Entertainment Quiz #731
Film, Arts, Music & Entertainment Quiz for 19 January 2023
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Q1.
What is the more common name for Chopin's "Waltz in D Flat Major"?
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2
Q2.
In 1991 a performance was broadcast on US TV which, when released separately and then re-released in 2001, was certified platinum?
A
First concert of the Judas Priest "Painkiller" tour in honour of the US forces in the Gulf War
B
Lady Gaga performing, with jumping, during the Super Bowl LI Halftime show
C
The Live Aid concert "USA for Africa"
D
Whitney Houston singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" pre-game for the Super Bowl
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3
Q3.
In which year was artist Pablo Picasso born?
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4
Q4.
Which 16th century Venetian, born Jacopo Robusti, studied under Titian and painted "St George and the Dragon", "Belshazzar's Feast", "The Last Supper" and "Paradise"?
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Q5.
Which of these was a British-born American costume designer who had a career as costumier for the Dallas Opera, and worked for Covent Garden, La Scala, the Old Vic, the Vienna State Opera, the American Ballet Theater, the Metropolitan Opera & the New York City Opera?
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Q6.
What do Eurythmics, Fleetwood Mac, Bee Gees, David Bowie, Elton John, Van Morrison, Rod Stewart, Freddie Mercury, Status Quo and Queen have in common?
A
Going to the London School of Economics
B
Providing the theme song for a "James Bond" film
C
Having records released by Motown records
D
Winning the "Outstanding contribution" BRIT award
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Q7.
The award from the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration in books for children and young people was given, in 1973, to the first what?
A
Animated TV film for children
B
Reprint of a 19th century illustrated children's book
D
Illustrator for overall work in more than one novel
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