9 Use your school textbooks. Prepare a quiz about famous people. Use the Passive Voice.

Exercise 9: Quiz about Famous People (Passive Voice)

Here is a sample quiz about famous people, using the passive voice. You can use your textbooks to find more examples!

Quiz Questions:

1. Which famous play was written by William Shakespeare?
2. In which country was Albert Einstein born?
3. What famous invention is Thomas Edison credited with?
4. Which iconic fashion designer's work was inspired by nature? (e.g., a specific designer known for this)
5. What major scientific theory was developed by Isaac Newton?
6. Which opera was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
7. What architectural style is Antoni Gaudí famous for designing?
8. Which continent was Nelson Mandela associated with in his fight against apartheid?
9. What type of art is Frida Kahlo primarily known for?
10. Which historical document was signed by Abraham Lincoln, freeing slaves in Confederate territory?

Example Answer (for question 1):

• *The answer could be 'Hamlet', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Macbeth', etc.*

Tip: Try to find questions about people where the focus is on what was done *to* them, or what was *done by* them but in a way that emphasizes the result or the object.