5. 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!”
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6. “Misery acquaints a man with _______ ___________”
The Tempest Act II Scene II
h two word phrase, commonly used with reference to political allia
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7. er scene in Act II Scene III of Macbeth, where the porter keeps im
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8. 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?
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9. m two phrases in Macbeth. The phrases appear consecutively in t
by famous authors. One is a crime mystery and the other is a dar
What are the 2 phrases?
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11. 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!”
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15. er scene in Act II Scene III of Macbeth, where the porter keeps im
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16. 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.
17. 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
19. m two phrases in Macbeth. The phrases appear consecutively in t
by famous authors. One is a crime mystery and the other is a dar
What are the 2 phrases?
5
23. What would you be doing if you were using, among
other things:
• The Stayman Convention
• Jacoby transfers
• Blackwood Convention
PLAYING CONTRACT BRIDGE
25. Rugby Rivalries in the Six Nations Meet
England v Scotland ———> Calcutta Cup
Scotland v Ireland ———> Centenary Cup
Ireland v England ———> Millennium Trophy
France v Italy ———> ??????????????
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31. 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?
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34. 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?
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39. Lorna & Chris Perry
played by
Palomi Ghosh &
Vijay Maurya
40. t if, while crossing a heath, he sees a stone and wonders how it g
d not assume the same; he would in fact deduce from its complex
e from this, theorising that if indeed a __________ exists for natu
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41.
42.
43. 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?
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46. 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?
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50. 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?
67. 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?
1
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70. 1
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This was assembled by the last of the Maharajas here.
Give me the exact name of the place where you’d see this
71.
72. Jai Vilas Palace Gwalior
Jivajirao Scindia installed the toy train dining table server
73. asn’t allowed to compose and promote his own brand of music -
e of his most famous compositions was the Festive Overture, in 1
ID the composer and the leader.
1
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79. 1
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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.
80.
81. The Quiet Man, directed by John Ford
Ireland
(AUDIENCE FOLLOW-UP QUESTION)
82. 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.
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91. valley. It is now a destination for skilled divers, who go specifically
hina where they can visit it, but its the only place where they can v
What is the special attraction at this location?
2
1
92.
93. part of the Great Wall of China that is underwater, submerged in
94. 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?
2
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99. 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.
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100. 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?
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101. Her latest book, ‘In Other Words’ is in a language other than English. Which language?
3
102. 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
103. The Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie.
A locked-door murder in 1911 inspired which
Indian author to write ‘In a Crystal Ball’?
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111. 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
120. September on ……. Road
1971 poem by Allen Ginsberg
“Millions of babies watching the skies
Bellies swollen, with big round eyes
On ……. Road--long bamboo huts
No place to xxxx but sand channel ruts
Millions of fathers in rain
Millions of mothers in pain
Millions of brothers in woe
Millions of sisters nowhere to go”
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121.
122. Jessore Road
Millions of Souls nineteen seventy-one
homeless on Jessore under grey sun
A million are dead, the millions who can
Walk toward Calcutta from East Pakistan
178. 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
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184. Repton School in Derby used to be sent new
product samples from Cadbury for taste-
testing.
What did this practice inspire?
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185.
186. Roald Dahl was a student there, so Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory
187. 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?
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190. 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?
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193. 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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