People trivia questions
2356 multiple-choice People trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- What leading author of the Victorian era stated, Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.?
- This famous philosopher and teacher of Alexander the Great said, Happiness depends upon ourselves.
- What prolific American author does this quote belong to: Once can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.?
- What famous cartoonist said, Just remember when you are over the hill, you begin to pick up speed.?
- What exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement stated, There is no failure except in not trying.?
- What spiritual leader of his country made the following statement, We must be the change we wish to see in the world.?
- What Oscar and Emmy Award winner said, All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.?
- Name the famous lady who made the following witty remark: An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets, the more he is interested in her.
- What Irish playwright and author said, I can resist everything except temptation.?
- What political leader and noted orator is quoted here: A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didnt happen.?
- Tommy Lee from the band Motley Crue was married to this actress before he met Pamela Anderson.
- Why did President Thomas Jefferson prefer writing to public speaking, and gave only two public speeches during his Presidency?
- Who had previously owned the Bel Air mansion bought by Sir Tom Jones upon moving to the United States in 1974?
- Which of these words was coined by Sir Thomas More, who is regarded as one of the most influential Renaissance humanist scholars?
- On what popular TV show did the notorious Tom Cruise couch incident take place?
- From what novel by Englishman Thomas Hardy did the term cliffhanger originate in 1873?
- Tom from the popular Tom Jerry cartoon was known by what name in his debut short Puss Gets the Boot?
- What well-known person was roommates with actor and director Tommy Lee Jones back in college?
- What is the name of Tom Hanks first-born child, a son who followed the steps of his parents and turned to acting?
- How does Tom Thumb die according to the popular traditional tale from English folklore?
- Who was the first woman to rule a nation in recorded history?
- Who was the first woman to climb to the top of Mount Everest?
- Who was the first woman to arrive at the Magnetic North Pole on her own?
- This woman is known as the first programmer because of her work with Charles Babbages analytical engine.
- In 1960, Richard Nixon lost the election to John F. Kennedy. This former UN Ambassador was Nixons running mate.
- In 1964, Barry Goldwater lost the election in a landslide to Lyndon Baines Johnson. Name Goldwaters running mate who was the father of a radio talk show host.
- In 1968, Hubert Humphrey lost to Richard Nixon in the presidential election. This former governor and senator from Maine was his running mate.
- In 1968, third-part segregationist candidate George Wallace drew support from a large number of Southern Democratism and ended up with 46 electoral votes. His running mate was this Air Force General.
- In 1972, George McGovern lost in a landslide to Richard Nixon. His first nominee for VP, was on the ticket for about two weeks, before being withdrawn amid allegations that he had undergone psychiatric hospitalization. Who was this first nominee?
- In August of 1972, George McGovern nominated a second person as his running mate, who was on the ticket through the election. This man is the father-in-law of a US state governor. Who was the running mate?