golden Gate Park’s

Tea Garden, San Francisco?

9

Fortune cookies

He crowned himself Emperor in 1977, a la Napoleon. Who?

10

His Imperial MajestyJean-Bedel Bokassa

Jesse Owens, after the 1936 Olympics said, "Hitler didn't snub me – it was … who snubbed me."

11

FDR

What does this sign indicate?

12

Whistle: Level crossingOR

Seeti Bajao: Phatak

This was patented in 1889 but where was the earliest clay version found?

13

Indus Valley(Audience Follow Up Question)

1968. Who was the artist?

14

Roy Lichtenstein

He is credited with creating the Russian oil industry, launching the world’s first oil tanker, and bringing Art Noveau to Baku. Who?

15

Ludwig Nobel, elder brother of Alfred

UK’s Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for comic fiction.

Winners get a jereboam of champagne, 52 novels by Wodehouse and what?

16

A Gloucestershire Old Spot pig

AUDIENCE

Where is the biggest herd of wild hippos outside Africa?

Antioquia, Colombia, between Bogota and Medellin.

Escapees from Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda Napoles

This Artist-Cosmonaut’s 1967 work was similar in alignment to the image in a 1968 movie.

He presented the author with a sketch of the painting. ID both

17

Alexey Leonov, Arthur C Clarke

Mycroft Holmes is a novel co-authored by Anna Waterhouse and which former sporting

great?

18

Kareem Abdul -Jabbar

Repton School in Derby used to be sent new product samples from Cadbury for taste-

testing. What did this practice inspire?

19

Roald Dahl was a student there, so Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

British high society also used ewers and salvers to wash hands in the 1600’s and 1700’s. After forks came in to use, they were mostly for

show. Where would we have seen one?

20

Venus rosewater dish

The most successful mobile phone based financial service in Kenya and Tanzania takes its name from the Swahili word for money.

What is the name?

21

m-pesa

The extensive bombing of Dresden in 1945 has been debated as morally wrong. During the attacks, on Feb 14th,

which other major city was bombed due to a possible navigation error?

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Prague

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