A general quiz hosted during a quiz session at the Boat Club Quiz Club (BCQC), Pune on 29 May 2022, set by Sahil Gupta.

1. BCQC Session
Sahil Gupta | 29 May 2022

2. • 32 Questions (26 on bounce/pounce, 6 in a buzzer/written round)
• Reverse direction for Bounce after the written round
• Look out for hints which are highlighted in red
• The answers required are underlined
• Thanks to my friends - Rajat Dutta, Tanay Shankar, Parminder Singh - for taking
out time to review and share feedback
A general quiz with most questions that can be worked
out

3. Infinite Bounce - I
• 13 questions
• +10 on the direct
• +10/-5 on pounce

4. 1
What theme connects the festivals of Shab-e-barat, Yom Kippur, and Paryushana
(more specifically, its last day called Samvatsari)?

5. Answer follows

6. Forgiveness/ Atonement
A common theme across Islam, Judaism, and Jainism among other
religions. Barat in Arabic refers to salvation or forgiveness, Kippur in
Hebrew is translated to atonement. Jains observe Kshamavani on the
last day of Paryushan – and seek forgiveness from each other reciting
the words Michchhami Dukaddam to each other.

7. 2
Indian cricket fans would be happy with the form Cheteshwar Pujara seems to have
regained in the ongoing county season, with 4 centuries in as many matches at the
time I type this question out. Look at the picture on the next slide of his jersey and
tell us:
Which county does Pujara represent as an overseas batter replacing Travis Head?
From the image you can also see that Pujara has the imagery of 6 birds on his
sweater. However, several of his teammates do not.
For what kind of players does the team have jersey with the imagery of birds?

9. Answer follows

10. Sussex; Capped vs uncapped players
Capped players have six martlets on their sweaters, and the
crest with gold trimming on their caps.
Uncapped players only have the club crest on their sweaters, and
white trimming on their caps.

11. 3
When buying a fragrance, there is more than one thing to be considered – brand,
size, price. One such thing is hinted at in a categorization that’s indicated on the
bottle or the packaging itself, typically following the word(s) “Eau de”, such as “Eau
de Parfum” and “Eau de Toilette”.
What does this categorization indicate?
One particular category typically sits between Eau de Toilette and Eau Fraiche, and
has in its name the French name of a city in a different country.
What term or which city?

12. Answer follows

13. Concentration; Eau de Cologne/ Cologne/ Köln
Eau de Parfum is reserved for the strongest fragrances at 15-20%
concentration, followed by Eau de Toilette at 5-15%. Eau de Cologne
refers to a light scent, generally for men at 2-4% concentration, and
Eau Fraiche has even lower concentration between 1-3%.

14. 4
A controversial figure in sport, seen in the centre of the picture on the next slide, he first
made headlines for running an academy that attracted young talent from the world over.
While there has been criticism of his ways – depriving young kids of a childhood, running
a bootcamp in the name of an academy, several anecdotes recounting his huge ego – his
academy produced some of the biggest stars of a particular sport. Netflix featured a
documentary about him and his academy released in 2017. What is its rather clever title
(4, 5, 4), which taken literally would seem like an obvious fact to scorers in the sport?
Two of his most famous pupils (also featured in the picture) battled it out against each
other in the finals of one of the biggest tournaments in the sport in France in 1991. Name
either of them.

16. Answer follows

17. Love Means Zero; Andre Agassi/ Jim Courier

18. 5
A unique rewards/ loyalty program introduced in 1994 by this brand involves patrons
claiming a piece of of land each time they make a purchase. An honorary lifetime lease on a
square foot of land on the island of Islay is handed out, close to an important water source –
the Killbride Stream. Apart from benefits such as expert classes, sweepstakes – one can visit
the distillery to obtain annual royalties in the form of a dram of the product itself.
Which brand is this?
The first line of an ode written and narrated in one of its ads by Elvis McGonagall alludes to
the confusion around its pronunciation, so we will accept all spellings that sound like the
answer.

19. Answer follows

20. Laphroaig Whisky / Friends of Laphroaig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTHB7_ILleg

21. 6
In Ancient Rome, society and rights were divided on the basis of several factors. Key among these was
ancestry which saw society divided into two broad groups. The upper class was referred to by X, which
derived from the Latin for ‘father’, and claimed to trace their origin to the first hundred senators of
Rome appointed by Romulus. The common class was referred to as Y, a word that still finds use today
especially in internet culture.
Apart from these, free-born foreign subjects were known as Z deriving from the Latin for ‘abroad’. The
word Z also relates to a bird species known for its migratory habits and swift speed.
What are X and Y? (2.5 points each)
What is Z? (5 points)

22. Answer follows

23. X - Patricians, Y – Plebeians/Plebs, Z - Peregrini
Patricians from pater/patr/patre
Peregrini relates to the peregrine falcon

24. 7
The man you see in the image on the next slide, has served as an inspiration to
multiple generations of scientists and doctors. He also featured on the cover of
the TIME magazine in 1954, and famously replied when questioned about the
ownership of his invention – “The people, I would say. There is no patent. Would
you patent the sun?”
Alongside him, is his wife of 25 years until his death. She had a very successful
career herself although she is more commonly remembered for something else. A
clue is a picture of her in her younger days posing next to a work of art.
Identify the couple.

26. Answer follows

27. Dr. Jonas Salk and Francoise Gilot
The doctor and researcher who chose not to patent the polio vaccine
and the artist in her own right who was also happened to be a love
interest and muse of Pablo Picasso

28. 8
In 1893, several inhabitants – farmers and councillors – from the town of Giverny
complained against a new resident’s plans to renovate and develop his piece of
real estate. The person in question was importing something that the locals feared
would meddle with local water supply in the area and adversely affect their
livestock.
Who was target of their protests?
How was the said person renovating OR what was he importing?

29. Answer follows

30. Claude Monet
Building a water
garden/ importing
exotic plants (accept
water lilies)

31. 9
Traditionally used in making stringed instruments, this was also employed in
surgical equipment, and high-performance tennis racquets until it was dethroned
by synthetic strings.
It is made from the intestines of various animals such as oxen, sheep, and horses
but never the one that you might be led to think. As to the origin of the 6-letter
word itself, some believe it is portmanteau representing its source. Another
theory is that the word derives from the Welsh word for a fiddle.
What six letter word is this?

32. Answer follows

33. Catgut
Made using the intestines (guts) of cattle, horses, mules, donkeys
The “cat” likely derived from cattle or from ‘kit’ meaning a fiddle.
Another theory suggests the word derives from ‘cattle’ and ‘gut’.

34. 10
The name of this brand owned by Perfetti van Melle that most 90’s kids would
remember from their childhood derives from the German for ‘love’ and a
particular geographical feature. The latter can also be seen in the snowy imagery
seen on its packaging.
Which brand/product?

35. Answer follows

36. Alpenliebe = Alpen/Alps + liebe

37. 11
While related in meaning, the origins of one of these 2 words trace back to art
markets in Munich where it was used to describe cheap and mass-produced sketches.
The origins of the other are somewhat unclear –used also to refer to styles that were
cheesy and over the top, it also took on associations with homosexuality and
effeminacy.
What are these two words? Points only for their correct spelling.

38. Answer follows

39. Kitsch and camp/campish

40. 12
This film had a two-word title during its production referring to the length of its
shooting. However, close to its release, sometime in the 2010s, the director
decided to change its title to a single word.
Which movie is this?
Why was the title changed?

41. Answer follows

42. Boyhood, to avoid confusion with 12 Years a
Slave which had released a year earlier in 2013
The original title was “The Untitled 12 Year Project” which was
changed to “12 Years” and finally “Boyhood”

43. 13
What are the blanked out words?

44. Answer follows

45. Correlation implied causation

46. Written Round/ Buzzer Round
(depending on logistics)
• 6 questions whose answers are names of individuals
• However, while answering, we DO NOT need the names of the individuals
• Instead, you have to consider their initials and compute what decimal number
would be represented by these in Roman numerals
• Do not consider middle names – just the most popular/common combination of
first and last name these persons are known by
• Your answer will always be a decimal number and nothing else
• Scoring: +10/-10 (buzzers) / +5/0 (written) + 10 bonus

47. A.
Personal trunk maker and packer for the Empress of France during the
reign of Napoleon III, a sign outside his shop some time in the mid-19th
century read “Securely packs the most fragile objects. Specializing in
packaging fashions.”

48. B.
Quit when you’re ahead. This person sure did! She published only one
novel in the first half of the 20th century that won her several
accolades including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Born to a wealthy
family in Georgia, she was an avid reader and at one point also a
reporter for the Atlantic Journal.

49. C.
Often confused with a senior journalist who has been educated at St.
Stephen’s and Oxford, he is the brother of film critic, Anupama Chopra
and filmmaker, Tanuja.
His most famous novel was adapted to a Netflix series starring
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan in key roles.

50. D.
A former member of the Trump administration, this republican has
also helped her husband run an entertainment company earlier
incorporated as Titan Sports Inc. Her children, Shane and Stephanie,
are also closely involved in running the family business.

51. E.
This character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, was inspired by
Martin Luther King Jr. However, his looks are modelled after actor Yul
Brynner who portrayed Rameses II in the Ten Commandments.
He features in the list of the most intelligent fictional characters (yes,
such a list exists!).

52. F.
A prolific writer, he produced several plays in his short lifetime
including Dido, Queen of Carthage and his take on Faust with Doctor
Faustus. He was educated at Corpus Christi, Cambridge and is believed
to have inspired a contemporary who went to achieve significantly
more fame, widely regarded now as the pre-eminent author and
dramatist of his language.

53. Answers follow

54. Points only for the decimal numbers
A. Louis Vuitton = LV or 55
B. Margaret Mitchell = MM
or 2000
C. Vikram Chandra = VC or
95
D. Linda McMahon = LM or
950
E. Charles Xavier = CX or 110
F. Christopher Marlowe =
CM or 900

55. Infinite Bounce - II
• 13 questions
• +10 on the direct
• +10/-5 on pounce

56. 14
This event, which takes place in early June each year, sees authorities work round
the clock to ensure a suitable environment with regulations on honking and
construction work. A special train was introduced in 2003, in which year the
number of participants crossed 6 million, to ensure those located in remote
locations are not at a disadvantage and can participate. While the lead-up sees
parades, pep talks, and the release of red balloons, considered auspicious, the
event has also been associated with depression and suicide.
What is being talked about?

57. Answer follows

58. Gaokao / National College Entrance Exam/ NCEE
Accept Chinese entrance exam for university, and any answer that
mentions China and exam/ university

59. 15
When this person returned from an arduous journey that took him 10 years, he had to
take on a disguise before entering his own house to ensure his adversaries did not notice
his presence. And boy, did he do a good job of it!
Not one could identify him, including even his lifelong friend, Eumaios. EXCEPT Argos who
lacking in strength with the years was unable to greet him after identifying him, and
subsequently closed his eyes for the final time as the person in question walked on by to
make sure his cover wasn’t blown.
Who is the person being talked about?
How was Argos related to him?

60. Answer follows

61. Odysseus, his faithful dog

62. 16
Tod Yellin works in Product but also dabbles with sound engineering. His most
famous contribution to the latter yet is a combination of him knocking his
wedding ring against a cabinet in his bedroom, what he calls a slowed anvil sound,
and a musical ending which is really a decades-old recording of an electric guitar
phase reversed.
What are we talking about that Hans Zimmer has also contributed to in a renewed
version?

63. Answer follows

64. Netflix’s “Tadum” sound

65. 17
Quite a landmark for some in Venice is the
Ponte de le Tette, which got its name
when the Doge of Venice suggested to
members of a certain profession to do
something to outperform competition,
who clearly were not favored by the Doge.
What was the suggestion OR what does
the name of the bridge translate to?
What group of people was the
competition mentioned above?

66. Answer follows

67. Bridge of the Tits/ Asked streetwalkers to stand topless
to entice men and “convert possible homosexuals”
Homosexuals/ transvestite prostitutes
Some trivia: The prostitutes had to wear a yellow scarf to signal their distinction from common
bachelorettes who wore a white scarf. The yellow scarf and sometimes the yellow dress retains this
association
Some more trivia: East of the bridge is a filled-in canal named after a noble family Ca’Rampani that
became notorious as a meeting place for streetwalkers, who are called carampane

68. 18
While many stories go around about this maestro - including his romantic
conquests, and his rise to riches and then fall to financial ruin – perhaps, the most
(in)famous among these is one that has also been said about Tartini and Robert
Johnson. The motif is one that is centuries old and has been written about by
Marlowe and Goethe among others. What legend is this?
This association mentioned above did come at a price, so much so that when he
died in Nice at the age of 57 in the mid-19th century, he was denied a burial in his
homeland. It is believed that his son travelled around with his body for decades. It
was finally buried 36 years after his death. Who is being talked about?

69. Answer follows

70. Deal with the devil; Niccolò Paganini
So fly, he was believed to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for
his skills with the violin. He was denied burial in his hometown of
Genoa before finally being buried in Parma in 1876.

71. 19
The contrast between how Argos was when Odysseus left him while setting sail
for Troy and when he returned back home are naturally in stark contrast.
One wonders if this relates to an ironic pun or combination of meanings that was
attributed to the word ‘Argos’. From the first, comes the ship Argo that Jason and
the Argonauts set sail on.
What is the latter meaning that also inspired scientists Lord Rayleigh and Sir
William Ramsay to name something after it?

72. Answer follows

73. Lazy/ idle/ dull
Argon, being inert, is lazy/ idle and does not interact with other
elements.
The other meaning is ‘swift’.
Before Odysseus left, Argos was full of energy with superior speed,
strength, and tracking skills. After his return, he found Argos old and
tired, infested with fleas.

74. 20
On the left is an image of a sculpture from Lyon, France. Which person is depicted
in this after whom the airport at Lyon is named?
On the right is an image of the inside of an airport. Which city is this airport
located in?

76. Answer follows

77. Antoine de Saint Exupéry; New Orleans
Antoine de Saint Exupéry, the aviator and author of Le Petit Prince/
The Little Prince
The person you see is Louis Armstrong

78. 21
The claim of an early 20th century creation called “Shree Pundalik” by Dadasaheb
Torne to a certain title is not recognized by various authorities including the
Government of India. For the government, a key concern is the involvement of a
British national called Johnson. Another argument submitted by some is that it was
simply a passive encapsulation of another artform.
What achievement/title is this that a later creation is know for?

79. Answer follows

80. The first Indian feature film
The involvement of a British cameraperson disqualifies it for some. Some others
think that a mere recording of a Marathi play cannot be considered a feature film.
Dadasaheb Phalke’s Raja Harishchandra is commonly associated with this title, and
was released in 1913, merely a year after Shree Pundalik

81. 22
What connects the names of the following organizations?
An American software company co-
founded by Peter Thiel in 2003
specializing in big data analytics that
made headlines for its contributions
to the capture of terrorist Osama bin
Laden .
A 3rd party logistics (3PL) player and
delivery platform that claims to
service Licious, BigBasket, Flipkart,
and Meesho among others; it was co-
founded IIT Delhi alums.
A market intelligence and advisory
firm founded in 2014 and
headquartered in Hyderabad. They
are fully revenue-funded and claim to
have worked with 4000+ enterprises.

82. Answer follows

83. Names inspired by the Lord of the Rings
Palantir Technologies (after Saruman’s crystal ball)
Shadowfax Technologies (after Gandalf’s horse)
Mordor Intelligence (one does not simply need to explain this one)

84. 23
Raï is an Algerian musical genre, that’s probably familiar to us through the songs Aicha
and Desert Rose. Its origins lie in the port city of Oran and the word derives from Arabic
meaning ‘opinion’. The lyrics often deal with social issues and modernizing traditional
Islamic values. In contrast with this, Chaabi is another genre of music from North Africa
that is conservative and traditional in its lyrics which often carry a moral message.
Now, singers of Chaabi are typically referred to as “sheikh”, and those of Raï are called
Cheb.
What does Cheb mean, closely related to a word that’s part of a playful phrase in Urdu
with two alliterative words separated by a conjunction? (Hint: Give away the phrase if no
team objects)

85. Answer follows

86. Young man
Derives from the word ‘shabab’
Sheikh is a title used to refer to gents

87. 24
This watch brand regularly features a pair of men in
their adverts with a tagline that starts “You never
actually own…”.
The tagline would remind most of a quote with unclear
origins (attributed by some to Oscar Wilde) and
strongly associated with environment consciousness
and sustainability.
What is the name of this Swiss brand?
What is the part of the tagline blanked out?

88. Answer follows

89. Patek Philippe
You never actually own a Patek Philippe, you merely
look after it for the next generation
The pair of men in the ads is a father-son duo (here, Martin and Charlie Sheen)
The campaign aims to establish the watch as an heirloom, passed on from generation to generation
The associated quote around sustainability is “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we
borrow it from our children.”

90. 25
Why a lot of men share a certain preference with Anthony L Ray, who professed this quite
candidly in 1992, may just have evolutionary reasons.
A study conducted at a university in Turkey found that most men ranked the curvature of
the spine at 45 degrees the highest. Scientists believe this would have enabled shifting of
the centre of mass during certain stages of life, preventing fatigue and injury. Another
benefit would have been the ability to continue foraging for a greater duration of such
periods.
What preference?

91. Answer follows

92. Why men prefer big buttocks
The benefits mentioned are
believed to have assisted women
during pregnancy

93. 26
Beginning a few weeks or months before elections in the UK, several restrictions are
exercised by government officials so as to prevent misuse of government resources and
ensure impartiality of the civil service. These include discretion in introducing new
policies, monitoring the use of government resources, and creation of ALBs or arm’s
length bodies.
While this period is now more commonly called pre-election or heightened sensitivity, it
has traditionally been referred to by an Urdu word denoting a practice that is seen as
sexist but still carried out in some parts of our country.
What is the traditional name of this period?

94. Answer follows

95. Purdah

96. FIN.