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Quiz about Traveling the British Isles
Quiz about Traveling the British Isles

Traveling the British Isles? Trivia Quiz

Celebrities with geographical names

Join me on a special tour of the British Isles, as we seek out these famous personages who are indelibly linked to the places that carry their names... or are they? Can you match these celebrities with their namesake locales?

A label quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
3 mins
Type
Label Quiz
Quiz #
420,375
Updated
Jul 16 25
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
10 / 10
Plays
242
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Red numbers with stars indicate cities, while the blue numbers are larger regions... and the green number should be self-evident.
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Bristol Lancaster Kerry Silverstone Shannon Skye York Ireland London Devon
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1. ___ Washington  
2. Del ___  
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4. Ione ___  
5. Burt ___  
6. Michael ___  
7. Alicia ___  
8. Jack ___  
9. ___ Palin  
10. ___ Sawa  

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Kerry

Kerry Washington was born on January 31, 1977, in Bronx, New York City... and NOT in Kerry County, Ireland.

She is an acclaimed American actress known for her role as Olivia Pope in the TV series "Scandal" (2012-2018). Washington has received several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award.
2. Shannon

Del Shannon was born Charles Weedon Westover on December 30, 1934, in Coopersville, Michigan... and NOT in Shannon, Ireland.

He was an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known for his 1961 hit "Runaway." Shannon was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. He passed away on February 8, 1990, at the age of 55.
3. Ireland

Kathy Ireland was born on March 20, 1963, in Glendale, California... and NOT anywhere in Ireland.

She is an actress, author, entrepreneur, and former supermodel. Ireland gained fame for appearing in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues (and made the cover three times in 1989, 1992, and 1994), and in 1993 founded a successful brand licensing company, kathy ireland Worldwide.
4. Skye

Ione Skye Lee was born Ione Skye Leitch on September 4, 1970, in Hampstead, London... and NOT on the Isle of Skye.

She is a British-American actress best known for her role as Diane Court in the film "Say Anything..." (1989). Skye has continued to appear in various films and TV series throughout her career, paints, and has even published a children's book.
5. Lancaster

Burt Lancaster was born Burton Stephen Lancaster on November 2, 1913, in New York City... and NOT in Lancaster, Lancashire.

He was an actor known for his roles in films such as "From Here to Eternity" (1953) and "Elmer Gantry" (1960), for which he won an Academy Award. Lancaster's career spanned over 45 years. He passed away on October 20, 1994, at the age of 80.
6. York

Michael York was born Michael Hugh Johnson on March 27, 1942, in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire... and NOT in York, North Yorkshire.

He is an actor known for his roles in films such as "Cabaret" (1972) and "Logan's Run" (1976). York has also appeared in the "Austin Powers" film series. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1996 for his services to drama.
7. Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone was born on October 4, 1976, in San Francisco, California... and NOT in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.

She is an actress who gained fame for her role as Cher Horowitz in the film "Clueless" (1995). Silverstone has continued to act in film, television, and on stage. She has also been an activist in support of PETA and environmental issues.
8. London

Jack London was born John Griffith Chaney on January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, California... and NOT in London, England (nor London, Ontario, Canada).

He was an American novelist and journalist best known for his novels "The Call of the Wild" (1903) and "White Fang" (1906). London was a pioneer of commercial fiction and an advocate for many social issues. He passed away on November 22, 1916, at just 40 years of age.
9. Bristol

Bristol Palin was born on October 18, 1990, in Wasilla, Alaska... and NOT in Bristol in South West England.

She is a public speaker and reality television personality, known for being the daughter of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Bristol gained public attention during her mother's vice-presidential campaign in 2008, and has since appeared on shows like "Dancing with the Stars."
10. Devon

Devon Sawa was born on September 7, 1978, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada... and NOT in Devon County, South West England.

He is an actor who gained recognition for his roles in films such as "Casper" (1995) and "Final Destination" (2000). Sawa has continued to act in various film and television projects.
Source: Author reedy

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