How Well You Know Howard Zinn Quiz?

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    Which year was Howard born?

    • 1945
    • 1987
    • 1922
    • 1928
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About This Quiz

He's a popular American historian who knew his stuff good. So, I thought why not build some questions on him for you to unravel. Though, to be honest, it'll be a bit hard to get 50.

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  • 2. 
    When did Howard Zinn die? - ProProfs

    When did Howard Zinn die?

    • 2010

    • 2012

    • 2013

    • 2009

    Correct Answer
    A. 2010
    Explanation
    Howard Zinn died in 2010.

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  • 3. 
    He was professor of what at Boston University? - ProProfs

    He was professor of what at Boston University?

    • Political science

    • History

    • Activism

    • Biology

    Correct Answer
    A. Political science
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Political science. This means that the individual in question held the position of professor in the field of political science at Boston University.

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  • 4. 
    When did he publish “A Young People's History of the United States” - ProProfs

    When did he publish “A Young People's History of the United States”

    • 2005

    • 2006

    • 2007

    • 2008

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2007. This is the year when he published "A Young People's History of the United States".

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  • 5. 
    Where was Howard Zinn born? - ProProfs

    Where was Howard Zinn born?

    • Las Vegas

    • New Jersey

    • New York

    • New Orleans

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    Howard Zinn was born in New York.

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  • 6. 
    At what age did Zinn die? - ProProfs

    At what age did Zinn die?

    • 88

    • 87

    • 86

    • 85

    Correct Answer
    A. 87
    Explanation
    Zinn died at the age of 87.

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  • 7. 
    What's the name of Howard Zinn’s wife? - ProProfs

    What's the name of Howard Zinn’s wife?

    • Katherine

    • Evelina

    • Tabitha

    • Roslyn

    Correct Answer
    A. Roslyn
    Explanation
    Howard Zinn's wife is named Roslyn.

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  • 8. 
    What's the name of his father? - ProProfs

    What's the name of his father?

    • Eddie Zinn

    • Samuel Zinn

    • Tobias Zinn

    • Thomas Zinn

    Correct Answer
    A. Eddie Zinn
    Explanation
    The given question asks for the name of the person's father. Among the options provided, "Eddie Zinn" is the only name that directly answers the question. Therefore, Eddie Zinn is the correct answer.

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  • 9. 
    What's the name of his brother? - ProProfs

    What's the name of his brother?

    • Abraham

    • Joseph

    • Tom

    • Samuel

    Correct Answer
    A. Samuel
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the name of someone's brother. Out of the given options, Samuel is the only name that is a common male name and can be a possible name for someone's brother. Therefore, Samuel is the correct answer.

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  • 10. 
    Where did serve as a bombardier in WWII? - ProProfs

    Where did serve as a bombardier in WWII?

    • 490th Bombardment Group

    • 450th Bombardment Group

    • 430th Bombardment Group

    • 270th Bombardment Group

    Correct Answer
    A. 490th Bombardment Group
    Explanation
    During World War II, the person served as a bombardier in the 490th Bombardment Group.

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