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1. In 2006 which British actress landed a role as Carla Connor in the long-running soap opera "Coronation Street"?

Answer: Alison King

Alison King has had roles in the television shows "Brookside" and "Cold Feet". She made many commercial for Boddingtons Beer and Daz laundry detergent. In In 2003 she had a small part in the comedy movie "Shanghai Knights" with Jackie Chan.

2. Which singer/songwriter had her first number one hit as a songwriter in 1961 when the Shirelles hit the top with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?"

Answer: Carole King

Carole King was a prolific songwriter that wrote or co-wrote almost 120 pop hits between 1960 and 1999. She was also a very popular singer in her own right, with numerous hits. Her album "Tapestry" (1971) went to the top of the record charts when it was released and remained on the charts for over six years.

At the turn of the 21st century she held the record for the longest time for an album by a female singer to hold the number one position as well as the longest time for an album by a female to remain on the charts.

She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has won four Grammy Awards.

3. British actress Alex Kingston gained international attention for her role as which character on the American television show "E.R."?

Answer: Dr. Elizabeth Corday

Alexandra Elizabeth Kingston was a well-known actress in the United Kingdom when she took the plunge into the fickle American television field as Dr. Elizabeth Corday on the immensely popular night time medical drama "E.R.". Her role in this series lasted for seven years (1997-2004) and she successfully made a name for herself in the U.S.

4. Which country was home to the The Kingston Trio, a folk/pop music group from the 1950s and early 1960s?

Answer: United States

The Kingston Trio was an American group that got their start in the San Francisco Bay area in 1957. One of their biggest hits was "Tom Dooley" which sold over three million copies in 1958. The group performed off and on for over 50 years even though the members performing has changed through time.

Many major musicians including Jimmy Buffet and Bob Dylan, have publicly stated that they and their music was influenced by Kingston Trio.

5. In which sunny American state did Larry King, the premier television and radio host get his start in the field?

Answer: Florida

Born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger in Brooklyn, New York, Larry King got his first job with Miami Beach radio station WAHR in 1957. Long considered one of the top men in his field, not to mention one of the most intelligent, he continued to work in the journalism field for 50 years before he retired.

His easy-going no-confrontational manner has helped him get interviews with many people who had refused to be interviewed by other journalists.

6. Alan King is an American comedian known for his sarcasm and his hilarious ranting and raving. In which of these professions did Mr. King make a living before pursuing a stage career?

Answer: Boxer

Alan King fought 20 fights as a boxer before he ever lost his first bout. After suffering a broken nose he decided to pursue his dream full time. Born Irwin Alan Kniberg in 1927 in New York City he changed his name and began using the stage name of King, which he borrowed from the boxer who broke his nose. He decided to try and make a living with his mouth instead of his nose.

7. By which female name does legendary blues guitarist B.B. King call his black Gibson guitar?

Answer: Lucille

B.B. King was a legendary blues guitarist and is generally considered to be one of the best guitarist in music. Born into poverty in 1925 in the tiny town of Itta Bena, Mississippi, King's complex guitar playing and his deep expressive voice led to a life-long career in music.

He is known for play black Gibson guitars which he names "Lucille". In the winter of 1949 King was playing a club in Twist, Arkansas. The building caught on fire but he managed to escape. When he realized he had left his guitar behind he ran back into the burning building to retrieve it.

The next day he found out that two people had died in the fire that was started by two men who were fighting over a woman named "Lucille".

8. The Warner Brothers studio voted which of these women the most photogenic actress of 1945?

Answer: Andrea King

Among Andrea King's more notable works were "Mr. Skeffington" (1944) with Bette Davis and "The Lemondrop Kid" (1951) with Bob Hope. In her later career most of her work was on television.

9. What was the name off the actor that played the character Cody Allen in the American television show "Riptide" (1983-1986)?

Answer: Perry King

Perry King is a famous television and movie actor that made his film debut in the award winning movie "Slaughterhouse Five" in 1972. He was nominated for a Golden Globe award in 1984 for his role in the made-for-television movie "The Hasty Heart".

10. Which of these actors was born with name Krishna Pandit Bhanji?

Answer: Sir Ben Kingsley

Sir Ben Kingsley won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1982 for his portrayal in the movie "Gandhi". He has also been the recipient of Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild awards during his career. At about the age of 35, he changed his name and his career slowly took off.

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The Way of Kings Trivia Quiz

King is a fairly common name, as well as a title. This is a quiz on some famous folks who were not royalty but nonetheless sport the name King or variations of it.

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