All Sorts of People Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer has been a member of British Parliament, and the correctional system...as an inmate. He was charged with perjury and spent two years in prison.
His first book was "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less."

Answer: Lester B. Pearson

Lester B. Pearson was instrumental in founding the United Nations, NATO and The United Nations Emergency Force. In 1957, he helped defuse the Suez Crisis through the United Nations. The selection committee stated that he had "saved the world" and he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Pearson is also considered the father of modern peacekeeping.

Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Answer: Bo Jackson

"Bo knows baseball" and "Bo knows football" were some of the lines from the Nike commercials. The cross-trainer shoes became more popular as a result of these advertisements.

Answer: Genesis/Roger Hodgson

Roger Hodgson was with Supertramp, not Genesis.
Paul Hewson is Bono, definitely with U2. Gordon Sumner is Sting, definitely with The Police. Mark Knopfler was leader of Dire Straits.

Answer: Vince Edwards

Edwards was born in New York City in 1928. In addition to his television series, he was also in films, his last in 1995. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died in 1996.

"Ben Casey" ran for six seasons.

Answer: Pablo Picasso

Reflecting the horrors of the Spanish Civil War, this large black and white mural was painted by Picasso. The painting was originally displayed in the Museo del Prado but for reasons of space it was moved to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, both in Madrid.

This move created some controversy in Spain, because Picasso stated in his will that the painting should be at the Prado.

Answer: Beethoven

Beethoven composed the Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27/2 "Moonlight." The opening Adagio Sostenuto is one of the softest, most beautiful pieces of music.

Answer: Gilbert Perreault

Gilbert Perreault was the first pick overall in 1970, and anchored the "French Connection" line between Rene Robert and Richard Martin. He played his entire 17 year career with the Sabres.

Answer: The Elephant Man

Gielgud played the part of Mr. Carr Gomm, the hospital governor, while Hopkins was Dr. Frederick Treves. John Hurt played the part of the deformed man, Joseph (John) Merrick, known as the Elephant Man.

Answer: Joseph Shuster/Jerry Siegel

Joseph Shuster, a Canadian born artist, came up with the idea of "Superman", which first appeared in 1938. Harry Lampert and Gardner Fox were the creators of "The Flash". Steve Ditko and Stan Lee created "Spider-Man", and Bob Kane and Bill Finger gave us "Batman".