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Quiz about For The Birds
Quiz about For The Birds

For The Birds Trivia Quiz


I've never noticed until now how many people there are, real and fictional, that have bird names. This quiz aims to show 10 people that share their name with a type of bird. Here's hoping you don't have to wing it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by eburge. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
eburge
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
321,226
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1560
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: moonraker2 (9/10), Guest 90 (8/10), RobertLee_1964 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Atticus Finch, lawyer and major character of the classic novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird", was created by whom? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Donald Swann was one half of the entertaining duet, Flanders and Swann. In which country was Swann born? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of which iconic Washington D.C. building? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Trevor Peacock starred as the bumbling Jim Trott, alongside Dawn French, in which British sitcom? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The "Lady with the Lamp", Florence Nightingale, is best known for her work attending to injured soldiers at night during which war? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these was NOT written by Irish writer Jonathan Swift? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Actor Russell Crowe, famous for his roles in "Gladiator" and "A Beautiful Mind", was born in Australia.


Question 8 of 10
8. Alan Partridge, fictional radio and television presenter, was created by which British comedian? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Christopher Robin is one of the best friends of the beloved children's book character, Winnie-the-Pooh. Where did Christopher and his friends live? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Captain Jack Sparrow, one of the central and most popular characters in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, is played by whom? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Atticus Finch, lawyer and major character of the classic novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird", was created by whom?

Answer: Harper Lee

One of the greats of American literature, Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" features Atticus Finch, a widowed, middle-aged lawyer, who is described as being a crusader for good causes, an honest man, moral, and unprejudiced towards those of different races and classes. Finch's character has impacted heavily on the legal profession, and in 2002, Book Magazine listed the 100 Best Characters in Fiction Since 1900, with Atticus Finch at number 7.
2. Donald Swann was one half of the entertaining duet, Flanders and Swann. In which country was Swann born?

Answer: Wales

Donald Swann met Michael Flanders at Westminster School, and they began their partnership in 1948. Swann wrote the music, and Flanders the words. They are parodied in the UK sketch comedy show, "The Armstrong and Miller Show" by Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller, who call the characters Brabbins and Fyffe.
3. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of which iconic Washington D.C. building?

Answer: Lincoln Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. was the prominent leader of the African-American civil rights movement in the 20th century. His famous "I Have a Dream" speech, given on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, has become one of the most famous speeches in history. King was an activist who sought to put an end to racial inequality and segregation in society.
4. Trevor Peacock starred as the bumbling Jim Trott, alongside Dawn French, in which British sitcom?

Answer: The Vicar of Dibley

Trevor Peacock has starred in many British television programs including "The Vicar of Dibley" and "Eastenders" . Peacock has also starred in several BBC adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, and played the part of the gravedigger in the 1990 film version of "Hamlet", which also starred Mel Gibson.
5. The "Lady with the Lamp", Florence Nightingale, is best known for her work attending to injured soldiers at night during which war?

Answer: Crimean War

Florence Nightingale is perhaps the most famous nurse in history, known for her prolific work tending to the wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. She did her rounds at night, which caused her to gain the nickname, "The Lady with the Lamp". The Nightingale Pledge was a pledge taken by new nurses, written by Lystra Gretter.
6. Which of these was NOT written by Irish writer Jonathan Swift?

Answer: The Cricket on the Hearth

Apart from being an essayist, satirist and writer, Jonathan Swift was the cleric of St. Patrick's Church in Dublin, Ireland. Swift rarely published his words under his own name, instead choosing to pen them under pseudonyms. His most well-known piece of work, "Gulliver's Travels" (or by its official name, "Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, in Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships") is one of the classics of English literature.
7. Actor Russell Crowe, famous for his roles in "Gladiator" and "A Beautiful Mind", was born in Australia.

Answer: False

Although credited as being an Australian actor, Russell Crowe was in fact born in Wellington, New Zealand. He was four years old when his family moved to Australia, where his parents worked as film set caterers. When he was 14, his family moved back to New Zealand, and Crowe came back to Australia when he was 21. Crowe has had much success in his Hollywood acting roles, winning an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 for "Gladiator".
8. Alan Partridge, fictional radio and television presenter, was created by which British comedian?

Answer: Steve Coogan

Alan Partridge is a legendary British character, famous for his rise to fame from a sports commentator to having his own television chat show, "Knowing Me, Knowing You". His fall from fame, and his exploits as presenter of the very-early-morning radio show in Norwich, "Norfolk Nights" were laid bare in "I'm Alan Partridge". To this day, Alan Partridge is one of Steve Coogan's most popular characters.
9. Christopher Robin is one of the best friends of the beloved children's book character, Winnie-the-Pooh. Where did Christopher and his friends live?

Answer: Hundred Acre Wood

The character of Christopher Robin in A. A. Milne's book, "Winnie-the-Pooh" is based on Milne's actual son, Christopher Robin Milne. His friends that also live in the Hundred Acre Wood are Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Tigger, Owl, and, of course, Winnie-the-Pooh.
10. Captain Jack Sparrow, one of the central and most popular characters in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, is played by whom?

Answer: Johnny Depp

Captain Jack Sparrow has appeared in all three of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, and is played by Johnny Depp. Sparrow is an eccentric pirate, captain of the 'Black Pearl', and often avoids fighting or dangerous situations by fleeing. Depp's portrayal of Sparrow was vastly different from what the writers originally intended, but critics praised his performance, and earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Source: Author eburge

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