Entertainment Quiz #699
Film, Arts, Music & Entertainment Quiz for 9 June 2022
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Q1.
In 1985 Stevie Wonder won an Oscar for the song "I Just Called to Say I Love You"; shortly afterwards it was banned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation. What was the reason?
A
Broadcasts were suspected of including code messages for the ANC
B
He dedicated the Oscar to Nelson Mandela
C
The acrostic of one of the verses was deemed to be offensive in South Africa
D
He suspected by the South African government of supporting the guerilla cause
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Q2.
The names Corbett and Brambell are most associated with which well-known UK TV series?
A
All Creatures Great and Small
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Q3.
What characterises a codex?
A
The text is a system of laws or codes of conduct
C
Folded sheets sewn along one edge and read vertically
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Q4.
Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F major (Op. 68) is known as what?
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Q5.
In any version of the TV series "Law & Order", the opening credits start with the actors playing what parts?
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Q6.
What was the first black and white short cartoon film to feature a fully post-produced soundtrack, produced by Walt Disney?
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Q7.
What is the profession of Damien Hirst?
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