Sudden-Death Quiz

Sudden-Death Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

What was the cause of John Lennon’s death?

Question 2 of 15

Which Russian ballerina—remembered in part because a dessert was named after her—died on January 23, 1931?

Question 3 of 15

In which year did the Soviet Union first successfully test an atomic bomb?

Question 4 of 15

Will Kellogg, who died aged 91 in 1951, helped found a company best known for which product category?

Question 5 of 15

Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe?

Question 6 of 15

In October 2015, the British government offered about £2 billion worth of shares in which bank?

Question 7 of 15

Which of these South American political figures served as President of Ecuador?

Question 8 of 15

At the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, which English king was defeated and killed, ending the House of York’s rule?

Question 9 of 15

Which English rock band released the 1974 album "Crime of the Century"?

Question 10 of 15

When Winston Churchill resigned as UK Prime Minister in April 1955, who took over the role?

Question 11 of 15

Which U.S. president chose to say “I solemnly affirm” instead of “I swear” in the oath of office?

Question 12 of 15

Which book was prohibited in Britain during the 1980s?

Question 13 of 15

In 1958, the first stretch of motorway in the UK opened as a bypass around which town?

Question 14 of 15

Arie Van Vliet became a champion in 1953 in which sport?

Question 15 of 15

Which European capital opened its very first metro line in 1979?

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