The Strategist Quiz (#416)

1. After World War II, many veterans returned to the US with mechanical skills learned in the service. So they used old model cars that were cheap and abundant and modified them for racing in old and abandoned military airports. What was the name given to this kind of racing?
    
2. The Pritzker Group that owns Hyatt along with celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Adam Levine, have invested in which online enterprise in the US?
    
3. Whose competitors in China and South East Asia are Didi Kuaidi and Grab? 
    
4. In the world of business trade shows and conferences, the term Vendorware is used in a humorous manner. What does it mean?
    
5. Who said this: "I was famous for my kites; and my sleds were the envy of all the boys in town?" This person was one of the first American women to be awarded a patent.
    
6. Who has launched a new app called RE: Shakespeare in the UK, to help 11 to 18 year olds study Shakespeare?
    
7. What was launched in 1923 with the image of Senator Joseph Cannon, speaker of the House of representatives, on its cover?
    
8. Which Indian company's brands are Hammer, Rockster, Beachster and Sailster?
    
9. The Carolina Reaper has overthrown the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion of pepper and taken up the number one position. For what?
    
10. Identify all the logos and establish their connection. (Hint: They were in the news recently. )
    

 

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