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The 1930s Trivia Quiz

A trip back to the 1930s. Good luck.

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

Author
steiny1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,460

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2569

Last 3 plays: Guest 204 (1/10), dellastreet (7/10), mickeyp (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first dam in the TVA system to go into operation was in what state? Hint

Alabama

Tennessee

Georgia

North Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1939, the United States refused to export what gas to Germany? Hint

Oxygen

Argon

Helium

Hydrogen

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Question 3 of 10

3. What college was Tom Harmon a famous football star at? Hint

Notre Dame

Michigan State

University of Michigan

Ohio State

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Question 4 of 10

4. What scrappy in-fielder was called the 'Fordham Flash'? Hint

Connie Mack

Casey Stengel

Frank Frisch

Pepper Martin

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Empire State Building opened in 1931. How many stories did it have? Hint

201

100

102

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fred Waring, the designer of the Waring Blender, was also a conductor of choral music.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jack Armstrong 'The All American Boy' was a radio series. What sport did he play? Hint

Football

Soccer

Baseball

Basketball

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1934, who was Public Enemy Number 1? Hint

Ma Barker

Al Capone

Machine Gun Kelly

John Dillinger

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Question 9 of 10

9. Whose theme song was 'When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain'? Hint

Ruby Keeler

Jo Stafford

Rose Marie

Kate Smith

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was 'Time' magazine's 'Man Of The Year' in 1938? Hint

Stalin

Churchill

Hitler

FDR

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Nov 22 2024 : Guest 204: 1/10
Oct 30 2024 : dellastreet: 7/10
Oct 24 2024 : mickeyp: 3/10
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 165: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first dam in the TVA system to go into operation was in what state?

Answer: Alabama

The TVA was established in 1933, mainly to control floods and to produce electricity. It effects seven states.

2. In 1939, the United States refused to export what gas to Germany?

Answer: Helium

It was the year Germany invaded Poland and the United States claimed to be neutral.

3. What college was Tom Harmon a famous football star at?

Answer: University of Michigan

He had national fame from 1938-1940. His position was tailback.

4. What scrappy in-fielder was called the 'Fordham Flash'?

Answer: Frank Frisch

Four winning pennants with the New York Giants and four winning pennants with the St. Louis Cardinals.

5. The Empire State Building opened in 1931. How many stories did it have?

Answer: 102

It is located in New York City and was the first large skyscraper.

6. Fred Waring, the designer of the Waring Blender, was also a conductor of choral music.

Answer: True

His group was called Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians and he was known as the man who "taught America how to sing".

7. Jack Armstrong 'The All American Boy' was a radio series. What sport did he play?

Answer: Football

Not to be confused with a real life football star.

8. In 1934, who was Public Enemy Number 1?

Answer: John Dillinger

He was shot dead outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago in 1934.

9. Whose theme song was 'When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain'?

Answer: Kate Smith

She was known as the first lady of radio and was closely associated with the song 'God Bless America'.

10. Who was 'Time' magazine's 'Man Of The Year' in 1938?

Answer: Hitler

His 'Third Reich' was already a principal European power.

Source: Author steiny1

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