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Quiz about Multifaceted People
Quiz about Multifaceted People

Multi-faceted People Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about people who have achieved prominence or fame in more than one area.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
26,533
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2673
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1. Howard Hughes was a prominent figure in motion pictures, but he was equally prominent in what other area? Hint


2. Jason Miller won a Pulitzer prize for his play, 'That Championship Season'. He also had a key role as an actor in what movie? Hint


3. Vincent Price is known for his acting (and for his great voice). He was, however, also an accomplished collector. What did he collect? Hint


4. Byron White is best known as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to that he was an outstanding athlete. In what sport? Hint


5. Carl Sandburg is best known as a poet, but he also wrote an impressive biography of this American president. Hint


6. Fred Grandy was successful as an actor in 'The Love Boat'. Later, he became a congressman. From what state? Hint


7. John Wilkes Booth is known as Lincoln's assassin. Prior to that, however, he enjoyed fame in another capacity. Hint


8. Lew Wallace wrote Ben-Hur (and other works). He also served as a U.S. governor. Where? Hint


9. Shirley Temple (Black) was legendary as a child star. Later, she worked in a totally different capacity. Hint


10. Davy Crockett is famous as a frontiersman and as a defender in the Alamo. He also served in Congress. What state did he represent? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Howard Hughes was a prominent figure in motion pictures, but he was equally prominent in what other area?

Answer: Aviation

Before the weirdness crippled him, Hughes was a pilot and businessman of talent and ability.
2. Jason Miller won a Pulitzer prize for his play, 'That Championship Season'. He also had a key role as an actor in what movie?

Answer: The Exorcist

He did a fine job there, too
3. Vincent Price is known for his acting (and for his great voice). He was, however, also an accomplished collector. What did he collect?

Answer: Art

He apparently had a fine collection.
4. Byron White is best known as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to that he was an outstanding athlete. In what sport?

Answer: Football

'Whizzer' White
5. Carl Sandburg is best known as a poet, but he also wrote an impressive biography of this American president.

Answer: Lincoln

Quite extensive
6. Fred Grandy was successful as an actor in 'The Love Boat'. Later, he became a congressman. From what state?

Answer: Iowa

Republican
7. John Wilkes Booth is known as Lincoln's assassin. Prior to that, however, he enjoyed fame in another capacity.

Answer: Actor

The Booth family consisted of many actors, including the renowned Edwin Booth
8. Lew Wallace wrote Ben-Hur (and other works). He also served as a U.S. governor. Where?

Answer: New Mexico

Prior to statehood
9. Shirley Temple (Black) was legendary as a child star. Later, she worked in a totally different capacity.

Answer: Ambassador

Ghana and Czechoslovakia
10. Davy Crockett is famous as a frontiersman and as a defender in the Alamo. He also served in Congress. What state did he represent?

Answer: Tennessee

'Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee ...'
Source: Author robert362

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