MELA quiz @ SVNIT

1. Pick your Category:
• Infinite pounces
• Each question carry +15 points
• -10 for wrong answer on pounce
• -5 for wrong answer for team’s category

2. Category
ART
Hollywood
Music
Books
Mythology
QM’s choice

3. ART

4. This is a complete sculpture
as a restoration proposal
by Adolf Furtwängler showing
how the statue may have
originally looked
ID the original sculpture
Q.1

6. Venus de Milo

7. The Last Judgement is a fresco by an Italian Renaissance artist “X”
which was executed on the altar walls of the Sistine Chapel in The
Vatican City.
“X” is also famous for reincarnating a Biblical hero who, according to
Hebrew prophets, was the ancestor of the future messiah.
Identify X.
Q.2

9. Michelangelo

10. ________ the most famous and finest work of “X” which depicts a
view from the bared windows of the sanitarium in which he lived
at that time(precisely to be 1889).
He wrote to his brother, Theo, "I can see an enclosed square of
wheat . . . above which, in the morning, I watch the sun rise in all
its glory.“
This masterpiece still holds one of the most brilliant examples of
impressionism and fine use of the painter’s artillery and weapon to
create swrils in this historic painting.
Identify X
Q.3

12. Vincent Van Gogh

13. This is the modern version of an epic painting
by Edouard Manet.
Identify this painting.
Q.4

15. The Luncheon on the Grass

17. “X” was a classical violinist and pianist who was one of the hand full
of “Y”, a classic comedy act like minions.
Life of “X” has been very tragic and he used to be in and out of
hospital in his childhood due to acidic burns to his arms which
caused muscle damage. He suffered a massive stroke three years
after his wife died due to an unexpected heart attack, ending his
career and leaving him confined to a wheelchair in a nursing home
where he died in 1975.
Identify “X” and “Y”
Q.1.

19. Larry Fine and The Three Stooges

20. Because MGM thought a wife couldn’t be a “blonde
bombshell” they made their actresses to ________ so as to
remain in the outlook that they have to play in a movie.
This practice was very famous and indeed controversial in old
Hollywood that many actresses including Judy Garland, Jean
Harlow, Joan Crawford and many more have suffered.
Which practice ?
Q.2.

22. They make actresses to abort their
child

23. “X” is a 1939 American epic historical romance film adapted
from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel of same name.
Painting a romanticized picture of the war-torn self before during and
following the civil war David ‘oh cells’ Nick’s “X” presents viewers a
strong female heroine in search of control. Winning a record numbers of
Oscars including a historic one for African American actress Hattie
McDaniel, the film is beautifully shot, technically brilliant and ambitious
in scope. Ultimately with all its romance and heartbreak “X” is a
cinematic landmark that won’t soon be forgotten.
Identify “X”
Q.3

26. “X” is an American singer, dancer, actor and producer who gets into
limelight after appearing in a TV sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter” as
Vinnie Barbarino. He then appear in a movie _______ for which he was
nominated for the academy award making him the youngest one to
be nominated ever.
His sensational dancing was always included in his movies and his
extremely glorious acting can even turn a sensual act into a
complete humorous one but even though it doesn’t affect its
potency.
Identify “X”
Q.4

28. John Travolta

29. Music

30. Recorded with an all-star band that included Elvis' piano player, the
Opry's house drummer and guitarist Chet Atkins, “X" catapulted the “Y”
into the stratosphere, becoming a Top Five hit on the country, pop and
R&B charts in 1957.
Apart from the song's introductory guitar riff, which “Dun Ev’reily” lifted
from an earlier tune called "Give Me a Future," the brothers didn't write
“X” They did give the song its identity, though, beefing up a relatively
standard chord progression with equal doses of Tennessee twang and
their iconic harmonies.
Identify Y.
Q.1

32. The Everly Brothers

33. And anytime you feel the pain, “X”, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool who plays
it cool
By making his world a little colder
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
“X” is a song by English Rock Band “Y” in 1960’s. This
song holds the record for longest single ever to top on
British chart. In 2013, Billboard named it the 10th
biggest song of all time and it has sold approximately 8
million copies.
Identify X and Y.
Q.2

36. "I know he invented rock and roll, in a manner of speaking, but ... that's
not why he's worshiped as a god today. He's worshiped as a god today
because in addition to inventing rock and roll he was the greatest ballad
singer. This side of Frank Sinatra—because the spiritual translucence and
reined-in gut sexuality of his slow weeper and torchy pop blues still
activate the hormones and slavish devotion of millions of female human
beings worldwide."
These are the words by Robert Christgau to describe the pop figure of 20th
century. Who is he talking about ?
Q.3

38. Elvis
Presley

39. A staple of rock radio since the moment it was released
in 1970, “X” is an unceremoniously joyous record that
simply screams sunshine and happier times. Not to
mention that pretty much every human on the planet
can probably sing the chorus, even if they have never
heard of _____.
Since 1972, “X” as arranged by Stanford Band has been
the de facto fight song of Stanford University athletic
teams.
Identify X.
Q.4

42. Books

43. FITB
A dominant theme in __________ is the inevitable and inescapable
repetition of history in -------. The protagonists are controlled by
their pasts and the complexity of time. Throughout the novel the
characters are visited by ghosts.
“Ghosts are the symbols of past and the haunting nature it has over
----------. The ghosts and the displaced repetition that they evoke
are, in fact, firmly grounded in the particular development of Latin
American history"
Q.1

46. “X” is the first novel of _________ which led him to become one of
the master storyteller of the late 20th century. Throughout “X”
someone kills people of the town out of no cause and all the
murdered ones were related to main character, a
psychotherapist. Later it was revealed that all the murders were
meant for the doctor because he has been seeing the wife of a
Capo, a megalomaniac, of one of the family in the city.
Identify X
Q.2

49. “X” is a mini TV series broadcast on NBC in 1977. It was an adaption
of the novel written by Harold Robbins in 1955, which bears the same
name.
Harold Robbins presents a vision of post-WWII New York that is as
common now in shows like Revenge as it was then—a stark reminder
that corruption, greed, and vengeance are timeless. Spending 12
weeks on The New York Times best sellers list, this novel tells a
sizzling story of sexuality, power, and lust that inspired the 1977
Golden Globe winning “X”.
Identify X.
Q.3

52. “X” explores themes of race and identity. While some scholars point out that Jim is
good-hearted, moral, and he is not unintelligent (in contrast to several of the
more negatively depicted white characters), others have criticized the novel as
racist, citing the use of the word nigger and emphasizing the stereotypical "comic"
treatment of Jim's lack of education, superstition and ignorance.
To highlight the hypocrisy required to condone slavery within an ostensibly moral
system, writer has _______’s father enslave his son, isolate him, and beat him. When
_______ escapes – which anyone would agree was the right thing to do – he then
immediately encounters Jim "illegally" doing the same thing.
Identify X
Q.4

55. Mythology

56. Vishnu appeared in the dream of King
Indradyumna and asked him to build a temple
for Krishna's ashes, because Krishna was
mistakenly killed by him. When he woke up,
Indradyumna requested the divine artisan
Vishvakarma to create an idol for the temple.
Vishvakarma agreed on the condition that
while he made the idol no one should disturb
him. He locked himself up in a room and
started work. After many days, when
Vishvakarma did not come out, Indradyumna
got impatient and broke down the door.
Vishvakarma got angry and disappeared
leaving the half finished idol of “X” behind him.
Indradyumna had a beautiful temple built in
____ where the incomplete idol was placed.
Tell me X.
Earn extra Points to tell the funda about the
soundproof room.
Q.1

58. Jagannaath
Jagannath

59. “X” was forged by the divine blacksmith Hephaestus. All the gods and goddesses
showered her with gifts. She was a most desirable female. Then Zeus sent her as
a wife to Epimitheus the Hind-Sighted, giving her a sealed ___ as dowry for her
marriage. “X” was instructed not to open the vessel under any circumstances.
The tale of Hesiod may have been a later invention, promoting patriarchal ethics
that pushed women to an inferior and dependent position. But his words
betrayed the poet. In Hesiod's story, “X” brought with her “a pithos“ when god
Hermes escorted her to Epimetheus.
In symbolic language, the earthen _____ may often represent the female uterus.
What are we talking about ?
Q.2

61. Pandora’s Jar

62. Se-orisis and his father Setna were once standing on the window of their
palace and spot the funeral of a rich and poor man. Setna said, “I hope that my
fate will be that of the rich noble and not of the poor laborer”. Se-orisis tell him
to wish for the poor one, and prayed as such.
Setna was hurt by his son's words, but Se-Osiris tried to explain him, saying,
'Whatever you may have seen here matters little compared with what will
chance to these two in the Judgement Hall of Osiris. I will prove it to you, if you
will trust yourself to me. I know the words of power that open all gates: I can
release your Ba and mine - our souls, that can then fly into the “X”,
______________, and see all that is happening there. Then you will discover how
different are the fates of this rich man who has worked evil during his life, and
this poor man who has done nothing but good.
Identify “X”.
Q.3.

64. Duat: The Land of Dead

65. Q.4
FITB
The first known depiction of a ________, found in the Lascaux Caves
of modern-day France, dates to around 15,000 BCE!.
Genghis Khan reportedly decided not to conquer India after
meeting a _______, which bowed down to him; he viewed it as a
sign from his dead father and turned his army back.
During the Dark Ages, when science famously took a back seat to
illogical hunches, collections known as bestiaries listed the
biological properties and medicinal use of known animals, which
at the time included _________. It’s in these collections that virgins
were first described as having great power over the creature.

68. ChoiceQM’s

69. Seem Biswas, a prolific actress of Indian cinema,
is not an actress whose name is on everyone’s
mouth. But she made her bone in Bollywood
after appearing in a 1994 documentary by
Shekhar Kapoor featuring the story of the most
feared and notorious Dacoit of Chambal in
Madhaya Pradesh.
Identify the movie.
Q.1

72. “X” is a legal suspense thriller by “Y” which also has a
movie adaptation in 1996 featuring Mathew
McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Samuel Jackson as
there top cast.
The inspiration for “X” came from the case of the rape
and assault of 12 year old Marcie Scott and her 16 year
old sister Julie Scott.
Iidentify X and Y
Q.2

74. X: A time to kill
Y: John Grisham

75. Eddie Mannix presented in the movie Hail, Caesar !, was
the most influential person in MGM.
However he was the prime suspect for the suspicious
death of “X” in 1959. “X” was believed to have a secret
relationship with Mannix’s wife Toni, but the official story
was “X” shot himself in the head.
Later it was revealed with the help Hollywood publicist
Edward Lozzi that Toni Mannix confessed on her deathbed
that she was the real culprit.
Identify X.
Q.3

77. George Reeves

78. After the debacle of Mera Naam Joker under the banner of R.K.
production, Raj Kapoor became bankrupt. For his upcoming movie “X”
he went to Haji Mustan for financing. It was said that the budget of “X”
was so low that few cast of the movie had to wear their regular clothes
and in this way the movie was picturized.
After the release of “X”, it turns out that it had became a blockbuster hit
and Raj Kapoor had earned double of what he had lost in Mera Naam
Joker.
Identify X.
Q.4