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Famous Aftermaths Trivia Quiz

A look at what happened to some famous people after the spotlight faded on certain moments in history.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,565

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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921

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Question 1 of 10

1. John Scopes made history in the so-called "Monkey Trial" in Tennessee in the first part of the twentieth century. In a dramatic trial, Scopes was found guilty. What happened later? Hint

Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed without comment

Tennessee Supreme Court reversed and repudiated creationism

Tennessee Supreme Court reversed on a technicality

Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed and repudiated evolution

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Question 2 of 10

2. Charles Lindbergh was the darling of the world when he crossed the Atlantic. Then, he was the subject of world-wide sympathy when his son was kidnapped. Later, he fell into ill-favor with much of the world. Why? Hint

He was highly critical of the American legal system

Communist sympathies

He received a medal from a prominent German Nazi

He spoke out aggressively against women's rights

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Question 3 of 10

3. John Surratt was the only one of the conspirators in the Lincoln assassination to escape immediate capture and punishment. What happened to him? Hint

His whereabouts were never learned

He died shortly after Lincoln's death while still on the run

He stayed in exile while protesting his innocence from any involvement with Booth

He was tried years later, but never convicted

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jean Itard was famous for his psychology/rehabilitation work with Victor, "the wild boy of Aveyron." What happened to Victor? Hint

Victor was able to adjust and become a regular member of society

Itard gave up on his work with Victor due to Victor's limited progress

Victor returned to a life in the wild

Itard's work was interrrupted by his premature death

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Question 5 of 10

5. The people who founded the Pony Express in 1860 had great visions of a service that would unite the West with the rest of the country. How long did the Express last? Hint

1-2 years

5-10

15 years

more than 15 years

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Question 6 of 10

6. Benedict Arnold is famous (or infamous) for his traitorous role in the American Revolution. What happened to Arnold after the war ended? Hint

He returned to a traditional life style within the U.S.

He lived abroad and enjoyed great prominence and prestige

He lived in the U.S. and became active in its politics

He lived abroad in relative obscurity and non-prominence

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Question 7 of 10

7. Pat Garrett is famed for killing "Billy the Kid." What happened to Pat? Hint

He committed suicide

He was killed in a shoot-out

He was killed in an accident

He was murdered

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Question 8 of 10

8. Still in the Old West, Jesse James was killed by Robert (and Charley) Ford. What happened to them? Hint

Both ended in prison

Both collected the reward and disappeared immediately thereafter

Both died violently

Both lived long lives, living profitably off of their reputation as the killer(s) of Jesse James

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Question 9 of 10

9. Frank Nitti succeeded Al Capone as underworld leader. What happened to Nitti? Hint

Prison

Suicide

Murder

Fled the country

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of the highly publicized crimes in New York history involved Alice Crimmins and the death of her two children. What happened to her? Hint

She was tried and acquitted

She was never brought to trial

She was convicted after trial and spent her life in prison

She was convicted and imprisoned after trial, but was later released

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. John Scopes made history in the so-called "Monkey Trial" in Tennessee in the first part of the twentieth century. In a dramatic trial, Scopes was found guilty. What happened later?

Answer: Tennessee Supreme Court reversed on a technicality

Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan locked horns (see the great classic movie: "Inherit The Wind"). The Supreme Court reversed on a small point of law having to do with the obligation of the jury (not the judge) to impose a proper fine.

Answer: He received a medal from a prominent German Nazi

He received a medal of honor from Hermann Goering in 1938. Goering!

3. John Surratt was the only one of the conspirators in the Lincoln assassination to escape immediate capture and punishment. What happened to him?

Answer: He was tried years later, but never convicted

Surratt was apparently nowhere near D.C. when Booth and his group made history. He fled to Canada and Europe, but was ultimately brought to trial. It ended in a hung jury. Surratt ultimately went free and lectured about the "old days." (His mother was not so fortunate: she met her end with the hangman.)

4. Jean Itard was famous for his psychology/rehabilitation work with Victor, "the wild boy of Aveyron." What happened to Victor?

Answer: Itard gave up on his work with Victor due to Victor's limited progress

It was a noble experiment that lasted several years, but Itard gave up when he failed to have substantial success in "socializing" Victor.

5. The people who founded the Pony Express in 1860 had great visions of a service that would unite the West with the rest of the country. How long did the Express last?

Answer: 1-2 years

Early in 1860 until late in 1861-- about 18 months.

6. Benedict Arnold is famous (or infamous) for his traitorous role in the American Revolution. What happened to Arnold after the war ended?

Answer: He lived abroad in relative obscurity and non-prominence

He was never welcome or comfortable in the U.S. Abroad, he wasn't fully trusted, respected, or comfortable. He lived hard and died without notice.

7. Pat Garrett is famed for killing "Billy the Kid." What happened to Pat?

Answer: He was murdered

He got into a dispute with another cowboy. He turned his back and that was it.

8. Still in the Old West, Jesse James was killed by Robert (and Charley) Ford. What happened to them?

Answer: Both died violently

Charley committed suicide a few years later. Bob Ford was shot and killed in an argument.

9. Frank Nitti succeeded Al Capone as underworld leader. What happened to Nitti?

Answer: Suicide

He was in a tight spot; both the mob and the government were closing in. He chose to end it himself.

10. One of the highly publicized crimes in New York history involved Alice Crimmins and the death of her two children. What happened to her?

Answer: She was convicted and imprisoned after trial, but was later released

It was a wild scene, with drama, black comedy and near hysteria at times. Ultimately, Crimmins was convicted and sent to prison-- but released after serving 5 of 25 years.

Source: Author robert362

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