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1. Those literary sisters, Emily and Charlotte Bronte, are celebrated today for their novels. Another sister, Anne, is a less well-known writer. Which work is hers? 'Of Time and the River' 'Demian' 'The Magic Mountain' 'Agnes Grey'

2. Abraham Lincoln's surviving son, Robert Lincoln, followed in his father's footsteps by continuing in government. What position did he attain? Vice President Director of Indian Affairs Speaker of the House Secretary of War

3. Mary Shelley, author of 'Frankenstein', was related to the famous poet, Percy Shelley. How? Daughter Mother Sister Wife

4. Lucian Freud, grandson of Sigmund Freud, achieved fame in a field other than psychology. What field was it? Music Law Biological Science Art

5. Which of these famous giants of music was part of a family line that consisted of many individuals with significant musical talent? Beethoven Bach Mozart Tchaikowsky

6. The infamous John Wilkes Booth was a member of a family that was prominent in what area? Business Acting Law Medicine

7. The Wright Brothers pioneered aviation at Kitty Hawk. Where is Kitty Hawk? New England Southeast U.S. Midwest West Coast

8. Marie Curie and her husband gained fame for their work with radium. When did that occur? Early 19th century Late 19th century Late 18th century Early 18th century

9. Dante Rossetti and his sister, Christina Rossetti, were famous for their poetry. Dante also achieved prominence in another field. Which one? Acting Art Music Architecture

10. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. followed in the footsteps of his acting father. Which of the following was a starring role for Douglas Fairbanks Sr.? 'Buccaneers' 'Mark of Zorro' 'Arthur and Lancelot' 'William Tell'