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Quiz about The Legendary John Dillinger
Quiz about The Legendary John Dillinger

The Legendary John Dillinger Trivia Quiz

John Dillinger... Bad Man?... Tortured Soul?... All of the Above?... Take the quiz and decide for yourself.

A multiple-choice quiz by Urlord. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Urlord
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
393,256
Updated
Mar 09 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
474
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Question 1 of 10
1. On what date was John Dillinger born? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Dillinger's reputation was that of a bank robber, rather than a murderer. How many bank robberies did he commit? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. How many homicides was John Dillinger charged with over his infamous career? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. When Dillinger was shot and killed by special agents, what had he been doing just prior to his demise? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Dillinger enlisted in the United States Navy in 1922, where he was a Petty Officer 3rd Class Machinery Repairman. On what type of ship did he serve? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Dillinger escaped from a Crown Point, Indiana jail on March 3, 1934. How? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Dillinger's first robbery in 1924 netted him $50. He robbed a grocery store with a pal, Ed Singleton and they were quickly apprehended. How long a sentence did Dillinger receive? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In which city is John Dillinger buried? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. On the night he was killed, Dillinger went to see a movie at a theatre. Which movie did he go see? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. John Dillinger was gunned down two months after what notorious crime couple were also killed? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On what date was John Dillinger born?

Answer: June 22, 1903

 He was born in Indianapolis. Other famous people born on June 22 are Meryl Streep, Freddie Prinze, Cyndi Lauper, Kris Kristofferson and Kurt Warner.
2. Dillinger's reputation was that of a bank robber, rather than a murderer. How many bank robberies did he commit?

Answer: 24

 However, from September 1933 until July 1934, he and his gang terrorized the Midwest, killing ten men, wounding seven others, robbing banks and police arsenals, and staging three jail breaks-killing a sheriff during one and wounding two guards in another. He was a busy fellow.
3. How many homicides was John Dillinger charged with over his infamous career?

Answer: 1

 Despite his infamy, Dillinger was only ever charged with one homicide. During a shootout, a police officer fired upon him hitting him in his bullet-proof vest. This prompted him to return fire, killing the officer. He was never convicted for this crime.
4. When Dillinger was shot and killed by special agents, what had he been doing just prior to his demise?

Answer: Watching a film at a theatre

 He was out with his girlfriend of about a month, who had informed the FBI that they would be going to the movie. Upon their exit, he was chased into an alley and gunned down by agents. They said he pulled a gun and it was deemed a justifiable homicide.
5. Dillinger enlisted in the United States Navy in 1922, where he was a Petty Officer 3rd Class Machinery Repairman. On what type of ship did he serve?

Answer: Battleship

 He was assigned to the USS Utah, but deserted shortly after when it was docked in Boston. He was eventually dishonorably discharged.
6. Dillinger escaped from a Crown Point, Indiana jail on March 3, 1934. How?

Answer: Carved a fake gun from a potato

 What happened on the day of Dillinger's escape is still open to debate. Deputy Ernest Blunk claimed that Dillinger had escaped using a real pistol, but FBI files make it clear that Dillinger carved a fake pistol from a potato.
7. Dillinger's first robbery in 1924 netted him $50. He robbed a grocery store with a pal, Ed Singleton and they were quickly apprehended. How long a sentence did Dillinger receive?

Answer: 20 years

 Singleton pleaded not guilty, stood trial, and was sentenced to two years in prison. Dillinger, following his father's advice, confessed, was convicted of assault and battery with intent to rob and conspiracy to commit a felony, and received joint sentences of two to 14 years and 10 to 20 years in the Indiana State Prison. Stunned by the harsh sentence, Dillinger became a tortured, bitter man in prison.

He was paroled after 8½ years, and began robbing banks almost immediately.
8. In which city is John Dillinger buried?

Answer: Indianapolis

 Dillinger is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. Dillinger's gravestone has been replaced several times because of vandalism by people chipping off pieces as souvenirs.
9. On the night he was killed, Dillinger went to see a movie at a theatre. Which movie did he go see?

Answer: Manhattan Melodrama

 It was a crime-drama film starring Clark Gable, Myrna Loy and William Powell. The movie won an Oscar for Best Original Story.
10. John Dillinger was gunned down two months after what notorious crime couple were also killed?

Answer: Bonnie & Clyde

 John Dillinger was killed July 22, 1934 by FBI special agents. Bonnie & Clyde were gunned down May 23, 1934 in Louisiana.
Source: Author Urlord

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