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literature
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Which novel by Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was adapted to the cinema by Baz Luhrmann in 2013 ?
2The Great Gatsby
1The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby was adapted for the screen by Baz Luhrmann in 2013. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.
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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby was adapted for the screen by Baz Luhrmann in 2013. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.
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music
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On which album of the American rock band Buffalo Springfield does the song For What It's Worth appear?
1Buffalo Springfield
2Last Time Around

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For What It's Worth is a Buffalo Springfield song released as a single in January 1967. Its success led to a re-release of the band's first album, Buffalo Springfield.
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For What It's Worth is a Buffalo Springfield song released as a single in January 1967. Its success led to a re-release of the band's first album, Buffalo Springfield.
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arts
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For the promotion of which Madonna album does Jean-Michel Basquiat appear with his face tied up?
2Rebel Heart
1Like a Prayer

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For the promotion of Madonna's album Rebel Heart (2015), Jean-Michel Basquiat appears with his face tied with a black rope. Other historical figures have undergone the same hijacking; we can quote Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley. These images have caused controversy.
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For the promotion of Madonna's album Rebel Heart (2015), Jean-Michel Basquiat appears with his face tied with a black rope. Other historical figures have undergone the same hijacking; we can quote Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley. These images have caused controversy.
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literature
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Which novel by Anthony Burgess was adapted to the cinema by Stanley Kubrick in 1971?
1Clockwork Orange
2Eyes Wide Shut

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Anthony Burgess's novel, adapted for the screen by Stanley Kubrick in 1971, is Clockwork Orange, a landmark work of dystopian literature.
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Anthony Burgess's novel, adapted for the screen by Stanley Kubrick in 1971, is Clockwork Orange, a landmark work of dystopian literature.
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arts
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In which gallery was Andy Warhol's first exhibition held?
2Hugo Gallery
1LΓ©o Castelli

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In 1952, his first exhibition was held at the Hugo Gallery (New York).
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In 1952, his first exhibition was held at the Hugo Gallery (New York).
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geography
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What is the capital of Ecuador?
2Quito
1Lima

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Quito is the capital of Ecuador. Located in the Andes mountains, it is known for its high altitude and its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Quito is the capital of Ecuador. Located in the Andes mountains, it is known for its high altitude and its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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sports
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How old was Kylian MbappΓ© when he became world champion?
219 years old
118 years old

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Kylian MbappΓ© became world champion at 19 years and 6 months old at the 2018 World Cup, scoring in the final and equaling historic records.
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Kylian MbappΓ© became world champion at 19 years and 6 months old at the 2018 World Cup, scoring in the final and equaling historic records.
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sports
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What is Mary Pierce's nationality?
1Franco-American
2French-Canadian

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Mary Pierce is a Franco-American tennis player. She has represented France in international competitions.
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Mary Pierce is a Franco-American tennis player. She has represented France in international competitions.
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sciences
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Which measuring instrument was invented by the Italian physicist and mathematician Evangelista Torricelli in 1643?
1Barometer
2Compass

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The mercury barometer: the atmospheric pressure is balanced by a column of mercury surmounted by a closed and empty space. It was invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643.
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The mercury barometer: the atmospheric pressure is balanced by a column of mercury surmounted by a closed and empty space. It was invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643.
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sciences
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What planet makes one revolution around the sun in 248 years?
1Pluto
2Saturn

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Pluto, now classified as a dwarf planet, completes one revolution around the Sun in 248 years. Its elliptical trajectory and distance make it a unique object in the solar system.
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Pluto, now classified as a dwarf planet, completes one revolution around the Sun in 248 years. Its elliptical trajectory and distance make it a unique object in the solar system.
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