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American History 1940s Trivia Quiz

Here is a ten question quiz about the 1940's. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
steiny1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
35,904

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. William Levitt made his fame and fortune in what industry? Hint

Housing

Transportation

Banking

Sports

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the Commander of the U.S. Naval forces in the Pacific in World War 2? Hint

Chester Nimitz

Douglass MacArthur

Mark Clark

Jimmy Doolittle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did the D-Day landings take place? Hint

Brittany

Leyte Gulf

Okinawa

Normandy

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Question 4 of 10

4. What aircraft was the first to use pressurization on a commercial flight? Hint

Douglas

Lockheed

Mitchell

Boeing

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which movie featured the song 'White Christmas' in 1954? Hint

'The Bells Of Saint Mary's'

'White Christmas'

'Holiday On Ice'

'Miracle On 34th Street'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers played what position mostly? Hint

Shortstop

3rd Base

2nd Base

1st Base

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who managed 'Duffy's Tavern'? Hint

Archie

Sam

Harry

Louie

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Question 8 of 10

8. What publishing house was founded by William Randolf Hearst? Hint

Avery

Bantam

Avon

Pocket Books

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Question 9 of 10

9. Herman Goering's cause of death was what? Hint

Suicide

Execution

An air raid

Accident

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following did France proclaim a Republic in 1930? Hint

Algeria

Jordan

Cyprus

Syria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. William Levitt made his fame and fortune in what industry?

Answer: Housing

He had the answer to post war housing. Founded Levittown, N.Y.

2. Who was the Commander of the U.S. Naval forces in the Pacific in World War 2?

Answer: Chester Nimitz

He was the Commander of all land and sea forces in the Pacific area.

3. Where did the D-Day landings take place?

Answer: Normandy

Also called 'Operation Overlord'. June 6, 1944. Five beaches were involved - Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.

4. What aircraft was the first to use pressurization on a commercial flight?

Answer: Boeing

One of the many improvements to flying since the Wright Brothers.

5. Which movie featured the song 'White Christmas' in 1954?

Answer: 'White Christmas'

A 1954 movie starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen.

6. Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers played what position mostly?

Answer: 2nd Base

He was the first black ballplayer in the major leagues. He played there from 1947-1956. Later in his career, he played the outfield.

7. Who managed 'Duffy's Tavern'?

Answer: Archie

Radio series that began in April 1941. 'Where the Elite Meet to Eat'. Duffy was never seen or heard both on radio and later in the movie version.

8. What publishing house was founded by William Randolf Hearst?

Answer: Avon

Famous in that field. Lived from 1863-1951. Started the rise of 'Yellow Journalism'.

9. Herman Goering's cause of death was what?

Answer: Suicide

He was condemmed to hang in 1946 after The Nuremberg Trials, but he took poison and died the night his execution was ordered.

10. Which of the following did France proclaim a Republic in 1930?

Answer: Syria

It was recognized as an independent Republic but still subject to mandate.

Source: Author steiny1

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