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Quiz about Multifaceted People
Quiz about Multifaceted People

Multi-faceted People Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about people who have achieved prominence or fame in more than one area.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
26,533
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2666
Last 3 plays: Brooklyn1447 (9/10), Fiona112233 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Howard Hughes was a prominent figure in motion pictures, but he was equally prominent in what other area? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Jason Miller won a Pulitzer prize for his play, 'That Championship Season'. He also had a key role as an actor in what movie? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Vincent Price is known for his acting (and for his great voice). He was, however, also an accomplished collector. What did he collect? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Byron White is best known as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to that he was an outstanding athlete. In what sport? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Carl Sandburg is best known as a poet, but he also wrote an impressive biography of this American president. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Fred Grandy was successful as an actor in 'The Love Boat'. Later, he became a congressman. From what state? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. John Wilkes Booth is known as Lincoln's assassin. Prior to that, however, he enjoyed fame in another capacity. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Lew Wallace wrote Ben-Hur (and other works). He also served as a U.S. governor. Where? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Shirley Temple (Black) was legendary as a child star. Later, she worked in a totally different capacity. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Davy Crockett is famous as a frontiersman and as a defender in the Alamo. He also served in Congress. What state did he represent? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Howard Hughes was a prominent figure in motion pictures, but he was equally prominent in what other area?

Answer: Aviation

Before the weirdness crippled him, Hughes was a pilot and businessman of talent and ability.
2. Jason Miller won a Pulitzer prize for his play, 'That Championship Season'. He also had a key role as an actor in what movie?

Answer: The Exorcist

He did a fine job there, too
3. Vincent Price is known for his acting (and for his great voice). He was, however, also an accomplished collector. What did he collect?

Answer: Art

He apparently had a fine collection.
4. Byron White is best known as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to that he was an outstanding athlete. In what sport?

Answer: Football

'Whizzer' White
5. Carl Sandburg is best known as a poet, but he also wrote an impressive biography of this American president.

Answer: Lincoln

Quite extensive
6. Fred Grandy was successful as an actor in 'The Love Boat'. Later, he became a congressman. From what state?

Answer: Iowa

Republican
7. John Wilkes Booth is known as Lincoln's assassin. Prior to that, however, he enjoyed fame in another capacity.

Answer: Actor

The Booth family consisted of many actors, including the renowned Edwin Booth
8. Lew Wallace wrote Ben-Hur (and other works). He also served as a U.S. governor. Where?

Answer: New Mexico

Prior to statehood
9. Shirley Temple (Black) was legendary as a child star. Later, she worked in a totally different capacity.

Answer: Ambassador

Ghana and Czechoslovakia
10. Davy Crockett is famous as a frontiersman and as a defender in the Alamo. He also served in Congress. What state did he represent?

Answer: Tennessee

'Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee ...'
Source: Author robert362

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