Wisdom & The School of Hard Knocks Quiz

Question 1

Which famous athlete might say 'once bitten, twice shy' after suffering a recurring sports injury?

A A basketball fan

B A stadium announcer

C A rookie sprinter

D A veteran tennis player

Question 2

Which historical figure, known for his inventions, would likely agree that 'a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor'?

A Benjamin Franklin

B Thomas Edison

C Alexander Graham Bell

D Nikola Tesla

Question 3

Which fictional detective, often solving cold cases, would rely on the proverb 'better late than never'?

A Sherlock Holmes

B Philip Marlowe

C Nancy Drew

D Hercule Poirot

Question 4

Which musician, having learned from a failed debut album, would best embody 'experience is the mother of wisdom'?

A A seasoned songwriter

B A choir director

C A one-hit wonder

D A child prodigy

Question 5

Which actor, having recovered from a career-ending flop, would prove that 'the burned child fears the fire'?

A A comeback star

B A method actor

C A voice-over artist

D A stunt performer

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