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Quiz about Famous And Troubled Namesakes

Famous (And Troubled ) Namesakes Quiz

Many people have borne the same name as their famous fathers - and have experienced hardship or tragedy along the way.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,958

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1193

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Question 1 of 10

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

Sex scandal

Bitter divorce

Drug rehab

Crime victim

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Question 2 of 10

2. 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? Hint

Business

Law

Academics

Medicine

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Question 3 of 10

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

Suicide

Accident

Murder

Disease

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Question 4 of 10

4. 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? Hint

Wedding

Christening

Funeral

Anniversary party

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Question 5 of 10

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

Suicide

Disease

Murder

Accident

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Question 6 of 10

6. 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? Hint

Through the front door

Through a window

Through the basement

Through the garage

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Question 7 of 10

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

Writing

Painting

Composing

Acting

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Question 8 of 10

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

Car accident

Shooting

Drug abuse

Poisoning

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Question 9 of 10

9. 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? Hint

Thomas Edison

Eli Whitney

Alexander Graham Bell

Robert Fulton

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Question 10 of 10

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

Son of senior's marriage with Marilyn Monroe

Son of an illegitimate relationship that never culminated in marriage

Son of senior's marriage subsequent to the divorce from Marilyn Monroe

Son of senior's marriage prior to marrying Marilyn Monroe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: 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.

2. 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?

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: Accident

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

4. 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?

Answer: Wedding

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

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

Answer: Accident

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

6. 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?

Answer: Through a window

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

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

Answer: Acting

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

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

Answer: Shooting

Gaye Jr. died when his father shot him.

9. 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?

Answer: Thomas Edison

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

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

Answer: 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.)

Source: Author robert362

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