About this Study Set
This study set covers Celebrity Trivia through
20 practice questions.
Hard-level trivia questions focusing on the history, artistic contributions, and cultural impact of notable public figures. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
High School Celebrity Knowledge study set below.
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1
Which legendary actor, known for 'The Bridge on the River Kwai', served as the president of the National Rifle Association from 1998 to 2003?
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A
Gregory Peck
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B
Charlton Heston
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C
Kirk Douglas
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D
Jimmy Stewart
2
Before becoming a renowned film director, which auteur was a dedicated student of philosophy and a freelance writer for the Village Voice?
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A
Martin Scorsese
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B
Woody Allen
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C
Francis Ford Coppola
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D
Stanley Kubrick
3
Which famous musician and activist was the first person to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a solo artist and once as a member of a group?
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A
John Lennon
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B
Paul McCartney
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C
Stevie Nicks
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D
Eric Clapton
4
In 1954, which American actress became the first to appear on the cover of Time magazine while simultaneously starring in a Broadway production?
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A
Audrey Hepburn
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B
Marilyn Monroe
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C
Grace Kelly
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D
Katharine Hepburn
5
Which British theoretical physicist made a cameo appearance in the television series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' as himself?
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A
Roger Penrose
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B
Stephen Hawking
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C
Brian Cox
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D
Richard Feynman
6
What is the real name of the iconic American singer known globally as Cher?
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A
Cheryl Sarkisian
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B
Cherilyn Sarkisian
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C
Cheryl Fenn
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D
Cherilyn LaPiere
7
Which Academy Award-winning actress was a talented ballerina before transitioning into acting and later served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador?
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A
Audrey Hepburn
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B
Elizabeth Taylor
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C
Natalie Portman
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D
Cate Blanchett
8
Which music icon is credited with co-writing the protest song 'Blowin' in the Wind' and winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016?
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A
Joan Baez
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B
Bob Dylan
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C
Pete Seeger
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D
Joni Mitchell
9
Which legendary comedian and filmmaker was one of the first entertainers to be awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 1978?
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A
Fred Astaire
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B
Bob Hope
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C
George Burns
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D
Charlie Chaplin
10
Which celebrated author of 'The Handmaid's Tale' has also been a noted social critic and environmental activist in Canada?
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A
Alice Munro
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B
Margaret Atwood
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C
Carol Shields
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D
Miriam Toews
11
Before his breakthrough in film, which actor was a professional high-fashion model who appeared on the cover of GQ in 1985?
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A
Brad Pitt
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B
Tom Cruise
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C
Dolph Lundgren
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D
Antonio Banderas
12
Which famous jazz musician was nicknamed 'Satchmo' or 'Pops' and was a major influence on the development of modern trumpet playing?
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A
Duke Ellington
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B
Louis Armstrong
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C
Miles Davis
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D
Charlie Parker
13
Which Hollywood star was the first woman to be awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes in 1952?
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A
Judy Garland
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B
Bette Davis
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C
Katharine Hepburn
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D
Joan Crawford
14
Which legendary fashion designer, known for the 'Little Black Dress', was an orphan who later revolutionized women's fashion in the 1920s?
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A
Coco Chanel
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B
Elsa Schiaparelli
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C
Jeanne Lanvin
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D
Madeleine Vionnet
15
Which prolific author and poet was the first African American woman to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration?
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A
Maya Angelou
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B
Alice Walker
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C
Toni Morrison
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D
Gwendolyn Brooks
16
What professional sport did the actor Jason Statham compete in at the 1990 Commonwealth Games?
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A
Swimming
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B
Diving
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C
Gymnastics
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D
Fencing
17
Which classical musician and conductor was a child prodigy who performed as a pianist before becoming the youngest conductor of the New York Philharmonic?
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A
Leonard Bernstein
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B
Herbert von Karajan
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C
Daniel Barenboim
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D
Seiji Ozawa
18
Which renowned actor and environmentalist founded the 'Earth Alliance' organization in 2019 to combat climate change?
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A
Leonardo DiCaprio
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B
Mark Ruffalo
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C
Harrison Ford
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D
Robert Redford
19
Which legendary silent film star was the first person to win the Academy Award for Best Actor?
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A
Charlie Chaplin
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B
Buster Keaton
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C
Emil Jannings
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D
Douglas Fairbanks
20
Which famous artist and filmmaker is widely credited with establishing the 'Pop Art' movement through his depictions of consumer goods?
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A
Jasper Johns
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B
Andy Warhol
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C
Roy Lichtenstein
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D
Robert Rauschenberg
