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What job did he have most of his life?
a. Stockbroker
b. Teacher
c. Banker
a. Stockbroker
Fisk was called “The Prince of Erie” because of his control over the Erie Railroad.
True or false?
True
Did James Fisk have a mistress?
Yes or no?
Yes, she was an actress.
Was James Fisk born on April 1st or April 2nd?
April 1st
Did Fisk use corporate funds to support Broadway shows?
Yes or no?
Yes
Which nickname was NOT associated with James Fisk?
A. Jubilee Jim
B. Diamond Jim
C. Big Jim
D. Honest Jim
D. Honest Jim
Who was James Fisk's mistress?
A. Jack Black
B. Josie Mansfield
C. Lucy Moore
B. Josie Mansfield
Was James part of a Whiskey Ring scandal?
Yes or no?
No
Why is Fisk considered a “robber baron”?
A. He robbed banks
B. He manipulated markets and bribed officials
C. He was a military general
D. He stole railroads from people
B. He manipulated markets and bribed officials
What was he called by most people?
a. Diamond Fisk
b. Frisky Jim
c. Jim Fisk
c. Jim Fisk
Where did James and his wife live for part of their lives?
A. All over the place.. (New York, Massachusetts, etc.)
B. Only in New York
C. Only in Mississippi
A. All over the place.. (New York, Massachusetts, etc.)
Where did Fisk live for most of his life?
A. New York
B. The Continental Railroad
C. Vermont
D. Boston
C. Vermont
Which railroad did Fisk and Jay Gould manipulate?
A. Union Pacific
B. Central Pacific
C. Erie Railroad
D. Pennsylvania Railroad
C. Erie Railroad
Why was Fisk called “Jubilee Jim”?
A. He threw lavish parties and public parades
B. He was born during Queen Victoria’s Jubilee
C. He was known for his religious sermons
D. He ran a newspaper called The Jubilee Times
A. He threw lavish parties and public parades
Did his mistress have a side piece?
Yes or no?
Yes, his business partner/friend.
What did James do when he was a teenager?
A. He started a business
B. He joined the circus
C. He made and sold food
D. He didn't do anything until he was older
B. He joined the circus
Why was James Fisk the best baron?
Yes or no? ;)
HECK YEAHHHH
Was Fisk called "Colonel"?
Yes or no?
Yes, even though he was never in the military.
After Fisk died, his mistress tried to take his money.
True or False?
True
How did James Fisk die?
A. He was just old
B. He got stuck and shot out of a cannon
C. He got stabbed by a victim of his scandals
D. He got shot by a former business partner/friend
D. He got shot by a former business partner/friend