Famous People Trivia Questions — page 6
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Who said the following: It's distancing when people say they don't have problems. Life's about messing up and getting on your feet again?
- ADebra Messing
- BGeorge Michael
- CAudrey Hepburn
- DTyra Banks
Answer: Debra Messing - 252.
This prize is often described as the Nobel Prize of Mathematics but unlike the Nobel Prizes it is awarded once every four years.
- Athe Fields Medal
- Bthe Abel Prize
- Cthe Wolf Prize in Mathematics
- Dthe Webby Award
Answer: the Fields Medal - 253.
Uncommon Women and Others, The Heidi Chronicles, Isn't It Romantic, and The Sisters Rosensweig are written by this playwright.
- ASally Behrmann
- BJill Matherson
- CWendy Wasserstein
- DAndrea O'Dowell
Answer: Wendy Wasserstein - 254.
In what movie do Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio star as a married couple living in a Connecticut suburb?
- AThe Basketball Diaries
- BTitanic
- CThe Reader
- DRevolutionary Road
Answer: Revolutionary Road - 255.
What was Alexander the Greats legendary horse, Bucephalus, afraid of?
- Asaddles
- Bfire
- Chis shadow
- Dsunshine
Answer: his shadow - 256.
That was the best ice cream soda I ever had were the last words of this Paterson, NJ born comic.
- ALarry Hardeway
- BJohn Candy
- CMilton Berle
- DLou Costello
Answer: Lou Costello - 257.
John Locke, a character from the television series Lost, was named after what real historical figure?
- AA philosopher
- BA musician
- CA sailor
- DA fictional character from Mark Twains books.
Answer: A philosopher - 258.
New York City was originally established as which other New city?
- ANew Madrid
- BNew Lisbon
- CNew Paris
- DNew Amsterdam
Answer: New Amsterdam - 259.
What is the meaning of the biblical name Andrew, which has a Greek origin?
- AMasculine
- BStormy
- CAlternative
- DSecret
Answer: Masculine - 260.
This person runs into the water in search of the balls that the golf players strike inaccurately.
- AGolf Ball Swimmer
- BGolf Ball Water Hunter
- CGolf Ball Diver
- DGolf Ball Seeker
Answer: Golf Ball Diver - 261.
Which of these queens is not correctly matched with the dynasty to which she belonged?
- AAnne - Stuarts
- BMary I -Tudors
- CElizabeth I - Tudors
- DVictoria - Windsor
Answer: Victoria - Windsor - 262.
While this President was skinny dipping in the Potomac River a female journalist took his clothes and refused to give them to him until he gave an interview.
- AAndrew Jackson
- BJames Monroe
- CJames Buchanan
- DJohn Quincy Adams
Answer: John Quincy Adams - 263.
Prior to becoming President, Gerald R. Ford served in U.S. Congress representing what state?
- AMichigan
- BPennsylvania
- CCalifornia
- DUtah
Answer: Michigan - 264.
Of what descent is Pamela Anderson?
- ARussian and Finnish
- BFinnish
- CRussian
- DRussian and Scottish
Answer: Russian and Finnish - 265.
What was the name of the famous ancient school founded by Plato in Athens?
- AUniversity
- BCollege
- CAcademy
- DAssembly
Answer: Academy - 266.
Three of these alternative names belong to US Presidents who have been even presidents (for instance, 12th President, 10th President). Which is the odd one?
- AOld Zach
- BHonest Abe
- CHandsome Frank
- DOld Buck
Answer: Old Buck - 267.
In 1877, Spencer Gore was the first winner of what tournament?
- ACricket World Cup
- BWorld Open
- CWimbledon
- DThe Masters
Answer: Wimbledon - 268.
Project Babylon was Iraqs attempt to do what?
- ADestroy Kuwaiti oil fields
- BPeacefully mediate the Iran-Iraq War
- CAttack Kuwait with biological weapons
- DBuild a supergun
Answer: Build a supergun - 269.
The mission of which organization is to promote the well-being of mankind throughout the world?
- ARockefeller Foundation
- BRockefeller University
- CStandard Oil
- DRockefeller Centre
Answer: Rockefeller Foundation - 270.
Which of these US Presidents was assassinated?
- AAndrew Jackson
- BJames A. Garfield
- CJohn Tyler
- DAndrew Johnson
Answer: James A. Garfield - 271.
What comedian said, "I don't have to look up my family tree, because I know that I'm the sap."?
- AFred Allen
- BGeorge Jessel
- CGroucho Marx
- DRed Skelton
Answer: Fred Allen - 272.
In what country was the vacuum cleaner created in the 19th century?
- AUnited States
- BChina
- CGermany
- DJapan
Answer: United States - 273.
Which U.S. president fathered 15 children: 8 with his first wife and 7 with his second wife?
- AJohn Tyler
- BLyndon B. Johnson
- CWilliam Taft
- DZachary Taylor
Answer: John Tyler - 274.
Which science fiction author made this connection between love and the universe: If the universe has any purpose more important then topping a woman you love and making a baby with her hearty help, I have never heard of it.?
- AH. G. Wells
- BRobert A. Heinlein
- CArthur C. Clarke
- DIsaac Asimov
Answer: Robert A. Heinlein - 275.
The term The Five Good Emperors refers to five consecutive Roman emperors noted for their virtuous and just rule. Which of these is not one of The Five Good Emperors?
- ADiocletian
- BTrajan
- CNerva
- DMarcus Aurelius
Answer: Diocletian - 276.
What is New South Wales?
- Aa UK overseas territory on the Pacific Ocean
- Ba UK offshore island
- CIt is a fictional name.
- Da state in Australia
Answer: a state in Australia - 277.
What Greek mythical hero did American bodybuilder and actor Steve Reeves portray in a 1958 movie?
- AHercules
- BTheseus
- CAchilles
- DPrometheus
Answer: Hercules - 278.
What does the biblical name Benjamin mean in Hebrew?
- AHe who is blessed and well
- BSon of my right hand
- CHe who carries the light with him
- DMan of many blessings
Answer: Son of my right hand - 279.
This NY mobster was nicknamed The Chin and was often seen wandering the streets of Greenwich Village in his bathrobe and slippers, mumbling incoherently to himself.
- AVincent Gigante
- BBugsy Siegel
- CMicky Spillane
- DBugs Moran
Answer: Vincent Gigante - 280.
The first vending machine was created in the 100s of the 1st century AD. What did it sell?
- ABeer
- BFlour
- COil
- DHoly water
Answer: Holy water - 281.
Edgar Cayce, who was believed to be psychic, suggested that the Bermuda Triangle was the location of which of the following?
- Aa US Navy base
- BAtlantis
- Ca Nazi navy base
- Dan alien base
Answer: Atlantis - 282.
According to the 2007 statistics of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, what is the most common surname in Canada?
- ATremblay
- BWilson
- CDubois
- DLi
Answer: Li - 283.
Volpone, The Alchemist and Sejanus are plays by this dramatist.
- AWilliam Congreve
- BRichard Sheridan
- CBen Jonson
- DChristopher Marlowe
Answer: Ben Jonson - 284.
Which of these cities hosts an international street performers festival each year?
- ALondon, U.K.
- BSan Francisco, California
- CEdmonton, Canada
- DParis, France
Answer: Edmonton, Canada - 285.
Which American musician does this statement belong to: When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.?
- ABono
- BSantana
- CJimi Hendrix
- DSyd Barrett
Answer: Jimi Hendrix - 286.
Which of these paintings was not created by Leonardo Da Vinci?
- AThe Virgin and Child with St. Anne
- BVirgin of the Rocks
- CSt. Jerome in the Wilderness
- DThe Creation of Adam
Answer: The Creation of Adam - 287.
What Italian actor won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1997 tragicomedy Life Is Beautiful?
- ARoberto Benigni
- BRudolph Valentiono
- CAlberto Sordi
- DFranco Nero
Answer: Roberto Benigni - 288.
This Hollywood legend wrote to his girlfriend Barbara Glenn, "Darling, I haven't written because I have fallen in love," and then went on to say that he was referring to his horse Cisco the Kid.
- ASpencer Tracy
- BClark Gable
- CJames Dean
- DMarlon Brando
Answer: James Dean - 289.
Born in Brookline, Massachusetts. he was a Roman Catholic President .
- ALyndon Baines Johnson
- BRichard Milhous Nixon
- CJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy
- DHarry Shippe Truman
Answer: John Fitzgerald Kennedy - 290.
Edvin van der Saar is famous as the goalie of Manchester United. What nationality is his name typical of?
- ADutch
- BDanish
- CFrench
- DTurkish
Answer: Dutch - 291.
This mans voyages were the base for Frances claim to Canada. His initial intention was to search for the Northwest Passage to the Orient.
- AJacques Cartier
- BMarco Polo
- CSamuel de Champlain
- DFrancis Drake
Answer: Jacques Cartier - 292.
This man led the Cali Cartel and was a rival of Pablo Escobar. At its height, the cartel controlled over 80% of the cocaine exports from Colombia to the USA.
- AGilberto Rodríguez Orejuela
- BManuel Noriega
- CJuan Carlos
- DAntônio Mota Graça
Answer: Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela - 293.
What 18th-century British theologian, natural philosopher and educator is credited with the discovery of oxygen?
- AJoseph John Thomson
- BJoseph Boor
- CJoseph Priestly
- DJoseph Campbell
Answer: Joseph Priestly - 294.
Who is the author of the self-help book How to Win Friends and Influence People?
- ANorman Vincent Peale
- BDale Carnegie
- CJohn Maxwell
- DGeorge Bush
Answer: Dale Carnegie - 295.
Who said: Honesty is the best policy?
- AThomas Jefferson
- BBen Franklin
- CGeorge Washington
- DAbraham Lincoln
Answer: Ben Franklin - 296.
What actor won the 1996 Golden Globe Award for his role of an FBI Special Agent in a TV series?
- ADavid Boreanz
- BDavid Morse
- CDavid Hasselhoff
- DDavid Duchovny
Answer: David Duchovny - 297.
Which one of the following is famous for running a school for mimes in New York City ?
- AMartyn Hermanosa
- BJewel Walker
- CGregg Goldston
- DDesmond Jones
Answer: Gregg Goldston - 298.
They all were concerned with their legacy of learning. What two were sorely disappointed?
- AThomas Jefferson Harry Truman
- BAndrew Jackson James K. Polk
- CWarren Harding Franklin Pierce
- DMartin Van Buren Millard Fillmore
Answer: Andrew Jackson James K. Polk - 299.
Robert McNamara served as Secretary of Defense under which 2 Presidents?
- AAdams/Garfield
- BNixon/Ford
- CKennedy/Johnson
- DCarter/Haag
Answer: Kennedy/Johnson - 300.
Name the eighteenth US President who was in office from 1869 – 1877.
- AAbraham Lincoln
- BAndrew Johnson
- CUlysses S. Grant
- DRutheford B. Hayes
Answer: Ulysses S. Grant
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