People Quiz #508
Famous People Quiz for 9 October 2018
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Q1.
Which of these was written by Anthony Powell?
A
Tremor of Intent: An Eschatological Spy Novel
B
A Dance to the Music of Time
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Q2.
Actor Lloyd Bridges is what relation to actors Beau and Jeff Bridges?
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Q3.
The experimental new village of Poundbury in England, much of which has been built to traditional lines, was built on land belonging to whom?
Note: This question was updated in September 2022
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Q4.
Which Swiss theologian, philosopher, author, organist and medical missionary won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1952?
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Q5.
What is true of Pope Francis, ordained as head of the Catholic Church in 2013?
A
He is the first Jesuit pope
C
He is the first pope from outside Europe since the 8th century
D
He has a chemical technician's diploma
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Q6.
Who developed the men's scent "I Am King", which was first marketed in February 2009?
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Q7.
The assassination of Salvatore Maranzano in 1931 led to a major change in what organisation?
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