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People Quiz #772

Famous People Quiz for 31 October 2023

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Q1. In 1982 the first commercially marketed CD was launched by Phil Ramone of A & R Recording . He was also involved in a number of other activities. Which of these was not one of them?

A
He was a sound engineer and music producer for George Michael
B
He introduced optical surround sound for films
C
He was a member of "The Ramones"
D
He was a trained classical violinist
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Q2. As well as for his pop rap and hip-hop music, MC Hammer was celebrated from the 1980s onwards for what?

A
Sculpture
B
Warning of human-influenced climate change
C
Campaigning for the World Wildlife Fund
D
Dance and choreography
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Q3. In which present day country did Confucius grow up and teach?

A
Russia
B
Greece
C
China
D
Japan
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Q4. Who won an Oscar for her portrayal in a 1985 film of a woman who goes back to the town of her childhood?

A
Geraldine Page
B
Ingrid Bergman
C
Vivien Leigh
D
Audrey Hepburn
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Q5. John Mills won an Oscar in 1970 for his role in which film?

A
Ryan's Daughter
B
The Parent Trap
C
Lawrence of Arabia
D
Strangers on a Train
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Q6. Which American comedian who died on 4 May 2009 became famous as an inept magician on Dean Martin's TV show in the 1960s and appeared in "Cannonball Run", "Blazing Saddles" and "The Muppet Movie" ?

A
Jerry Lewis
B
Dom DeLuise
C
Michael Caine
D
Eddie Murphy
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Q7. At the 2010 Grammy Awards, who set a new record for the most wins by a female artist in one night, winning six?

A
Lady Gaga
B
Beyoncé
C
Susan Boyle
D
Gracie Fields
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