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America's Royal Family Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the Kennedys, America's Royal Family? Take this quiz and test your knowledge. All multiple choice. Good luck!

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

Author
Jendy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,683

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3548

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (8/10), kjjones25 (7/10), Guest 207 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was John F Kennedy elected President? Hint

1958

1964

1962

1960

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Kennedy sister founded the Special Olympics? Hint

Pat Kennedy Lawford

Jean Kennedy Smith

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Ethel Skakel Kennedy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bobby Kennedy was a senator from which state from 1964 until his death in 1968? Hint

Massachusetts

Virginia

Wisconsin

New York

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Kennedy brother was born first? Hint

Jack

Ted

Bobby

Joe Jr.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bobby and Ethel Kennedy had eleven children. Who was their first-born? Hint

Joe II

Kathleen

Bobby Jr.

David

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the nickname for Rose Kennedy's father, John Fitzgerald, once the mayor of Boston? Hint

Honey Fitz

Johnny

Fitzie

Honey John

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Question 7 of 10

7. John Kennedy beat out which famous Republican favorite for the 1952 senate race in Massachusetts? Hint

George Smathers

Joe McCarthy

Henry Cabot Lodge

Tip O'Neill

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Jack Kennedy's campaign manager for the 1952 senate race? Hint

Bobby Kennedy

Joe Kennedy Sr.

Ted Sorensen

Rose Kennedy

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Question 9 of 10

9. To whom did Jack dedicate his book, 'Profiles in Courage'? Hint

Rose Kennedy

Jackie Kennedy

Bobby Kennedy

Joe Kennedy Jr.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what branch of the military did Joe Jr., Jack, and Bobby all serve at some point during the Second World War? Hint

Navy

Air Force

Army

Marines

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was John F Kennedy elected President?

Answer: 1960

John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960, beating out Republican vice-president Richard Nixon in one of the slimmest margins of victory in U.S. history. Kennedy was inaugurated on January 20th, 1961, becoming the youngest elected president at the age of 43. Teddy Roosevelt was the youngest president at his inauguration at 42.

2. Which Kennedy sister founded the Special Olympics?

Answer: Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice founded the Special Olympics after having worked for many years with her sister Rosemary who was born retarded.

3. Bobby Kennedy was a senator from which state from 1964 until his death in 1968?

Answer: New York

Robert Kennedy was a popular political figure at the time of his brother's death in 1963. Bobby himself felt it was his duty to carry on the torch for the Kennedys in politics so he ran for U.S. Senate in 1964 from the state of New York. Brother Ted already had a seat from Massachusetts. I hope I'm spelling Mass. correctly. Let me know if I'm not.

4. Which Kennedy brother was born first?

Answer: Joe Jr.

Joe Jr. was the eldest brother, born in 1915. He died tragically in a plane crash during a World War II mission.

5. Bobby and Ethel Kennedy had eleven children. Who was their first-born?

Answer: Kathleen

Kathleen Harrington Kennedy was the first child born to Bobby and Ethel. She was named after Bobby's older sister who also died in a tragic plane crash. Their second child was named Joseph Patrick Kennedy II after Bobby's brother Joe.

6. What was the nickname for Rose Kennedy's father, John Fitzgerald, once the mayor of Boston?

Answer: Honey Fitz

I'm not exactly sure how he got the nickname. If anyone knows, please let me know. As well as being mayor of Boston, Honey Fitz was also a congressman. In fact, Jack Kennedy's first political seat was the seat his grandfather held years prior.

7. John Kennedy beat out which famous Republican favorite for the 1952 senate race in Massachusetts?

Answer: Henry Cabot Lodge

Lodge thought he would win the race without a problem. In fact, he campaigned for Eisenhower more than for himself. His defeat was a huge surprise to political pundits and a huge win for Kennedy. 'When you beat Lodge, you beat the best' was a popular slogan that Kennedy insiders used at the time.

8. Who was Jack Kennedy's campaign manager for the 1952 senate race?

Answer: Bobby Kennedy

After the 1952 race, Bobby Kennedy became a major force in politics. He was a great organizer, had a great ability to get what he wanted and was a significant figure in all of Jack's campaigns.

9. To whom did Jack dedicate his book, 'Profiles in Courage'?

Answer: Jackie Kennedy

Jack's pulitzer prize winning book on courage in politics was dedicated 'to my wife.'

10. In what branch of the military did Joe Jr., Jack, and Bobby all serve at some point during the Second World War?

Answer: Navy

Joe Jr., Jack, and Bobby served in the Navy during World War II. Joe Jr was a Naval pilot, who died in 1944 when his plane exploded. Brother Ted briefly served in the Army.

Source: Author Jendy

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