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Quiz about Jacqueline Kennedy The American Queen

Jacqueline Kennedy: The American Queen Quiz

She was the wife of the 35th President of the United States and one of the most influential and emulated women of the 20th century. How much do you know about this feminine icon?

A multiple-choice quiz by 60sFashion. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
60sFashion

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
310,370

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
860

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (6/10), Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 66 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which historic event did Jackie cover as the "Inquiring Camera Girl" for the Washington Times-Herald? Hint

Grace Kelly's marriage to Prince Albert II of Monaco

The surrender of Japan

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Hawaii's acceptance of statehood

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Question 2 of 10

2. On which day did Jacqueline Bouvier become Mrs John F Kennedy? Hint

October 25 1954

September 12 1953

June 20 1952

March 19 1953

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Question 3 of 10

3. Pertaining to her fashion preferences, which of the following did Jackie state that she did not like? Hint

Beading

Prints

Embroidery

Go-Go boots

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many children did Jackie and JFK have? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these submarines did Jackie christen in 1962? Hint

USS Alexander Hamilton

USS Nathan Hale

USS Lafayette

USS John Adams

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which wealthy businessman did Jackie marry in 1968? Hint

Aristotle Onassis

Albert II Prince of Monaco

John D. Rockefeller II

Warren Buffet

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Question 7 of 10

7. What famous structure did Jackie campaign to save in the mid 1970s? Hint

Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson

Grand Central Station

Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington

New York City Public Library

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these books did Jackie not edit during her career with Doubleday and Company? Hint

The Cairo Trilogy

The Life and Times of Elizabeth I

Learning to Look: My Life in Art

Louis XIV: A Royal Life

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jackie's personal secretary chronicled her years with the Kennedys in a biographical book. What is the book's title? Hint

My Life With Jacqueline Kennedy

First Secretary: My Days with Jackie

The Chronicles of Camelot

The Right Hand to Mrs Kennedy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Jackie make her permanent home following the death of her second husband? Hint

Chicago, IL

Catalina Island, CA

Newport, RI

New York City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which historic event did Jackie cover as the "Inquiring Camera Girl" for the Washington Times-Herald?

Answer: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Prior to their marriage Jackie interviewed John F Kennedy in addition to Richard Nixon who would become JFK's opponent in the 1960 presidential election. She also covered the inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953.

2. On which day did Jacqueline Bouvier become Mrs John F Kennedy?

Answer: September 12 1953

Jackie and JFK were wed at Saint Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island and spent their honeymoon in Acapulco, Mexico. Interestingly, it was later said that Jackie did not particularly care for her wedding dress, though she wore it anyway.

3. Pertaining to her fashion preferences, which of the following did Jackie state that she did not like?

Answer: Prints

During her correspondence with designer Oleg Cassini, Jackie stated that she did not care for printed fabrics and rarely wore them while she was First Lady.

4. How many children did Jackie and JFK have?

Answer: 4

1956-Arabella Kennedy, Stillborn
1957-Caroline Bouvier Kennedy
1960-John Fitzgerald Kennedy, died in 1999 as the result of a plane crash
1963-Patrick Bouvier Kennedy,died two days after birth as the result of a respiratory illness.

5. Which of these submarines did Jackie christen in 1962?

Answer: USS Lafayette

Jackie cracked a bottle of champagne against the hull of the USS Lafayette, which served from 1963-1991.

6. Which wealthy businessman did Jackie marry in 1968?

Answer: Aristotle Onassis

Jackie and Onassis were married on his private island, Skorpios.

7. What famous structure did Jackie campaign to save in the mid 1970s?

Answer: Grand Central Station

Grand Central Station was due to be demolished but was preserved with the help of Jackie who loved history and historic buildings.

8. Which of these books did Jackie not edit during her career with Doubleday and Company?

Answer: The Life and Times of Elizabeth I

Jackie had a life-long love of literature and it was said that she read dozens of books every month. She was first employed by Viking Press in 1976 as a literary editor and then moved to Doubleday in 1978, retaining her editorial position.

9. Jackie's personal secretary chronicled her years with the Kennedys in a biographical book. What is the book's title?

Answer: My Life With Jacqueline Kennedy

Mary Barelli Gallagher was Jackie's personal assistant for 11 years up until 1964. In her memoirs, Gallagher painted a motherly picture of Jackie, in contrast to her more usual image as a fashionable socialite.

10. Where did Jackie make her permanent home following the death of her second husband?

Answer: New York City

New York City became Jackie's permanent home for the rest of her life which ended in 1994 with her death from cancer. She was buried at Arlington National Cemetery next to JFK, their infant son Patrick, and stillborn daughter Arabella who had all died over three decades earlier.

Source: Author 60sFashion

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