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1.
  Portrait of an Artist: Picasso   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the inaugural quiz at Funtrivia about one of the most influential artists in the history of art. I hope you will learn a bit about the life and times of Pablo Picasso while playing this quiz...enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 09 22
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
Mar 09 22
2028 plays
2.
  The Life and Works of Flannery O'Connor   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Flannery O'Connor was a wonderful writer of the twentieth century. Her works are among the most discussed in the literary world, due to her masterful ability to create characters that help the reader grow intellectually and spiritually.
Average, 10 Qns, trident, Aug 18 07
Average
trident editor
420 plays
3.
Ridin Down the Canyon
  Ridin' Down the Canyon    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on John Wesley Powell and his 1869 expedition on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Jan 15 20
Average
bernie73 gold member
Jan 15 20
182 plays
4.
  John Stuart Mill - A Man Ahead of His Time   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
John Stuart Mill was a 19th century English philosopher who held many opinions which were radical and forward-thinking. How much do you know about his life and works?
Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 14 13
Average
doublemm gold member
257 plays
5.
  William McGonagall, "The World's Worst Poet"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Long-cherished as a man "so giftedly bad that he backed unwittingly into genius", William McGonagall was so much more than just the world's worst poet.
Average, 10 Qns, Snowman, Sep 04 08
Average
Snowman gold member
334 plays
6.
  Portrait of an Artist: Munch   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Frightfully haunting, psychologically disturbing and daringly beautiful, Edvard Munch's artwork still challenges both critics and laymen alike today. What drove this man to create such riveting, emotional art? Find out more about him here...
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 09 22
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
Mar 09 22
1266 plays
7.
  Lewis Gordon Pugh: The Human Polar Bear editor best quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Lewis Gordon Pugh is often called the Human Polar Bear due to his ability to swim in freezing waters. He's also a well known polar explorer, pioneer, environmentalist and lawyer. Here's a quick quiz (my 50th!) on his life. Good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, thegogga, Jan 26 08
Average
thegogga
1618 plays
8.
  Magellan and His Historic Voyage    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is about Ferdinand Magellan and his voyage around the world which most scholars consider as the greatest navigational feat in history.
Tough, 20 Qns, manvinder01, Jul 24 13
Tough
manvinder01
1751 plays
9.
  La Malinche: Forgotten Mother   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just how much do you know about Hernán Cortés' interpreter and lover? Take this quiz to find out!
Average, 10 Qns, tiffanyram, Mar 20 11
Average
tiffanyram gold member
481 plays
10.
  Gregor Mendel   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Gregor Mendel was well known for his contribution in the field of genetics. How well do you know the father of genetics? Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Apr 19 11
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
1107 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What was the first name of Rosa's husband?

From Quiz "Do You Know Rosa Parks?"




11.
  The Controversial Life of Norman Mailer    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Norman Mailer (1923-2007) became a bestselling author at age 25, and spent the rest of his life in the public eye. This quiz looks at some of the highlights (and a few lowlights) of his eventful life.
Average, 25 Qns, chessart, Apr 07 10
Average
chessart gold member
630 plays
12.
  Eva Peron   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Eva Peron was to Argentina what Princess Diana was to Britain - a monumental figure for the country. See if you know a few things about her life.
Average, 10 Qns, ladymacb29, Oct 30 20
Average
ladymacb29 editor
Oct 30 20
3388 plays
13.
  Lord Horatio Nelson   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lord Nelson is one of the most famous British people in history. What do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, Spontini, Nov 24 16
Average
Spontini
383 plays
14.
  Dennis Potter - Blue Remembrances   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dennis Potter is mainly remembered as an author of television drama. The quiz title is related to one of his plays. Much of his work was innovative. What can you recall of his life and work?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 21 09
Average
rossian editor
223 plays
15.
  The Mitfords    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Were they crazy? Were they naive? Or, as Evelyn Waugh put it, merely 'fun'? Here's a quiz about one of England's most hated families.
Average, 10 Qns, sofarsogood, Mar 31 10
Average
sofarsogood
273 plays
16.
  Life of Samuel Pepys    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is on the life of Samuel Pepys, the Englishman whose famous diary gives a candid view of life during the Restoration.
Tough, 15 Qns, LindaC007, Aug 09 04
Tough
LindaC007
418 plays
17.
  Chaim Potok    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests players' knowledge of the author Chaim Potok. Best of luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Triviaballer, Oct 09 08
Average
Triviaballer gold member
706 plays
18.
  The Life and Works of Thomas Nashe   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Thomas Nashe is one of the most interesting, not to mention funny, of all Elizabethan writers. He was rash, egotistical, and nearly always broke and in some kind of trouble. A man after my own heart.
Tough, 15 Qns, daver852, Jan 04 08
Tough
daver852 gold member
323 plays
19.
  The Life and Art of Amedeo Modigliani    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Leading a tumultuous life and dying young, Modigliani has often come to embody the cliché of 'peintre maudit' (hence his nickname 'Modì'). Let's explore his life and his innovating, unique art.
Average, 10 Qns, vale70, Jun 23 03
Average
vale70
434 plays
20.
  Dennis Nilsen    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about British serial killer of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Dennis Nilsen.
Tough, 10 Qns, scarletrose, Mar 09 22
Tough
scarletrose
Mar 09 22
986 plays
21.
  Diary of a Somebody - Samuel Pepys   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Samuel Pepys was a Londoner who famously documented many of England's troubles during the Restoration. However, his personal life is equally fascinating. How much do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John, Dec 01 18
Average
Red_John
Dec 01 18
162 plays
22.
  Do You Know Rosa Parks?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This a general quiz that tests you on what you know about the "Pioneer of Civil Rights." This should be relatively easy if you know your Black History. This is my first quiz so bear with me here. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, Poet92, Sep 20 17
Tough
Poet92
1029 plays
23.
  The Prince of Pennsylvania - John du Pont    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about convicted murderer John du Pont. The man lead a long life prior to committing the heinous act.
Average, 10 Qns, Shadowmyst2004, Jan 12 16
Average
Shadowmyst2004
261 plays
24.
  W T G Morton: The Man who Popularized Ether   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Once Charles Darwin was asked what was the most important discovery in the nineteenth century. He replied, it was 'painless surgery'. The advent of anaesthesia has revolutionized modern medicine. This quiz is a tribute to the man who started it all.
Average, 10 Qns, shamroc, Jun 23 16
Average
shamroc
248 plays
25.
  George R. R. Martin, Writer of Magical Worlds   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
George R. R. Martin has been called the modern Tolkien due to his penchant for writing gritty, realistic fantasy / sci-fi / horror. See how much you know about his life and works.
Average, 10 Qns, eyhung, Jun 14 13
Average
eyhung
219 plays
26.
  Michelangelo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A challenger for Leonardo's title of "Renaissance Man", Michelangelo left the world a legacy of great buildings and magnificent artworks.
Tough, 10 Qns, Sariss, Aug 31 14
Tough
Sariss
1587 plays
27.
  A Postscript for Postgate   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is a tribute to a creative man Oliver Postgate (1925-2008) who gave me fun and interest when I was growing up and delight and joy when together with my children and later their children I re-watched his animated creations on the TV.
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 15 12
Average
bracklaman
379 plays
28.
  Clara Maass: American Nurse   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More than a century ago, a lovely young woman became a martyr to the cause of finding a cure for yellow fever. This is her story.
Average, 10 Qns, Elaine37, Apr 18 11
Average
Elaine37 gold member
404 plays
29.
  Magical World of Gabriel Garcia Marquez    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most distinguished writers in history. Find out more about him.
Tough, 10 Qns, beatka, May 06 07
Tough
beatka gold member
445 plays
30.
  A Man For All Seasons    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz concerns Thomas More, who was the subject of the play and 1966 movie of the same name.
Average, 10 Qns, OldManJack, Aug 06 19
Average
OldManJack gold member
Aug 06 19
268 plays
31.
  Ana Mendieta    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is dedicated to Ana Mendieta, an extremely talented artist taken before her time. Don't forget to rate the quiz! Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, KatieK54, Jan 16 12
Average
KatieK54 gold member
238 plays
32.
  Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin is another female astronomer that is relatively unknown. Take this quiz to learn about her contributions.
Average, 10 Qns, almach, Apr 19 11
Average
almach
221 plays
33.
  Molière    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is my first quiz, a quiz about the French author Molière.
Average, 15 Qns, IK-MDK, Jul 21 09
Average
IK-MDK
282 plays
34.
  A Look at John Milton    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the life of John Milton, the English poet and civil servant.
Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Mar 16 21
Average
ramonesrule
Mar 16 21
163 plays
35.
  Portrait of an Artist: Matisse   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A colossal figure in the art world of the early 20th century, French artist Henri Matisse helped shape the direction of the avant-garde movement for decades to come. You can learn more about this extraordinary gentleman here...enjoy!
Difficult, 15 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 16 03
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
699 plays
36.
  Portrait of an Artist: Monet    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have always been fascinated by Claude Monet and the period of the Impressionists. Here are a few aspects on the life of the founder of this art movement.
Tough, 10 Qns, zambesi, Mar 03 15
Tough
zambesi
232 plays
37.
  Dorothy Parker: Wit and Wisecracker   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dorothy Parker once wrote "I don't care what is written about me, so long as it isn't true." Sorry, Dorothy.
Tough, 10 Qns, CariM0952, Aug 09 14
Tough
CariM0952 gold member
254 plays
38.
  On Your Marx    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I can't belive there are no quizzes on Karl Marx. Whether you agree with his ideas or not he was one of the most influential 19th century philosophers. Let me correct this oversight with this quiz on his life.
Average, 10 Qns, colpeakbagger, Sep 09 15
Average
colpeakbagger
397 plays
39.
  Down to the Wire    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with Samuel Morse and the development of the telegraph.
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Apr 01 17
Average
bernie73 gold member
236 plays
40.
  Ralph Nader: "An Unreasonable Man"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ralph Nader is in the opinion of many one of the greatest reformers in American History. For nearly fifty years, Nader has fought against corporate power and worked on causes such as consumer protection, environmentalism and openness in government.
Average, 10 Qns, mulligas, May 27 13
Average
mulligas gold member
252 plays
41.
  The Life and Works of Grayson Perry    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Grayson Perry is one of the most well-known and popular contemporary British artists. His work is multi-media and he's also become a TV and radio broadcaster. He's also a transvestite. How much do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, Southendboy, Mar 09 22
Average
Southendboy gold member
Mar 09 22
138 plays
42.
  Marco Polo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So here's a little quiz about my favourite historical figures - Marco Polo.
Average, 10 Qns, khassandra, Oct 30 16
Average
khassandra
1245 plays
43.
  Nietzsche, Glad Ta Meetcha!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
What do you know about this Fritz?
Average, 15 Qns, Athaell, Oct 29 05
Average
Athaell
1490 plays
44.
  Ask and Ye Shall Receive    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Radio signals that is! How much do you know about the life and work of the pioneering inventor and physicist Marconi?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Aug 24 12
Average
Rowena8482 gold member
454 plays
45.
  More Than "Gone With The Wind": Margaret Mitchell   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We all know she wrote a great novel set during the Civil War...but what else do you know about her?
Tough, 10 Qns, laughinggirl, Sep 10 07
Tough
laughinggirl
863 plays
46.
  About Niccolo Machiavelli    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Niccolo Machiavelli was a philosopher and statesman as well an author. The term "Machiavellian" has become synonymous with cynicism and immorality in politics and just, in general, being sneaky.
Average, 10 Qns, safemann, Mar 01 18
Average
safemann
Mar 01 18
1482 plays
47.
  It's Never Too Late for Grandma Moses    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Grandma Moses was a famous American artist who achieved success late in life, but her works proved to be valuable (both artistically, and in the business sense). I made this quiz with my grandma and we don't want to give away too much so good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Quinze, Sep 03 02
Tough
Quinze
503 plays
48.
  Horatio Nelson    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The life of Horatio Nelson.
Average, 10 Qns, sigs42, May 19 10
Average
sigs42
525 plays
49.
  Nostradamus: The Man Behind the Prophecy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nostradamus is a prophet known far and wide. Here are some general knowledge questions and some pertaining to certain prophecies from the great Nostradamus.
Average, 10 Qns, parker3, Feb 21 15
Average
parker3
1377 plays
50.
  The Life of James A. Michener   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the life of Pulitzer Prize winning author, James A. Michener?
Tough, 10 Qns, Eolena, Feb 15 07
Tough
Eolena
262 plays
51.
  Terry Pratchett - Better than Magic    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Terry Pratchett came to my life and stayed there. It was love at first read. This quiz is dedicated to a great author.
Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Aug 25 15
Average
gme24 gold member
224 plays
52.
  Sylvia Plath Biography    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Sylvia Plath led a fascinating life that ended in tragedy. This is a quiz dedicated to her life, her work, and her brilliance.
Tough, 15 Qns, katiek54, Apr 18 17
Tough
katiek54 gold member
546 plays
53.
  All about... Anna Pavlova    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the famous Russian dancer Anna Pavlova?
Average, 10 Qns, TerrorADA, Jan 10 20
Average
TerrorADA
Jan 10 20
160 plays
54.
  Christopher Marlowe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Christopher Marlowe was quite a character: A short life, a great Elizabethan talent, a belief (by some) that he wrote Shakespeare's works - and a very curious death.
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Nov 27 10
Tough
robert362
436 plays
55.
  Kevin Mitnick, "The Hacker"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Before there were computer hackers, there were phone phreaks. Kevin Mitnick was one of these. Lots of his fellow "phone hackers" went on to great lives in the computer industry today, and barely remember their humble beginnings.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rome_Leader, Jan 19 07
Tough
Rome_Leader
482 plays
56.
  David Morrell: Master Writer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am a big fan of this writer. A rare man who rose from adversity in his childhood to become someone who has been lauded by people like Stephen King.
Tough, 10 Qns, martinjudo, Nov 04 12
Tough
martinjudo
244 plays
57.
  The Life of Georgia O'Keeffe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a ten question quiz about the life of Georgia O'Keeffe.
Average, 10 Qns, lisa6349, Aug 19 17
Average
lisa6349
538 plays
58.
  Craigslist Killer - Philip Markoff    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the alleged Craigslist Killer, Philip Markoff who committed his crimes in 2009.
Tough, 10 Qns, bonnienclyde, Mar 09 22
Tough
bonnienclyde
Mar 09 22
826 plays
59.
  Albert Pierrepoint, Executioner    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The fruit of my experience has this bitter aftertaste ... Capital punishment in my view, achieved nothing except revenge." (Albert Pierrepoint, 1974). Let's find out more about this man.
Average, 10 Qns, purcy, Mar 12 11
Average
purcy
300 plays
60.
  Eugenio Montale    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some easy questions about Montale's life and works. How much do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, darkandre, Aug 31 13
Average
darkandre
221 plays
61.
  Gordon Stewart Northcott    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge on the true life of the "Changeling" murderer,Gordon Stewart Northcott!
Average, 10 Qns, srosalyn123, Mar 09 22
Average
srosalyn123
Mar 09 22
483 plays
62.
  Thomas Paine (1737-1809)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Life and Works of Thomas Paine : a radical thinker, inspirational writer and social-reformer, Thomas Paine's works influenced both the American independence movement and The French Revolution, yet he died in virtual obscurity.
Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 20 07
Average
Mutchisman
381 plays
63.
  Marcel Proust - Life and Work    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Marcel Proust - an influential French writer on literature around the world.
Tough, 10 Qns, scotspanlit, Mar 16 11
Tough
scotspanlit
243 plays
64.
  Life of Vladimir Nabokov    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) is one of the 20th Century's most important writers. His novels, such as 'Lolita' and 'Pale Fire,' are considered classics, and monumental artistic achievements. Test your knowledge of the life of Nabokov with this quiz.
Average, 20 Qns, panderson, Nov 23 16
Average
panderson
352 plays
65.
  The Elephant Man    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A familiarity with the 1980 movie may be of some benefit but this quiz is based primarily on written accounts of The Elephant Man.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ripper1, Apr 02 11
Difficult
ripper1
1198 plays
66.
  Slumming Angel    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You've probably heard of Philip Marlow, one of vintage detective fiction's most well-known characters. But how much do you know about Raymond Chandler, the "slumming angel" behind the sarcastic prose?
Difficult, 10 Qns, gretas, Dec 31 05
Difficult
gretas
178 plays
67.
  The Life of Sir Joseph Paxton    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sir Joseph Paxton was a Victorian architect, gardener and designer.
Average, 10 Qns, genovia12, Oct 07 10
Average
genovia12
208 plays
68.
  John Nash, an Amazing Life    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
John Nash is one of the greatest mathemeticians of the 20th century, and is the subject of the film "A Beautiful Mind." Here are some more facts about this gifted man.
Difficult, 15 Qns, kathypig1, Apr 19 11
Difficult
kathypig1
876 plays
69.
  Joshua Norton    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The only unelected, unappointed official in U.S. History. Who is this guy? Join me and find out!
Average, 10 Qns, blakey, Sep 07 11
Average
blakey
345 plays
70.
  Berthe Morisot    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The artist Berthe Morisot. Morisot is the sixth of nineteen focus artists featured in the 2001-2002 US Academic Decathlon curriculum and her featured work is Woman At Her Toilette.
Average, 15 Qns, SuperRo, Feb 22 02
Average
SuperRo
391 plays
71.
  Louis Pasteur    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Lets see how much you know about one of the greatest scientists of all times.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Piecrust, Sep 13 14
Difficult
Piecrust
1054 plays
72.
  The Life of Emmeline Pankhurst    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have a huge amount of respect for Emmeline Pankhurst and all that she acheived. I hope you can enjoy this quiz, and perhaps even learn something about the woman I admire most.
Tough, 10 Qns, liannea_w, Jan 19 13
Tough
liannea_w
661 plays
73.
  Georgia O'Keeffe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with the life (and art) of the extraordinary Georgia O'Keeffe. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, KatieK54, Mar 20 11
Difficult
KatieK54 gold member
600 plays
74.
  George Ohr, the Mad Potter of Biloxi    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
George Ohr was a potter who worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is one of the most respected potters in the U.S. today, and if you have one of his items, you have one of the earliest abstract pieces ever to be made!
Average, 10 Qns, chicochi3, Nov 06 09
Average
chicochi3
237 plays
75.
  Pran - The Great Indian Cartoonist    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The name of the quiz says it all, Pran is arguably one of India'a greatest cartoonists and writers. He took India by storm with his unique characters like Chacha Chaudhry and Sabu when India was totally tending towards the West.
Average, 10 Qns, peelusrinivasan, Mar 18 10
Average
peelusrinivasan
187 plays
76.
  Katherine Mansfield    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Katherine Mansfield was one of the most innovative short-story writers of the 20th century, and there doesn't seem to be a quiz on her here, so here goes... All the questions are multiple choice.
Average, 10 Qns, cheesepit, Jul 13 17
Average
cheesepit
334 plays
77.
  Sir Henry Morgan: Pirate or Privateer?    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This quiz is about the terror of the Spanish Main, Sir Henry Morgan.
Average, 5 Qns, Charlie007, Apr 07 14
Average
Charlie007
1292 plays
78.
  Nadar, 19th-century photographer, Impressionist fr    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Nadar was a colorful 19th-century figure in the art world of Paris and in particular, the 'Impressionists'. Here are a few questions concerning him.
Average, 5 Qns, Bruyere, Jul 03 07
Average
Bruyere editor
505 plays

People M-P Trivia Questions

1. Grayson is an Essex Boy - he was born and raised in its county town about 30 miles from London. What is the name of this town?

From Quiz
The Life and Works of Grayson Perry

Answer: Chelmsford

Chelmsford is an ancient town that developed around the Roman fort built there in AD 60. Grayson had an unhappy childhood after his parents split up when he was four years old; he says that his stepfather was violent. Colchester is another town with its history dating back to Roman times. Southend is a seaside resort with the best football team in the county, Southen United, and Basildon is a "New Town" renowned as being a bellwether constituency at General Elections.

2. Although Morse is associated with the development of the telegraph, for many years he had a different way of earning a living. In which field was Morse a leading American figure in the early 1800s?

From Quiz Down to the Wire

Answer: He was an artist.

Samuel Morse (1791-1872) established his reputation as a painter--particularly of portraits. His works include portraits of US presidents John Adams and James Monroe. Morse also painting "Dying Hercules" and "Judgment of Jupiter". Morse studied painting for several years in London under the tutelage of artist Washington Allston. Morse was a co-founder of the National Academy of Design and served as its first president.

3. Nelson joined the navy in 1771, aged just 12 and in 1779, he took command of a 28-gun frigate. What was her water related name?

From Quiz Lord Horatio Nelson

Answer: HMS Hinchinbrook

The American War of Independence had started, so Nelson sailed to America where he captured several American ships and later took part in attempts to capture the Spanish colonies in Central America.

4. John du Pont became very interested in what collegiate and Olympic sport in the 1980s?

From Quiz The Prince of Pennsylvania - John du Pont

Answer: Wrestling

John du Pont had competed in and help fund teams in several sports prior to and through the 1980s, but during the 80s he took interest in American wrestling. He donated money to several colleges to help fund teams and started his own training facility to help the U.S. National team get the training needed to beat eastern block countries.

5. Claude was the second name of his hyphenated first name. What was his first name?

From Quiz Portrait of an Artist: Monet

Answer: Oscar-Claude

Oscar-Claude Monet (November 14, 1840-December 5, 1926) was the second son of Claude Adolphe and Louise Justine Aubree Monet. He was baptised as Oscar-Claude and his parents called him Oscar. In his younger days he signed his works as O. Monet. It is unclear when he stating using only the name Claude Monet. As a teenager his drawings were mainly charcoal caricatures until he was introduced to outdoor painting.

6. John Stuart Mill was undeniably influenced by his philosopher father, who treated his young son as an educational experiment, providing him with a broad and deep knowledge of a variety of intellectual topics. What was the name of Mill's father?

From Quiz John Stuart Mill - A Man Ahead of His Time

Answer: James Mill

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was the eldest son of James Mill and Harriet Burrow. James Mill (1773-1836), as well as being a philosopher, was an economist and historian, and had great ambitions for his son. The younger Mill was kept away from other children and was encouraged only to work, not play. He was taught Greek from the age of 3 and Latin from the age of 8. He was clearly a naturally intelligent child, and in combination with his father's strict educational regime, John Stuart Mill became a tour de force on several subjects at an early age. James Mill had the intention of building a genius, believing that such men were not born, but created. The concept that human beings are not born with built-in mental content is called "tabula rasa" (literally "blank slate"), and was an idea perhaps most famously promoted by John Locke.

7. Chicago World's Fair, Lizzie Borden's trial, and Grover Cleveland began his second term as President of the U.S. all happened in the year Dorothy Parker was born. What year was it?

From Quiz Dorothy Parker: Wit and Wisecracker

Answer: 1893

Dorothy Rothschild was born in West End, Long Branch, New Jersey, where her parents had a summer home. She claimed they took her back to New York City by Labor Day so she could say she was a native of NYC. (Info from wikipedia, which cites her essay "My Hometown" as the source.)

8. Professionally, Martin always goes by his two middle initials, which, like Tolkien, are R. R. What do they stand for?

From Quiz George R. R. Martin, Writer of Magical Worlds

Answer: Raymond Richard

George Raymond Richard Martin was born in 1948. His father was a simple longshoreman and had no idea that his son would become a best-selling author, so he gave George two fairly prosaic middle names (to distinguish him from the many other George Martins).

9. Karl Marx was born on the 5th May 1818 in which German city?

From Quiz On Your Marx

Answer: Trier

Karl Heinrich Marx was born into a wealthy middle class family of Jewish origin. On his father's side of the family his ancestors had supplied the rabbis for Trier for several generations. However, his father converted to Christianity in 1817 or 1818. His mother's family went on to form the Philips Electronics company.

10. What was the name of Stewart's devoted mother?

From Quiz Gordon Stewart Northcott

Answer: Louise

Stewart's mother Louise, who he claimed many times wasn't actually his mother at all, was entirely devoted to her son. During his trials, she repeatedly lied for him, which landed her a jail sentence of her own.

11. What was Philip Markoff's fiancée's name?

From Quiz Craigslist Killer - Philip Markoff

Answer: Megan McAllister

Megan McAllister and Philip Markoff met at school in Boston in 2005 and were engaged to be married when he was arrested for the "Craigslist" killings.

12. Sir Joseph Paxton was born in Bedfordshire on what date?

From Quiz The Life of Sir Joseph Paxton

Answer: 3rd August 1803

Born in Milton Bryan in central Bedfordshire, Paxton was the seventh son of a yeoman. His date of birth is sometimes listed as 3rd August 1801 which was an intentional mistake to enable him to take a position prematurely as a gardener at Chiswick Gardens.

13. What was the title of the book which brought Nader to prominence in 1965?

From Quiz Ralph Nader: "An Unreasonable Man"

Answer: Unsafe At Any Speed

"Unsafe at Any Speed" helped to expose General Motor's Chevrolet Corvair, with its tendency to crash as one of the most unsafe cars on the road at that time. "Manufacturing Consent" is by Noam Chomsky and analyzes the propaganda model which dominates the American mass media. "The Peoples History of the United States" is the famous history book by Howard Zinn which shows the underside of American History, such as the extermination of the American Indians, enslavement of African Americans and the oppression of workers and the poor. "Democracy for the Few" by Michael Parenti is a political science textbook which examines American politics from a Marxist viewpoint.

14. Where did Mailer grow up?

From Quiz The Controversial Life of Norman Mailer

Answer: Brooklyn, New York

In "The Spooky Art: Some Thoughts on Writing", Mailer recalls writing his first novel at age seven, a science fiction novel about people on Earth taking a rocket ship to Mars. He goes on to relate that he decided he wanted to be a writer after reading "Studs Lonigan", because it made him realize that everyday lives could be interesting enough to write about.

15. In what city did George Ohr study pottery making?

From Quiz George Ohr, the Mad Potter of Biloxi

Answer: New Orleans

George Ohr studied pottery making with Joseph Meyer of Newcomb College. Newcomb College was considered to be one of the centers of the Arts and Crafts movement in the field of pottery making, and Joseph Meyer was considered to be among the best of the Newcomb potters. Meyer's pottery making skills were learned from his father in France.

16. In what country was Ana born?

From Quiz Ana Mendieta

Answer: Cuba

Ana was born in Cuba but she and her sister were sent to the United States when she was 13 years old, due to their family's tenuous stance on Cuban government. Being taken from her homeland or "motherland" was a key element in the art she would later create.

17. In which English county was Pierrepoint born?

From Quiz Albert Pierrepoint, Executioner

Answer: Yorkshire

Albert was born 30th March 1905, to parents Henry and Mary. He was the middle child, born in Clayton, Bradford, which was located in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

18. Dennis Potter was born in 1935 in which county of the United Kingdom?

From Quiz Dennis Potter - Blue Remembrances

Answer: Gloucestershire

He was born on 27 May 1935 in Berry Hill, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean. He moved to London in 1949, and studied at Oxford from 1955 after completing his compulsory National Service. He became involved with drama, politics and writing during his time at university.

19. Mendel was born in 1822. Which European country was he from?

From Quiz Gregor Mendel

Answer: Austria

Mendel was born on July 22, 1822 in a small Austrian town, Heinzendorf, which is now a part of Czech Republic. His parents were both farmers.

20. What does 'W.T.G.' stand for?

From Quiz W T G Morton: The Man who Popularized Ether

Answer: William Thomas Green

He was the son of James Morton, an affluent farmer, and Rebecca Morton.

21. Where was Montale born?

From Quiz Eugenio Montale

Answer: Genoa

Eugenio Montale was born in Genoa (October 12th 1896). He spent his childhood in Genoa, and the landscape of this region influenced his works (like "Ossi di Seppia").

22. Where was Nelson born?

From Quiz Horatio Nelson

Answer: Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk

He was born in a rectory, the sixth of eleven children.

23. Which country was Nostradamus (Michel de Nostredame) born in?

From Quiz Nostradamus: The Man Behind the Prophecy

Answer: France

Nostradamus was born on December 14, 1503, in St. Rémy-de-Provence, France.

24. David Morrell's most famous creation was first seen in written form in 1972, followed ten years later by the movie starring Sylvester Stallone in 1982. Which eponymous character did he create?

From Quiz David Morrell: Master Writer

Answer: John J. Rambo

Rambo appears in "First Blood", a story about the effect of war on the returning servicemen from Vietnam and their isolation by the country for which they fought. The other names are characters in Stallone's other movies.

25. Lewis Gordon was born on the 5th of December of what year?

From Quiz Lewis Gordon Pugh: The Human Polar Bear

Answer: 1969

Lewis Gordon Pugh was born on December 5, 1969, in Plymouth, England. His father was Rear Admiral Gordon Pugh.

26. In what country was Cecilia Payne born?

From Quiz Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin

Answer: England

Cecilia was born in Wendover, England on May 10, 1900. She became interested in astronomy after hearing a lecture at Cambridge about an expedition to Brazil for viewing a solar eclipse.

27. Who raised James A. Michener?

From Quiz The Life of James A. Michener

Answer: An adoptive mother

Michener has been quoted to say "I never had a father or a man in the house". He was raised by Mabel Michener, a widow, who adopted him.

28. What was Rosa Parks birthdate?

From Quiz Do You Know Rosa Parks?

Answer: February 4, 1913

She was born in Tuskegee, Alabama.

29. What common clothing accessory did Nilsen use to dispose of many of his victims?

From Quiz Dennis Nilsen

Answer: Tie

Nilsen, a homosexual, met his male victims at various pubs, invited them home with him, then strangled them, often using one of his own neckties. These were close to hand for Nilsen, as he wore them to his job as a clerk at an employment centre. When he was arrested he had only one tie left that he could wear to work.

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