Forensic Toxicology and Poisoning in Early 20th Century New York City Quiz

Explore poisonings, famous cases, & key figures in NYC's forensic toxicology history. Test your knowledge with our quiz!

#1

Which substance was commonly used as a poison in early 20th century New York City?

Arsenic
Cyanide
Morphine
Strychnine
#2

Who is considered the 'father of modern toxicology'?

Charles Norris
Matthew Hale
Paracelsus
Robert Boyle
#3

Which poison, known as 'inheritance powder,' was often used in murders during the 19th and early 20th centuries?

Strychnine
Arsenic
Cyanide
Ricin
#4

Which chemical element, commonly used in manufacturing, was notorious for causing occupational poisoning among workers in early 20th century New York City?

Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Chromium
#5

Which famous case in early 20th century New York City involved the poisoning of multiple victims by an infamous serial killer known as 'The Butcher of Hanover'?

The Black Dahlia murder
The Cleveland Torso Murders
The Düsseldorf Ripper case
The Chocolate Cream Poisoning
#6

Who was the chief toxicologist of New York City in the early 20th century?

Charles Norris
Alexander Gettler
Matilda Dodge Wilson
Harvey Washington Wiley
#7

Which case in the early 20th century New York City helped establish forensic toxicology as a field?

The Lizzie Borden case
The Martha Beale case
The Frances Griffiths case
The Helen Potts case
#8

Which toxic substance was commonly found in patent medicines in the early 20th century?

Arsenic
Cocaine
Mercury
Opium
#9

In the 1900s, what was the primary method used to detect poison in the human body?

Chemical analysis
MRI scans
DNA testing
Electrocardiography
#10

What was the name of the organization formed in New York City in the early 20th century to combat food and drug adulteration?

New York Poison Control Center
New York Department of Health
New York Academy of Medicine
New York Bureau of Chemistry
#11

What was the famous book written by Charles Norris and Alexander Gettler regarding forensic toxicology?

Toxicological Chemistry
Principles of Forensic Toxicology
The Poisoner's Handbook
Modern Toxicology
#12

Which poison was infamously used in the murder case of Mary Frances Creighton in 1916?

Cyanide
Ricin
Thallium
Strychnine
#13

Which famous American chemist played a significant role in advocating for food and drug safety laws?

Marie Curie
Linus Pauling
Harvey Washington Wiley
Rachel Carson
#14

What is the process of using toxicological analysis to determine the cause of death called?

Forensic anthropology
Forensic entomology
Forensic toxicology
Forensic odontology
#15

Who was the first woman to serve as the chief toxicologist of New York City?

Marie Curie
Frances Kelsey
Frances Norris
Matilda Dodge Wilson

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