Tony Corsari

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Tony Corsari

Born
November 12, 1926
Died
September 2, 2011
Age
84 years
Cause
cancer

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André Mathilde Édouard Parengh (12 November 1926 – 2 September 2011), better known under the pseudonym Tony Corsari, was a Belgian TV show host and presenter. He also scored a few minor hits as a singer. He was the host of the popular Flemish TV quiz show 100.000 of niets from 1956 until 1959.

He was born in Tienen and died of cancer in Ghent[citation needed].

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  1. 1.During which years did Tony Corsari host the Flemish TV quiz show 100.000 of niets?

    • A.1950–1953
    • B.1956–1959correct
    • C.1960–1963
    • D.1959–1962

    Tony Corsari was the host of the popular Flemish TV quiz show 100.000 of niets from 1956 until 1959.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  2. 2.What was the cause of death for Tony Corsari?

    • A.Pneumonia
    • B.Cancercorrect
    • C.Stroke
    • D.Heart failure

    The biography states that Tony Corsari died of cancer.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  3. 3.On what date was Tony Corsari born?

    • A.12 November 1926correct
    • B.2 September 2011
    • C.2 November 2011
    • D.12 September 1926

    Tony Corsari was born on 12 November 1926.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  4. 4.On what date did Tony Corsari pass away?

    • A.2 September 2011correct
    • B.12 November 2011
    • C.12 November 1926
    • D.2 September 1926

    Tony Corsari died on 2 September 2011.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  5. 5.What is the professional title given to Tony Corsari in his biography?

    • A.Belgian actor and comedian
    • B.Belgian TV show host and presentercorrect
    • C.Belgian news reporter
    • D.Belgian radio personality

    Tony Corsari is described as a Belgian TV show host and presenter.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  6. 6.Besides being a TV host, what other musical career did Tony Corsari pursue?

    • A.He played the piano for orchestras
    • B.He was a well-known opera singer
    • C.He was a classical composer
    • D.He scored a few minor hits as a singercorrect

    Tony Corsari also scored a few minor hits as a singer during his career.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  7. 7.Which television quiz show was famously hosted by Tony Corsari?

    • A.10.000 of alles
    • B.Flemish Talent Show
    • C.100.000 of nietscorrect
    • D.Quiz of the Century

    Tony Corsari hosted the Flemish TV quiz show called 100.000 of niets.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  8. 8.How is the television quiz show 100.000 of niets described in the biography?

    • A.A musical variety show
    • B.A popular Flemish TV quiz showcorrect
    • C.An experimental drama
    • D.A controversial political talk show

    The text refers to 100.000 of niets as a popular Flemish TV quiz show.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  9. 9.What is the primary way the public knows André Mathilde Édouard Parengh?

    • A.By his title as a singer
    • B.By his real name
    • C.By his pseudonym Tony Corsaricorrect
    • D.By his stage name André Tienen

    André Mathilde Édouard Parengh is better known under the pseudonym Tony Corsari.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  10. 10.Tony Corsari was born in 1926. What was his nationality?

    • A.German
    • B.French
    • C.Dutch
    • D.Belgiancorrect

    Tony Corsari is explicitly identified as a Belgian TV show host and presenter.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  11. 11.Which of these is a fact regarding Tony Corsari's life and death?

    • A.He died in Tienen
    • B.He never pursued a singing career
    • C.He was born in Ghent
    • D.He was born in Tienencorrect

    The text states that Tony Corsari was born in Tienen.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  12. 12.Which of the following statements about Tony Corsari is true?

    • A.Tony Corsari only worked as a singer
    • B.Tony Corsari hosted 100.000 of niets in the 1970s
    • C.Tony Corsari was born in 1926 and died in 2011correct
    • D.Tony Corsari died in Tienen

    Tony Corsari was born on 12 November 1926 and passed away on 2 September 2011.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  13. 13.What is the birth name of the Belgian presenter known as Tony Corsari?

    • A.André Mathilde Ghent Parengh
    • B.Tony Mathilde Édouard Parengh
    • C.André Mathilde Édouard Parenghcorrect
    • D.André Tienen Édouard Parengh

    The biography identifies Tony Corsari by his birth name André Mathilde Édouard Parengh.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  14. 14.In which Belgian city was Tony Corsari born?

    • A.Antwerp
    • B.Tienencorrect
    • C.Brussels
    • D.Ghent

    Tony Corsari was born in the city of Tienen.

    Source: introductory paragraph

  15. 15.In which city did Tony Corsari pass away?

    • A.Bruges
    • B.Ghentcorrect
    • C.Tienen
    • D.Leuven

    Tony Corsari died in the city of Ghent.

    Source: introductory paragraph

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