Sangreal || Round 1 || Online Quiz
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This is the first round of Sangreal, the online literary treasure hunt. The quiz consists of 20 questions. Time Limit : 25 MinsRules:1. Type in all the answers in small case2. Each individual answer in questions having multiple answers should be separated by a comma (,)3. Have fun!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which legendary TV series ends with the word "where"?
Explanation
The legendary TV series that ends with the word "where" is "Friends".Rate this question:
- 2.
X is a fictional character from the Y series. He is a skeletal figure fond of cats and curry. Identify X and Y. Separate your answers with a comma (,) followed by a space
- 3.
“Remember, remember the fifth of NovemberGunpowder, treason and plotI see no reason why gunpowder treasonShould ever be forgot.”Who was the original man behind the mask?
Explanation
The correct answer is Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes was the original man behind the mask in the famous rhyme about the Gunpowder Plot. He was a member of a group of English Catholics who planned to blow up the House of Lords in London in 1605. The plot was discovered, and Fawkes was arrested and executed for treason. Today, his effigy is burned on bonfires in the United Kingdom on November 5th, known as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night, to commemorate the failed plot.Rate this question:
- 4.
In Julius Caesar, who is referred to in the lines:“...last of all the Romans...it is impossible that ever Rome should breed thy fellow.”?
Explanation
The lines "last of all the Romans...it is impossible that ever Rome should breed thy fellow" are referring to Cassius. This suggests that Cassius is being portrayed as a unique and exceptional individual, the last of the Romans, and that it would be impossible for Rome to produce someone like him again.Rate this question:
- 5.
Identify this character:‘I am an oxymoron. I am pink and I live in a lonely cottage in the middle of nowhere.’
Explanation
The correct answer is "Courage the Cowardly Dog." This character is described as an oxymoron because they are pink, which is not typically associated with dogs, and they live in a lonely cottage in the middle of nowhere. The character's name is Courage, and they are known for being cowardly but also brave when faced with danger.Rate this question:
- 6.
Complete the following:
- Colin Firth : Jennifer Ehle :: Mathew Macfadyen : _______________
Explanation
The given analogy is a comparison between actors and their roles in a specific context. Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle are both actors who played the lead roles of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet respectively in the 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." Similarly, Mathew Macfadyen played the role of Mr. Darcy in the 2005 adaptation, and Keira Knightley played the role of Elizabeth Bennet. Therefore, the correct answer is Keira Knightley, as she played the counterpart to Mathew Macfadyen's Mr. Darcy in the 2005 film.Rate this question:
- 7.
This famous couple own a Dinosaur
Explanation
The correct answer is "the Flintstones" because they are a famous couple who own a dinosaur. The Flintstones is a popular animated television show that depicts the lives of a Stone Age family, including Fred and Wilma Flintstone, who own a pet dinosaur named Dino.Rate this question:
- 8.
Identify the figure in the middle
- 9.
________ was the first member of a pre-literate species to independently create an entire writing system.
Explanation
Sequoyah was the first member of a pre-literate species to independently create an entire writing system.Rate this question:
- 10.
Whom did the notebook that Light Yagami picked up originally belong to?
Explanation
The notebook that Light Yagami picked up originally belonged to Sidoh.Rate this question:
- 11.
Pick the odd one out.
- A.
Nymphadora Tonks
- B.
Argus Filch
- C.
Mrs. Granger
- D.
Arabella Figg
Correct Answer
D. Arabella FiggExplanation
The correct answer is Arabella Figg because she is the only character in the list who is not a Hogwarts staff member or a student. Nymphadora Tonks is an Auror and member of the Order of the Phoenix, Argus Filch is the caretaker of Hogwarts, and Mrs. Granger is the mother of Hermione Granger, a student at Hogwarts. Arabella Figg, on the other hand, is a Squib and a neighbor of Harry Potter's, with no direct affiliation to Hogwarts.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Godric Gryffindor left only two known relics. One was a goblin sword, adorned with jewels and the other X can use Legilimency. Identify X.
Correct Answer
Sorting Hat
sorting hat
the sorting hat
The Sorting HatExplanation
The correct answer is "Sorting Hat." Godric Gryffindor left two known relics, one being a goblin sword adorned with jewels, and the other being the Sorting Hat. The Sorting Hat is known for its ability to use Legilimency, a form of magic that allows one to read minds. Therefore, the answer is the Sorting Hat.Rate this question:
- 13.
Which director has the MOST number of movies in the IMDb Top 250
Correct Answer
Alfred Hitchcock
alfred hitchcockExplanation
Alfred Hitchcock has the most number of movies in the IMDb Top 250. This means that he has directed the highest number of movies that are ranked among the top 250 movies on IMDb.Rate this question:
- 14.
X is a famous playwright who went to college with Jonathan Swift. X has a very famous quote which is unfortunately not only misquoted but also attributed to an entirely different and far more famous playwright. The quote is used regularly as a turn of phrase to describe a certain segment of people in a particular situation. Identify X.
Correct Answer
William Congreve
william congreve
congreve
CongreveExplanation
The correct answer is William Congreve. He is a famous playwright who went to college with Jonathan Swift. Congreve has a very famous quote that is often misquoted and attributed to another playwright. This misquoted quote is used regularly to describe a certain segment of people in a particular situation.Rate this question:
- 15.
X and Y are two popular comic book characters are named after typographical symbols. Who are they? Separate X and Y with comma (,) followed by a space
Correct Answer
Asterix, Obelix
asterix, obelixExplanation
The correct answer is Asterix, Obelix. These two comic book characters are named after typographical symbols. "Asterix" is named after the asterisk symbol (*) and "Obelix" is named after the obelus symbol (÷). The answer also includes the lowercase versions of the names, "asterix" and "obelix".Rate this question:
- 16.
X is best known for her nineteenth century science-fiction classic novel Y, written after her marriage to a famous poet of the romantic era. Since then Y has inspired multiple theatrical and film adaptations. Identify X and Y.Separate X and Y with a comma (,) followed by a space
Correct Answer
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Frankenstein
mary wollstonecraft shelley, frankenstein
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
mary shelley, frankensteinExplanation
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is best known for her nineteenth century science-fiction classic novel Frankenstein, written after her marriage to a famous poet of the romantic era. Since then, Frankenstein has inspired multiple theatrical and film adaptations.Rate this question:
- 17.
In one word, what is wrong with these pictures?
Correct Answer
Colour
colour
Color
colorExplanation
The question is asking for what is wrong with the pictures, and the given options are different spellings of the word "color". The correct answer is that there are inconsistent spellings of the word, with "colour" and "color" being used interchangeably.Rate this question:
- 18.
This movie is rated out of 11 in IMDb. Identify it.
Correct Answer
This is Spinal Tap
this is spinal tapExplanation
The movie "This is Spinal Tap" is rated out of 11 in IMDb.Rate this question:
- 19.
"Bashi-bazouks", "Ectoplasm", "Gobbledygook" are words that feature in the colourful vocabulary of a very famous literary character. Identify him
Correct Answer
Captain Haddock
captain haddock
haddock
HaddockExplanation
The correct answer is Captain Haddock. Captain Haddock is a very famous literary character who appears in the Tintin comic book series. The words "Bashi-bazouks," "Ectoplasm," and "Gobbledygook" are part of his colorful vocabulary.Rate this question:
- 20.
These 3 siblings were part of a famous 19th century literary family. The eldest sibling X’s works first saw commercial success among the 3. However, Y’s only novel is considered a far greater critically acclaimed classic of English literature. Z, the youngest of the 3 was also a prolific poet. Z’s second novel is considered landmark in a particular genre of literature. X, Y and Z wrote under 3 unique pseudonyms. Identify the pseudonyms of X, Y and Z.Write the answers in sequence, separated by comma (,) followed by a space
Correct Answer
Currer, Ellis, Acton Bell
currer, ellis, acton bellExplanation
The three siblings mentioned in the question are part of the famous Brontë family. The eldest sibling, X, wrote under the pseudonym Currer Bell. Although X's works initially gained commercial success, it is Y's only novel that is considered a far greater critically acclaimed classic of English literature. Y wrote under the pseudonym Ellis Bell. The youngest sibling, Z, was a prolific poet and wrote under the pseudonym Acton Bell. Therefore, the correct answer is Currer, Ellis, Acton Bell. The lowercase versions of the pseudonyms, currer, ellis, acton bell, are also correct.Rate this question:
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