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Quiz about Niagara Falls Daredevils and Lore

Niagara Falls: Daredevils and Lore Quiz

Some trivia about the people surrounding the natural wonder.

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,559

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
458

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was the Old Scow stranded in the upper rapids? Hint

May 8, 1967

August 6, 1918

December 8, 1901

June 18, 1964

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Question 2 of 10

2. How far away from the brink of the Falls did the Old Scow become stranded in the upper rapids? Hint

398 meters

10 meters

767 meters

1,582 meters

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sam Patch survived how many dives to the bottom of the Falls? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1887, Stephen Peer died how? Hint

Dove off the Falls

Went over the Falls in a barrel

Crossing the Falls on a tightrope

Went over the Falls in a boat

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Question 5 of 10

5. Walter Campbell went over the Falls with his dog, Jumbo, in what year? Hint

1902

1942

1867

1889

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1901, who was the first person to go over the Falls in a barrel? Hint

Matthew Cornwhet

John Uptink

Annie Edson Taylor

Carolyn Smith

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which stunter survived going over the Falls and died at the age of 70 because of a slip on an orange peel? Hint

Harry Leslie

Annie Taylor

Bobby Leach

Oscar Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. How did Jean Loussier go over the Falls in 1928? Hint

Barrel

In a rubber ball

Boat

Life preserver

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Question 9 of 10

9. Roger Woodward was how old when he went over the Falls after a boating accident? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Roger Overacker died in 1995 by going over the Falls in what? Hint

Barrel

Lounge chair

Bed mattress

A jet ski

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the Old Scow stranded in the upper rapids?

Answer: August 6, 1918

It was filled with rock and was being towed by a tug when the tow line broke, stranding the three men aboard.

2. How far away from the brink of the Falls did the Old Scow become stranded in the upper rapids?

Answer: 767 meters

William Hill volunteered to rescue the men by going hand-over-hand along a line to rescue the men. Legend has it that the hair of the three men turned white overnight because of how scared they were that the Old Scow would break loose and go over the Falls.

3. Sam Patch survived how many dives to the bottom of the Falls?

Answer: 2

The first time from a height of 85 feet, the second at 130 feet. Sam Patch died in Rochester where he attempted a 100 foot dive into the Genesee River.

4. In 1887, Stephen Peer died how?

Answer: Crossing the Falls on a tightrope

It is suggested that after a night of drinking, he decided to go across the Falls on his wire. His body was found on June 25th directly beneath his wire.

5. Walter Campbell went over the Falls with his dog, Jumbo, in what year?

Answer: 1889

His dog died, but he survived. Walter went over the falls wearing just a bathing suit and a cork life-preserver in a small boat.

6. In 1901, who was the first person to go over the Falls in a barrel?

Answer: Annie Edson Taylor

She went over the Falls on her birthday and survived. Afterwards, she declared that 'nobody ought ever do that again.'

7. Which stunter survived going over the Falls and died at the age of 70 because of a slip on an orange peel?

Answer: Bobby Leach

Bobby's leg was fractured and became infected. Two weeks later, he died.

8. How did Jean Loussier go over the Falls in 1928?

Answer: In a rubber ball

After having gone over the Horseshoe Falls, he decided that he wanted to be the first person to go over both Horseshoe and American Falls. Unfortunately, he was never able to realise this dream.

9. Roger Woodward was how old when he went over the Falls after a boating accident?

Answer: 7

In 1960, Roger was in a boat with a family friend (James Honeycutt) and his sister. The boat ended up having engine trouble and capsized in the rapids. His sister Deanne (17 at the time) was rescued at Goat Island while Roger went over the Falls with nothing more than his bathing suit, sneakers and a life preserver. James Honeycutt went over the Falls as well but died.

10. Roger Overacker died in 1995 by going over the Falls in what?

Answer: A jet ski

He died because the parachute that was in his backpack was not secured to his body. The parachute flew away as he went over the Falls and drowned. The Maid of the Mist throughout its history has rescued and recovered people who have gone over the Falls. That is how Roger Woodward was rescued.

Source: Author ladymacb29

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