People Quiz #61
Famous People Quiz for 16 March 2010
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Q1.
Which Greek philosopher and mathematician, born on Samos around 582BC, established a school at Crotana?
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Q2.
Who had a hit with the song "The Rainbow Connection"?
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Q3.
Who is a mythological lumberjack who appears in tall tales of American folklore, usually believed to be a giant as well as a lumberjack of unusual skill, who was first documented in the work of American journalist James MacGillivray?
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Q4.
By what name was William Frederick Cody better known?
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Q5.
Which Greek philosopher was accused by the Sophists of corrupting the youth of Athens and was condemned to death by drinking hemlock?
Note: This question was updated in May 2015
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Q6.
Which 20th century playwright wrote "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Long Day's Journey Into Night"?
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Q7.
Who announced his engagement to New Zealand cellist Jiaxin Cheng, to be his fourth wife, in June 2009?
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