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PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2010 3:57 pm
by magpie in the 80's
1 In July 2001 what was the unusual setting for the wedding of New Yorkers David Leibowitz and Kimberley Miller?
GOT MARRIED ON THE TITANIC
2 Instituted by Elizabeth I, what did England's first commemorative medal commemorate?
THE DEFEAT OF THE SPANISH ARMADA
3 Which writer was portrayed by Geoffrey Rush in the film Quills?
MARQUIS DE SADE
4 Who led the Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836?
SANTA ANA
5 What was the first name of the gangster Lucky Luciano?
SALVATORE
6 Who succeeded Franklin D Roosevelt as President of the USA?
HARRY TRUMAN
7 Which politician once said, "Never complain and never explain"?
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
8 With what musical instrument is Artie Shaw most closely associated?
CLARINET
9 Which European country has been ruled by sixteen Kings called Charles?
SWEDEN
10 In 1979, Lord Mountbatten was assassinated whilst fishing off the coast of which Irish county?
SLIGO
11 In 1997 George Tenet became head of which organisation?
THE CIA
12 In what year did Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary?
1972
13 Who did Lawrence Tureaud play on TV when co-starring alongside George Peppard?
BA BARACUS OR MR T
14 Who was the captain of the ill-fated Titanic?
EDWARD J SMITH
15 Who was the first Monarch of the House of Plantaganet?
HENRY II
16 In Japan what group of people are known as Hiba Kusha?
CITIZINS WHO SURVIVED THE ATOMIC BOMBING
17 In which American state was Geronimo born?
ARIZONA
18 What is the name of the former Italian Prime Minister who was assassinated in 1978 by the Red Brigades?
ALDO MORO
19 What did Albino Luciano change his name to in 1978?
POPE JOHN PAUL I
20 Who founded the BBC Symphony Orchestra in 1930?
ADRIAN BOULT

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2010 4:02 pm
by A Mum
14. Edward Smith

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2010 4:58 pm
by magpie in the 80's
A Mum wrote:14. Edward Smith

correct A MUM

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2010 5:58 pm
by Turkeywizz
3 MARQUIS DE SADE?
8 CLARINET
15 HENRY 2?
20 HALLE?

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2010 6:04 pm
by magpie in the 80's
Turkeywizz wrote:3 MARQUIS DE SADE?
8 CLARINET
15 HENRY 2?
20 HALLE? [-(

others correct TW

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2010 5:19 pm
by magpie in the 80's
Still questions to answer here :D

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2010 11:14 pm
by godoubleblues
Q9 - england

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2010 11:30 am
by magpie in the 80's
godoubleblues wrote:Q9 - england

incorrect gdb

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2010 4:47 pm
by The Ash Man
1. Titanic?
18. Moro

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2010 6:30 pm
by magpie in the 80's
The Ash Man wrote:1. Titanic?
18. Moro

correct or close enough TAM

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 2:36 pm
by Baron Greenback
6 - Truman
9 - Belgium

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 2:42 pm
by Hazbeen
9. Spain

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:02 pm
by magpie in the 80's
Chuck Norris wrote:6 - Truman :-bd
9 - Belgium [-(

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:02 pm
by magpie in the 80's
Hazbeen wrote:9. Spain

[-( but it does start with "S" ;)

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:07 pm
by Baron Greenback
9. Scotland

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:09 pm
by magpie in the 80's
Chuck Norris wrote:9. Scotland

uumm...no CN

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:16 pm
by Baron Greenback
9. Sweden?

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:19 pm
by magpie in the 80's
Chuck Norris wrote:9. Sweden?

correct CN

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:27 pm
by Baron Greenback
Woo-hoo!

Re: PEOPLE QUIZ NO. 40

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:34 pm
by magpie in the 80's
Chuck Norris wrote:Woo-hoo!

Wasn't many countries left in europe starting with S left ;)