People Quiz #339
Famous People Quiz for 14 July 2015
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Q1.
What were the titles of the first two novels by Donna Tartt?
A
"The Three Railway Engines" and "Thomas the Tank Engine"
B
"Casino Royale" and "Live and Let Die"
C
"The Secret History" and "The Little Friend"
D
"The Ipcress File" and "Horse Under Water"
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Q2.
Who wrote "The Sheep Pig", that was made into the film "Babe"?
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Q3.
Which of these is not a former cast member of the Australian soap opera "Home and Away"?
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Q4.
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe were better known as what when they hit #1 in 1984 in the UK, Canada and the USA?
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Q5.
Who is the most recent actor, up to 2015, to play the part of James Bond in films?
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Q6.
Which scientist allegedly used mirrors to focus the sun's rays to burn Roman ships during the Siege of Syracuse around 214-212 BC?
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Q7.
Which novelist is best known for his short stories, many of which were written as a result of his experiences in the Franco-Prussian War?
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