QUIZMASTERSamir BellareQuizQ1.What are metonym and poecilonym the synonyms of?

A.Synonym :)Q2. What is this phenomenon commonly called?This occurs when the Earths shadow passes over the moon. This phenomenon, also known as a tetrad, happened last year, expected on 4 April and 28 September, 2015.But after that, the spectacle will not happen again until 2032. Previous tetrads have coincided with significant religious events, and some Christians believe the event could be foreboding disaster or some natural catastrophe. They refer to a passage in the Bible that states: The Sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the Lord comes.

AnswerBlood Moon

Q3. What is this?A.Head of The Statue of Liberty.Q4. Whats a tittle?Synonym = Tiny amount of part of somethingHow do we use it in our daily life?HINT

A.The dot above lower case i & jQ5.The indigenous people, the Tano, called it Xaymaca in Arawakan, meaning the "Land of Wood and Water" or the "Land of Springs"

A.JamaicaQ6. Scientist name? TV Series?

This German theoretical physicist is associated with the uncertainty principle. In recent culture, hes been given a tribute as his name has been used in a popular TV series.

Pounce only if you know this guys first name.

A.Werner HeisenbergBreaking Bad

Q7. Which movement? Whos the leader?A.Chipko movement[+5]Sunderlal Bahuguna[+5]Q8. Guess what In Swedish/Norwegian, it means a word designating an unhealthy animal or something twisted. In modern German, it also means octopus.An irregular sonnet has been written about this character by Alfred Tennyson, and it also features in movies like Pirates of the Caribbean & Clash of the Titans.

A. The KrakenQ9. What is the significance of this illustration?

A.Creator of Asterix, Uderzo came out of retirement at 87 and drew this in support of Charlie Hebdo.

Translation: I am also a Charlie.Q10. Guess the brandFreddie von Chimpenheimer is the mascot of which brand?

Hint?MailChimp

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Pussy RiotWhite ribbon movementGarry KasparovA. Opposition to Vladimir PutinQ12.If theres a movie with the already cast actors as Marvel characters together, which actor(s) will be in a double role?

1 Actor & both characters [+10] MUST FOR POUNCEEvery additional set [+20]

A.Chris Evans. [+5] (Human Torch & Captain America) [+5]

Ryan Reynolds [+5] (Deadpool [+5]and Hannibal King Blade:Trinity [+10])

Rebecca Romjin [+5] (Mystique [+5]and smaller role Joan The Punisher [+10])Q13. Connect

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It was traditionally called Chovgan in Iran, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, and that version is still played. The modern game of _________, though formalised and popularised by the British, is derived from Manipur, where the game was known as 'Sagol Kangjei'.Each team consists of four mounted players, which can be mixed teams of both men and women. This aristocratic sport must be played right-handed.Q14. Which sport?A.Polo

This sportsmans nickname features on his shirt, derives from his childhood and was first given to him by his grandparents.It came about due to a resemblance to the character from his favourite television programme as a child.

Q15. Guess who?A.Sergio Kun AgeroQ16. Guess what?These mechanical devices were first created around 1740 in Germanys Black Forest to tell the time.A.Cuckoo ClockQ17.A legendary hero of the liberation of Switzerland from Austrian oppression. He was required to hit with an arrow an apple placed on the head of his son, which he did successfully. The events are placed in the 14th century, but there is no evidence for a historical person of this name, and similar legends are of widespread occurrence.The ____________ overture is know to be Rossinis last opera.

(original French title Guillaume Tell)HINT?A.William TellThese were created in 1998 or 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita, who was part of the team working on NTT DoCoMo's i-mode mobile internet platform. The first set created had 172 was created as part of i-mode's messaging features to help facilitate electronic communication, and to serve as a distinguishing feature from other services.Q18.EmojisA.

Q19. Name this paintingThis painting by artist Paul Gaugin was recently sold for nearly $300M as the most expensive artwork.

A. Will you marry me?Gauguins talent was not fully recognised until after his death, which came in 1903 at the age of 54 from a morphine overdose.He was a major influence on 20th century greats such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Mir and Henri Matisse.Q20. Connect

not an exhaustive listVoiced SHER KHAN

Guess Who?Who are these people?[+10] for each right answer

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A. New King of Mysore Palace

The new King of Mysore palace Yadhuvir Gopalaraje Urs. The Queen has adopted him after king SDNR Wodeyar died in 2013.Q2.The _____________'s primary role is setting lap times for cars tested on the show. The character is a humorous play on the anonymity of racing drivers' full-face helmets and racing suit. The identity of the original "Black" __________ was confirmed to be Perry McCarthy. __________ was also jokingly unmasked as as seven-time world champion F1 driver Michael Schumacher. Racing driver Ben Collins was also revealed as ____________ in a court battle over Collins' impending autobiography, titled The Man in the White Suit.A.The Stig

Q3. Identify this actor posing as different famous portraits

JOHN MALKOVICHQ4. Who are these people?!

A. Luke Skywalker & Princess Leia todayMark Hamill & Carrie Fisher

Q5. Who are these people?!A. Daft PunkThomas Bangalter & Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

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Q.8AnswersFull Metal JacketInglorious BasterdsJurassic ParkClockwork OrangeCurious case of Benjamin ButtonA fish called WandaMystic RiverWolf of Wall streetGuess the bad guy(Actor name + Film)10* Differential Scoring

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A.Dolph Lundgren Rocky IV Alan Rickman Die HardWilliam Zabka The Karate KidJavier Bardem SkyfallAngelina Jolie MaleficentLast RoundName the states

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Sikkim Meghalaya TripuraMizoramManipurAssamArunachal PradeshNagaland

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NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET used in Radio CommunicationTie BreakerDouble or Nothing :)

Q. Whats similar in these countries?USADominican Republic St.Kitts & NevisSt. LuciaSt. Vincent & the GrenadinesColombiaVenezuelaBoliviaEl SalvadorNicaragua

This is not an exhaustive list. Above list is only from the Americas.

A. Countries named after peopleVanishing Spray

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