Quiz: How Well Do You Know John F. Kennedy?

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Do you know about the popular US president, John F. Kennedy? Take this quiz to see how well you know John F. Kennedy. "JFK" is one of the greatest presidents that the US has ever had. This man is held as one of the greatest leaders this world has ever seen. You might think you know him. Try this to see if you really do. Your scores will reveal how good is your general knowledge. Also, share it with others.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who preceded JFK?

    • A. 

      Abraham Lincoln

    • B. 

      Franklin Roosevelt

    • C. 

      Dwight D. Eisenhower

    • D. 

      George Bush

    Correct Answer
    C. Dwight D. Eisenhower
    Explanation
    Dwight D. Eisenhower preceded JFK as the President of the United States. He served as the 34th President from 1953 to 1961, while JFK, John F. Kennedy, served as the 35th President from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Therefore, Eisenhower was the President immediately before JFK.

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  • 2. 

    What year did JFK win the presidential election?

    • A. 

      1966

    • B. 

      1962

    • C. 

      1961

    • D. 

      1970

    Correct Answer
    C. 1961
    Explanation
    JFK won the presidential election in 1961. This can be confirmed by historical records and the fact that John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States on January 20, 1961.

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  • 3. 

    Which political party did John F. Kennedy belong to?

    • A. 

      Republican party

    • B. 

      Democratic party

    • C. 

      Independent Candidate

    • D. 

      Communist party

    Correct Answer
    B. Democratic party
    Explanation
    John F. Kennedy belonged to the Democratic party. This can be inferred from his presidency from 1961 to 1963, during which he implemented various policies associated with the Democratic party's ideology, such as the New Frontier program and the Civil Rights Act. Kennedy was also a member of the Democratic party throughout his political career, including his time as a senator from Massachusetts. Additionally, his political affiliation is widely known and documented in historical records and biographies.

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  • 4. 

    F in his name means

    • A. 

      Fred

    • B. 

      Franklin

    • C. 

      Fredrick

    • D. 

      Fitzgerald

    Correct Answer
    D. Fitzgerald
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Fitzgerald. The letter "F" in his name most likely refers to the surname Fitzgerald.

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  • 5. 

    What arm of the US military did JFK join during the world war?

    • A. 

      US Navy

    • B. 

      US Marine

    • C. 

      US Coastal Guide

    • D. 

      US Army

    Correct Answer
    A. US Navy
    Explanation
    JFK joined the US Navy during World War II. This is evident from his military service record, where he served as a lieutenant and commander of a patrol torpedo boat in the Pacific theater. He was praised for his bravery and leadership during the sinking of PT-109, which earned him several awards and recognition. JFK's service in the Navy played a significant role in shaping his character and later his political career.

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  • 6. 

    Before severing as president, JFK in one of the following public office.

    • A. 

      Presidential Aide

    • B. 

      Vice President

    • C. 

      Senator

    • D. 

      Secretary of States

    Correct Answer
    C. Senator
    Explanation
    JFK served as a Senator before becoming the President. This means that he held a position in the legislative branch of the government, where he represented his state and participated in the creation and passing of laws. Serving as a Senator provided JFK with valuable experience and knowledge of the political system, which likely contributed to his successful presidential campaign and his ability to navigate the complexities of the presidency.

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  • 7. 

    What was the name of his wife?

    • A. 

      Janet Fritzgerald Kennedy

    • B. 

      Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Bouvier

    • C. 

      Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy

    • D. 

      Elizabeth "Mayor" Roosevelt

    Correct Answer
    B. Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Bouvier
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Bouvier.

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  • 8. 

    How old was JFK when he died?

    • A. 

      56

    • B. 

      66

    • C. 

      51

    • D. 

      46

    Correct Answer
    D. 46
    Explanation
    JFK was 46 years old when he died.

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  • 9. 

    What was the nature of his death?

    • A. 

      Suicide

    • B. 

      Illness

    • C. 

      Assassination

    • D. 

      Natural cause

    Correct Answer
    C. Assassination
    Explanation
    The nature of his death was assassination. This suggests that he was intentionally killed by someone, possibly due to political or personal reasons. It implies that his death was not a result of natural causes, illness, or suicide.

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  • 10. 

    What's the zodiac sign for the date he was installed in the office?

    • A. 

      Capricon

    • B. 

      Sagittarius

    • C. 

      Aquarius

    • D. 

      Libra

    Correct Answer
    A. Capricon
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