People Quiz #306
Famous People Quiz for 25 November 2014
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Q1.
Time magazine was founded in 1923 by whom?
Note: This question was updated in May 2023
C
William Randolph Hearst
D
Dame Marjorie M. Scardino
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2
Q2.
What was the title of Gracie Field's autobiography?
C
The White Cliffs of Dover
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Q3.
Who was on the British throne when Balmoral Castle was bought for their use?
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Q4.
Who was Governor of South Australia 1841-1845, Governor of New Zealand 1845-1854 & 1861-1868, Governor of Cape Colony 1854-1861 and Premier of New Zealand 1877-1879?
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Q5.
Who published almost 100 books on many subjects, including the autobiography "My Life and Times" (10 vols, 1963-1971), "The Four Winds Of Love" (6 vols, 1937-45), "Whisky Galore" (1947) and "Monarch of the Glen" (1941)?
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Q6.
What was the surname of 20th century authors Victoria and Edward, who were brother and sister?
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Q7.
Who won an Oscar for her portrayal in a 1985 film of a woman who goes back to the town of her childhood?
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