George Bernard Shaw Quiz

Where was George Bernard Shaw born?

• Dublin, Ireland

• London, England

• Paris, France

• New York, USA

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What was Shaw's main talent?

• Drama

• Music composition

• Literary criticism

• Painting

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What social problems did Shaw's writings deal with?

• Celebrity gossip

• Environmental issues

• Economic inequality

• Fashion trends

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What society did Shaw write brochures and speeches for?

• The Royal Society

• The Fabian Society

• The Literary Society

• The Science Society

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Where did Shaw and his wife settle?

• Ayot St. Lawrence

• Paris

• London

• New York

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What award did Shaw receive for his contributions to literature?

• Oscar for Best Actor

• Grammy for Best Album

• Nobel Prize for Literature

• Nobel Prize for Peace

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What did Shaw request to be done with the monetary award from his Nobel Prize?

• To build a new house

• To buy expensive art

• To donate to a charity

• To finance translation of Swedish books to English

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What was the name of the film based on Shaw's play?

• Macbeth

• Pygmalion

• Hamlet

• Romeo and Juliet

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What did Shaw's wife consider the Nobel Prize to be?

• A tribute to the USA

• A tribute to Ireland

• A tribute to England

• A tribute to France

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Where did Shaw die?

• Hertfordshire, England

• Paris, France

• London, England

• Dublin, Ireland

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