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Al Capone - The End Went Wrong Quiz

Al Capone is one of the most famous gangsters in American history. However, things went wrong in the end for him and led to his arrest. Let's start off with the good times, and then move onto the decline of his life, shall we?

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

Author
SGTShaw

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,096

Updated
Mar 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
684

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Al Capone's full name? Hint

Alfred Toffoli Capone

Alton Gulianni Capone

Albert Falchi Capone

Alphonse Gabriel Capone

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which city did the bulk of his mafia lifestyle occur? Hint

Baltimore

Chicago

Philadelphia

St. Louis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Capone donated money from his crimes to charities, giving him the reputation as a modern-day what? Hint

MacBeth

Tom Sawyer

Robin Hood

King Richard

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Question 4 of 10

4. On September 20th, 1926, Capone almost lost his life. What happened? Hint

Assassination attempt

Car accident

Massive stroke

Heart attack

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Question 5 of 10

5. Capone was supposedly involved in the execution of how many rival gang members on February 14th, 1929? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Despite countless acts of bootlegging, smuggling, and murder, what got Capone thrown into prison? Hint

Arson

Robbery

Corruption

Tax evasion

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Question 7 of 10

7. His health began to decline when what disease from his youth got worse? Hint

Tuberculosis

Diabetes

Hepatitis

Syphilis

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Question 8 of 10

8. On January 21st, 1947, Capone lost consciousness from what? Hint

Fall

A heart attack

Headache

Stroke

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Question 9 of 10

9. With terrible health issues, Al Capone died of a heart attack on what date? Hint

January 5th, 1947

February 26th, 1947

February 8th, 1947

January 25th, 1947

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Question 10 of 10

10. Let's end things with a lighter note, shall we? What nickname was given to Capone? Hint

Baby Face

Bugs

Lucky

Scarface

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Al Capone's full name?

Answer: Alphonse Gabriel Capone

Alphonse Gabriel Capone was born in Brooklyn, New York, after his parents immigrated from Italy. Capone had eight siblings; James, Raffaele, Salvatore, Albert, John, Matthew, Rose, and Mafalda.

2. In which city did the bulk of his mafia lifestyle occur?

Answer: Chicago

Capone led the Chicago Outfit, which later became known as "The Capones". His crimes consisted of bootlegging liquor, prostitution, and murder. This occurred from the 1920s up until the early 1930s.

3. Capone donated money from his crimes to charities, giving him the reputation as a modern-day what?

Answer: Robin Hood

As a result of his charitable donations, Capone became a public figure. He was looked up to, despite his illegal dealings. Over the course of the years, he became one of the most successful men in Chicago.

4. On September 20th, 1926, Capone almost lost his life. What happened?

Answer: Assassination attempt

As Capone was eating lunch at the Hawthorne Hotel restaurant, the North Side Gang peppered the area with gunfire from a motorcade. Frankie Rio, Capone's bodyguard, saved his life by throwing him to the ground and out of harm's way. Although Capone tried later on to declare a truce with the North Side Gang, it did not work out.

5. Capone was supposedly involved in the execution of how many rival gang members on February 14th, 1929?

Answer: 7

Seven members of the North Side Gang were gunned down in a garage by Capone's men disguised as police officers doing a "raid". This was to strike back at the North Side Gang for the assassination attempt on Capone. However, it is unknown if Capone actually had anything to do with the massacre.

6. Despite countless acts of bootlegging, smuggling, and murder, what got Capone thrown into prison?

Answer: Tax evasion

Capone was convicted of five counts of tax evasion, as well as not filing for tax return. After going to several jails, he was sent to Alcatraz Prison, where he made enemies in just the first few days.

7. His health began to decline when what disease from his youth got worse?

Answer: Syphilis

While his syphilis got worse, he completed his sentence at Alcatraz Prison. He was sent to the Federal Correctional Institution at Terminal Island. After spending a brief time in the hospital and on parole, he went back home to Florida.

8. On January 21st, 1947, Capone lost consciousness from what?

Answer: Stroke

After the stroke, Capone regained consciousness before too long. However, just as he was showing signs of improvement, matters got worse. He was soon diagnosed with pneumonia.

9. With terrible health issues, Al Capone died of a heart attack on what date?

Answer: January 25th, 1947

Capone died at his mansion in Florida, surrounded by his family. His fatal heart attack occurred just a day after contracting pneumonia. He is buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.

10. Let's end things with a lighter note, shall we? What nickname was given to Capone?

Answer: Scarface

The nickname "Scarface" was given to him because...you guessed it...the scars he had on his face. His nickname has been used in multiple films, most notably the 80s movie "Scarface", in which the name is given to drug kingpin Tony Montana.

Source: Author SGTShaw

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