Quizzing again

after many many years, i participated in a Quiz competition.
organized by a bookstore, it was more of an impulsive decision, as a third member of a three member team - the other two being my niece and son.
waitlisted 30, after the organizers stopped confirmed entries after 400 - yes, 400! we were not sure if we would even get an opportunity to participate in the prelims.

we did get in, to a packed house at the chowdiah hall.
we debated some of the questions as to whose guess would be right and chose one.
some were very clear answers and some were tricky.

there were many 'professional' quizzers participating as well as school children, some of who were very very serious about quizzing.

having gone that far, we wanted to take our chance anyway.

though we did not stay back for the prelim results to be announced, it was a very refreshing experience.

brought back memories of college days - particularly the IISc days - and the quiz club.

quizzing is a simple but effective way to get people participate and also learn collectively.

in case you were wondering - we made 15 out of 40.
could have got a few more right - but after a quick discussion, we chose the wrong answer :-(