CD People Trivia Quiz

Answer: Westminster Abbey

Charles Darwin was an infamous British scientist famous for developing the concept of natural selection and evolution. His most famous work is "On the Origin of Species". Prior to becoming a natural scientist, Darwin studied to be a medical doctor but switched fields when he became interested in marine mammals while studying at the University of Edinburgh.

When Darwin died in 1882, he was buried at Westminster Abbey in the nave nearby other prominent scientists such as John Herschel, who was a good friend of Darwin's.

Answer: Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was a prolific British author during the Victorian Era. His works focused primarily on the plight of the poor and indebted in England. Some of his novels and plays include "A Christmas Carol", "A Tale of Two Cities", "Great Expectations" and "Bleak House".

Dickens' wife was Catherine Hogarth and together the couple had ten children, some of whom also became writers and editors. Catherine and Charles separated in 1858 and saw little of each other afterward. However, it is known from letters that Catherine remained loyal to her husband despite rumors that he had an affair with her sister.

Answer: Achille-Claude

Claude Debussy was born Achille-Claude in 1862. He later changed his name to Claude-Achille and eventually became known simply as Claude Debussy. Debussy was best known for his Impressionist music. Some of his works include "Clair de Lune", "Preludes" and "Suite bergamasque".

Answer: Blood banks

Charles Drew was primarily a physician and researcher into blood. During War II, Drew developed blood banks as a way to safely store and maintain blood to be used in transfusions for wounded soldiers. The vehicles used in this operation became known as bloodmobiles. In addition, Drew also developed new techniques to perform more sterile and successful blood transfusions.

Answer: John Scopes

Clarence Darrow was an infamous American defense attorney who was known for defending clients in controversial cases. He argued on behalf of John Scopes in the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. Scopes was tried under the Butler Act, a Tennessee law that forbade the teaching of evolution. He was found guilty and fined $100 but the verdict was overturned. Darrow first made a name for himself when he defended Leopold and Loeb, two wealthy teenagers accused of murder and kidnapping in 1924.

Although he was not among the founders, Darrow was instrumental in the success of the American Civil Liberties Union or ACLU during the organization's first days. The ACLU is an organization that is dedicated to preserving the civil rights of Americans, in particular the First Amendment rights.

Answer: Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve is a French film actress. She was nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award in 1992 for her role in "Indochine" but lost to Emma Thompson for "Howard's End". Deneuve also lends her time in support of traditionally liberal political causes.

In 1985, she became the official face of Marianne, a feminine personification of France. Marianne symbolizes the ideas of the French motto "liberty, equality and fraternity".

Answer: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Charlie Day is an American comedian best known for playing Charlie Kelly on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". Charlie Kelly is best friends with Dennis (Glenn Howerton) and Mac (Rob McElhenney) who own an Irish pub in Philadelphia where Charlie frequents.

Charlie Day has also starred in a number of comedy films including "Horrible Bosses", typically playing goofball characters. Day is also a musician, writer and producer.

Answer: Basketball

Clyde "the Glide" Drexler debuted in 1983 the NBA on the Houston Rockets. He won an NBA Championship in 1995 on that team before he moved to the Portland Trailblazers. He was also part of the Dream Team that won the gold medal in basketball at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Answer: Shrek

Cameron Diaz is an American actress who has starred in a number of hit movies such as "There's Something About Mary", "Vanilla Sky" and "Any Given Sunday". Diaz is primarily a comedic actress but has also played more dramatic roles from time to time. She is also famous for voicing Princess Fiona to Mike Myers' Shrek in the "Shrek" animated film series.

Answer: Inspector Endeavour Morse

Colin Dexter got his literary start writing text books and developing crossword puzzles. He introduced Inspector Morse in the 1975 book "Last Bus to Woodstock". Inspector Morse was spun off into a popular television series in 1987 starring John Thaw as Inspector Morse. Morse was portrayed in both the book and television series as a snobbish and dreary older man who loved things considered antique or outdated.