The Strategist Quiz (#236)

 

1. With whom is the phrase “No Free Hunch” connected? 
    
2. What system was introduced into the rest of Europe and the world by émigré Venetian glass-blowers to protect their skills against those of local workers? 
    
3. This person exchanged his French citizenship for American in the 40s, saying that it was thanks to the US that he had a wonderful wife, a good job and the ability to do something for them. Name the person and one the first’s linked to him. 
    
4. What was priced at USD 666.66 as the mark of the beast when it was introduced for the first time? 
    
5. Who own the brands A+ and a+? One of them is accused of infringing the other. 
    
6. What is the term that describes people working in a shared work environment alongside with others normally not from the same organisation? It was coined by a Game designer, writer and humorist. Name him also. 
    
7. Founder of this brand held a variety of jobs including: farm hand, streetcar conductor, an army private in Cuba, rail yard fireman, blacksmith’s helper, insurance salesman, tire salesman and service station operator. His brand is the main sponsor of a cricketing event called the Big bash. Name him and the brand. 
    
8. This chocolate brand was named after a young boy who frequented the candy shop, flirting with the girls who were working there. The owner on hearing his name often while being beseeched by the girls, named the product after him. Name this brand now owned by Nestle. 
    
9. Who had launched a brand called Pingo? 
    
10. The logos below represent companies that have the same name. Identify them. 
    

 

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