How Well Do You Know Howard Zinn?
Before dying some eight years ago, Howard Zinn was a social activist, historian, political science professor, and playwright. Take this quiz to find out more.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Howard Zinn was born in...
- A.
1920
- B.
1921
- C.
1922
- D.
1923
Correct Answer
C. 1922Explanation
Howard Zinn was born in 1922.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Howard Zinn died in which of these years?
- A.
2009
- B.
2010
- C.
2011
- D.
2012
Correct Answer
B. 2010Explanation
Howard Zinn, an American historian and author, passed away in the year 2010. He was known for his influential book "A People's History of the United States" which presented a different perspective on American history, focusing on the experiences of marginalized groups. Zinn's work challenged traditional narratives and highlighted the struggles and achievements of ordinary people. His death in 2010 marked the end of a significant figure in the field of history and social justice activism.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was the nature of Howard Zinn's death?
- A.
Hypertension
- B.
Leukemia
- C.
Heart attack
- D.
Brain tumor
Correct Answer
C. Heart attack -
- 4.
Zinn wrote more than how many books?
- A.
10
- B.
15
- C.
20
- D.
25
Correct Answer
C. 20Explanation
Zinn wrote a total of 20 books.Rate this question:
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- 5.
At which age did he become a shipyard worker?
- A.
16
- B.
17
- C.
18
- D.
19
Correct Answer
C. 18Explanation
The correct answer is 18. This means that he became a shipyard worker at the age of 18.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He joined the Air Force and flew bombing missions during World War II at which age?
- A.
18
- B.
19
- C.
20
- D.
21
Correct Answer
A. 18Explanation
During World War II, the individual joined the Air Force and participated in bombing missions. Since the question asks for the age at which this occurred, the correct answer is 18.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Howard Zinn grew up in which of these cities in the United States?
- A.
Yonkers
- B.
Chicago
- C.
New York City
- D.
Buffalo
Correct Answer
C. New York CityExplanation
Howard Zinn grew up in New York City.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Zinn and Roz married in which of these years?
- A.
1943
- B.
1944
- C.
1945
- D.
1946
Correct Answer
B. 1944Explanation
Zinn and Roz married in 1944.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Zinn's daughter Myla was born in...
- A.
1947
- B.
1948
- C.
1949
- D.
1950
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A. 1947 -
- 10.
In which year was he offered a job at Spelman College?
- A.
1955
- B.
1956
- C.
1958
- D.
1957
Correct Answer
B. 1956Explanation
The correct answer is 1956 because it is the only option that matches the year when he was offered a job at Spelman College.Rate this question:
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