The Prelims of the Fandom quiz conducted at Under The Peepal Tree, the annual quiz fest of RV QuizCorp, on 23rd March 2018.

1. UTPT
Fandom
Prelims

3. ______ is a culture of people who feel a sense of empathy and love
towards a certain subject. Although the term has been around only for a
few years, Merriam-Webster dates this term back to 1903, when the
term meant an appreciation for sports.
A ______ can be made around any celebrity, fashion, genre, or hobby.
FITB.
Q1

4. Q2
According to King Jaehaerys II “Madness and greatness are two sides of the
same coin. Every time a new Targaryen is born ... the Gods toss the coin in
the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land".
What is the presumed reason for House Targaryen's affinity to madness?

5. Q3
Originally known as “The Ultimate”, this creature was created during
prehistoric Krypton. At one point The Ultimate ended up on Earth
whereupon it went on a rampage in Midwestern America
Justice League member Booster Gold made a statement that the
destruction it havoced resembled “The arrival of ________”, The comment
reached the broadcast media and led to the creature becoming known
by its new name.
What is the popular name of this creature?

6. Q4
The ___________ is a blue and green winged magical creature. It looks like
a cross between a reptile and an extremely large butterfly.
When it isn't flying with its spiked wings, the ___________ shrinks into a
cocoon.
It can be quite dangerous as it is an encephalophage - it feeds on
people's brains and its skin has the ability to deflect at least some spells.
It secretes venom that when properly diluted can be used to erase bad
memories.
FITB.

7. Q5
The following are the words of a person:
“An immensely complex spell involving the concealment of a secret
inside a single, living soul. The information is hidden inside the chosen
person, or Secret-Keeper, and is henceforth impossible to find - unless,
of course, the Secret-Keeper chooses to divulge it. As long as the Secret-
Keeper refused to speak, You-Know-Who could search the village where
Lily and James were staying for years and never find them, not even if he
had his nose pressed against their sitting room window!”
Who is the person and what is he talking about?

8. Q6
● Uncle Bhim
● Nalin Oberoi
● Hari Oberoi
● Aadi
● Auntie Maya
● Pavitr Prabhakar
Put Funda.

9. Q7
When this actor got his long overdue star on the Hollywood walk of
fame, he couldn't contain himself and quipped about it, as is his usual
demeanor. In his acceptance speech he started off by saying “This will be
a very short speech because honestly, I'm at a loss for words. The last
time I was this speechless was in _____ _______”
FITB

10. Q8
This is a poem called the riddle of _______ written by Bilbo Baggins for a certain person.
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
Who was this written for and what is the blank? (Blank is an alternative name for the person)

11. Q9
The Multiverse is the collection of alternate universes which share a
universal hierarchy. A large variety of these universes were originated as
forms of divergence from other realities, where an event with different
possible outcomes gives rise to different universes, one for each
outcome.
Every universe is given a numerical designation. For example, Earth 616
is the mainstream Marvel universe, it is where the major portion of the
stories take place and Earth 1218 is the Earth we exist in.
On Earth 1218 however, Earth 19999 is more well-known than Earth 616
is.
How do we know Earth 19999 better?

12. Q10
An X is is a Person who works in Y. Very little is known about what
an X actually does, due to a high level of secrecy surrounding Y.
Some may study love in the Love Chamber, which, according to
Albus Dumbledore, is kept locked at all times, or time in the Time
Chamber, others may explore the nature of thought in the
Thought Chamber, or death in the Death Chamber.
Who are X and where do they work (Y)?

13. Q11
Whose origin is this issue about?/FITB
(Image on next slide)

15. Q12
The Girdle of Arda was shown in Tolkien's maps of Arda in the Elder Days
and Second Age. It ran from the far western part of Aman through the
Valar city of Valmar, across the middle of the Great Sea, the Hither
Lands, the East Sea, the Dark Land, and finally the mountain of Kalormë
in the Land of the Sun or the Uttermost East, beyond which lay the Gates
of Morning
What does the Girdle of Arda correspond to in Earth?

16. Q13
The Vale of X is a river valley in the X Lands northeast of Asshai. The
valley is a narrow cleft in the mountains through which the river Ash
passes on its way from the Mountains of the Morn to the Jade Sea. The
mountain cliffs are so high and steep that it is said no light falls within
the valley except at noon. Demons and dragons and worse things are
said to live in caves in the cliffs.
What is X?

17. Q14
When the trailer of this movie was released, a certain group of fans were
outraged. They publicly started dissing the film and its creators and
started online petitions to make sure that the film flops in the box office.
When asked about why they were doing so, they commented that the
making of this film “takes away the mysterious aura and charming
personality” of the titular character. They preferred the character’s origin
to be unknown as making a film on it would take away everything that
made him/her the iconic character he/she is.
Which film?

18. Q15
This one of a kind lightsaber was made by Tarre Vizsla, the first
Mandalorian to be inducted into the Jedi Order prior to 1032 BBY. It
makes an appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Due to its unique
feature it's called a ____saber instead of a lightsaber. What was different
about the lightsaber and what was it called?

19. Q16
Nienna was an Ainur, one of the Aratar, who was responsible for the
mercy and grief spread through Arda. She was known to wear a grey
hood at all times. After the destruction of the two trees, Nienna
mourned for them and her tears brought healing but could not heal the
mortal wounds of the trees. The trees therefore brought forth their last
flower and fruit that made the Sun and the Moon.
Identify her most famous pupil Z who was named as an Istari based on
her clothing.

20. Q17
This man was a famous commander of the Night’s Watch during the age
of heroes. He fell in love with a woman “with skin as white as the moon
and eyes like blue stars”.
He brought her back to the Night Fort, underwent a drastic change, and
ruled over it for 13 years. After he was overthrown, all records of him
were destroyed and his name was forgotten and forbidden
How would you know him better?

21. Q18
The X wanted to make a LOTR film in the 1960s with legendary director
Stanley Kubrick. John was reportedly a huge fan of the series, and was
driven to make this. The 4 had also decided the roles they had wanted to
play, which seemed rather apt given their appearance somewhat. One
would play Gollum, one Frodo, one Sam and the last Gandalf. However
both Kubrick and JRR turned down the idea. ID X

22. Q19
Tarth also known as “Sapphire Isle” is an island in the Narrow Sea off the
southeastern coast of Westeros, separated from the mainland by the
Straits of Tarth and Shipbreaker Bay. It is part of the Stormlands.
When Locke was about to let his men rape Brienne, Jaime Lannister told
him who she was and that Tarth was called the "Sapphire Isle" because
every sapphire in the Seven Kingdoms was mined on it, to point out the
wealth of her father
This was a bluff from Jaime and Brienne later mentions the real reason
for the name of “Sapphire Isle”. What was the reason?

23. Q20
Following is a letter sent by Dumbledore to X
"Yes, we [wizards] have been given power and, yes, that gives us the right to
rule, but it also gives us responsibilities over the ruled... We seize control for
the greater good. And from this it follows that...we must use only the force
that is necessary and no more."
X was inspired by this letter and used a specific phrase from this letter
for his propaganda.
ID X and the phrase

24. Q21
Mitochondria is the organelle that provides energy to the cells.
Mitochondria are believed to have once been separate organisms that
inhabited living cells and have since become part of them; even now,
mitochondria act in some ways as independent lifeforms, with DNA all
their own. This property directly inspired something in a popular
fandom, and was also responsible for the birth of a central character in
the series.
What did it inspire?

25. Q22
In DOTA 2, there are countless hero-lines that are references to pop
culture.
When the hero Lion encounters another hero by the name of Witch
Doctor in the game, he says, “Now all we need is a ________.”
Identify which famous series this is a reference to.

26. Q23
Stovokor is an American death metal band from Portland, Oregon. This
bands songs and appearance is based on a fictional species. The name
of the band is also based on the afterlife of the aforementioned species.
The lyrics of this band are also in the language of this species.
ID the species which is also the name of the language they talk in.
Image of the band follows

28. Q24
“The Master” is a Time Lord who is the arch nemesis of The Doctor, and
is a recurring antagonist in the series.
The Master was absent for almost 3 seasons and made a reappearance
during season 8 of the rebooted series, with a different name. The new
name had something to do with the new reincarnation of the Master.
What was so different about this reincarnation that the Master had to
change names? And what was the new name?

29. Q25
There have been several comparisons between the series X and Y, based
on the characters, languages, and themes.
One comparison is done based on their forms of government.
X is said to be against a totalitarian regime where the locals are trying to
overthrow the majority power to restore a republic.
Y is said to be more of a democracy where conflicts are solved by
diplomatic solutions and discussion before an attack is ordered upon the
concerned party.
ID X and Y.

31. Answers

32. ______ is a culture of people who feel a sense of empathy and love
towards a certain subject. Although the term has been around only for a
few years, Merriam-Webster dates this term back to 1903, when the
term meant an appreciation for sports.
A ______ can be made around any celebrity, fashion, genre, or hobby.
FITB.
Q1

33. ANSWER
Fandom

34. Q2
According to King Jaehaerys II “Madness and greatness are two sides of the
same coin. Every time a new Targaryen is born ... the Gods toss the coin in
the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land".
What is the presumed reason for House Targaryen's affinity to madness?

35. ANSWER
Incest

36. Q3
Originally known as “The Ultimate”, this creature was created during
prehistoric Krypton. At one point The Ultimate ended up on Earth
whereupon it went on a rampage in Midwestern America
Justice League member Booster Gold made a statement that the
destruction it havoced resembled “The arrival of ________”, The comment
reached the broadcast media and led to the creature becoming known
by its new name.
What is the popular name of this creature?

37. ANSWER
Doomsday

38. Q4
The ___________ is a blue and green winged magical creature. It looks like
a cross between a reptile and an extremely large butterfly.
When it isn't flying with its spiked wings, the ___________ shrinks into a
cocoon.
It can be quite dangerous as it is an encephalophage - it feeds on
people's brains and its skin has the ability to deflect at least some spells.
It secretes venom that when properly diluted can be used to erase bad
memories.
FITB.

39. ANSWER
Swooping Evil

40. Q5
The following are the words of a person:
“An immensely complex spell involving the concealment if a secret inside
a single, living soul. The information is hidden inside the chosen person,
or Secret-Keeper, and is henceforth impossible to find - unless, of
course, the Secret-Keeper chooses to divulge it. As long as the Secret-
Keeper refused to speak, You-Know-Who could search the village where
Lily and James were staying for years and never find them, not even if he
had his nose pressed against their sitting room window!”
Who is the person and what is he talking about?

41. ANSWER
Flitwick
Fidelius Charm

42. Q6
● Uncle Bhim
● Nalin Oberoi
● Hari Oberoi
● Aadi
● Auntie Maya
● Pavitr Prabhakar
Put Funda.

43. ANSWER
Spider Man India

44. Q7
When this actor got his long overdue star on the Hollywood walk of
fame, he couldn't contain himself and quipped about it, as is his usual
demeanor. In his acceptance speech he started off by saying “This will be
a very short speech because honestly, I'm at a loss for words. The last
time I was this speechless was in _____ _______”
FITB

45. ANSWER
Force Awakens ( Mark Hamill )

46. Q8
This is a Poem called the riddle of _______ written by bilbo baggins for a certain person.
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
Who was this written for and what is the blank? (Blank is an alternative name for the person)

47. ANSWER
Aragorn
Strider

48. Q9
The Multiverse is the collection of alternate universes which share a
universal hierarchy. A large variety of these universes were originated as
forms of divergence from other realities, where an event with different
possible outcomes gives rise to different universes, one for each
outcome.
Every universe is given a numerical designation. For example, Earth 616
is the mainstream Marvel universe, it is where the major portion of the
stories take place and Earth 1218 is the Earth we exist in.
On Earth 1218 however, Earth 19999 is more well-known than Earth 616
is.
How do we know Earth 19999 better?

49. ANSWER
Marvel Cinematic Universe

50. Q10
An X is is a Person who works in Y. Very little is known about what
an X actually does, due to a high level of secrecy surrounding Y.
Some may study love in the Love Chamber, which, according to
Albus Dumbledore, is kept locked at all times, or time in the Time
Chamber, others may explore the nature of thought in the
Thought Chamber, or death in the Death Chamber.
Who are X and where do they work (Y)?

51. ANSWER
X - Unspeakable
Y - Department of Mysteries

52. Q11
Whose origin is this issue about?/FITB
(Image on next slide)

54. ANSWER
The Batman Who Laughs

55. Q12
The Girdle of Arda was shown in Tolkien's maps of Arda in the Elder Days
and Second Age. It ran from the far western part of Aman through the
Valar city of Valmar, across the middle of the Great Sea, the Hither
Lands, the East Sea, the Dark Land, and finally the mountain of Kalormë
in the Land of the Sun or the Uttermost East, beyond which lay the Gates
of Morning
What does the Girdle of Arda correspond to in Earth?

56. ANSWER
Equator

57. Q13
The Vale of X is a river valley in the X Lands northeast of Asshai. The
valley is a narrow cleft in the mountains through which the river Ash
passes on its way from the Mountains of the Morn to the Jade Sea. The
mountain cliffs are so high and steep that it is said no light falls within
the valley except at noon. Demons and dragons and worse things are
said to live in caves in the cliffs.
What is X?

58. ANSWER
Vale of Shadows

59. Q14
When the trailer of this movie was released, a certain group of fans were
outraged. They publicly started dissing the film and its creators and
started online petitions to make sure that the film flops in the box office.
When asked about why they were doing so, they commented that the
making of this film “takes away the mysterious aura and charming
personality” of the titular character. They preferred the character’s origin
to be unknown as making a film on it would take away everything that
made him/her the iconic character he/she is.
Which film?

60. ANSWER
Han Solo

61. Q15
This one of a kind lightsaber was made by Tarre Vizsla, the first
Mandalorian to be inducted into the Jedi Order prior to 1032 BBY. It
makes an appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Due to its unique
feature it's called a ____saber instead of a lightsaber. What was different
about the lightsaber and what was it called?

62. ANSWER
DarkSaber

63. Q16
Nienna was an Ainur, one of the Aratar, who was responsible for the
mercy and grief spread through Arda. She was known to wear a grey
hood at all times. After the destruction of the two trees, Nienna
mourned for them and her tears brought healing but could not heal the
mortal wounds of the trees. The trees therefore brought forth their last
flower and fruit that made the Sun and the Moon.
Identify her most famous pupil Z who was named as an Istari based on
her clothing.

64. ANSWER
Gandalf the Grey

65. Q17
This man was a famous commander of the Night’s Watch during the age
of heroes. He fell in love with a woman “with skin as white as the moon
and eyes like blue stars”.
He brought her back to the Night Fort, underwent a drastic change, and
ruled over it for 13 years. After he was overthrown, all records of him
were destroyed and his name was forgotten and forbidden
What is the title he is known by?

66. ANSWER
Night’s King

67. Q18
The X wanted to make a LOTR film in the 1960s with legendary director
Stanley Kubrick. John was reportedly a huge fan of the series, and was
driven to make this. The 4 had also decided the roles they had wanted to
play, which seemed rather apt given their appearance somewhat. One
would play Gollum, one Frodo, one Sam and the last Gandalf. However
both Kubrick and JRR turned down the idea. ID X

68. ANSWER
X- Beatles

69. Q19
Tarth also known as “Sapphire Isle” is an island in the Narrow Sea off the
southeastern coast of Westeros, separated from the mainland by the
Straits of Tarth and Shipbreaker Bay. It is part of the Stormlands.
When Locke was about to let his men rape Brienne, Jaime Lannister told
him who she was and that Tarth was called the "Sapphire Isle" because
every sapphire in the Seven Kingdoms was mined on it, to point out the
wealth of her father
This was a bluff from Jaime and Brienne later mentions the real reason
for the name of “Sapphire Isle”. What was the reason?

70. ANSWER
The water surrounding the Isle was as blue as
sapphires

71. Q20
Following is a letter sent by Dumbledore to X
"Yes, we [wizards] have been given power and, yes, that gives us the right to
rule, but it also gives us responsibilities over the ruled... We seize control for
the greater good. And from this it follows that...we must use only the force
that is necessary and no more."
X was inspired by this letter and used a specific phrase from this letter
for his propaganda.
ID X and the phrase

72. ANSWER
Gellert Grindelwald
“For the greater good”

73. Q21
Mitochondria is the organelle that provides energy to the cells.
Mitochondria are believed to have once been separate organisms that
inhabited living cells and have since become part of them; even now,
mitochondria act in some ways as independent lifeforms, with DNA all
their own. This property directly inspired something in a popular
fandom, and was also responsible for the birth of a central character in
the series.
What did it inspire?

74. ANSWER
Midi Chlorians in Star Wars

75. Q22
In DOTA 2, there are countless hero-lines that are references to pop
culture.
When the hero Lion encounters another hero by the name of Witch
Doctor in the game, he says, “Now all we need is a ________.”
Identify which famous series this is a reference to.

76. ANSWER
Narnia: The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe
(Blank is wardrobe)

77. Q23
Stovokor is an American death metal band from Portland, Oregon. This
bands songs and appearance is based on a fictional species. The name
of the band is also based on the afterlife of the aforementioned species.
The lyrics of this band are also in the language of this species.
ID the species which is also the name of the language they talk in.
Image of the band follows

79. ANSWER
Klingons

80. Q24
“The Master” is a Time Lord who is the arch nemesis of The Doctor, and
is a recurring antagonist in the series.
The Master was absent for almost 3 seasons and made a reappearance
during season 8 of the rebooted series, with a different name. The new
name had something to do with the new reincarnation of the Master.
What was so different about this reincarnation that the Master had to
change names? And what was the new name?

81. ANSWER
The Master was reincarnated as a female this time
So the name was changed from Master to Missy
(Short for mistress)

82. Q25
There have been several comparisons between the series X and Y, based
on the characters, languages, and themes.
One comparison is done based on their forms of government.
X is said to be against a totalitarian regime where the locals are trying to
overthrow the majority power to restore a republic.
Y is said to be more of a democracy where conflicts are solved by
diplomatic solutions and discussion before an attack is ordered upon the
concerned party.
ID X and Y.

83. ANSWER
X - Star Wars
Y - Star Trek