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Ghosts of Washington DC Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on some of the ghosts you may find in Washington D.C.

A multiple-choice quiz by easyrider312. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
easyrider312

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,455

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1997

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which building could you possibly find the ghost of D.C.'s original architect, Pierre L'Enfant Hint

Capitol Building

Washington Monument

White House

Library of Congress

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Adams can be found haunting Statuary Hall. Hint

James Adams

John Adams

John Quincy Adams

Samuel Adams

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Question 3 of 10

3. The ghost of President James A. Garfield is rumored to have been seen in the Capitol during his funeral.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. There is a Demon Cat that is said to haunt the below ground levels.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. This President's Vice President, Henry Wilson, is said to haunt the senate wing. Hint

Calvin Coolidge

Franklin Pierce

Herbert Hoover

Ulysses S. Grant

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Question 6 of 10

6. John F. Kennedy is said to haunt the White House.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The ghost of Gen. John A. Logan also haunts Washington.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which President commissioned L'Enfant to plan Washington? Hint

J. Adams

Washington

Jefferson

J. Q. Adams

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Question 9 of 10

9. It is said that when a street change is proposed you can sometimes hear L'Enfant sigh and groan.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. President Garfield's murderer is said to haunt the Capitol. Which of the following is most likely the way the murderer was executed? Hint

electrocution

lethal injection

beheading

hanging

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which building could you possibly find the ghost of D.C.'s original architect, Pierre L'Enfant

Answer: Capitol Building

The Capitol is said to house about fifteen different ghosts.

2. This Adams can be found haunting Statuary Hall.

Answer: John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams was the 6th President, he served from 1825 - 1829.

3. The ghost of President James A. Garfield is rumored to have been seen in the Capitol during his funeral.

Answer: True

The Ghost of Garfield's assassin has also been seen in the Capitol.

4. There is a Demon Cat that is said to haunt the below ground levels.

Answer: True

It is said to appear before natural disasters and administration changes.

5. This President's Vice President, Henry Wilson, is said to haunt the senate wing.

Answer: Ulysses S. Grant

Wilson was a republican from Massachusetts, he died in 1875.

6. John F. Kennedy is said to haunt the White House.

Answer: False

He actually haunts a room at West Point.

7. The ghost of Gen. John A. Logan also haunts Washington.

Answer: True

He haunts the Capitol Building and is believed to be searching for his horse.

8. Which President commissioned L'Enfant to plan Washington?

Answer: Washington

L'Enfant was fired when he demolished a house because it blocked a view of the Capitol.

9. It is said that when a street change is proposed you can sometimes hear L'Enfant sigh and groan.

Answer: True

This is mostly heard in the Capitol Building.

10. President Garfield's murderer is said to haunt the Capitol. Which of the following is most likely the way the murderer was executed?

Answer: hanging

The 3 incorrect choices were not used at that time.

Source: Author easyrider312

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