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Quiz about Jacqueline Kennedys Mother Part 1

Jacqueline Kennedy's Mother : Part 1 Quiz

This is a quiz to test your knowledge of Janet Norton Lee Bouvier Auchincloss Morris, the mother of Jacqueline Kennedy.

A multiple-choice quiz by bambam_2520. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bambam_2520

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,059

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
405

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Janet born? Hint

December 3, 1907

July 24, 1905

November 29, 1903

April 1, 1904

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Janet begin her college education? Hint

Vassar

Sweet Briar College

Radcliffe College

Barnard

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Question 3 of 10

3. Janet was extremely embarrassed by her grandmother, Maria Merritt.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Janet was a champion _________. Hint: Jacqueline also excelled at this sport. Hint

cricket player

equestrienne

tennis player

skiier

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Question 5 of 10

5. When were Janet Norton Lee and John Vernou Bouvier III married? Hint

July 7, 1928

July 28, 1926

Feburary 14, 1927

November 14, 1928

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did Janet give birth to her first child? Hint

May 15, 1929

July 28, 1929

June 17, 1928

July 27, 1930

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year did Janet and John "Black Jack" Bouvier separate? Hint

1935

1936

1934

1933

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Question 8 of 10

8. When were Janet Lee Bouvier and Hugh D. Auchincloss married? Hint

May 24, 1943

August 15, 1941

July 26, 1944

June 21, 1942

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many children did Janet give birth to?

Answer: (One Word - number only please)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Janet remarried after her second husband, Hugh, died.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Janet born?

Answer: December 3, 1907

Janet Norton Lee was born on December 3, 1907 to Margret and James Lee.

2. Where did Janet begin her college education?

Answer: Sweet Briar College

Janet began college at Sweet Briar in rural Virginia. She had originally planned to attend Vassar, but changed her mind. While at Sweet Briar many people asked her if she was related to Robert E. Lee and Janet answered yes! After a year at Sweet Briar Janet went back to New York and studied for some time at Barnard College in Manhattan.
Janet did not finish college.

3. Janet was extremely embarrassed by her grandmother, Maria Merritt.

Answer: True

Janet's grandmother, Maria, came to live with the Lee family in 1920. She spoke with a thick Irish brogue and often helped the maids and butlers clean. Janet felt ashamed of Maria, who was not afraid of hard work. Janet often told friends who came to her family's apartment that her grandmother was a maid.

4. Janet was a champion _________. Hint: Jacqueline also excelled at this sport.

Answer: equestrienne

Janet enjoyed horse riding and horses. For her, it was a means to release anger and emotions. It was a hobby that she passed on to her children.

5. When were Janet Norton Lee and John Vernou Bouvier III married?

Answer: July 7, 1928

The couple were married in St. Philomena's Roman Catholic Church in East Hampton, Connecticut. Black Jack is burried in the cemetery at the church.

6. When did Janet give birth to her first child?

Answer: July 28, 1929

Janet gave birth to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier on July 28, 1929. Jacqueline was followed by Caroline Lee Bouvier in 1933.

7. In what year did Janet and John "Black Jack" Bouvier separate?

Answer: 1936

Due to Black Jack's womanizing and drinking the couple separated in 1936 and were divorced by 1940.

8. When were Janet Lee Bouvier and Hugh D. Auchincloss married?

Answer: June 21, 1942

Janet and Hugh were married in a short fifteen minute ceremony on the grounds of Hugh's estate, Merrywood. Due to war-time travel restrictions, Janet's daughters, Jacqueline and Lee, were not able to attend.

9. How many children did Janet give birth to?

Answer: 4

Janet gave birth to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in 1929, Caroline Lee Bouvier in 1933, Janet Jennings Auchincloss in 1945, and James Auchincloss in 1947. Janet also helped Hugh raise his children, Nini, Yusha, and Tommy Auchincloss, from his first two marriges.

10. Janet remarried after her second husband, Hugh, died.

Answer: True

Janet married Bingham "Booch" Morris on October 25, 1979. Morris was an old friend of hers and the two were highly incompatible. They never divorced, but after awhile Janet was back to using the Auchincloss name.

Source: Author bambam_2520

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