Mini-Quiz: Strange Life of Lee Harvey Oswald: Childhood

1. Why didn't Lee seem to like his brother John?

   John was much taller than Lee, making him feel inferiorGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Possibly because John had a different fatherCorrect answer. You know your biographies. Lee liked John; it was Robert that he didn't likeSorry, not correct. Try another button.

2. Why did Oswald often skip out of school?

   He had trouble writing school assignments and didn't seem to fit inThat's correct. You know about Oswald. He was often too tired because of he also had a full-time jobSorry, not correct. Try another button. The teachers marked him absent, even when he was in attendanceOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. Why did the Marines reject Lee the first time he tried to enlist?

   He could not write well enough to fill out the applicationOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Lee threatened the Marine recruiter with a knifeGood try, but not right. Select another answer. You need to be 17 to enlist in the MarinesCorrect answer. You know your biographies.

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