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Quiz about Jump to the Conclusion
Quiz about Jump to the Conclusion

Jump to the Conclusion Trivia Quiz


Some folks decide to take their own lives. This quiz is about folks that achieved that by jumping.

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mlcmlc
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
397,325
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
367
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (3/10), jeremygilbert (9/10), PurpleComet (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. After her performances, including those in "Peg o' My Heart" (1912) and "The Unchastened Woman" (1915), she retired to write plays--but was not very successful. On March 6, 1930, after writing letters of explanation, which of these actresses jumped from the 20th floor? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. As a young woman she adopted a mononymous moniker while working as a fashion model for Givenchy and Christian Dior. Who jumped on March 17, 1990, from her eighth-floor apartment in Switzerland? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After becoming Estonian Chess Champion in 1982 (at age 15), he would be awarded the Grandmaster title in 1990. Which of these men would jump from his fourth-floor, Tallinn apartment on May 17, 1999? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which 1992 "Playboy" playmate shocked friends and family when she jumped from the twenty-fifth floor of the New York City Gotham Hotel on May 18, 2018? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Allegedly pending a full audit, this man was locked out of his office at "Penthouse" in 1995. Several days later on July 20, which of these men jumped from the 45th floor of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On August 19, 2012, which director of "Top Gun" jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles, California?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. He had been named one of the most beautiful people in "Mens Fashion Magazine". Who jumped from the Colorado Street Bridge bridge in Pasadena, California, on October 26, 2015, after seven hours of folks trying to talk him down? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Permanent news anchor for TEN News in Australia, this woman had been on antidepressants for most of her adult life, though co-workers apparently never suspected. Which of these women would jump from the ocean cliff named The Gap on November 2, 2007? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Planning to check into rehab, instead this production designer and Academy Award winner jumped from an eight-story garage on November 24, 1991. Which of these men does that describe? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the early minutes of December 24, 2012, which of these rappers would jump from the rooftop of the Cinematic Music Group headquarters after posting a tweet saying "The end."? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. After her performances, including those in "Peg o' My Heart" (1912) and "The Unchastened Woman" (1915), she retired to write plays--but was not very successful. On March 6, 1930, after writing letters of explanation, which of these actresses jumped from the 20th floor?

Answer: Anna Christine Norman (43)

After her death both her widowed husband and her mother contested her will because they were left nothing. She had tried unsuccessfully to divorce her husband, and had been at odds with her mother since her parents divorced. The will was dispersed as originally written.

Her mother would commit suicide by jumping from a building window in 1934.
2. As a young woman she adopted a mononymous moniker while working as a fashion model for Givenchy and Christian Dior. Who jumped on March 17, 1990, from her eighth-floor apartment in Switzerland?

Answer: Capucine (62)

Born Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre, she would make her film debut at age 20 in "The Eagle with Two Heads" (1948). Perhaps her most famous role was the scheming Simone Clouseau in "The Pink Panther" (1963).

She had been living in Switzerland for 28 years and it was reported that she had been ill and depressed.
3. After becoming Estonian Chess Champion in 1982 (at age 15), he would be awarded the Grandmaster title in 1990. Which of these men would jump from his fourth-floor, Tallinn apartment on May 17, 1999?

Answer: Lembit Oll (33)

Though no note was left, the determination was made that this was a suicide. He had been undergoing treatment for depression since 1996, after divorcing his wife.
4. Which 1992 "Playboy" playmate shocked friends and family when she jumped from the twenty-fifth floor of the New York City Gotham Hotel on May 18, 2018?

Answer: Stephanie Adams (47)

Stephanie Adams retired from modelling after her marriage to Charles Nicolai. However, they were in divorce and child custody proceedings. After checking into the hotel, shockingly, she pushed her 7 year old son from the window and then jumped after him.
5. Allegedly pending a full audit, this man was locked out of his office at "Penthouse" in 1995. Several days later on July 20, which of these men jumped from the 45th floor of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square?

Answer: George Caragonne (29)

According to his friend and columnist, Mark Evanier, George had always wanted to be "important to the comic book industry". Alas, when he found success at "Penthouse" with the adult comic books, he sort of went off the rails in his personal life. He started heavily doing drugs and supposedly "borrowed" company money.
6. On August 19, 2012, which director of "Top Gun" jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles, California?

Answer: Tony Scott (68)

There were witnesses both on the bridge and on the water when he jumped, some said without hesitation. Though the original autopsy report showed no cancer diagnosis, his brother later revealed that he was being treated for cancer. He left notes in both his car (on the bridge) and his office.
7. He had been named one of the most beautiful people in "Mens Fashion Magazine". Who jumped from the Colorado Street Bridge bridge in Pasadena, California, on October 26, 2015, after seven hours of folks trying to talk him down?

Answer: Sam Sarpong (40)

Sam Sarpong was a man of many talents. He worked as a model for Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci and Versace. He hosted TV shows and had roles in "Boston Public" and "Bones", as well as playing in several movies, including "Love Don't Cost a Thing" and "Tamales and Gumbo". In addition to that, he appeared in several music videos.
8. Permanent news anchor for TEN News in Australia, this woman had been on antidepressants for most of her adult life, though co-workers apparently never suspected. Which of these women would jump from the ocean cliff named The Gap on November 2, 2007?

Answer: Charmain Dragun (29)

Though witnesses observed her on the cliff and called the police, they arrived after she had jumped. Charmain Dragun had suffered from anorexia as a teen and was being treated for depression. He death occurred after a change in medications which did not bring her the relief that she anticipated.
9. Planning to check into rehab, instead this production designer and Academy Award winner jumped from an eight-story garage on November 24, 1991. Which of these men does that describe?

Answer: Anton Furst (47)

The 1989 Academy Award for Art Direction was given to "Batman", honoring Anton Furst for Art Direction and Peter Young for Set Decoration. Furst had also worked on "Full Metal Jacket" and "Awakenings". There was no note, but speculation that this was an impulse.
10. In the early minutes of December 24, 2012, which of these rappers would jump from the rooftop of the Cinematic Music Group headquarters after posting a tweet saying "The end."?

Answer: Capital STEEZ (19)

Born Jamal Dewar, he founded the hip hop collective Pro Era (short for Progressive Era). There seems to be a lot of confusion around why he would have taken his life. One of his songs, "47 Pirates", was released as a music video by Pro Era on the first year anniversary of his death.
Source: Author mlcmlc

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