How Well Do you Show Me A Hero Drama?
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Here is a Show Me A Hero quiz to give your brain cells a little test. Based on a 1999 nonfiction book, Show Me A Hero is an American miniseries that captures the resistance of the white middle class to an order by the court. The story is based in the city of Yonkers. It shows how the city was affected by defying the court's ruling. Want to find out how much of it you remember? You must give this quiz a try. All the best!
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What was Nick Wasicsko's profession in the series?
- A.
Lawyer
- B.
Judge
- C.
Councilor
- D.
Mayor
Correct Answer
D. MayorExplanation
Nick Wasicsko's profession in the series was Mayor.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the order passed by Federal Judge Leonard B. Sand related to?
- A.
Waste management system
- B.
Desegregation of public housing
- C.
City parks
- D.
Public transport
Correct Answer
B. Desegregation of public housingExplanation
The correct answer is Desegregation of public housing. Federal Judge Leonard B. Sand passed an order related to the desegregation of public housing. This suggests that the judge made a ruling or decision regarding the integration of different racial or ethnic groups in housing provided by the government.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was the name of the architect and city planner in the series?
- A.
Nay Noe Wasicsko
- B.
Vinni Restiano
- C.
Oscar Newman
- D.
Edward Fagan
Correct Answer
C. Oscar NewmanExplanation
Oscar Newman is the correct answer because he was the architect and city planner in the series.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In addition to the Yonkers City Council members, which group(s) took opposing sides on the order passed by the court?
- A.
Save Yonkers Federation
- B.
Yonkers People Board
- C.
Yonkers Welfare Association
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Save Yonkers FederationExplanation
The Save Yonkers Federation took opposing sides on the order passed by the court.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What happened to the city of Yonkers after it refused to follow the court order?
- A.
Crippled by heavy fines.
- B.
Supreme Court agreed to look into the order.
- C.
The Mayor was replaced.
- D.
The Mayor was sent to jail.
Correct Answer
A. Crippled by heavy fines.Explanation
After the city of Yonkers refused to follow the court order, it faced severe consequences in the form of heavy fines. This suggests that the city's finances were significantly impacted, potentially leading to a financial crisis or a state of being crippled. The other options, such as the Supreme Court looking into the order, the replacement of the Mayor, or the Mayor being sent to jail, are not mentioned in the given information and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who was a six-term Mayor of Yonkers in the series?
- A.
Vinni Restiano
- B.
Peter Smith
- C.
Angelo R. Martinelli
- D.
James Surdoval
Correct Answer
C. Angelo R. MartinelliExplanation
Angelo R. Martinelli was a six-term Mayor of Yonkers in the series.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many episodes were there in Show Me A Hero?
- A.
6
- B.
10
- C.
8
- D.
5
Correct Answer
A. 6Explanation
The correct answer is 6. This means that there were 6 episodes in the TV show "Show Me A Hero".Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many housing units were ordered to be built by the Federal judge?
- A.
150
- B.
200
- C.
250
- D.
1000
Correct Answer
B. 200Explanation
The Federal judge ordered 200 housing units to be built.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these award(s) did the series win?
- A.
Critics' Choice Television Awards
- B.
Writers Guild of America Awards
- C.
Golden Globe Awards
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Golden Globe AwardsExplanation
The series won the Golden Globe Awards.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these singers' music was used in this series?
- A.
Bob Dylan
- B.
Bruce Springsteen
- C.
Billy Joel
- D.
Paul McCartney
Correct Answer
B. Bruce SpringsteenExplanation
Bruce Springsteen's music was used in this series.Rate this question:
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