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Quiz about LittleKnown First Ladies Frances Cleveland

Little-Known First Ladies: Frances Cleveland Quiz

How much do you know about Mrs. Cleveland - the only woman to be First Lady for two non-consecutive terms?

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,930

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
350

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When she married in 1886, Frances Cleveland became the youngest First Lady in American history, a record she continued to hold throughout the twentieth century and beyond. How old was she when she married the president? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 27-year age gap between Frances and Grover is the largest of any presidential couple. True or false?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mrs. Cleveland did not serve as First Lady during the first fifteen months of her husband's term. Who was Cleveland's first "First Lady"? Hint

His daughter, Ruth

His sister, Rose

His mother, Ann

His daughter, Esther

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Mrs. Cleveland apparently tell the White House staff after her husband left office in 1889? Hint

Be good to the Harrisons

Nothing - she snubbed them.

Take care of the building - we'll be back in four years

You've all been nothing but trouble since we got here

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many children did Mrs. Cleveland give birth to while she was First Lady? Hint

Two

One

None

Three

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Question 6 of 10

6. True or False: Frances Cleveland was virtually ignored by the press.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is NOT true about Mrs. Cleveland's role in the election of 1888? Hint

She appeared on pins and other campaign merchandise

She gave a speech about her husband's caring nature

She was mentioned by name at the Democratic National Convention

She debated with Caroline Harrison

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mrs. Cleveland gave birth to the first (and so far only) child of a president to be actually born in the White House. Which one of the Cleveland children had that honor? Hint

Richard

Ruth

Esther

Marion

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Question 9 of 10

9. While First Lady, Mrs. Cleveland worked endlessly to help women and African-Americans achieve an education and get a job. To which particular profession did Mrs. Cleveland dedicate most of her time? Hint

Musicians

Teachers

Lawyers

Artists

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1913, Mrs. Cleveland remarried, becoming the first First Lady to do so. Whom did she marry? Hint

Thomas Preston

Stanley Dell

William Sidney Bence Bosanquet

John Amen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 21

The Clevelands were the first presidential couple to marry in the White House. Grover was 27 years older.

2. The 27-year age gap between Frances and Grover is the largest of any presidential couple. True or false?

Answer: False

John Tyler and his second wife Julia were 30 years apart.

3. Mrs. Cleveland did not serve as First Lady during the first fifteen months of her husband's term. Who was Cleveland's first "First Lady"?

Answer: His sister, Rose

Cleveland did not have any children before marrying Frances, and he had not been married previously. After she gave up the role of First Lady on her brother's marriage, Rose Cleveland became a teacher.

4. What did Mrs. Cleveland apparently tell the White House staff after her husband left office in 1889?

Answer: Take care of the building - we'll be back in four years

Despite winning the popular vote in 1888, Cleveland lost the election to Benjamin Harrison. The Clevelands returned four years later when Grover defeated President Harrison.

5. How many children did Mrs. Cleveland give birth to while she was First Lady?

Answer: Two

The Clevelands had five children, but only two were born during his presidency: Esther and Marion.

6. True or False: Frances Cleveland was virtually ignored by the press.

Answer: False

The press followed her all the time. Journalists tried to sneak into the Clevelands' wedding and were disappointed when they were denied.

7. Which is NOT true about Mrs. Cleveland's role in the election of 1888?

Answer: She debated with Caroline Harrison

Because Mrs. Cleveland was young and beautiful, her image was placed on campaign material to attract men. Even though they could not vote, women were very active in politics and liked seeing Mrs. Cleveland. The National First Ladies' Library claims that Mrs. Cleveland was the first First Lady to be "recognized in a political arena" when she mentioned at the Democratic National Convention. During the campaign season, Benjamin Harrison made claims that Grover Cleveland was abusive toward his wife and her mother. Mrs. Cleveland gave a speech denying these allegations.

8. Mrs. Cleveland gave birth to the first (and so far only) child of a president to be actually born in the White House. Which one of the Cleveland children had that honor?

Answer: Esther

Esther was born on September 9, 1893 and died on June 25, 1980.

Answer: Musicians

Mrs. Cleveland was frustrated that all of the high-paying professions were dominated by men, particularly those in the entertainment industry. She sponsored Lenora Jackson who later became a famous violinist and the first American to win a Mendelssohn Scholarship.

10. In 1913, Mrs. Cleveland remarried, becoming the first First Lady to do so. Whom did she marry?

Answer: Thomas Preston

Thomas Preston was an archaeology professor at Wells College. All of the incorrect answers were husbands to the Clevelands' daughters.

Source: Author Joepetz

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