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Richard Who? Trivia Quiz


Decide who the correct Richard is from the description.

A multiple-choice quiz by imperial. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
imperial
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
71,973
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1244
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Richard was a famous explorer and translated 'The Arabian Nights'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Richard, according to Shakespeare, would have exchanged his kingdom for a horse? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which Richard acted as the notorious screen villain, Pinkie, in the film 'Brighton Rock'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which Richard composed the 'Ring Cycle' comprising four separate operas? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which Richard was known as 'Lionheart'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Richard was christened Harry Webb? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Richard invented a water-powered spinning frame which revolutionised cotton cloth production? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Richard founded a record company, is a keen hot-air balloonist and an entrepreneur? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which Richard is associated with palaeontology in Africa? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the diminutive form of Richard? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Richard was a famous explorer and translated 'The Arabian Nights'?

Answer: Burton

Sir Richard Burton 1821-1890. Explorer, translator and Orientalist.
2. Which Richard, according to Shakespeare, would have exchanged his kingdom for a horse?

Answer: Richard III

See Shakespeare's 'Richard III,' Act 5, Scene 4.
3. Which Richard acted as the notorious screen villain, Pinkie, in the film 'Brighton Rock'?

Answer: Attenborough

Lord Richard Attenborough acted as Pinkie in 'Brighton Rock' in 1947.
4. Which Richard composed the 'Ring Cycle' comprising four separate operas?

Answer: Wagner

Richard Wagner 1813-1883.
5. Which Richard was known as 'Lionheart'?

Answer: Richard I

Richard I 1157-1189, spent only six months of his ten year reign in England. Fought in the Crusades.
6. Which Richard was christened Harry Webb?

Answer: Cliff

Sir Cliff Richard, born 1940.
7. Which Richard invented a water-powered spinning frame which revolutionised cotton cloth production?

Answer: Arkwright

Sir Richard Arkwright 1732-1792 inventor and industrialist. His water-powered spinning frame allowed production of strong cotton thread so pure cotton could be woven for the first time.
8. Which Richard founded a record company, is a keen hot-air balloonist and an entrepreneur?

Answer: Branson

Richard Branson founded Virgin Record company and has made several attempts to fly non-stop around the world in a hot-air balloon.
9. Which Richard is associated with palaeontology in Africa?

Answer: Leakey

Richard Leakey is the second son of Louis and Mary Leakey and continued their work in Africa.
10. What is the diminutive form of Richard?

Answer: Dick

Rick is also used.
Source: Author imperial

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