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Quiz about Who am I Part II
Quiz about Who am I Part II

Who am I? Part II Trivia Quiz

Another quiz on famous people. Clues are derived from occupation, quotes or claim to fame, etc. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by complexmammal. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
complexmammal
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
99,260
Updated
Sep 30 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1077
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Question 1 of 10
1. I was born of Massachusetts abolitionist parents. I didn't graduate from West Point, but was an officer in the U.S. Army. I was of high moral character and was killed in battle on July 18, 1863. Who was I? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following was NOT a co-founder of United Artists film company? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. I am a musician and a former soldier. I was injured in a parachute jump and was granted a medical discharge. During my "hey-day," I earned the title of "The Ultimate Axman." Who was I? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. I was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. I have traveled to Paris and Lyon where I learned the art of classic French cuisine. I've worked at fine restaurants in such places as New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Who am I? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. I was born in Newark, NJ. I was raised by my uncle the Reverend Timothy Edwards. Once I served as Vice-President of the United States. I was involved in an infamous event on July 11, 1804. Who am I? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. I was born in 1473 and studied mathematics and optics at Cracow University. I made my celestial observations without the use of a telescope. Who am I? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. I was born in Spokane, Washington and was a famous animator. I once sold pencil drawings for $1 apiece on Olvera Street in Hollywood. I won three Oscars and directed "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" (1966 TV special). Who am I? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. I was born in 1950 in California. I dropped out of the Univ. of California at Berkeley and quit my job with Hewlett-Packard to co-found a company. I once built a "Blue Box" phone attachment that allowed me to make long-distance phone calls for free. Who am I? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. I was born in Clark, Missouri and graduated from West Point in 1915. I was a five-star general and America's first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Who am I? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. I was born in 1936 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. I was Dwight Eisenhower's personal biographer. Some of my books include "The Wild Blue" and "The Good Fight." Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I was born of Massachusetts abolitionist parents. I didn't graduate from West Point, but was an officer in the U.S. Army. I was of high moral character and was killed in battle on July 18, 1863. Who was I?

Answer: Robert Gould Shaw

 Col. Robert Gould Shaw was killed 7-18-1863 while leading the 54th Massachusetts colored regiment on an assault on Ft. Wagner during the Civil War. The movie "Glory" with Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington is based on Shaw's letters to his parents and journal entries.
2. Which of the following was NOT a co-founder of United Artists film company?

Answer: Louis B. Mayer

 In 1919, Pickford, Fairbanks, Griffith and Charlie Chaplin formed United Artists, which gave themselves complete licence over their own productions.
3. I am a musician and a former soldier. I was injured in a parachute jump and was granted a medical discharge. During my "hey-day," I earned the title of "The Ultimate Axman." Who was I?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

 Jimi Hendrix was found dead wearing a ring said to be cursed. Marc Bolan of T-Rex (Bang A Gong Get It On) fame died wearing the same ring. SSSSSSSSSSPOOKY!
4. I was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. I have traveled to Paris and Lyon where I learned the art of classic French cuisine. I've worked at fine restaurants in such places as New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Who am I?

Answer: Emeril Lagasse

 Emeril began at a Portuguese bakery in Fall River, where he mastered the art of bread and pastry baking. He turned down a music scholarship and earned a doctorate in the culinary arts at Johnson and Wales University.
5. I was born in Newark, NJ. I was raised by my uncle the Reverend Timothy Edwards. Once I served as Vice-President of the United States. I was involved in an infamous event on July 11, 1804. Who am I?

Answer: Aaron Burr

 "The Duel" occured when Alexander Hamilton had made derogatory remarks about Burr, who responded with a challenge. On July 11, 1804, the two men exchanged shots at Weehawken, NJ. and Hamilton was mortally wounded.
6. I was born in 1473 and studied mathematics and optics at Cracow University. I made my celestial observations without the use of a telescope. Who am I?

Answer: Nicolas Copernicus

 In 1530, Copernicus completed and gave to the world his finest work, "De Revolutionibus," which asserted that the Earth rotated on its axis once daily and orbited around the sun once yearly.
7. I was born in Spokane, Washington and was a famous animator. I once sold pencil drawings for $1 apiece on Olvera Street in Hollywood. I won three Oscars and directed "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" (1966 TV special). Who am I?

Answer: Chuck Jones

 During the golden age of animation, Chuck Jones helped bring to life many of Warner Bros' most famous characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig.
8. I was born in 1950 in California. I dropped out of the Univ. of California at Berkeley and quit my job with Hewlett-Packard to co-found a company. I once built a "Blue Box" phone attachment that allowed me to make long-distance phone calls for free. Who am I?

Answer: Steve Wozniak

 In 1976, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs created Apple Computer Corp out of Jobs' parents' garage in Los Altos, California. Their first sale was 50 Apple computers for $666 each.
9. I was born in Clark, Missouri and graduated from West Point in 1915. I was a five-star general and America's first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Who am I?

Answer: Omar Bradley

 The "G.I. General," Bradley, authored "A Soldier's Story," his memoirs from World War II. His last public appearance (in full military uniform) was at Ronald Reagan's first term inauguration. He died on April 8, 1981.
10. I was born in 1936 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. I was Dwight Eisenhower's personal biographer. Some of my books include "The Wild Blue" and "The Good Fight." Who am I?

Answer: Stephen Ambrose

 Dr. Ambrose once quoted, "The art of writing is the art of applying the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair." Dr. Ambrose fell victim to lung cancer and died Oct 13, 2002.
Source: Author complexmammal

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