People Quiz #457
Famous People Quiz for 17 October 2017
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Q1.
The Serbian physicist, Mileva Marić, was married to which other scientist from 1903 to 1919?
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2
Q2.
Where was Genghis Khan born (and later buried)?
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3
Q3.
What 19th century English draughtsman became known for illustrations of "exquisite decoration, morbidity and decadence", especially his illustrations for "The Rape of the Lock"?
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Q4.
What was the first film to be directed by the son of veteran British director Ken Loach?
A
The Spirit of '45 (2013)
B
The Angels' Share (2012)
C
Oranges and Sunshine (2011)
D
Measure of a Man (2017)
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Q5.
Nadya Suleman, a resident of Southern California, made the news early in 2009 for doing what?
A
Shooting 19 students in a UCLA cafeteria
B
Giving birth to octuplets
C
Winning a pie-eating contest by a wide margin
D
Getting a record divorce settlement
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Q6.
What is the name of the prehistoric figure, of a man holding a club, that is carved into the chalk near Dorchester, England?
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Q7.
Emma Watson starred in what 2012 film, the year after the Harry Potter series and her role as Hermione Granger finished?
B
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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