People Quiz #482
Famous People Quiz for 10 April 2018
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Q1.
Who first established the "V" sign, for victory, in World War II?
A
British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill
B
Belgian politician and tennis Olympian, Victor de Laveleye
C
Belgian politician, Bart de Wever
D
Director-General of BBC, Sir Frederick Ogilvie
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Q2.
At the death of the reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who was the heir to the British throne?
Note: This question was updated in September 2022
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Q3.
Which Australian pop singer ended his four year marriage to Katie Price in May 2009?
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Q4.
Which of these was imprisoned for causing the explosion of a Pan American airliner over Lockerbie in 1988?
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Q5.
Who were Origen of Alexandria and Tertullian of Carthage?
A
Carthaginian generals in the Punic Wars
C
Early and influential Christian philosophers and writers
D
Tutors of Alexander the Great
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Q6.
Which German composer was assistant to Wagner at Bayreuth 1880-1, taught at Barcelona, Frankfurt and Berlin, and is best known for his opera "Hansel and Gretel"?
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Q7.
Which of these is a woman?
B
Entertainer Marilyn Manson
D
Film director Carol Reed
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