So, What's My Name?

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1. I was born in Virginia in 1732. I began my working life as a planter but changed to become an officer in the British army. Later in life I took command of a different army. So, what's my name? John Adams George Washington Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin

2. I am a British entrepreneur born in South London. My first business venture was a magazine called 'Student'. I have been involved in several ventures but am best known for the brand name I created. So, what's my name? Sir Alan Sugar Sir Clive Sinclair Sir Richard Branson Sir Freddie Laker

3. I was born into a rich upper class family in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. I rebelled against my family's wishes and took up a career in nursing. During my early life I showed a gift for mathematics and was seen as a gifted statistician. So, what's my name? Edith Cavell Florence Nightingale Linda Richards Mary Todd Lincoln

4. I am an Australian cricketer. I played 52 test matches scoring almost 7,000 runs. I was involved in an infamous tour of Australia involving the English cricket team. So, what's my name? Dennis Lillee Merv Hughes Ian Chappell Don Bradman

5. I was reputedly born in a ladies toilet in one of England's largest country houses. I served my country in various capacities over a 60 year period. I received a State Funeral after my death. So, what's my name? Robert Walpole Sir Winston Churchill Benjamin Disreali William Gladstone

6. I am a prominent New Zealander. I was honoured for my participation in a particular field. My parents were, originally, from England. I am remembered for my work in a single field. So, what's my name? Edmund Hillary Ernest Rutherford Russell Crowe Natasha Bedingfield

7. I am an English sailor. One of my achievements was to sail around the world. At one point news of my exploits was considered a state secret. As well as my voyages I was involved in a business that, today, is considered unacceptable. So, what's my name? Francis Drake Alec Rose Chay Blythe Walter Raleigh

8. I am a Hollywood actor born in England. I first travelled to America with the 'Bob Pender stage troupe' as a stilt walker. When I arrived in Hollywood in 1931 I changed my name to Lockwood but the film studio changed it again. I appeared in several light comedy films as well as some Hitchcock classics. So, what's my name? Ronald Coleman Gary Cooper Cary Grant Erroll Flynn

9. I was a queen of England and the last of my line. My life was a troubled one beset by problems relating to the succession and religion. During my reign we warred with the Spanish. I died of a condition called erysipelas which caused my body to swell so much my coffin was almost square. So, what's my name? Queen Anne Queen Mary I Queen Elizabeth I Queen Mary II

10. I am a male Olympian. In my chosen sport I have won a total of 17 gold medals in various competitions, including 5 Olympic golds at successive games. I also represented my country at bobsleigh, though not at Olympic level. In 1987 I was honoured by my country for the first time. So, what's my name? Steve Redgrave Pal Kovacs Mark Spitz Mathew Pinsent