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John Jacob Astor IV Quiz
The Astounding Astor: A Quiz on the Life of John Jacob Astor IV
Updated: Mar 02, 2024
Step into the luxurious world of American high society with our quiz on John Jacob Astor IV. Test your knowledge on the eccentric millionaire and his fascinating life story.
From the basics to the most obscure John Jacob Astor IV facts, this quiz has it all! With 30 questions covering a wide range of topics, it's the perfect way to test your John Jacob Astor IV knowledge. Do you have what it takes to come out on top? Enhance your knowledge.
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American Business Magnate
Canadian Politician
British Actor
Spanish-American War General
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October 8, 1866
December 25, 1870
July 13, 1864
June 5, 1862
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Civil War
Spanish-American War
World War I
War Of 1812
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Textile Manufacturing
Cattle Farming
Real Estate Development
Railroads
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1901
1886
1912
1947
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During A War
In A Train Accident
Of Natural Causes
In The Sinking Of The Titanic
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No
Only In America
Yes
His Wealth Was A Myth
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$33 Million
$1 Billion
$87 Million
$500 Million
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$8 Billion
$5 Billion
$1 Billion
$2.64 Billion
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He Was A Musician
No
Yes
He Was A Painter
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The Patriarch
A Prominent Member
The Youngest Member
A Distant Cousin
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RMS Mauretania
USS Lusitania
HMS Titanic
SS Californian
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Yes
He Was In The Top 10
No
His Wealth Was Unknown
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Yes
He Was An Honorary Colonel
No
Only During Peacetime
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His Charity Work
His Political Career
His Real Estate Developments
His Military Career
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Yes
He Ran For Office But Lost
He Served As A State Senator
No
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Steel Industry
Automobile Manufacturing
Real Estate
Railroads
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He Had More Failures Than Successes
No
His Success Was Controversial
Yes
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His Wealth Was Mostly From Lottery Winnings
He Inherited All Of It
He Earned All Of It
He Inherited Some And Earned Some
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The Gilded Age
The Civil War
The Great Depression
The Roaring Twenties
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His Children's Identities Were Unknown
Yes
No
He Had Adopted Children
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He Built Railways Only
No
Only Private Residences
Yes
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He Died As A Teenager
He Died In His 30s
He Lived To Be Over 80
He Died In His 50s
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There Were Many Legal Disputes Over His Estate
No
It Was All Lost In The Titanic
Yes
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His Business Had Negative Impacts On Society
Yes
No
He Was Primarily Focused On Accumulating Wealth
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He Was An Enemy Of All Other Wealthy Families
No
Yes
He Was A Loner
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No
Yes
Only In Business Circles
Only In His Hometown
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Mysterious And Secretive
Frugal And Thrifty
Simple And Reserved
Lavish And Luxurious
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Yes
News Of His Death Was Suppressed
No
It Was Overshadowed By Other Events
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Oct 26, 1932
Apr 15, 1912
Dec 4, 1912
Oct 18, 1919
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