How Well Do You Know Howard Zinn?

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    Howard Zinn was born in...

    • 1920
    • 1921
    • 1922
    • 1923
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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.

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  • 2. 
    Howard Zinn died in which of these years? - ProProfs

    Howard Zinn died in which of these years?

    • 2009

    • 2010

    • 2011

    • 2012

    Correct Answer
    A. 2010
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 
    Zinn's daughter Myla was born in... - ProProfs

    Zinn's daughter Myla was born in...

    • 1947

    • 1948

    • 1949

    • 1950

    Correct Answer
    A. 1947
  • 4. 
    What was the nature of Howard Zinn's death?  - ProProfs

    What was the nature of Howard Zinn's death? 

    • Hypertension

    • Leukemia

    • Heart attack

    • Brain tumor

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart attack
  • 5. 
    Zinn wrote more than how many books?  - ProProfs

    Zinn wrote more than how many books? 

    • 10

    • 15

    • 20

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 20
    Explanation
    Zinn wrote a total of 20 books.

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  • 6. 
    At which age did he become a shipyard worker?  - ProProfs

    At which age did he become a shipyard worker? 

    • 16

    • 17

    • 18

    • 19

    Correct Answer
    A. 18
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 18. This means that he became a shipyard worker at the age of 18.

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  • 7. 
    He joined the Air Force and flew bombing missions during World War II at which age? - ProProfs

    He joined the Air Force and flew bombing missions during World War II at which age?

    • 18

    • 19

    • 20

    • 21

    Correct Answer
    A. 18
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 
    Howard Zinn grew up in which of these cities in the United States? - ProProfs

    Howard Zinn grew up in which of these cities in the United States?

    • Yonkers

    • Chicago

    • New York City

    • Buffalo

    Correct Answer
    A. New York City
    Explanation
    Howard Zinn grew up in New York City.

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  • 9. 
    Zinn and Roz married in which of these years? - ProProfs

    Zinn and Roz married in which of these years?

    • 1943

    • 1944

    • 1945

    • 1946

    Correct Answer
    A. 1944
    Explanation
    Zinn and Roz married in 1944.

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    In which year was he offered a job at Spelman College?  - ProProfs

    In which year was he offered a job at Spelman College? 

    • 1955

    • 1956

    • 1958

    • 1957

    Correct Answer
    A. 1956
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1956 because it is the only option that matches the year when he was offered a job at Spelman College.

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