People Quiz #159
Famous People Quiz for 31 January 2012
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Q1.
Which of these, an Irish poet and dramatist awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, served as an Irish Senator for two terms, and co-founded the Abbey Theatre, serving as its chief in its early years?
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Q2.
Who is the co-director and co-writer of British television shows with Ricky Gervais?
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Q3.
When they had hits with "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name", Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett were known as what?
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Q4.
Leslie Neilsen starred in which series of 3 films (1988, 1991, 1994)?
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Q5.
Who was the first female prime minister of the Republic of India, who served for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and then from 1980 until her assassination in 1984?
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Q6.
Robin Hood wanted who to be on the English throne instead of King John?
Note: This question was updated in January 2019
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John's (and Richard the Lionheart's) brother, Geoffrey
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Q7.
Which of these is a British sea captain, whose achievements included circumnavigating the globe?
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