People Quiz #96
Famous People Quiz for 16 November 2010
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Q1.
Which 16th century dramatist wrote plays for the Earl of Nottingham's company?
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2
Q2.
Who recorded the duet "Especially For You" in 1988?
A
Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan
B
Rod Stewart and Tina Turner
C
Mick Jagger and David Bowie
D
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
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3
Q3.
Who began directing with "Grand Theft Auto" (1977) and won his first Best Director Oscar for "A Beautiful Mind" (2001)?
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4
Q4.
Who released the album "Rockferry" in 2008, that contained the singles "Mercy", "Warwick Avenue" and "Rain on Your Parade"?
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Q5.
Who set a water speed record of 225.6 m.p.h. at Coniston Water in September 1956?
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6
Q6.
Who recited "Mary Had A Little Lamb" to demonstrate his invention?
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Q7.
Which British journalist has written biographies of Princess Diana, Monica Lewinsky, David and Victoria Beckham, Madonna, and Tom Cruise?
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