People Quiz #580
Famous People Quiz for 25 February 2020
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Q1.
For nine years after the publication of one of his works in 1759 which author used the pseudonym of Doctor Ralph?
C
Donatien Alphonse François de Sade
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2
Q2.
What are the names of the late Michael Jackson's parents?
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3
Q3.
Which British-Australian actor, voice-artist, political activist, Dickens aficionado, is the long-term partner of retired Australian professor of Indonesian Studies, Heather Sunderland?
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Q4.
The name of Captain Federico Caprilli (1868-1907) is given to what?
B
An equestrian competition
C
A cavalry manoeuvre in war
D
A type of horse's bridle
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5
Q5.
By what name is Iosif Vissarionovich Izhugashvili better known?
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6
Q6.
Who was married to Whitney Houston from 1992 to 2007?
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Q7.
American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host of over 50 years' standing, Joan Rivers, died in 2014 following what?
A
A minor operation on her vocal cords
C
An open heart operation
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