Entertainment Quiz #148
Film, Arts, Music & Entertainment Quiz for 17 November 2011
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Q1.
In which 2001 film is the death of Sir William McCordle, Bt (played by Sir Michael Gambon) investigated by Inspector Thomson (Stephen Fry) and Constable Dexter (Ron Webster)?
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Q2.
According to a quote from William Congreve's play "The Mourning Bride" (1697), spoken by Zara in Act 3, Scene 2, "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman ... " what?
A
When she finds the seat up
D
At a post-Christmas sale
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Q3.
What was the only painting that Vincent van Gogh sold while he was alive?
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Q4.
In 2003, what character was voted by the American Film Institute to be the greatest hero in American film?
D
"Dirty" Harry Callaghan
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Q5.
From 1960 to 1979, where was the largest stained glass installation in the world?
A
Dryden High School, USA
B
Jewish National and University Library, Jerusalem
C
American Airlines' Terminal 8, Kennedy International Airport, New York City
D
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Brazil
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Q6.
What science features in "Proof", a play by David Auburn?
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Q7.
Marcel Duchamp, whose work was associated with the Dadaist and Surrealist movements, abandoned his successful career as an artist in the later part of his life to do what?
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