Are they a Louis or Lewis Trivia Quiz

Answer: Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) was an American trumpeter, composer and actor. He was nicknamed mainly "Satchmo" but also "Satch" and "Pops". His career spanned the years 1919-1971 and was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.

Answer: Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis (1926-2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer and producer. He formed a partnership with Dean Martin from 1946-1956. Their act appeared on the very first airing of the Ed Sullivan Show in 1948 (at the time known as the "Toast of the Town"). After the duo split up they both forged out successful solo careers.

Answer: Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is an English Formula One racing champion. He has won multiple World Championships in Formula One.

Answer: Louis XIV

Louis XIV (1638-1715) reigned as the King of France from 1643-1715 from the age of four years. His reign lasted for 72 years and 110 days which is the longest reign of any monarch in European history. He received the nickname "The Sun King" because he chose the sun as his personal symbol.

Answer: Lewis Carroll

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898) was an English writer of children's stories and is best known by his pen name of Lewis Carroll. His most famous works are "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (1865) and "Through the Looking-Glass" (1871).

Answer: Louis Pasteur

Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) was a French biologist and chemist who is known for his research and discoveries of vaccination and pasteurisation. These principles resulted in the saving of many lives from numerous diseases.

Answer: Louis L'Amour

Louis L'Amour (1908-1988) was an American writer of novels, short stories and poetry. He is best known for his Western novels and many have been adapted into films. Many of his short stories were also adapted for television episodes or series.

Answer: Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone(1879-1953) was an American movie actor who as a young man served in the US Army during the Spanish-American War. In 1929 he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "The Patriot". He is best known for his role as Judge James Hardy in 14 of the "Andy Hardy" film series. Mickey Rooney was the leading actor in the series with Lewis Stone as his father. Lewis Stone played opposite Greta Garbo in seven films.

Answer: Joe Louis

Joseph Louis Barrow (1914-1981) was better known as Joe Louis an American professional boxer who held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1937-1949. During his boxing career he was nicknamed the "Brown Bomber" of which there is also a cocktail drink with the same name. Joe was victorious in 25 title defended during his championship reign.

Answer: Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis (b. 1935) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. He gained fame during the rock and roll era with such hits as "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goini' On", "Great Balls of Fire", "Breathless" and many more. His career has been dogged by controversy including multiple marriages, tax investigation and police custody.