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History's Villains Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz about some infamous characters. Have fun with it.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,232

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7052

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. John Wilkes Booth was part of a conspiracy to assassinate all of the following EXCEPT Hint

Abraham Lincoln

Stephen Douglas

William Seward

Andrew Johnson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lee Harvey Oswald had a difficult early youth because he grew up _________? Hint

Without a mother

Without a father

As an only child

As an orphan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Benedict Arnold's British 'contact' during Arnold's espionage activities was: Hint

General Burgoyne

Major Reno

Major Andre

General Crook

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Question 4 of 10

4. Al Capone orchestrated the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Who 'ran' the rival gang that was victimized? Hint

Lucky Luciano

Bugs Moran

Bugsy Siegel

Legs Diamond

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Question 5 of 10

5. Stalin was responsible for the expulsion of this man from the Soviet Union and for his subsequent assassination. Hint

Trotsky

Marx

Engels

Lenin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Attila the Hun obtained complete control of his empire by murdering his: Hint

Brother

Father

Cousin

Uncle

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Question 7 of 10

7. Hitler wrote 'Mein Kampf' while in prison. How did he get there? Hint

Misconduct while serving in WWI

Writing threatening letters to an Art School that had rejected him

Non-payment of personal debts due to lack of funds

A failed attempt to seize power

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Question 8 of 10

8. Adolf Eichmann, responsible for the execution of millions of people, was brought to justice when he was abducted by agents. Where had he been hiding when captured? Hint

Brazil

Argentina

Mexico

Central America

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jack the Ripper, the world's most well-known serial killer, apparently taunted the police. How? Hint

He sent a scornful note

He threatened to kill any police who pursued him

He told where and when he would strike

He insulted them

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Question 10 of 10

10. Caligula is generally considered to be totally mad. How did he die? Hint

Suicide

Combat

Accident

Murder

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. John Wilkes Booth was part of a conspiracy to assassinate all of the following EXCEPT

Answer: Stephen Douglas

Lincoln, of course, was the focal point - Booth reserved that 'honor' for himself. Other members of the conspiracy were detached to kill Vice President Johnson and Secretary Seward. Seward was injured but recovered. Johnson was not attacked.

2. Lee Harvey Oswald had a difficult early youth because he grew up _________?

Answer: Without a father

Oswald's father died shortly before LHO's birth.

3. Benedict Arnold's British 'contact' during Arnold's espionage activities was:

Answer: Major Andre

Andre was left holding the bag when Arnold escaped. Ultimately, he was hanged.

4. Al Capone orchestrated the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Who 'ran' the rival gang that was victimized?

Answer: Bugs Moran

All were mobsters, but it was Moran's gang that got hit.

5. Stalin was responsible for the expulsion of this man from the Soviet Union and for his subsequent assassination.

Answer: Trotsky

His 'purges' were also very violent ...

6. Attila the Hun obtained complete control of his empire by murdering his:

Answer: Brother

He killed his brother and thereby obtained complete control. Nice guy.

7. Hitler wrote 'Mein Kampf' while in prison. How did he get there?

Answer: A failed attempt to seize power

The 'Putsch' was unsuccesful - temporarily.

8. Adolf Eichmann, responsible for the execution of millions of people, was brought to justice when he was abducted by agents. Where had he been hiding when captured?

Answer: Argentina

Argentina - although others may have been in Brazil.

9. Jack the Ripper, the world's most well-known serial killer, apparently taunted the police. How?

Answer: He sent a scornful note

The letter reads 'Dear Boss ...'. Did he really write it? Probably. Why? Who knows what makes these people tick?

10. Caligula is generally considered to be totally mad. How did he die?

Answer: Murder

There is such a thing as 'too much' - even in ancient Rome

Source: Author robert362

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