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Quiz about Also Known as
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Some people have more than one name or title. Can you spot the name or title they are usually known by?

A multiple-choice quiz by bzjane2. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bzjane2
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
372,944
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
616
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (2/10), Hayes1953 (8/10), sarahpplayer (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who is also known as The Lord of the Isles? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. By what name is Elston Gunn better known? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Richard Bachman also writes novels under another name. Which? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. George Eliot wrote novels such as "The Mill on the Floss" and "Middlemarch". What was his/her real name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Samuel Clemens wrote many books under this pen name. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. By what name is William Jefferson Blythe better known? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Enid Blyton was a prolific writer of children's books in the 20th century. What pen name did she occasionally use? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. By what name is Paul Hewson better known? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. By what name is Archibald Leach better known? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Edson Arantes do Nascimento is better known as? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is also known as The Lord of the Isles?

Answer: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales

Prince Charles has a number of titles including, Earl of Chester and Duke of Cornwall. When he was born in 1948 his title was Prince Charles of Edinburgh. He became Duke of Cornwall in 1952 and he was also given the title Duke of Rothesay at the same time. He uses this title when he is in Scotland. He is also the Earl of Chester, so he could call himself Charlie Chester.
2. By what name is Elston Gunn better known?

Answer: Bob Dylan

There are a number of names associated with Bob Dylan. He was born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24 1941. His first pseudonym seems to have been "Elston Gunn" which he used when he was still in High School. He started using "Bob Dylan" when he attended The University of Minnesota and he changed his name legally in 1962.

He has also used the names "Blind Boy Grunt" "Boo Wilbury"/"Lucky Wilbury" and "Jack Frost".
3. Richard Bachman also writes novels under another name. Which?

Answer: Stephen King

Apparently Stephen King adopted the Bachman pseudonym because his publishers limited him to one book per year. It is also believed that he wanted to test whether his books were successful because of talent or luck. The name Bachman comes from the band Bachman, Turner, Overdrive.
4. George Eliot wrote novels such as "The Mill on the Floss" and "Middlemarch". What was his/her real name?

Answer: Mary Ann Evans

It is believed that she used a male pen name in order to be taken seriously as a writer. She may have also wanted to protect her privacy because she lived with a married man (John Henry Lewes) for many years. She was born Mary Ann Evans in 1819. When she started living with John Henry Lewes in 1854 she called herself Marion Evans Lewes.

They were unable to marry because Lewes was already married to Agnes Jervis although they had an "open relationship" and she had three children by another man.
5. Samuel Clemens wrote many books under this pen name.

Answer: Mark Twain

Mark Twain wrote classics such as "Huckleberry Finn" and "Tom Sawyer". He was born in 1835 in Florida but moved to Hannibal, Missouri when he was four. His early career included a spell as a printer's apprentice and also working on the steamboats on the Mississippi as a pilot. His pen name is derived from the term for a depth of two fathoms, which was a safe depth for steamboats.
6. By what name is William Jefferson Blythe better known?

Answer: Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton served as 42nd President of the United States of America from 1993-2001. His father died before he was born and his mother remarried when he was a small child. His stepfather was Roger Clinton and Bill adopted this name when he was in his teens.
7. Enid Blyton was a prolific writer of children's books in the 20th century. What pen name did she occasionally use?

Answer: Mary Pollock

Enid Blyton wrote over 700 books. Her works include "The Famous Five" series and "Noddy". Her first book, "Child Whispers", was published in 1922. In 1940, in addition to "The Children of Kidillin" and "Three boys and a Circus", which she published as "Mary Pollck", she also published 11 books as "Enid Blyton". Mary was her middle name and Pollock was the name of her first husband.
8. By what name is Paul Hewson better known?

Answer: Bono

Bono is the lead singer for the Irish rock band U2. He is also well known for his philanthropy and has been involved in benefits such as "Live Aid" and "Band Aid".
The name Bono is said to be derived from the (incorrect) Latin phrase "bono vox" which means "good voice".
9. By what name is Archibald Leach better known?

Answer: Cary Grant

Cary Grant was born in Bristol, England in 1904. He joined the Bob Pender Stage Troupe as a stilt walker in 1920. He changed his name when he arrived in Hollywood in 1931. He went on to become one of Hollywood's most successful and best loved actors.
10. Edson Arantes do Nascimento is better known as?

Answer: Pele

Pele is widely regarded as the greatest ever football player.He first played for Brazil at the age of 16 and he won three World Cup medals in 1958, 1962 and 1970. It is believed that he acquired his nickname from his mispronunciation of one of his favourite players (Bile),when he was a teenager.
Source: Author bzjane2

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