Find The Famous People Who Go By One Name (pt 7) Quiz

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1. Here's the first sentence containing a famous one-named person hidden within it: "The Crusades were not a smooth operation as much as they were a brutal one." Hiding within that sentence is a famous person who goes by a single name. Figure out who it is, and then see which of the clue answers best applies.

Answer: Singer

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "The CruSADEs were not a smooth operation..."

Born Helen Folasade Adu, the singer Sade was born on January 16, 1959, in Ibadan, Nigeria. She almost became a fashion designer before turning to music, joining a band called Pride in the early 1980s. In 1982 she formed a group named after her, Sade, and they signed with Epic Records. In 1984, they released their debut album, "Diamond Life". That album contained the hit singles "Smooth Operator" and "Your Love Is King." Sade would win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist two years later, in 1986.

2. Where is the famous person who goes by one name in this sentence? "If you egg his anger on I'm only concerned he'll raid your army." Concealed within that sentence is a famous one-named person. Find where that person is, and then see which of the clue answers best applies.

Answer: Native American

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "egg his anGER ON I'M Only..."

Geronimo, aka Goyathlay ("the one who yawns") in his Native-American language, was born June 16, 1829, near present-day Turkey Creek, New Mexico. Leader of the Bedonkohe band of the Chiricahua Apache tribe, he was famous for his strategic skills and steadfast resistance against both the Mexican and American military forces during the Apache Wars. He led many raids into Mexico and the southwestern United States in the mid-19th century. Geronimo finally surrendered to U.S. forces on September 1886.

3. And the next sentence is: "A dollar sign can make shareholders of Tik Tok take notice." Somewhere within that sentence is a famous person who goes by one name. Work out which famous person, and then see which of the clue answers best applies.

Answer: Pop singer

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "...can maKE SHAreholders..."

Kesha is her real first name, born Kesha Rose Sebert on March 1, 1987, in Los Angeles, California. Her dance-pop and electropop music distinctive style gained the singer-songwriter notice in 2009 as a contributor to Flo Rida's #1 hit "Right Round." Kesha debuted her own album, "Animal", in January 2010, which included the Billboard Hot 100 #1 single "Tik Tok", the best-selling digital single in history for its time.

4. Here is the next sentence: "A source of bad juju, venality ranks up there with negative energy" Somewhere within that sentence is a famous person who goes by one name. Work out where that person is, and then see which of the clue answers best applies.

Answer: Poet

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "...bad juJU, VENALity ranks..."

Decimus Junius Juvenalis, better known as Juvenal, was a Roman poet known for his satirical literary contributions. Born around 55 CE in Aquinum, Italy, he would write at least sixteen satirical poems usually about the corruption in Roman society. He was particularly critical of the emperors Domitian and Trajan. For this he faced exile and it is believed that he was banished to Egypt, and returned to Rome after Domitian's assassination in 96 CE.

5. In this sentence, can you find a famous person who goes by one name? "For the superman army commando, no van passed his bulletproof test." Somewhere within that sentence is famous person known by a single name. Work out which person, and then see which of the clue answers best applies.

Answer: Music star

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "...army commanDO NO VAN passed his..."

Singer-songwriter Donovan Phillips Leitch, was born May 10, 1946, in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland. He was a prominent 1960's figure in the music scene, often compared to Bob Dylan for his folk music style and poetic lyrics. He taught John Lennon a finger-picking guitar style that influenced several Beatles songs. Donovan's biggest hits include "Sunshine Superman," "Mellow Yellow," "Hurdy Gurdy Man," and "Atlantis." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014.

6. In this sentence, can you find a famous person who goes by one name? "The perspective was perverted." Somewhere within that sentence is a famous person who goes by one name. Scan it and find the person, and then see which of the clue answers best applies.

Answer: Artist/fashion designer

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "...was pervERTEd."

Ert�, was born Romain de Tirtoff on November 23, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia, and became a renowned artist and fashion designer in the Art Deco movement. His pseudonym "Ert�" is derived from the French pronunciation of his initials (R.T.). His elegant fashion illustrations, graced the covers of over 200 issues of Harper's Bazaar from 1915 to 1937.

7. Can you find the famous person known by a single name in this sentence? "To say they have a lot in common, I question what your criteria is." Concealed within that sentence is a famous person who goes by one name. Which clue applies to that person?

Answer: Actress

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "...a lot in comMON I QUEstion what your..."

Oscar-winning actress Mo'Nique, was born Monique Angela Imes on December 11, 1967. The stand-up comedian, actress, and talk-show host first gained fame for her role as Nikki Parker in the sitcom "The Parkers" (1999-2004). She won the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her astoundingly authentic role as Mary, a troubled mother in the film "Precious" (2009).

8. In this sentence, can you find the famous person known by a single name? "Debra beckons the loser to wave where it's at." Your task here is to find where a famous person who goes by one name is hiding, and then see which of the clues applies.

Answer: Rock star

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "Debra BECKons the loser..."

Born Bek David Campbell on July 8, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, the musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer we know as Beck emerged famously in the early 1990s with his musical blend of many musical styles, including folk, funk, soul, hip hop, electronica, and alternative rock. Beck gained wide recognition with his breakthrough hit single "Loser" in 1994. His 1996 album "Odelay" won multiple Grammy Awards and included the hit record "Where It's At."

9. Here is the next sentence that has a famous person known by a single name within it: "Under the bridge, a spicy food cart would baffle a food critic." A famous person who goes by one name is in that sentence. Find where that person is, and then see which of the clue answers best applies.

Answer: Bassist

You can find the famous person in the sentence: "...would bafFLE A food critic."

Michael Peter Balzary was born on October 16, 1962, in Melbourne, Australia, and came to be known as the acclaimed bassist named Flea who co-founded the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1983. His playing style has been cited as including funk, punk rock, and hard rock. Outside of his famous band, Flea has been called upon to collaborate with an eclectic range of recording artists such as Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Alanis Morissette, and Nirvana.

10. Here is the last sentence: "Neanderthal stone weapons have been discovered with fur animal pelts." The hidden famous person who goes by one name in that sentence is what you're looking for. Then see which of the clue answers best applies.

Answer: Fashion designer

You can find the famous person in the sentence: ""NeandertHAL STONe weapons..."

Halston as we know him uses his middle name (Roy Halston Frowick) in the fashion industry. Born April 23, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, he achieved fame at first as a hat designer, having created the iconic pink pillbox hat worn by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy at JFK's 1961 presidential inauguration. After opening a boutique on Madison Avenue, some of his more popular designs included halter dresses and caftans that were noted for their simplicity and elegance.

Source: Author Billkozy

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