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Quiz about Strange Strange People
Quiz about Strange Strange People

Strange, Strange People Trivia Quiz


Here are some questions about famous people who seem to have gone off the deep end.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
22,147
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5489
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Question 1 of 10
1. Everyone has heard of Lizzie Borden. What happened to her? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which King of the United Kingdom lost the American colonies to independence before succumbing to a serious mental illness? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Joe McCarthy, creator of 'McCarthyism', seems to satisfy the definition of paranoia. What state did he represent in the Senate? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which Roman emperor murdered his wife and his mother? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which emperor had a strong attachment to his sister (he was also known for his cruelty and insanity)? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which emperor, also quite probably mad, considered renaming Rome before he was ultimately killed? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The instability suffered by which actress may have some connection with the fact that her mother spent many years in an asylum? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The wife of which author also spent many years in an asylum? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This self-proclaimed 'wise man' was famous for his debauchery (among other things). Ultimately, he was murdered. Who is he? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Howard Hughes is now known more for his madness than for his wealth or accomplishment. What movie studio did he at one time control? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Everyone has heard of Lizzie Borden. What happened to her?

Answer: She was tried and acquitted

Insufficient evidence!
2. Which King of the United Kingdom lost the American colonies to independence before succumbing to a serious mental illness?

Answer: George III

A long life, but ...
3. Joe McCarthy, creator of 'McCarthyism', seems to satisfy the definition of paranoia. What state did he represent in the Senate?

Answer: Wisconsin

How many lives did he ruin?
4. Which Roman emperor murdered his wife and his mother?

Answer: Nero

He may not have fiddled while Rome burned, but he did see himself as an artist - like a notorious 20th century dictator with a moustache and wild gestures.
5. Which emperor had a strong attachment to his sister (he was also known for his cruelty and insanity)?

Answer: Caligula

His name today is synonymous with depravity.
6. Which emperor, also quite probably mad, considered renaming Rome before he was ultimately killed?

Answer: Commodus

Roman history was certainly colorful.
7. The instability suffered by which actress may have some connection with the fact that her mother spent many years in an asylum?

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

Sad story all the way around.
8. The wife of which author also spent many years in an asylum?

Answer: F Scott Fitzgerald

Poor Zelda.
9. This self-proclaimed 'wise man' was famous for his debauchery (among other things). Ultimately, he was murdered. Who is he?

Answer: Rasputin

He wasn't an easy man to kill - it took some doing to get it done.
10. Howard Hughes is now known more for his madness than for his wealth or accomplishment. What movie studio did he at one time control?

Answer: RKO

I guess money doesn't always buy happiness.
Source: Author robert362

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