How Much Do You Know Jimmy Hoffa?
Jimmy Hoffa was a controversial American labor leader who was also the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Play this interesting quiz about Jimmy Hoffa, covering his personal and professional life. He is a popular figure in the American Labor Union history. Do you know for how long did he serve as the top labor leader? Why was he convicted? Who commuted his prison sentence? This quiz has answers to all that and much more.
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Jimmy Hoffa served as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters during the period of
- A.
1957 - 1971
- B.
1942 - 1957
- C.
1960 - 1966
- D.
1955 - 1966
Correct Answer
A. 1957 - 1971Explanation
Jimmy Hoffa served as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1957 to 1971.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He was born in the state of
- A.
Tennessee
- B.
Texas
- C.
Indiana
- D.
Pennsylvania
Correct Answer
C. IndianaExplanation
The correct answer is Indiana because the question asks for the state in which he was born, and the answer "Indiana" is the only option provided that is a state.Rate this question:
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- 3.
His father was a
- A.
Lawyer
- B.
Coal Miner
- C.
Politician
- D.
Trucker
Correct Answer
B. Coal MinerExplanation
The correct answer is Coal Miner. This can be inferred from the given options, where each option represents a profession. The question implies that the person's father had a specific occupation, and out of the given options, Coal Miner is the only profession mentioned. Therefore, it can be concluded that the person's father was a Coal Miner.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When was he sentenced to 13 years in prison?
- A.
1970
- B.
1967
- C.
1963
- D.
1964
Correct Answer
B. 1967Explanation
In 1967, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He was charged with
- A.
Murder
- B.
Jury tampering, fraud, and conspiracy
- C.
Spying
- D.
Robbery
Correct Answer
B. Jury tampering, fraud, and conspiracyExplanation
The correct answer is Jury tampering, fraud, and conspiracy. This means that the individual in question has been accused of tampering with the jury, committing fraud, and participating in a conspiracy. These charges suggest that the person has engaged in illegal activities related to manipulating the jury, deceiving others through fraudulent means, and being involved in a criminal conspiracy. These charges are serious and indicate that the person may have been involved in multiple criminal activities.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The US President who commuted his sentence was
- A.
John F. Kennedy
- B.
Richard Nixon
- C.
Ronald Reagan
- D.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Richard NixonExplanation
Richard Nixon is the correct answer because he was the US President who commuted his sentence. Nixon served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. He is known for his controversial presidency, which included the Watergate scandal. However, in this context, Nixon's decision to commute a sentence is being referred to. This means that he reduced or shortened the sentence of a convicted individual.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did he disappear?
- A.
1977
- B.
1975
- C.
1971
- D.
1972
Correct Answer
B. 1975Explanation
He disappeared in 1975.Rate this question:
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- 8.
He was declared legally dead in
- A.
1991
- B.
1984
- C.
1982
- D.
1987
Correct Answer
C. 1982 -
- 9.
He was re-elected to ______ five-year term as President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- A.
Second
- B.
First
- C.
Third
- D.
Fourth
Correct Answer
C. ThirdExplanation
The correct answer is "Third". This implies that the person mentioned in the question was elected for the third time to serve a five-year term as President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Rate this question:
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- 10.
He was succeeded by
- A.
James Anderson
- B.
Dave Beck
- C.
Sean O'Brien
- D.
Frank Fitzsimmons
Correct Answer
D. Frank FitzsimmonsExplanation
Frank Fitzsimmons is the correct answer because the phrase "He was succeeded by" indicates that someone took over a position or role from another person. In this case, the person who was succeeded is not mentioned, but it can be inferred that Frank Fitzsimmons is the one who took over the position or role from the unnamed individual.Rate this question:
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