People Quiz #316
Famous People Quiz for 3 February 2015
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Q1.
Which British singer, born Sandra Ann Goodrich, was known as "the barefoot pop princess of the 1960s"?
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2
Q2.
Warren Beatty played what comic strip character in a 1990 film?
C
Shaggy (of "Scooby-Doo")
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Q3.
The discovery of the process of vulcanisation is most closely associated in the modern context with whom?
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Q4.
Who wrote, in 1894: "In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal a loaf of bread"?
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Q5.
Who is credited with inventing the railway sleeping car?
A
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
B
George Mortimer Pullman
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Q6.
What do the names Charles, Orville, Jean, Wilbur and Laika suggest?
C
1960's most popular names for children
D
The first winners of Oscar for Best Actor or Actress
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Q7.
Which all-girl group had hits with "Whole Again", "Eternal Flame", "It's OK!" and "The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)"?
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