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Quiz about Befitting Bynames for the Bigwigs
Quiz about Befitting Bynames for the Bigwigs

Befitting Bynames for the Bigwigs Quiz


Almost everyone has some sort of nickname, and not even our most famous people are exempt from the honor of a secondary designation. Can you guess who these people are?

A multiple-choice quiz by sharonfaye. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
sharonfaye
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,162
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
431
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which U.S. president was known as "The Veto President"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I was known as "Old Hickory" and made my home on the "Hermitage Plantation" in Tennessee. I am recognized more easily as the seventh. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which US Commander-in-Chief was bestowed with the designation of "Professor"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which wife of a US president earned the nickname of "Lemonade Lucy" while living in the White House? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A US President and a national hero for defeating Santa Anna in the Battle of Buena Vista in 1847, this man was bestowed the moniker of "Old Rough and Ready". Can you name him? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Dark Horse" is the designation given to this Commander-in-Chief, who added some 800,000 square miles of land to the United States. Who is this man that was the first to be called "Dark Horse"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Unfortunately, Richard Nixon received the moniker of "Tricky Dick" through his own actions involved in the Watergate Scandal. The scandal was so publicized that his nickname is one of the most recognized of all the presidents, but do you know what his wife's nickname was? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Why was Sarah Polk called "Sahara Sarah"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following is US President Martin Van Buren's nickname? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which First Lady of the United States was sometimes dubbed "Nervous Nellie"? Hint



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1. Which U.S. president was known as "The Veto President"?

Answer: Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland earned the nickname "Veto President" by vetoing 414 bills during his first term in office. He shot down those bills because Congress had been using taxpayer dollars to buy votes. This enraged the president so much that he refused to pass any legislation that he thought was being manipulated by Congress.
2. I was known as "Old Hickory" and made my home on the "Hermitage Plantation" in Tennessee. I am recognized more easily as the seventh. Who am I?

Answer: Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson received the moniker "Old Hickory" from his days of fighting in the War of 1812, most especially from his actions at The Battle of New Orleans. He prevented the British from capturing New Orleans and using it as a stronghold. It was the last sizable battle of the war and actually continued for nearly a month after the war was over.

The hickory tree is one of the hardest types of wood and the tree is considered to be a symbol of strength and toughness; the same qualities which Jackson possessed and displayed at the Battle of New Orleans.
3. Which US Commander-in-Chief was bestowed with the designation of "Professor"?

Answer: Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson was the twenty-eighth US president and was affectionately known as "Professor" because he was the first president to hail from an scholastic background. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from Johns Hopkins University and made his living as a professor at Princeton. He joined the political arena at the urging of his wife, Edith.
4. Which wife of a US president earned the nickname of "Lemonade Lucy" while living in the White House?

Answer: Lucy Ware Webb, wife of President Rutherford Hayes

Lucy Ware Webb, spouse of President Rutherford Hayes, ruled the roost while living at the White House. From 1877 to 1881 the mansion was under strict rules that no alcoholic beverages were allowed. Lucy Hayes laid down the law when it came to imbibing.

She only allowed drinking to occur in her home on one occasion and that was when the Russians were visiting. As a result of her tee-totalling ways she earned her nickname " Lemonade Lucy".
5. A US President and a national hero for defeating Santa Anna in the Battle of Buena Vista in 1847, this man was bestowed the moniker of "Old Rough and Ready". Can you name him?

Answer: Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor was called "Old Rough and Ready" for the accomplishments he effectuated during the Mexican War as well as for his countenance, demeanor and bedraggled appearance. His triumph over Santa Anna was key to our advantage in winning the Mexican War.
6. "Dark Horse" is the designation given to this Commander-in-Chief, who added some 800,000 square miles of land to the United States. Who is this man that was the first to be called "Dark Horse"?

Answer: James K. Polk

James K. Polk was the "Dark Horse," so named because of his unexpected win for presidency against Henry Clay.He came out of nowhere and little was known about him, but he campaigned hard and won leaving everyone bewildered by the victory.
7. Unfortunately, Richard Nixon received the moniker of "Tricky Dick" through his own actions involved in the Watergate Scandal. The scandal was so publicized that his nickname is one of the most recognized of all the presidents, but do you know what his wife's nickname was?

Answer: Plastic Pat

Pat Nixon was sometimes accused by the media of wearing a fake smile all through her husband's presidency. It gave the appearance of a mannequin like face and so she won the designation "Plastic Pat". In fairness, other reports suggest that Pat was a kind and thoughtful person and the moniker was simply given to her because of the way she held her facial expressions throughout Richard's political career.

In actuality she had shown great courage in standing beside her husband all through his ordeal and her stoicism shows just how strong and brave a woman she really was.
8. Why was Sarah Polk called "Sahara Sarah"?

Answer: Because she was a teetotaler

Sarah Polk was a deeply religious woman and didn't allow drinking in the mansion. She was adamant about keeping her home in a virtuous manner, so much so that she banned not only drinking but dancing and card-playing as well, and no work was allowed to be conducted on Sundays.
9. Which of the following is US President Martin Van Buren's nickname?

Answer: All of these

He had all of these nicknames and more, eleven in total, as stated by Wikipedia. "The Little Magician" was a name he earned while in New York for his savvy ways and smooth talking abilities in the political arena and for his size, in regards to his height. He was a cunning man with uncanny persuasive abilities which earned him many monikers including all of those listed above.
10. Which First Lady of the United States was sometimes dubbed "Nervous Nellie"?

Answer: Helen Taft

Mrs. Taft was a stickler for perfection with her own self as well as with all those around her and she worried about everything. She especially focused on her husband's career and was involved with every aspect of his duties as president. Her actions in this area gave an outward appearance that she thought her husband wasn't capable of making a decision of his own accord.

This made her husband look weak and her look nervous, earning her the name of " Nervous Nellie".
Source: Author sharonfaye

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