Quiz 5

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[Q1]How do we better know the French phrase "Ils sont fous ces romains", immortalized by a fictional character?

"These Romans Are Crazy"

[Q2] Tux the Penguin is formally known as the Linux mascot and not the logo because of a very strange reason. What is it?

Tux lost the Linux logo contest:)

[Q3] His last words were, reportedly, "Long live Germany. Long live Austria. Long live Argentina. These are the countries with which I have been most closely associated and I shall not forget them. I had to obey the rules of war and my flag. I am ready" He refused to wear the black mask to cover his face before his execution, and to date, his is the only civil execution in the history of the state of Israel. Who is he?

Adolf Eichmann (universally cracked)

[Q4]Which famous actor said this and on what occasion - "My work is magnified by the fact that the streets of heaven are too crowded with angels — we know their names, they number a thousand for each red ribbon we wear here tonight."

Tom Hanks on receving the Oscar fro "Philadelphia"

[Q5] In 1994, while on holiday in Tahiti, X read Sidney Sheldon's novel The Doomsday Conspiracy, and decided that he could do better. He started work on his first book, and also co-wrote a humor book with his wife, 187 Men to Avoid: A Guide for the Romantically Frustrated Woman, (one of the 187 items in the book was "Men who write self-help books for women") under a pseudonym. The book's author profile reads, "The author currently lives in New England: teaching school, writing books, and avoiding men." Who?

Dan Brown

[Q6]The shape of these objects tends to be square, tapering toward the top. They are generally roughly hewn to shape. Some have vertical grooves and certain appear to have been partially smoothed. Practically nothing is known of the cultural context in which these objects were erected. They are also mentioned in the national anthem of Denmark due to their historical importance in the Viking age. However, these objects are familiar to us for a completely differentreason. What are they?

Menhirs:)

[Q7] During the Second World War, Flying Officer Lloyd Trigg was responsible for the sinking of the German U-boat U-468. For his valor, he was later awarded the Victoria Cross. The awarding of the Victoria Cross to Trigg is unique in the history of the Victoria Cross. Why?

He remains, to date, the only person to have received the VC on the SOLE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENEMY

[Q8] In 2002, the Hollywood Walk of Fame broke tradition by awarding him a star. His star is displayed on a wall of the Kodak Theater, due to his request that he did not want to be walked on. Who?

Who else, but Muhammad Ali.


[Q9]"Murray wondered at his own calmness and nearly indifference. In the execution room there were about twenty men, a congregation made up of prison officers, newspaper reporters, and lookers-on who had succeeded..."
This is an extract from a short story titled "The Dream". What is so significant about this extract?

Last lines by O'Henry. He died on completing these.

[Q10] What did Mae West initially refuse by famously saying "Of course not. What would I be doing in a _____ ___ ____ ___?"

"Lonely Hearts Club Band". She refused to allow her photo on the iconic album cover.

W-4
Vishwas-3
Hari- 3
AAS-3
VR-4
Rajesh-3
Manoj- 8.5

To repeat a cliche "so long and thanks for all the fish":)

Hrishi Varma