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People Quiz #547

Famous People Quiz for 9 July 2019

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Q1. Whom did the Lady of Shalott, in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 1832 poem, see in her mirror which made her break her enchantment and bring down the curse from which she died?

A
Sir Gawain
B
King Arthur
C
Sir Galahad
D
Sir Lancelot
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Q2. Which was a founder member of the group which became Destiny's Child?

A
Solange Knowles
B
Michelle Williams
C
Farrah Franklin
D
LaTavia Roberson
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Q3. Who was the only President to have two women attempt to assassinate him - and in the same month?

A
Ronald Reagan
B
John F Kennedy
C
Richard Nixon
D
Gerald Ford
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Q4. What comedy farce by English playwright Joe Orton was first staged at the Queen's Theatre in London on 5 March 1969, after his death in 9 August 1967?

A
Loot
B
The Good and Faithful Servant
C
What the Butler Saw
D
Entertaining Mr Sloane
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Q5. Who was president of the Society for Constructive Birth Control and Racial Progress in England and the author of books on sexual hygiene published between 1918 and 1935 including "Married Love", "Radiant Motherhood" and "Marriage in My Time"?

A
Germaine Greer
B
Margaret Pyke
C
Marie Stopes
D
Marilyn French
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Q6. Meryl Streep plays which American chef, author and television personality in a 2009 film written and directed by Nora Ephron?

A
Julia Child
B
Clarissa Dickson Wright
C
Delia Smith
D
Mrs Beeton
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Q7. Which 13th century philosopher, linguist, empirical scientist, writer and Franciscan Friar known as Doctor Mirabilis, was known for his mediaeval Latin work "Opus Major"?

A
Roger Bacon
B
Kevin Bacon
C
Faith Bacon
D
Francis Bacon
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