In-house crime, conspiracy, and paranormal filler quiz set by Subham Priya, Velpula Srilaxmi, Aarushi Khanna, and Anaamika S. HighQ Day-2 (17.02.2023).

1. By Subham, Srilaxmi, Aarushi, Anaamika
HIGHQ 2023
(17.02.2023)

2. TW:
TW: this quiz contains questions pertaining
to some dark themes, including but not
limited to- murder, -slight-gore, and
ritualistic torture (let's just say, we heard
the word suffering and ran with it.)

3. ● Set of 24 qs. The degree of pain varies.
● To add to your suffering, no hints will be
provided (or they may, dunno).
● No qs are star-marked.
● QM can do anything (keyword: anything).
● Do not scream the answer.
RULES

4. SUFFERING GOD.

5. Q1.
‘Exploding Octopus’ is a song by an American Rapper called Ill Bill and was released as
a part of his 2013 album, The Grimy Awards. The song was deemed ‘thought-provoking’
for its subject matter—a sad breakdown of an infamous American criminal, X.
Incidentally, X was also referenced in a scene in the iconic movie Y, where an argument
breaks out between two men in a near-empty restaurant—an argument revolving
around wasted potential.
ID X (nickname/formal name) and Y.

7. A1.
X: Unabomber/Ted Kaczynski
Y: Good Will Hunting

8. Q2.
Remembering the chilling 1995 Tandoor Murder case, former Joint
Commissioner of Police, Maxwell Pereira said, “We took pains to tell
everybody that there was no _______, but the ______ made it sensational.
Nobody would give it up.”
In 2022, Naina Sahni’s brutal death found its way into the spotlight again.
What misconception is being talked about, here? Brownie points for reason of
resurfacing.

10. A2.
Naina Sahni’s body was never chopped. Hers was a gun-death.
Resurfaced because of parallels with Shraddha Walker murder case.

11. Q3.
X is undoubtedly one of the most controversial novels of the last century; the
subject was sensitive enough that the author, Y, was skeptical about
publishing his work until his wife talked him into it. X’s status further
cemented itself with the release of its film adaptation less than a decade
later with Y himself writing the screenplay. The reason behind it was the
humorous tone adopted in the film and some changes to make the story more
palatable, which many rightly pointed out didn’t sit right with the subject
matter. The actress who played the titular character quit acting a few years
after this film; she famously spoke up in the 90s and said, “My destruction as
a person dates from that movie.” Identify X.

13. A3.
X-Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

14. Q4.
No reliable proof of the ritual X has been found till date which in itself is sufficient to
put a big question mark over its existence however it does appear in poetry and
sagas dated around the 11th century. The tribe that X is associated with, Y happens to
be notorious for their brutality, savagery and an obsession with honor and
reputation.
Seen as one of the cruelest deaths anyone can be subjected to; X was reserved for the
worst and most hated enemies and has recently even been proven as possible for
one to execute but that it’s unlikely for the victim to survive past the initial stages.
X has been shown in various forms of media, mostly while depicting Y from be it in
shows, video games or films. ID X.

16. A4.
X- The Blood Eagle

17. Q5.
Connect:
● Do not remove it without following a strict procedure and
only under special circumstances
● It should not be present in one’s home.
● DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SIT/SLEEP UNDER IT
● Do not touch it except one day a week

19. A5.
Peepal Tree

20. Q6.
Which author?

22. A6.
Hanya Yanagihara

23. Q7.
ID the film franchise,
1982: X was strangled in her driveway and murdered
1985: Y passed away after a battle with stomach cancer
1987: Z passed from complications after a transplant
1988: V-the most shocking death of all- passed away due to an intestinal disorder
2009: W was brutally murdered in his own home by a man (struggling with mental
health problems) intending to steal his car

25. A7.
Poltergeist franchise
- The Poltergeist (1982)
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
- Poltergeist III (1988)
(this is the original trilogy^)

26. Q8.
- X was the woman whose name was used as part of a flimsy claim in order
to establish one of Britain’s greatest dynasties.
- She may have died relatively young, but her journey to a peaceful afterlife
was way longer than anyone can imagine and devoid of any respect
afforded by those around her.
- It was famously written by a well-known diarist “On Shrove Tuesday 1669, I
to the Abbey went, and by favour did see the body of Queen X, and had the
upper part of the body in my hands, and I did kiss her mouth, reflecting
upon it I did kiss a Queen: and this my birthday and I thirty-six years old
and I did kiss a Queen.”
- ID X.

28. A8.
X-Catherine of Valois/wife of Henry V
(got married to Owen Tudor -a servant- albeit
not technically recognised by the law-and her
grandson King Henry VII went on to establish
the Tudor dynasty and his claim found some
credibility through her)

29. Q9.
In Turkmenistan lies a burning natural gas field which is called the
Darvaza Gas Crater. Although the origin of the fire is not certain, it is
widely believed that a Soviet rig fell into the crater in 1971 which was
then burned by a geologist for its disposal. Since then, the crater has
been burning (for decades now).
What other suitable name does it go by?

31. A9.
Door To Hell/Gates Of Hell

32. Q10.
Though kept behind the scenes all the while, bullying has been a major trauma to
many, especially school students. Initially said to be an exaggerated script, ___ _____
is an Asian TV show inspired by the real-life case of the then 16yr old X, a victim burnt
repeatedly using a hair styler by her bullies. X was a victim of physical and mental
abuse by her classmates, who supposedly acted as her close friends to conceal the
issue. This show brought international light on extreme school bullying in the country
and the courts' unfair sentences in past cases of bullying.
FITB.

34. A10.
The Glory

35. Q11.
Connect.

37. A11.
Hello Kitty Murder Case
(the answer was right infront :p)

38. Q12.
X, diagnosed with hydrocephalus at the tender age of 8, a disease that can interfere with brain
function and eventually lead to death, was a mother and married to John. Starting their life together
with rough roads, they were later able to have a comfortable life with two daughters, as John's
business barely thrived. The couple soon started attending church run by Y, who claimed "God" spoke
to him in visions.
X's multiple miscarriages and later birth of a third daughter led to PPD. Even after many psychotic
episodes, under the influence of Y calling her condition demonic and prohibiting her from using the
medication, X was never given psychological treatment that led to her losing grip on reality and with
Y's words and "God's commands" ringing in her head, she severed the body parts of her youngest
daughter as a tribute. Considering her mental instability, X was released from her arrest after four
years, into outpatient care. As of 2020, she is to remain committed to a state hospital.
Identify X or Y.

39. A12.
X- Dena Schlosser
Y- Doyle Davidson
(either is accepted)
creepy

40. Q13.
Give funda.

42. A13.
Satanic Panic

43. Q14
____ is an expression we might find ourselves using in context to, say, petrol or buying
products like the iPhone; how it came to be however remains shrouded in mystery.
A story suggests its origin involved more violence and gore than one would associate
with this saying, what’s perhaps a little less surprising is its fiscal nature/connect.
After the Irish were conquered back in the 9th century, their conquerors levied on them
a “_ _ _ _” tax, on each _ _ _ _ which was quite unaffordable as taxes go. Failure to
comply often led to the bit the tax was levied on to be slit.
ID the expression. (second and third blanks are indicative)

45. A14.
Paying through the nose

46. Q15.
______’s syndrome, which is also known as Walking corpse syndrome, is a rare mental
disorder wherein the individual afflicted with the condition has a false conviction that
they are deceased, non-existent, or have had their blood or internal organs removed.
Often compared to schizophrenia, delusions that cause a negation of self in this
disorder obstruct the patient's ability to comprehend the external reality, leading to an
altered perception of the outside world.
The protagonist of a popular 2008 movie is named Caden ______, and suffers from this
disorder, as he believes that he is dying throughout the movie. Instances of this disorder
are peppered throughout, in scenes where the protagonist’s daughter screams about
having blood in her body, and when the protagonist ceases to exist in his own life, and
takes the role of another minor character.
What disorder? Which 2008 movie?

48. A15
Cotard’s Syndrome
Movie: Synecdoche, New York

49. Q16.
In 2011, X and his husband hosted a Halloween party buffet, which displayed a dish
which portrayed the corpse of Y, and was titled “The Rotting Corpse of Y”. The
disturbing photo showed a meat platter with a gory depiction of a rotting and
bloodied corpse of Y, complete with her iconic beehive hairdo and tattoos.
It was just 3 months after the tragic death of Y, and X faced widespread backlash for
this highly distasteful depiction. This incident recently resurfaced on twitter,
compelling the “legendary” X to release a public apology statement.
Id X and Y

51. A16.
X- Neil Patrick Harris
Y- Amy Winehouse
(actively urge you to google
this but only if you think you won’t get nightmares)

52. Q17.
Gabriel Heatter was an American radio commentator and news analyst who was famous
for his distinctive voice and his coverage of major events of the 1930s and 1940s,
including World War II. He is often associated with his signature sign-on- "There's good
news tonight", which he used to open his broadcasts during World War II.
The title of the 1948 animated short “There's Good Boos To-Night” was a wordplay on his
signature sign-on. It was the second in the series of theatrical animated shorts
featuring a certain character created by Seymour Reit and Joe Oriolo, initially intended
as a basis for a children’s storybook. This character portrayed something that is viewed
by children as traditionally scary in a different light, and deals with the concept of
death- a rare instance for something aimed at children.
Which iconic children’s character is this?

54. A17.
Casper the Friendly Ghost

55. Q18.
The ______ sneeze is a method of Covering one's mouth with the crook of one's
elbow when sneezing, seen as similar to popular portrayals of X, in which he
hides the lower half of his face with a cape.
It is touted as an effective way to prevent the spread of infectious illnesses like
the flu, and has been advised by healthcare agencies like the CDC.
Which popular fictional character is this maneuver named after?

57. A18.
Dracula

58. Q19.
Raised in the Ottoman Court alongside his notorious brother and the man who went on to
become the emperor and proclaim himself “Kayser-i-Rum”, X grew attached to the Ottomans in
more ways than one. Not only was he extremely loyal to them but also allegedly had an affair
with the emperor.
He went on to help the Ottomans get his home country back under their control post a
rebellion by its then ruler (X’s brother). They won, yes- however this came at a cost. X never did
come to be known for his political prowess or anything of the sort, he was defined primarily by
his looks till the very end, something which is reflected in the unofficial title that he is more
commonly known as.
While his brother, for all his cruelty and penchant for violence is considered a national hero,
he is still widely known as a “traitor” in his home country. ID X.

60. A19.
X- Radu III of Wallachia/Radu the Handsome/Radu the Fair/Radu Cel Frumos
(He was the younger brother of Vlad III a.k.a. Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula)

62. Q20.
Who?
(QM burnt out.)

64. A20.
Jeffrey Dahmer
(PS: LEGO CHAR NOT
OFFICIAL)

65. Q21.
X, though not functioning, are still present in modern European cities and hold
the remains of millions instead of what we today consider a "normal" burial.
Though the need for X was a late realization in one city, they were an
advanced planned alternative to the ritualistic burials in another city.
Identify X and the purpose of X.

67. A21.
X- Catacombs
Purpose: a means to slow down/stop the spread of the black plague by
burying the deceased underground instead of the city grounds.

68. Q22.
Give Funda.

70. A22.
The ghost of Okiku, who was executed after being falsely accused of
losing valuable family dishes. Since then, it is said that she is heard
counting dishes at the well where she was thrown into after her death.

71. Q23.
Christians, in the medieval times, believed that punishing one's body was
the only way to atone for their sins. This was supposed to be the idea
behind X, a torture equipment designed especially for wives. It comprises
of several strips of iron, surrounding an iron muzzle, to be wrapped around
the woman's face like a mask. A small piece of iron, sometimes armed
with a spike, would be placed in her mouth.
ID X and the "sin" due to which housewives faced this ordeal.

73. A23.
X: Scold’s Bridle
Sin: Gossiping

74. Q24.
Connect (inexhaustive):
-Apollo 11
-Homer's Iliad
-Kobe Bryant
-Icositetragon
-Easy Death

76. A24.
Numero 24
(-July 24, 1969:
Apollo 11 Pacific Ocean landing
-Homer’s Iliad has 24 sections
-Kobe’s jersey number
-Icositetragon is a 24-sided polygon
mayhaps got too meta here
-Cantonese for ‘easy death’ and the
number 24 have a very similar sound:
makes it apt for the theme)

77. Thank
You!
Happy (?) Suffering :)