How Well You Know Howard Zinn 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.
- 1.
Which year was Howard born?
- A.
1945
- B.
1987
- C.
1922
- D.
1928
Correct Answer
C. 1922Explanation
Howard was born in 1922, as indicated by the given answer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When did Howard Zinn die?
- A.
2010
- B.
2012
- C.
2013
- D.
2009
Correct Answer
A. 2010Explanation
Howard Zinn died in 2010.Rate this question:
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- 3.
He was professor of what at Boston University?
- A.
Political science
- B.
History
- C.
Activism
- D.
Biology
Correct Answer
A. Political scienceExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When did he publish “A Young People's History of the United States”
- A.
2005
- B.
2006
- C.
2007
- D.
2008
Correct Answer
C. 2007Explanation
The correct answer is 2007. This is the year when he published "A Young People's History of the United States".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Where was Howard Zinn born?
- A.
Las Vegas
- B.
New Jersey
- C.
New York
- D.
New Orleans
Correct Answer
C. New YorkExplanation
Howard Zinn was born in New York.Rate this question:
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- 6.
At what age did Zinn die?
- A.
88
- B.
87
- C.
86
- D.
85
Correct Answer
B. 87Explanation
Zinn died at the age of 87.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What's the name of Howard Zinn’s wife?
- A.
Katherine
- B.
Evelina
- C.
Tabitha
- D.
Roslyn
Correct Answer
D. RoslynExplanation
Howard Zinn's wife is named Roslyn.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What's the name of his father?
- A.
Eddie Zinn
- B.
Samuel Zinn
- C.
Tobias Zinn
- D.
Thomas Zinn
Correct Answer
A. Eddie ZinnExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What's the name of his brother?
- A.
Abraham
- B.
Joseph
- C.
Tom
- D.
Samuel
Correct Answer
D. SamuelExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Where did serve as a bombardier in WWII?
- A.
490th Bombardment Group
- B.
450th Bombardment Group
- C.
430th Bombardment Group
- D.
270th Bombardment Group
Correct Answer
A. 490th Bombardment GroupExplanation
During World War II, the person served as a bombardier in the 490th Bombardment Group.Rate this question:
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