People Quiz #264
Famous People Quiz for 4 February 2014
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Q1.
What do Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen, Eugene O'Neill, Athol Fugard and Frances Boothby have in common?
B
They especially enjoy pavlova for dessert
C
They stood for the European Parliament
D
They are Olympic champions
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2
Q2.
What was astronaut Buzz Aldrin's first name?
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3
Q3.
Thomas Lanier Williams III, American playwright, became better known under what name?
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4
Q4.
Who was the subject of the 2007 film "La Vie En Rose"?
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Q5.
Which of these led to the execution of Mary Queen of Scots for treason?
B
The temptation of the Earl of Essex
C
An attempted Spanish invasion
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Q6.
Which Canadian-born bandleader and violinist formed The Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor?
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Q7.
A single flame gas burner frequently used in student science laboratories is named after whom?
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