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Fun Facts
100

According to Talese, Sinatra had a profound effect on this aspect of American culture

What is concept of celebrity?

100

The name of Sinatra's mother. 

Who is Dolly?

100

Talese's method of writing the article, given his limited access to Sinatra, involved this approach.

What is speaking to Sinatra's friends and observing him in public settings?

100

The clothing Sinatra was always seen wearing. 

What are tailored suits?

200

Sinatra's first big band leader he worked with.

Who is Harry James?

200

Sinatra struggled with this personal issue, which affected his relationships.

What is his temper?

200

The author uses characterization of this distinguishing physical attribute to help convey the complexity and depth of Sinatra's personality.

What is Sinatra's blue eyes?

200

Sinatra and his mother both shared this characteristic/attribute.

What is stubborn?

300

This technology was revolutionized in part due to Sinatra's recording techniques.

What is studio album recording and microphone tecnique?

300

The city was Frank Sinatra born

What is Hoboken, New Jersey?

300

Talese highlighted this aspect of Sinatra's personality, contradicting his public persona. 

What is Sinatra's vulnerability?

300

The song "I'm a Fool to Want You" was named after this woman.

Who is Ava Gardner?

400

This album is often cited as Sinatra's comeback after a period of decline in the early 1950s. 

What is "In the Wee Small Hours?" 

400

Sinatra faced criticism and controversy for his alleged connections to this group 

What is the Mafia?

400

This publication first featured Talese's article on Sinatra

What is Esquire Magazine?

400

The actions Gay Talese hilights to show Sinatra's compassion and consideration for others.

What is picking personalized Christmas gifts for close friends and family?

What is finding a new home and paying for the hospital bills of his musician friend whose house was destroyed and wife was killed in a Los Angeles mud-slide?

500

This song is Sinatra's first major recording hit

"All or Nothing at All" 

500

The name of the bar in New York that Sinatra was famous for appearing at and owned and named after one of his best friends

What is Jilly's Saloon?

500

What is the metaphor in the title "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold"?

The title "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold" suggests that Sinatra's illness serves as a metaphor for his aloof and guarded personality. 

500

"Sinatra brings out the ___ and ___ in people" 

What is best and worst?