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Jekyll Island-Georgia's Jewel Trivia Quiz

Georgia's favorite beach destination. Once a historic millionaires playground and now preserved as a State Park accessible to all.

A multiple-choice quiz by theanvil. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
theanvil

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,667

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
6 / 15

Plays
562

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. The Indians who first inhabited Jekyll Island were the__________? Hint

Seminole

Guale

Kokobono

Apache

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Question 2 of 15

2. The Guale Indians referred to the island as________? Hint

Hopoto

Feenoke

Tupelo

Ospo

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Question 3 of 15

3. After claiming the island, James Olgethorpe renamed it Jekyll Island after his good friend________________? Hint

Dr. Jekyll

Sir Joseph Jekyll

Judge Harwell Jekyll

Sir Etieene Jekyll

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Question 4 of 15

4. The second brewery in Georgia was located on Jekyll Island.

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. The Horton House is only one of two structures still standing using the genuine method of construction through the use of "tabby"

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. During the prosperous years of the Jekyll Island Club it was noted that what percentage of the nation's wealth was located with the members of the club? Hint

one third

one sixth

one quarter

one eighth

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Question 7 of 15

7. The dissolving of the club was mainly due to _________________ Hint

The Great Depression

A fire

A hurricane

WW II

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Question 8 of 15

8. There was once an enemy tank that was mistakenly reported to have been successfully landed on the island. The tracks they actually saw were made by a_______________________

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 15

9. The first transcontinental phone call was made from Jekyll Island. To which city did they call? Hint

San Francisco

Long Beach

Los Angeles

San Diego

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Question 10 of 15

10. The one distinct characteristic that all the millionaires' cottages shared was the fact that_______________________________ Hint

There were no swimming pools

They could not be resold

The each used the same architect

None of them had a kitchen

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which one of these was never a resort hotel on Jekyll Island? Hint

The Starfish Inn

Sam Sneads Buccaneer

The Ladha Island Inn

The Carriage Inn

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which one of these hotels was used by African Americans during segregation? Hint

The Dolphin Inn

The Sandpiper

The Corsair

The Dunes

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Question 13 of 15

13. The Rocks that border the beach line in the middle of the island were installed to prevent beach erosion and financed by a federal grant during the term of what president? Hint

Dwight Eisenhower

Harry S. Truman

John F. Kennedy

Lyndon B. Johnson

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which one of these is not a road on Jekyll Island? Hint

Bond

Howland

Borden

Sidney

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Question 15 of 15

15. In 1956 there was a small beach front amusement park that was eventually destroyed by Hurricane Dora. What was its name? Hint

Peppermint land

Pirates Passage

Blackbeards fun park

Sandcastle Amusement park

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Indians who first inhabited Jekyll Island were the__________?

Answer: Guale

The Guale Indians inhabited many of the coastal barrier islands.

2. The Guale Indians referred to the island as________?

Answer: Ospo

One of the millionaire cottages owned by Walter Jennings was fittingly named Villa Ospo

3. After claiming the island, James Olgethorpe renamed it Jekyll Island after his good friend________________?

Answer: Sir Joseph Jekyll

James Olgethorpe played a major role in military operations and securing the entire Georgia Coast.

4. The second brewery in Georgia was located on Jekyll Island.

Answer: false

The first brewery in Georgia was built on Jekyll Island. The remains can still be seen today on the island's northwest side.

5. The Horton House is only one of two structures still standing using the genuine method of construction through the use of "tabby"

Answer: True

The Horton Family raised Sea Island cotton on Jekyll Island

6. During the prosperous years of the Jekyll Island Club it was noted that what percentage of the nation's wealth was located with the members of the club?

Answer: one sixth

The nation's wealthiest and most powerful businessmen made the island their winter retreat. These included the likes of Rockefeller, Pulitzer, J.P. Morgan, Macy, and etc.

7. The dissolving of the club was mainly due to _________________

Answer: WW II

The German U-boats sighted off the coast posed a threat.

8. There was once an enemy tank that was mistakenly reported to have been successfully landed on the island. The tracks they actually saw were made by a_______________________

Answer: Sea turtle

The turtle's tracks up to the dunes to lay a nest of eggs and its return tracks to the ocean were spaced apart as to appear as if a tank had been dropped off. The soldiers at a beach watchtower alerted their superiors the next morning of the invasion.

9. The first transcontinental phone call was made from Jekyll Island. To which city did they call?

Answer: San Francisco

The powerful club members entertained many of this countries historically prominent people.

10. The one distinct characteristic that all the millionaires' cottages shared was the fact that_______________________________

Answer: None of them had a kitchen

Every meal was prepared at the club itself. The social aspects of the club focused around grand dinners in the evening.

11. Which one of these was never a resort hotel on Jekyll Island?

Answer: The Starfish Inn

The island has had a variety of hotel ownerships over the years

12. Which one of these hotels was used by African Americans during segregation?

Answer: The Dolphin Inn

The south end of the island was used exclusively for this used during segregation and included a separate hotel, Picnic grounds and housing development.

13. The Rocks that border the beach line in the middle of the island were installed to prevent beach erosion and financed by a federal grant during the term of what president?

Answer: Lyndon B. Johnson

The need and effectiveness of the rocks has always been questioned.

14. Which one of these is not a road on Jekyll Island?

Answer: Sidney

Many of the streets were named after the club members.

15. In 1956 there was a small beach front amusement park that was eventually destroyed by Hurricane Dora. What was its name?

Answer: Peppermint land

The park included a Ferris Wheel, Go-cart track, a miniature train,
a small roller coaster and various other rides.

Source: Author theanvil

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