BONUSES

1. She died giving birth to her fourteenth child; her death plunged her husband into deep mourning and led him to almost bankrupt the Moghul empire. For 10 points each: [10] Name this second and most beloved wife of Shah Jahan, whose white marble tomb remains India's most iconic image. ANSWER: Mumtaz Mahal (or Arjumand Banu Begum) [10] The Taj Mahal is located on the Yamuna River in this city. Shah Jahan was imprisoned in this city's Fort for the last 8 years of his life. ANSWER: Agra [10] This eldest daughter of Mumtaz become First Lady of the Empire following her mother's death, despite Shah Jahan having three other wives. Also imprisoned by Aurangzeb, she was later released to regain her former title. ANSWER: Shahzadi Jahanara Begum Sahib

2. Answer some questions about award-winning Canadian author Deborah Ellis. [10] Ellis received critical acclaim for this first book in a trilogy about Parvana, an 11-year-old girl living in Afghanistan. This book sees Parvana take on the title role in her family, disguised as a boy. ANSWER: The Breadwinner [10] This other work by Ellis is set in Malawi and is about 13-year-old Binti. In it, Binti's father is a coffin salesman and the owner of the titular business, before he dies of AIDS-related pneumonia. ANSWER: The Heaven Shop [10] Ellis received the Governor General's Award for this 1999 book. Set in Toronto's Regent Park, it deals with a poor girl named Khyber accused of a crime she did not commit. ANSWER: Looking for X

3. Name some things related to the business of perfume, for 10 points each: [10] This only woman on TIME magazine’s list of most influential business geniuses of the 20th century, this businesswoman introduced her signature Youth Dew fragrance in 1953. Today, this woman’s namesake cosmetic empire is known for their “night repair” and “day wear” skin creams. ANSWER: Estée Lauder (accept Josephine Esther Mentzer) [10] This famous perfume was created in 1921 by Ester Beaux. Launched by Coco Chanel, it is said that this perfume was meant to epitomize the life of a flapper. ANSWER: Chanel No. 5 [10] This substance, the base of many perfumes, is known for its powerful earthy scent. Allowing perfumes to last longer with fading, this now-outlawed substance is produced in the digestive systems of sperm whales. ANSWER: Ambergris

4. In the leadup to this person's birth, over one million pounds were wagered on what her name would be. For ten points each: [10] Name this newest member of the British royal family born May 2, 2015. ANSWER: Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana [10] Thanks to Britain's changes to succession law, Charlotte has this position in the royal line of succession. ANSWER: Fourth [10] Princess Charlotte is the daughter of Prince William and the former Catherine Middleton, who now holds this title. ANSWER: Duchess of Cambridge

5. For 10 points each name some female chemists who AREN’T Marie Curie. [10] This woman’s trailblazing research on the atomic nuclei led to the discovery of the positron and neutron, while her work on radioactive synthesis led to the discovery of several new elements and a Nobel Prize. She’s also the daughter of Marie Curie. ANSWER: Irène Joliot-Curie (prompt on last name) [10] By their own admission, this chemist’s research was key to the discovery of DNA’s double helix shape. This woman’s other work included using x-ray crystallography to discover the fine structure of coal and graphite. ANSWER: Rosalind Franklin