People Quiz #718
Famous People Quiz for 18 October 2022
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Q1.
What 17th century French playwright is still celebrated and popular for his witty satires, among them The School for Wives, The School for Husbands and The Imaginary Invalid?
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Q2.
Phil Davis, Leslie Ash, Toyah, Sting and Ray Winstone among others star in the 1979 film "Quadrophenia", which follows Phil Daniels as which young London Mod?
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Q3.
Which of these was an American alternative rock band that existed from 1980 to 2009, originally formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with members singer/guitarist/songwriter Gordon Gano, bassist Brian Ritchie, and drummers Victor DeLorenzo (1980-1993 & 2002-2009) and Guy Hoffman (1993-2002)?
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Q4.
To whom does the nickname "Dubya" refer?
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Q5.
What was Natalie Imbruglia's debut single?
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Q6.
Who caused a stir in the UK on 8 January 2005 by wearing a Nazi storm trooper uniform to a fancy dress party?
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Q7.
Who set a water speed record of 225.6 m.p.h. at Coniston Water in September 1956?
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