People Quiz #27
Famous People Quiz for 21 July 2009
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Q1.
Who was the author of "Around The World In 80 Days" and "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea"?
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Q2.
Who wrote "Other people see things and say: why? - but I dream things that never were and say: why not?"
Note: This question was updated in July 2015
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Q3.
Which French scientist invented the first satisfactory revolving light for use in lighthouses, and has a type of theatre light named after him?
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Q4.
Who led the expedition that discovered The Titanic on the bed of the Atlantic Ocean?
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Peter Gimbel and Joseph Fox
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Q5.
Who wrote the play "Mrs Warren's Profession" which was twice refused a licence to be performed in London and was closed down in New York when the actors were charged with offences against public decency?
Note: This question was updated in July 2015
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Q6.
Who wrote the music for the musical “Cats”?
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Q7.
Who was elected joint Vice-Chancellor by the Swiss Federal Assembly in August 2005 and became Federal Chancellor of Switzerland in December 2007?
Note: This question was updated in September 2017
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