Atlantis 2018 - Suit Up: The Business Quiz - Finals

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ATLANTIS 2018
SUIT UP - BUSINESS
QUIZ

Crash Test Dummies
Aneesh Kallapur Rushabh Menon

ATLANTIS 2018
• The finals will consist of 4 rounds totaling 37 questions.
• 2 dry rounds of 12 questions each. (24)
• One written round of 6 questions. (6)
• One grid round with 7 questions. (7)
• Good luck!
Format of the Finals

ATLANTIS 2018
• Written round themed on biopics.
• This round will consist of 6 questions.
• Each question worth a total of 10 points.
• Part points where applicable.
• If you get all 6 right, a thunderous round of applause. 
Format

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On the next few slides are stills from a Broadway
musical that has been on show since 2011.
Identify the name of the musical.
Whose life it is based on?
01

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This is the re-released poster for the 2017 movie
All The Money In The World which had a delayed
release due a massive re-shoot that occurred within
a span of just 10 days.
Who is the film centered around?
Why did the movie require such a drastic re-shoot?
02

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This is a still from a 2017 American television drama film
titled Wizard of Lies. Who is Robert De Niro portraying?
03

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After finding out that the primary raw materials required
for his pioneering product was cellulose fibres derived
from pine bark and wood pulp, he contacted several
companies regarding his vision, often having to lie
stating he was a very rich man with a big company.
His effort was futile until a US based company called
Universal Paper obliged and helped him kick off an effort
that garnered him a Padma Shri in 2016.
Who is this gentleman?
This tale will be the subject of what biopic in 2018?
04

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In order to showcase the protagonist’s state of mind, the
director of photography Rodrigo Prieto constantly
switched lens types.
For scenes where he is in a clear mental state, flat
spherical lenses were used, while in sections where he
isn’t, anamorphic lenses were used. Longer focal lenses
were used from the stage when he is being pursued by the
FBI in order to reflect the protagonist's unraveling and the
sense of being spied upon.
Which biopic utilised this technique?
05

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Ben Mezirch is an American author best known for
his exaggerated and dramatized works of non-
fiction works and two of his best selling works were
turned into biopics.
Based on the cover of the two books, identify
what they were respectively adapted into.
Images follow.
06

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Catch Me If You Can
01

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Frank William Abagnale Jr.
01

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J. Paul Getty
02

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Kevin Spacey was originally cast as the main character
and Ridley Scott organized a total re-shoot of his role
after the molestation scandal.
02

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Bernie Madoff
03

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Arunachalam Muruganantham
04

INFINITE BOUNCE I
• There will be 12 questions in this round.
• The format followed will be Infinite Bounce. (Assume
teams are seated in a circular fashion. 1  n.) If Q is
answered by team n, next Q goes to team n ± 1 in line.
If Q is unanswered, next Q goes to team n ± 1 in line.
• +10 points for complete right answer on the bounce.
• +12/-8 on “First Strike” pounce.
• Part points at the quizmaster’s discretion.

ATLANTIS 2018
The original formula for this product from its creation in 1851 by
William _________, contained sugar in addition to sodium
bicarbonate and dill oil and one other major ingredient as a means
to help relieve colic and other gastrointestinal ailments among
infants. However, there was no evidence that supported the efficacy
of this product, and its use posed risk to the infant.
In 1958 when this product was brought into India, the formula was
altered since the public would not accept one of the main
ingredients. They used fennel, ginger, chamomile or lemon balm as a
substitute and this altered formula actually seemed to work and
seemed to be enjoyed by infants.
What is this product? What was the ingredient that was removed?
Which 89 year old entity brought this product into India?
01

THE CUE 2017
And the answer is..

ATLANTIS 2018
Woodward’s Gripe Water
Alcohol
TTK Group
01

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Alec Andon is a graffiti artist, originally from New York City
who works in urban environments to subversively depict
various iconic pop culture characters.
His professional name as well as his most common recurring
theme/motif was chosen after the economy tanked in 2008.
Alec chose this because he believes it is the most iconic
figure of power and money, and the face of capitalism.
He reappropriates the figure in an effective and witty
manner to create a visual commentary on health care,
capitalism, consumerism and corporate greed.
What does he incorporate into these graffiti?
02

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And the answer is..

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The Monopoly Man
Alec Monopoly
02

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Totes Isotoner Corporation is an international umbrella,
footwear, and cold weather accessory supplier. The company
is based in Cincinnati and is one of the largest suppliers of
umbrellas in the continental United States.
One of their subsidiaries called Aris specialises in leather-
based winter wear and it gained a lot of public interest in
1994. Several people purchased a certain piece of apparel
from their catalogue due to its association with an infamous
incident. The people bought only a particular make and size
and this was to observe the effects of storage in vacuum seal
lockers and different liquids it may have been exposed to.
What piece of apparel? Why were these people buying it?
03

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Gloves from the OJ Simpson trial
03

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Which brand completes this list?
What particular feature of this product makes it the
perfect choice for its intended use? Image follows.
Before 2000: Moët
2000 – 2015: Mumm (Pernod Ricard)
2015 – 2017: Chandon (Moët Hennessy)
2017: _________ ______
04

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Champagne Carbon
The bottles are coated with the same type of
carbon fibre used in the manufacture of the F1 cars.
04

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In 1968, Bill Hanley approached audio company Altec
Lansing to produce an order of 8 specialised speakers
which had cabinets that weighed half a ton each and had
each woofer carrying four Lansing D-140 speakers.
One of the first of its kind, it required nearly 2000 amps of
power to run the entire set up and nearly 450,000 people
gathered to enjoy its use.
For what purpose were these designed? Image follows.
05

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Woodstock Music and Art Fair
05

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Based out of a small locality north of Vaduz in Liechtenstein,
Ivoclar is a global behemoth in its field. Their main product is
manufactured using IPS e.max (either with lithium disilicate or
zirconium oxide), a ceramic known for its unparalleled strength
and flexibility. It comes in 10,000 different shades and shapes
and 60 million of these are manufactured annually, accounting
for 20 per cent of all production worldwide.
They have reported that India is one of their fastest growing
markets and owe their success to Bollywood stars and it
transpires that every time a starlet sashays across the silver
screen, they help power this company in central Europe.
What does Ivoclar specialise in?
06

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False teeth
(Dental implants)
06

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Thiokol was an American corporation concerned initially with
rubber and related chemicals. They later tied up with another
organisation to cater to their large vulcanised rubber
requirements.
About 30 years ago one particular item, the O-Ring Joint’s
integrity and poor design was ignored to deliver it on time.
When it was finally put to use, the O-Ring corroded under the
extreme heat to which it was subjected and the fallout of
which was that Thiokol was blamed for this incident. This led to
the company to disband and venture into new fields, before
eventually shutting down completely.
What event lead to Thiokol’s downfall?
07

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The Challenger Disaster
07

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The Pera Palace Hotel is a historic special category hotel
and museum hotel located in the Beyoğlu (Pera) district in
Istanbul, Turkey. It holds the title of "the oldest European
hotel of Turkey" and was built in 1892.
Located at a walking distance from Istanbul’s most famous
landmarks, it was designed in a blend of neo-classical, art
nouveau and Islamic styles and as soon as it opened its
doors, it became the center of the intellectuals, politics
and artists from all over Europe.
What necessitated the construction of this grand hotel?
Image follows.
08

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To house the passengers of the Orient Express.
(Agatha Christie reportedly wrote Murder On The
Orient Express while staying at the Pera Palace)
08

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RJR Inc. is a firm located in Atlanta, Georgia with most of their
clients present on the West Coast. They are one among the
three companies that have sanctions from the U.S. Secret
Service to produce millions of copies of certain items, which
requires the agency’s approval with regards to dimensions and
the intricate designs on these items.
The Secret Service also requires a redesign every couple of
months, at which point they recall all the undamaged items
and all the rejected samples previously issued by RJR. These
are then re-purposed by the for a specific purpose.
What are these items and their initial use?
What are they re-purposed for?
09

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Fake money for movies and television shows.
09

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The Secret Service uses it for sting operations.
09

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Aeropowder is an environmental friendly insulation material
that is made out of a waste by-product that is present all across
the world and over 10,000 tonnes of it is produced every day.
It utilizes one of the lightest natural fibres in nature that is
composed of microscopic keratin and has insulation properties.
According to the co-founders of Aeropowder, it was the
thermal qualities that inspired the design. They create
Aeropowder by incorporating a processed form of the waste
by-product along with a binder to create a lightweight
insulation material that can be installed onto external walls.
What is this material? Where do they source it form?
Image follows.

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Chicken feathers
Poultry farms
10

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Hunar Haat is an annual event organised by the Minority Affairs
Ministry at India International Trade Fair (IITF) where artisans
belonging to minority communities get a platform to display their
craft and sell their wares. In the last year’s edition, 130 artisans
from 20 states and union territories participated.
During the 2017 edition, for the first time they let in furniture,
handloom, bakery and confectionery items from an entity with an
annual turnover of nearly 35 crores. This is because even though
the artisans generate a lot of income, the artisans themselves do
not make any money and hence fit the criteria to be a part of this
event.
Whose work was let in for the first time for the 2017 edition?
11

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Inmates from the Tihar Jail.
11

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Netflix has acquired the rights to Luna Petunia, which follows the
adventures of the eponymous little girl who plays in a dreamland
where she learns how to make the impossible happen from a
Canadian-based entertainment and performance troupe.
Established in 1984, it is the largest theatrical producer in the
world. The Netflix show will be for children between the ages of
6-12, a stark contrast to the actual live version which is strictly for
adults. Identify this world-renowned entertainment troupe.
In 2015, certain specialists from this group were contracted to
help choreograph the climatic scenes for one of the biggest films
of the year. Which film?
12

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Performance group
12

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Cirque du Soleil
12

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The polecat sequence in Mad Max: Fury Road.
12

INFINITE BOUNCE II
• There will be 12 questions in this round.
• The format followed will be Infinite Bounce. (Assume
teams are seated in a circular fashion. 1  n.) If Q is
answered by team n, next Q goes to team n ± 1 in line.
If Q is unanswered, next Q goes to team n ± 1 in line.
• +10 points for complete right answer on the bounce.
• +12/-8 on “First Strike” pounce.
• Part points at the quizmaster’s discretion.

ATLANTIS 2018
In 1999, Suzuki came out with the Hayabusa which went
on to claim the title of the fastest production bike in the
world with top speeds of upto 312 km/hr.
The naming of the bike was no mere coincidence as it
perfectly encapsulated its intent to dethrone its biggest
competitor the Honda CBR Blackbird.
What is the significance of choosing the name Hayabusa?
This trailer for a 2016 movie may help. Video follows.
13

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Hayabusa is the Japanese word for the
Peregrine Falcon, which preys upon the black bird.
13

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This company was founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard, an
accredited rock climber, after demand for his hand forged
mountain climbing gear grew multifold. It considers itself an
"activist company" and has taken several steps in being
environment friendly. They were the first to phase out rock-
damaging pitons as well as to switch to organic cotton. The
logo features the skyline of the Cerro Fitz Roy located in the
Argentina-Chile border and was chosen after the founder
ascended the mountain.
Identify the company. In December 2017, they were the
first company to launch one of several lawsuits against
what proclamation passed by Donald Trump using
designations of the 1906 Antiquities Act? Image follows.
14

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Patagonia
The National Monument Land Grab - cutting
Bears Ears National Monument by 85 percent
and Grand Staircase-Escalante by half.
14

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The Center for Investigative Reporting did a study that found
Louisiana has lost more land that any other place on the planet.
Since the 1930s, nearly 2000 square miles of land has been
washed into the Gulf of Mexico.
However since 2010, after intervention from President Obama,
the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has been given
power over what caused the land instability in the first place.
They are now working along with research scientists at LSU to
improve the conditions in the coastal regions.
What has caused Louisiana to lose so much land?
What allowed scientists to step in and try to repair the situation
from 2010 onwards?
15

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Oil drilling along the coast line
15

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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
15

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Bowellism is a modern architectural style based on the
premise that constructing the services for the building, such
as ducts, sewage pipes and lifts on the exterior would
maximise space in the interior.
One of the best known examples of this style, this building is
located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street.
It consists of three main towers and its core is the large
Underwriting Room on the ground floor along with the Loss
Book in which major losses are still recorded as they have
been for centuries — with a feather quill pen.
What is housed inside this building? Based on its
appearance, what is the nickname of this building, one that
would remind us of a memorable 2015 film? Images follow.
16

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Lloyd's of London
Inside-Out Building
16

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Shown on the next slide is an image of two pistols rather
appropriately facing each other, just like their wielders once
did. Currently housed in the JP Morgan Chase building, they are
the remnants of a famous duel that occurred in 1804.
This particular duel served as the background for one the most
famous advertisement campaigns in recent history, which if
the television series Friends is to be believed, Ross Geller
conceptualised.
What two word campaign was this?
Name the two gentlemen involved, one of whom has a seen a
revival in popularity owing to a 2015 phenomenon.
17

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Got Milk?
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton
17

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Milton Bradley was an American game pioneer
credited for launching the board game industry with
the creation of The Checkered Game of Life in 1860.
Prior to the creation of Life, he was a successful
lithographer whose major product until then was a
portrait of Abraham Lincoln which saw very high sales
owing to Lincoln’s immense popularity.
Why did this record selling lithograph see a sudden
slump in sales, in spite of Lincoln winning the 1860
elections? Image follows.
18

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Abraham Lincoln started growing a beard!
(No one wanted to buy a beardless Lincoln print)
18

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The current CEO of IBM, Virginia Rometty has been
instrumental in IBM being the major sponsor since the last 18
years for an annual event that has occurred since 1934.
In 2014, after major feminist backlash, she was bestowed an
honour and became only the third woman on this list. Since
then she has been seen sporting a pink version of this item.
What annual event are IBM currently the major sponsor for?
What was the honour bestowed upon Virginia Rometty?
Image follows.
19

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Augusta Master’s
The Green Jacket
19

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The double-T anchor is a simple form of anchor used in electric
motors and generators and consists of two mirror-inverted iron
cores in T-shape, which are wrapped by a coil. It was invented
in 1856 by a pioneering German inventor and industrialist to
generate electricity from the telegraph apparatus
manufactured on behalf of the Bavarian State Railways.
In 1887, it found its most important application – as the core of
the magneto-magnet which has been used in motor vehicles
since 1897. In 1921, the company that invented this magneto-
magnet decided to use the anchor as their trademark.
Who invented the double-T anchor, a gentleman credited
with the discovery of the dynamoelectric principle?
Which company uses it as their trademark? Images follow.
20

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A DC machine with the double-T anchor.

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Werner von Siemens
(born Ernst Werner Siemens)
It appears on the logo of Bosch.
20

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Note by Note is a 2013 documentary about the construction of
certain objects that consist of more than 12,000 individual
parts, all handcrafted and assembled at their factory in Queens
and Hamburg.
The company that produces them maintains their own lumber
yard of rock maple, mahogany and Bavarian spruce. They age
and dry lumber anywhere between nine months to five years,
and these are used for the body of these objects. The other
raw materials include Felt, Teflon-coated polymer and cast iron.
What year long process does the documentary detail, the
preferred choice of over 95% of the professionals who use
such objects?
21

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A Steinway Grand Piano
21

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The earliest appearance of the word “jorum” in print was in
1730 and referred to a large drinking bowl or vessel; especially,
a punch bowl. Although the origin of the word was uncertain,
the OED conjectured it to be the same as the name of Joram, a
biblical character who “brought with him vessels of silver, and
vessels of gold, and vessels of brass.”
In the 18th century, the name of Jeroboam, which bore a
resemblance to Joram, was applied to refer to any moderately
sized bowl, vessel or container. Over the years, this paved the
way to use more arcane and amusing-sounding names to
describe a particular class of objects.
What whimsical nomenclature is this a speculated origin of?
22

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Why Large Wine Bottles Are Named after Biblical Kings
22

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Alan Stillman lived in a East Side Manhattan neighborhood with
many airline stewardesses, fashion models, secretaries, and
hoped that opening a bar would help him meet women. At the
time, his choices for socialising were non-public cocktail parties or
"guys' beer-drinking hangout" bars that women rarely visited.
He sought to recreate the comfortable cocktail party atmosphere
in public places and opened a restaurant in 1965. Stillman, had
thus unintentionally created the first singles bar. What global
chain did he start, which gets its name from a day of the week?
The success of this restaurant/bar model is attributed to the near-
simultaneous availability of something that was made from the
combination of ethinylestradiol and progestin. What was it?
23

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T. G. I. Fridays
The combined oral contraceptive pill.
23

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The Toyota Sera is a 2+2 hatchback coupe designed
and built by Toyota from 1990 to 1996. The name is
derived from the French word meaning "will be",
indicative of both the overall futuristic design and
the closeness of the concept car to the final
production version.
Although produced solely for the Japanese market, it
raised interest overseas and has since been imported
into several countries. In India, this hatchback saw an
increase in demand in 1999 and had car enthusiasts
scrambling to lay their hands on a model.
What led to this demand? Image follows.
24

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It featured in Padayappa.
24

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