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People Quiz #718

Famous People Quiz for 18 October 2022

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Q1. What 17th century French playwright is still celebrated and popular for his witty satires, among them The School for Wives, The School for Husbands and The Imaginary Invalid?

A
Ibsen
B
Molière
C
Marlowe
D
Mamet
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Q2. Phil Davis, Leslie Ash, Toyah, Sting and Ray Winstone among others star in the 1979 film "Quadrophenia", which follows Phil Daniels as which young London Mod?

A
Tommy
B
Jimmy
C
Johnny
D
Abner
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Q3. Which of these was an American alternative rock band that existed from 1980 to 2009, originally formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with members singer/guitarist/songwriter Gordon Gano, bassist Brian Ritchie, and drummers Victor DeLorenzo (1980-1993 & 2002-2009) and Guy Hoffman (1993-2002)?

A
Simple Minds
B
Nirvana
C
R E M
D
Violent Femmes
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Q4. To whom does the nickname "Dubya" refer?

A
William Wordsworth
B
George W. Bush
C
W C Fields
D
Willy Wonka
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Q5. What was Natalie Imbruglia's debut single?

A
Smoke
B
Left of the Middle
C
Torn
D
Big Mistake
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Q6. Who caused a stir in the UK on 8 January 2005 by wearing a Nazi storm trooper uniform to a fancy dress party?

A
Prince William
B
Prince Harry
C
Prince Charles
D
Prince Edward
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Q7. Who set a water speed record of 225.6 m.p.h. at Coniston Water in September 1956?

A
Henry Seagrave
B
Donald Campbell
C
Malcolm Campbell
D
Craig Breedlove
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