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Quiz about More Interesting Trials Through History

More Interesting Trials Through History Quiz

This is a (delayed) sequel to my earlier quiz on famous trials. I hope you find it interesting.

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

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,469

Updated
Apr 13 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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3660

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Dreyfus Affair was a scandal that resulted in Dreyfus being sent to Devil's Island. Of what crime was he accused? Hint

Blackmail

Murder

Selling state secrets

Robbery

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Question 2 of 10

2. Al Capone, Chicago gangster extraordinaire, ultimately ended up in prison. Of what crime was he convicted? Hint

Extortion

Bribery

Income Tax Evasion

Bootlegging

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Salem Witch Trials were a disturbing part of American History. When did they occur? Hint

Early 1700's

Early 1600's

Late 1600's

Late 1500's

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Question 4 of 10

4. Oscar Wilde went to prison after his trial went against him. What major work did he write while incarcerated? Hint

'The Light that Failed'

'De Profundis'

'Picture of Dorian Gray'

'Importance of Being Earnest'

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these individuals participated in the Scopes trial? Hint

Henry Clay

Daniel Webster

William Jennings Bryan

Samuel J. Tilden

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the crime for which Socrates was put on trial? Hint

Misuse of Political Office

Licentiousness

Misappropriation of Funds

Corruption of Youth

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Question 7 of 10

7. Joan of Arc was tried as a heretic (and ultimately burnt at the stake). When did her trial take place? Hint

Late 1400's

Early 1300's

Late 1300's

Early 1400's

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson was prompted (in part) by his dismissal from office of this individual: Hint

Stephen Douglas

Salmon Chase

Edwin Stanton

John C. Calhoun

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which prisoner actually suffered the penalty that was imposed on them by the Nuremberg court? Hint

Hermann Goering

Josef Mengele

Albert Speer

Martin Bormann

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which co-defendant was also a member of the Rosenberg family? Hint

Irving Kaufman

Morton Sobell

David Greenglass

Harry Gold

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Dreyfus Affair was a scandal that resulted in Dreyfus being sent to Devil's Island. Of what crime was he accused?

Answer: Selling state secrets

They said that he sold secrets to the Germans.

2. Al Capone, Chicago gangster extraordinaire, ultimately ended up in prison. Of what crime was he convicted?

Answer: Income Tax Evasion

Ironic, isn't it?

3. The Salem Witch Trials were a disturbing part of American History. When did they occur?

Answer: Late 1600's

1692 is the date usually given.

4. Oscar Wilde went to prison after his trial went against him. What major work did he write while incarcerated?

Answer: 'De Profundis'

'De Profundis' is a long, memoir-style essay. 'Gray' and 'Earnest' were from better days. Kipling wrote 'Light'

5. Which of these individuals participated in the Scopes trial?

Answer: William Jennings Bryan

Bryan - opposed by Clarence Darrow.

6. What was the crime for which Socrates was put on trial?

Answer: Corruption of Youth

There were a lot of issues and motives behind the scenes.

7. Joan of Arc was tried as a heretic (and ultimately burnt at the stake). When did her trial take place?

Answer: Early 1400's

1431, I believe.

8. The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson was prompted (in part) by his dismissal from office of this individual:

Answer: Edwin Stanton

It was Stanton. Chase presided over the proceedings.

9. Which prisoner actually suffered the penalty that was imposed on them by the Nuremberg court?

Answer: Albert Speer

Goering committed suicide before he could be executed. Bormann was condemned to death - but was never taken into custody. Mengele was not a defendant. Speer was sentenced to prison - and served time in Spandau.

10. Which co-defendant was also a member of the Rosenberg family?

Answer: David Greenglass

Sobell and Gold were defendants, but not family members. Kaufman, I believe, was the judge.It was Greenglass who was Ethel Rosenberg's brother.

Source: Author robert362

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