People Quiz #426
Famous People Quiz for 14 March 2017
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Q1.
Who is a South African serial killer who committed the "ABC Murders" between 1994 and 1995, with over 30 victims?
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Q2.
In the 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove ... ", the doctor, working as national security consultant to the president, was a sinister character with a heavy Germanic accent and darkly Teutonic attitudes. Who had the nickname "Dr Strangelove" when in public office in the 1970s?
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Q3.
Who designed the white chiffon one-shoulder gown worn by Michelle Obama at the series of 10 balls celebrating US President Barack Obama's inauguration?
A
David and Elizabeth Emanuel
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Q4.
In the film "Batman Returns", released in 1992, who played the villain called "The Penguin"?
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Q5.
In 1972 Dr Ananda Chakrabarty became the first to do what?
A
Define the Gaia hypothesis
B
Engineer a bacterium to produce human insulin
C
Use the immunosuppressive effect of ciclosporin after organ transplant surgery
D
Design a genetically modified microbe which was patented
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Q6.
What was Genghis Khan's usual method of transport when going to war?
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Q7.
What Pope took office on 21 June 1963?
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