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Frank Sinatra Jr., son of the legendary entertainer, made national headlines while still a young man. How?

Crime victim. Sinatra Jr. was the victim of a kidnapping - one of the risks of the children of the rich and famous. Fortunately, he survived the incident and went on to have a (modest) entertainment career.

Eugene O'Neill Jr., son of the great American playwright, carved out a fine career for himself before dying young. In what field did he make his reputation?

Academics. O'Neill Jr. was a classics scholar. He achieved a certain prominence, but was troubled by (among other things) some failed marriages. He committed suicide in middle age.

Similarly, Dean Martin Jr. ("Dino") also died young. How?

Accident. Dino died in a plane crash. Martin senior apparently never fully recovered from it.

Everyone knows that John Kennedy Jr. died in a plane crash with his wife and sister-in-law. Where were they going when the plane crashed?

Wedding. It was a wedding in the Martha's Vineyard area. Still sad to think about it.

Jackie Robinson, Jr., son of the great baseball player, died young. What happened?

Accident. Robinson Jr. was the victim of a traffic accident at age 21.

Charles Lindbergh Jr., son of the famous aviator, made national headlines when kidnapped as a baby. How did the kidnapper apparently gain entry into the Lindbergh home?

Through a window. Apparently, Hauptman used a crude ladder to gain entry into the baby's bedroom.

Junius Booth Jr. followed in the footsteps of his (somewhat) famous father. In what field?

Acting. "The Mad Booths of Maryland" consisted of patriarch Junius and his sons. Along with Junius Jr., these included Edwin and John Wilkes.

Marvin Gaye, famous singer, died at the hands of his father. How?

Shooting. Gaye Jr. died when his father shot him.

Which of these famous inventors experienced conflicts with an unstable son who bore his father's name and tried to capitalize on his father's fame?

Thomas Edison. Thomas Edison Jr. was unhappy, unsuccessful and apparently troubled. He grew up without a mother and was distant from his father.

Joe Dimaggio Jr., son of the legendary baseball player, was somewhat distant from his father. Which statement is true of DiMaggio Jr.?

Son of senior's marriage prior to marrying Marilyn Monroe. DiMaggio Jr. maintained a good relationship with Marilyn up until her death. (In fact, he was probably one of the last people to speak with her.)