People Quiz #596
Famous People Quiz for 16 June 2020
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Q1.
Which 17th century author is known particularly for establishing the modern fairy tale, e.g. Puss in Boots, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty?
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Joel Chandler Harris ("Uncle Remus")
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Q2.
The comment "Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor" is ascribed to which writer?
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Q3.
Which national leader's 3 wives were Aurelia Tizón (married 1929) and Eva Duarte (married 1945) who both died of cancer, and Isabel Martínez (married 1961)?
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Q4.
In cartography, the method by which a spherical shape is represented as a rectangle was invented by whom?
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Q5.
What is the name of a popular technique for rescuing someone from severe choking?
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Q6.
What was the occupation of William Kidd, who was hanged for it in 1701?
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Q7.
Who became President of the USA on the death of Franklin D Roosevelt and remained in office until 1953?
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