The Mysterious Life Of Gangster Al Capone!
Capone was born in New York City, to Italian immigrants. He was a Five Points Gang member who became a bouncer in organized crime premises such as brothels. In his early twenties, he moved to Chicago and became a bodyguard and trusted factotum for Johnny Torrio, head of a criminal syndicate that illegally supplied breweries the forerunner of the Chicago Outfit and was politically protected through the Unions Siciliana.
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How old was Capone when he stopped schooling?
- A.
14
- B.
12
- C.
15
- D.
17
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A. 14Explanation
Capone stopped schooling at the age of 14.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How much did Capone purchase the house at South Prairie Avenue?
- A.
$5,000
- B.
$5,500
- C.
$4,500
- D.
$5,800
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B. $5,500Explanation
Capone purchased the house at South Prairie Avenue for $5,500.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How old was Capone when Torrio handed over control to him?
- A.
28
- B.
22
- C.
26
- D.
24
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C. 26Explanation
When Torrio handed over control to Capone, Capone was 26 years old.Rate this question:
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What was Capone's preferred liquor?
- A.
Mistique Rye
- B.
Templeton Rye
- C.
Temple Rye
- D.
Templeton Rum
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B. Templeton RyeExplanation
Capone's preferred liquor was Templeton Rye.Rate this question:
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When was Capone transferred to Philadelphia Eastern State Penitentiary?
- A.
August 9, 1929.
- B.
August 8, 1928.
- C.
August 8, 1929.
- D.
August 9, 1928.
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C. August 8, 1929.Explanation
Capone was transferred to Philadelphia Eastern State Penitentiary on August 8, 1929.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which year did the Saint Valentine's Massacre happen?
- A.
1929
- B.
1930
- C.
1935
- D.
1928
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A. 1929Explanation
The Saint Valentine's Massacre happened in 1929. This was a notorious event that took place in Chicago, where members of the Chicago Outfit, led by Al Capone, killed seven members of the North Side Gang. It was a turning point in the Prohibition era and marked a significant escalation in gang violence.Rate this question:
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How many people were recorded dead as a consequence of Capone according to the Chicago Daily Tribune?
- A.
35
- B.
36
- C.
38
- D.
33
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D. 33Explanation
According to the Chicago Daily Tribune, 33 people were recorded dead as a consequence of Capone.Rate this question:
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When did All Capone have a stroke?
- A.
January 19, 1947.
- B.
January 20, 1947.
- C.
January 21, 1947.
- D.
January 22, 1947.
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C. January 21, 1947. -
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Where was Capone reffered to after he left prison for treatment of paresis?
- A.
St. James Hospital
- B.
Central City Hospital
- C.
John Hopkins Hospital
- D.
Union Memorial Hospital
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C. John Hopkins HospitalExplanation
After Al Capone was released from prison, he was referred to John Hopkins Hospital for treatment of paresis. Paresis is a condition caused by late-stage syphilis, which affects the central nervous system. John Hopkins Hospital is renowned for its expertise in treating complex medical conditions, making it a likely choice for Capone's treatment.Rate this question:
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Which hospital accepted to treat him after he was rejected by John Hopkins Hospital?
- A.
Union Memorial Hospital
- B.
Central City Hospital
- C.
City Royale Hospital
- D.
St. James Hospital
Correct Answer
A. Union Memorial HospitalExplanation
After being rejected by John Hopkins Hospital, the hospital that accepted to treat him is Union Memorial Hospital.Rate this question:
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