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Jeffrey MacDonald Trivia Quiz

Did he do it -- or was someone else guilty of the crime?

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,943

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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1638

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was MacDonald accused of killing? Hint

His children only

His wife only

His wife and daughters

His wife and son

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Question 2 of 10

2. MacDonald served in which of these? Hint

Paratroopers

Navy Seals

Green Berets

Marines

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Macdonald's line of work? Hint

Lawyer

Doctor

Businessman

Teacher

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Question 4 of 10

4. MacDonald placed the blame for the murder(s) on a ______ . Hint

neighbor

group of hippies

family friend

burglar

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the book that described the MacDonald murder(s)? Hint

Fatal Vision

False Witness

In Cold Blood

Murder in Greenwich

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which individual was pivotal in pursuing an investigation of MacDonald's role in the crime? Hint

His wife's stepfather

His wife's former husband

His wife's mother

His wife's best friend

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Question 7 of 10

7. What evidence was not admitted at MacDonald's trial? Hint

A potential murder weapon

A confession

Eyewitness testimony

The wife's diary

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where was MacDonald serving when the crime occurred? Hint

Fort Dix

Fort Bragg

Fort Totten

Fort Tiocondergoga

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Question 9 of 10

9. MacDonald admitted to what type of misconduct? Hint

Extramarital affairs

Embezzlement

Drinking problem

Homosexual activities

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Question 10 of 10

10. What ultimately happened to MacDonald? Hint

He was found guilty and executed

His trial ended with a "hung jury"

He was acquitted

He was found guilty and imprisoned

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was MacDonald accused of killing?

Answer: His wife and daughters

Macdonald was accused of killing his wife, Colette (who was pregnant with their son), and their two young daughters, Kimberly and Kristen.

2. MacDonald served in which of these?

Answer: Green Berets

MacDonald served in the Army and volunteered for (and was accepted by) the Green Berets unit. He was a captain.

3. What was Macdonald's line of work?

Answer: Doctor

MacDonald was a doctor with a seemingly promising future.

4. MacDonald placed the blame for the murder(s) on a ______ .

Answer: group of hippies

MacDonald claimed that the murders were committed by a group of hippies, two white men, and negro man, and a white female wearing a large floppy hat and high boots. (The Tate-LaBianca murders by the Charles Manson "family" had already occurred.)

5. What was the name of the book that described the MacDonald murder(s)?

Answer: Fatal Vision

"Fatal Vision" (by Joe McGuinness) was the popular book that was written about the MacDonald crime. "In Cold Blood" was by Truman Capote, "False Witness" was about Jim Garrison, and "Murder in Greenwich" was about Martha Moxley.

6. Which individual was pivotal in pursuing an investigation of MacDonald's role in the crime?

Answer: His wife's stepfather

The stepfather of MacDonald's murdered wife, Colette, played a crucial role in pursuing an independent investigation and pointing the finger of guilt at MacDonald.

7. What evidence was not admitted at MacDonald's trial?

Answer: A confession

A woman -- who seemed to match the description provided by MacDonald of one of the hippies -- repeatedly confessed to being a participant in the murders. The woman, however, was deemed to be mentally ill; her confession was not allowed to be placed in evidence.

8. Where was MacDonald serving when the crime occurred?

Answer: Fort Bragg

MacDonald was serving at Fort Bragg when the murders occurred. The MacDonald family moved there in 1969.

9. MacDonald admitted to what type of misconduct?

Answer: Extramarital affairs

MacDonald seemed to be without an apparent motive for the crime. He did, however, admit to engaging in various extramarital affairs.

10. What ultimately happened to MacDonald?

Answer: He was found guilty and imprisoned

MacDonald was found guilty of the three murders and was subsequently imprisoned.

Source: Author robert362

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