People Quiz #31
Famous People Quiz for 18 August 2009
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Q1.
Who first mentioned an "Iron Curtain" when discussing Soviet activities immediately after World War II?
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Q2.
By what name is Marian (or Mary Ann) Evans, who wrote "Adam Bede", "The Mill On The Floss" and "Silas Marner", better known?
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Q3.
Who was the British Prime Minister during the Falklands War of 1982?
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Q4.
Which archaeologist is famed for excavating the palace of Minos, Crete between 1900 and 1908?
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Q5.
Which German composer was assistant to Wagner at Bayreuth 1880-1, taught at Barcelona, Frankfurt and Berlin, and is best known for his opera "Hansel and Gretel"?
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Q6.
Which movie star was found dead at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California on 5 August 1962?
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Q7.
Who wrote "The Water Babies"?
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