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A mix of questions of varying difficulty but all memorable in their own right. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by nogoogle. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nogoogle

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
378,582

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
607

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (9/10), hosertodd (7/10), Guest 90 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. A fall from which horse resulted in the paralysis of Christopher Reeve in 1995? Hint

Southern Cross

Northern Light

Eastern Express

Western Union

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Gerry was president of Sinn Fein in 2000? Hint

Gerry Marsden

Gerry Anderson

Gerry Attrick

Gerry Adams

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Michael Flatley professionally dubbed 'Lord' of? Hint

The Rings

The Dance

The Flies

The Isles

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which part of the U.K. did Madonna marry Guy Ritchie in December 2000? Hint

Wales

Scotland

Northen Ireland

England

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Question 5 of 10

5. After which Beatle did Liam Gallagher (Oasis) and Patsy Kensit name their son? Hint

Harrison

McCartney

Starr

Lennon

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Question 6 of 10

6. David Beckham famously wore which garment? Hint

Mini skirt

Camisole

Sports bra

Sarong

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which zany 'Mr' is Rowan Atkinson's most famous creation? Hint

Mr Magoo

Mr Ed

Mr Bus

Mr Bean

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Question 8 of 10

8. Complete the group: Frank Zappa and the Mothers of ...? Hint

Invention

Intention

Convention

Detention

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Chilean leader died in December 2006? Hint

Shiraz

Chardonnay

Merlot

Pinochet

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Question 10 of 10

10. By which initials was the character played by Pamela Anderson known in Baywatch? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A fall from which horse resulted in the paralysis of Christopher Reeve in 1995?

Answer: Eastern Express

During the cross country phase of a riding event in Culpepper, Virginia, the horse stopped short of a fence and Reeve went over the top and landed on the fence. He was unable to save himself, having caught his hands in the bridle. The horse was appropriately nicknamed 'Buck'.

2. Which Gerry was president of Sinn Fein in 2000?

Answer: Gerry Adams

Elected in 1983 but not loved by all, he was the subject of an assassination attempt by the UDA (Ulster Defence Association) whilst in office. He subsequently played a major role in the peace process aimed at ending the sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.

3. What was Michael Flatley professionally dubbed 'Lord' of?

Answer: The Dance

Born in Chicago in 1958 he is well known for the exhausting and complex dance routines of his dance troupe in which he participated. They first became noticed as an interval act 'Riverdance' at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest showcasing traditional Irish music and dance.

4. In which part of the U.K. did Madonna marry Guy Ritchie in December 2000?

Answer: Scotland

They were married at Skibo Castle near Dornoch in Sutherland. The marriage lasted almost eight years before they finally split up in October 2008. Ritchie remarried and with model Jacqui Ainsley has three children.

5. After which Beatle did Liam Gallagher (Oasis) and Patsy Kensit name their son?

Answer: Lennon

Born in September 1999 he is the godson of actress Liz Hurley. Unfortunately the marriage was to end the following year with Patsy allegedly unable to cope with her husbands womanising ways.

6. David Beckham famously wore which garment?

Answer: Sarong

He wore the garment for a night out during the 1998 football World Cup in France partnered by his fashion conscious wife Victoria. He elected to finish his illustrious playing career in the USA and crossed the pond to play for LA Galaxy in the MLS in 2007.

7. Which zany 'Mr' is Rowan Atkinson's most famous creation?

Answer: Mr Bean

The television series, in which he played a childlike character, commenced in UK in 1990 and ran for fifteen episodes. It was adapted for film in 1997.

8. Complete the group: Frank Zappa and the Mothers of ...?

Answer: Invention

US rock band from California originally formed in 1964 as The Soul Giants. They later changed their name to The Mothers but due to its slang interpretation it was later revised to The Mothers of Invention.

9. Which Chilean leader died in December 2006?

Answer: Pinochet

Appointed Commander in Chief of the Chilean army by Salvador Allende, he one month later overthrew the elected government. He remained the self-appointed dictator of Chile until 1990 and evaded calls for him to be tried for alleged breaches of human rights until his death in 2006.

10. By which initials was the character played by Pamela Anderson known in Baywatch?

Answer: CJ

Anderson has been chosen as the last nude cover and centrefold girl for Playboy magazine due out in December 2016. She asked her two teenage sons for their blessing before agreeing to accept even though she is already the most photographed nude celebrity in Playboy history.

Source: Author nogoogle

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