People Quiz #670
Famous People Quiz for 16 November 2021
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Q1.
Who was the first to be credited with the opinion which led eventually to a quote describing history as a set of lies agreed upon?
A
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle, 1724
B
Napoléon Bonaparte, between 1815 and 1821
D
Claude Adrien Helvétius, 1758
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2
Q2.
What is the stage name of Londoner Susan Janet Ballion, who fronted the group "The Banshees" between 1976 and 1996?
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3
Q3.
Who wrote the children's book "The Fairy Caravan", about Tuppeny, a young guinea pig who joins a travelling circus?
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4
Q4.
Which song-writing duo wrote hit songs under the pseudonyms Ann Orson and Carte Blanche?
A
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein
B
Elton John and Bernie Taupin
C
George and Ira Gershwin
D
W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
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Q5.
Which of these is primarily known as a scientist?
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Q6.
Which organisation holds the annual Golden Globe Awards?
A
The Academy of Film and Television Arts
B
The American Theatre Wing
C
The Hollywood Press Association
D
The Foreign Press Society
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Q7.
Who produced the film "12 Angry Men", which was scripted by Reginald Rose, starred Henry Fonda and was directed by Sidney Lumet?
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