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Quiz about His Story
Quiz about His Story

His Story Trivia Quiz


This quiz will test your knowledge on a variety of topics throughout American history. From little known facts about Emmett Till's family to the names of President Teddy Roosevelt's children. Hopefully this quiz will offer some new information for all.

A multiple-choice quiz by reek76. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
reek76
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
289,009
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
429
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (7/10), mulligas (8/10), misstified (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the name of one of President Theodore Roosevelt's children? (Same name as a popular TV muppet). Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How did legendary blues singer "Howling Wolf" get this nickname? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the government name given to the Lakota tribe that Crazy Horse belonged to? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the middle name of Major General William T. Sherman? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which white Major League player was black League player Josh Gibson compared to? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the name of Jesse James' brother? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the real name of Chief "Sitting Bull"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What were the names of the members of the Rat Pack? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the STD that Al Capone suffered from? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the nickname of Emmett Till's great uncle Moses Wright? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name of one of President Theodore Roosevelt's children? (Same name as a popular TV muppet).

Answer: Kermit

President Roosevelt had a total of six children they were Alice, Ted, Kermit, Ethel, Archie and Quentin.
2. How did legendary blues singer "Howling Wolf" get this nickname?

Answer: His grandfather

His grandfather would tell him stories about the wolves where they lived and if he was acting badly the wolves would get him for doing so.


Information can be found at the following website.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howlin'_Wolf
3. What was the government name given to the Lakota tribe that Crazy Horse belonged to?

Answer: Sioux

The Sioux (pronounced sue) are one of the most well known tribes in the United States. Crazy Horse has gone down in history as the visionary leader of the Sioux. He was a firm believer in preserving the Native American culture and traditions.
4. What is the middle name of Major General William T. Sherman?

Answer: Tecumseh

William got his unique nickname Tecumseh from his father who named him after a a famous Native American leader. He is commended for his famous march to the sea for the Union Army during the Civil War. It was the combined forces of General Sherman and future president General Ulysses S. Grant that helped the Union Army defeat the Confederate forces and bring an end to the Civil War.
5. Which white Major League player was black League player Josh Gibson compared to?

Answer: Babe Ruth

He was known as the "Black Babe Ruth". He hit more home runs than Ruth, Aaron and Bonds. He played numerous positions including catcher, pitcher and outfielder. He died of a stroke a few months before Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Major Leagues.
6. What was the name of Jesse James' brother?

Answer: Frank

Frank was the older brother of the legendary Jesse James. They left a legend of being two of the most dangerous outlaws in the history of America. They were true outlaws who robbed, killed and left authorities disgruntled every time they escaped. Jesse would die by the hands of a "Judas" Robert Ford who gave him up to the governor of Missouri for a price.
7. What was the real name of Chief "Sitting Bull"?

Answer: Tatanka

Makhpiya is the real name of Red Cloud and Tasunka is the real name of Crazy Horse. They were all from the Sioux tribes and were the most famous Native Americans in America. Sitting Bull is best known for annihilating the Colonel George Custer and his forces at the battle of Little Big Horn.

After this victory he fled to Canada until his return to the United States. Sitting Bull was shot dead during a struggle with the police after concerns of his involvement with the Ghost Dance.
8. What were the names of the members of the Rat Pack?

Answer: Frank, Sammy, Dean, Joey, Peter

The rat pack consists of members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. This line up of entertainers changed the expectations of entertainment. The Rat Pack were very closely associated with the Mafia and had a world of influence on many different circles.
9. What is the name of the STD that Al Capone suffered from?

Answer: syphilis

Remembered mostly for his role in the St Valentines day massacre, Capone dealt in all sorts of illegal activity. He was never convicted on any charges related to his daily duties but was arrested on tax evasion. Once imprisoned there were numerous attempts on Capone's life.

They tried to poison him, they stabbed him and even jumped him but the syphilis he contracted is what would do him in.
10. What was the nickname of Emmett Till's great uncle Moses Wright?

Answer: Preacher

While Moses Wright often went by "Preacher" he was also called "Mose". He played a significant role in the Emmett Till case because he stood up in court and pointed out the two accused killers (J.W. Miliam and Roy Bryant) of his great nephew. They murdered Till because he had supposedly whistled at Roy Bryant's wife in their store. Wright would be harassed after the incident and eventually fled to Chicago.
Source: Author reek76

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