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Quiz about Familiar Names Unknown People

Familiar Names, Unknown People Quiz

There are many people whose names are familiar to us, but we know little about the lives of these people. This quiz will probably be difficult, but will hopefully also be informative.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,042

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
7513

Awards
Editor's Choice

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Question 1 of 10

1. Noah Webster is intimately associated with the idea of a dictionary. When did Webster live? Hint

World War II Period

American Civil War Period

American Revolutionary Period

World War I Period

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Question 2 of 10

2. The mention of the word "thesaurus" immediately makes one think of (Peter Mark) Roget. What was unusual about Roget's work? Hint

He started it at a very young age

He created it despite opposition from many prominent people

He created it without any formal education of any kind

He started it at a very old age

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Question 3 of 10

3. John Bartlett's name is closely associated with familiar quotations.
What did Bartlett do for a living? Hint

Doctor

Worked in a bookstore

Lawyer

Salesman

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Question 4 of 10

4. Robert Ripley gave us "Ripley's Believe It or Not". Which of the following is true about Ripley's life? Hint

He traveled extensively

He had a background as an artist and cartoonist

All of these

He had an interest in professional sports

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Question 5 of 10

5. Henry Robert gave us "Robert's Rules of Order". Who was Robert? Hint

Artist

Teacher

Army Engineer

Secretary-Clerk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Clausewitz (or Von Clausewitz) is most closely associated with what area? Hint

Exploration

Scientific Research

Warfare

Aviation

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Question 7 of 10

7. Kate Turabian is associated with what area of expertise? Hint

Writing Style

Antiques

Fine Arts

Philosophy

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what area is Judith Martin famous? Hint

Etiquette

Ornithology

Stamp & Coin collecting

Music

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Question 9 of 10

9. We all know a bit about Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell--how about George Eastman--the key figure in the development of Eastman Kodak. Which statement is true of him? Hint

Horatio Alger type success story

Child prodigy

Privileged background

Physically handicapped

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Question 10 of 10

10. Everyone has heard of the "King James Bible". Of whom was he a contemporary? Hint

Shakespeare

William the Conqueror

Columbus

George Washington

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Noah Webster is intimately associated with the idea of a dictionary. When did Webster live?

Answer: American Revolutionary Period

Webster was born in 1758. His work came out in the early part of the nineteenth century.

2. The mention of the word "thesaurus" immediately makes one think of (Peter Mark) Roget. What was unusual about Roget's work?

Answer: He started it at a very old age

He began work on the project in his 70's.

3. John Bartlett's name is closely associated with familiar quotations. What did Bartlett do for a living?

Answer: Worked in a bookstore

Bartlett, whose life covered most of the nineteenth century, worked in a university bookstore.

4. Robert Ripley gave us "Ripley's Believe It or Not". Which of the following is true about Ripley's life?

Answer: All of these

He reportedly visited almost 50 countries in his quest for the "unusual".

5. Henry Robert gave us "Robert's Rules of Order". Who was Robert?

Answer: Army Engineer

He was an army engineer who felt the need to impart "orderliness" and "parliamentary procedure" to those who were unfamiliar with such matters.

6. Clausewitz (or Von Clausewitz) is most closely associated with what area?

Answer: Warfare

Von Clausewitz' "On War" is regarded as a classic by those who study the field.

7. Kate Turabian is associated with what area of expertise?

Answer: Writing Style

Turabian's "Manual for Writers" is an invaluable--or, at least, handy--guide for college students and others who have papers to prepare.

8. In what area is Judith Martin famous?

Answer: Etiquette

She's better known as "Miss Manners". For those people who care about what is "proper" in "society"...

9. We all know a bit about Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell--how about George Eastman--the key figure in the development of Eastman Kodak. Which statement is true of him?

Answer: Horatio Alger type success story

He lost his father at an early age, but worked his way up to "giant" status.

10. Everyone has heard of the "King James Bible". Of whom was he a contemporary?

Answer: Shakespeare

He was a King of England (and of Scotland). He lived during the Elizabethan period and was (among other things) a patron of the arts who was partial to Shakespeare.

Source: Author robert362

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