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Angeline Kopka, 100, American politician, member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2002–2010, 2012–2014).
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|Angeline A. Kopka (née Landry; April 18, 1916 – October 28, 2016) was an American realtor and member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. She was of French and Irish descent.
Biography
Kopka graduated from Nashua Business College, earning an associate degree. A former real estate agent, she founded Kopka Real Estate, in her hometown of Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1953.
In 1974, she served as president of the National Women's Council of Realtors, and later, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors the following year. She is a winner of the National Association of Realtors Distinguished Service Award, receiving the award in 1991.
Kopka was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 2002 as a Democratic Party, and served until 2010 when she was defeated for re-election. She won re-election in 2012, becoming the oldest lawmaker in the United States.
Kopka married to John S. Kopka Jr., around 1935; they remained wed until his death in 2009. She had two children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She turned 100 in April 2016 and died October 28, 2016.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What is the birth date of Angeline Kopka?
- A.October 28, 1935
- B.April 18, 1910
- C.April 18, 1916correct
- D.October 28, 1916
Angeline Kopka was born on April 18, 1916.
Source: Biography introduction
2.In which city did Angeline Kopka found Kopka Real Estate in 1953?
- A.Nashua, New Hampshirecorrect
- B.Manchester, New Hampshire
- C.Concord, New Hampshire
- D.Boston, Massachusetts
Angeline Kopka founded her real estate company in her hometown of Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1953.
Source: Biography section
3.What was the name of the institution where Angeline Kopka earned an associate degree?
- A.New Hampshire State University
- B.National Realtors Academy
- C.Nashua Business Collegecorrect
- D.Democratic College of New Hampshire
Angeline Kopka graduated from Nashua Business College with an associate degree.
Source: Biography section
4.When did Angeline Kopka die?
- A.October 28, 2009
- B.April 18, 2016
- C.October 28, 2016correct
- D.April 18, 2014
Angeline Kopka passed away on October 28, 2016.
Source: Biography section
5.What were the ethnic backgrounds of Angeline Kopka?
- A.French and Irishcorrect
- B.English and Scottish
- C.Irish and Italian
- D.French and German
The biography states that Angeline Kopka was of French and Irish descent.
Source: Biography introduction
6.What role did Angeline Kopka hold in 1974?
- A.President of the National Women's Council of Realtorscorrect
- B.Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
- C.Mayor of Nashua
- D.Founder of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors
In 1974, Angeline Kopka served as president of the National Women's Council of Realtors.
Source: Biography section
7.In what year did Angeline Kopka receive the National Association of Realtors Distinguished Service Award?
- A.1991correct
- B.1974
- C.2002
- D.1975
Angeline Kopka received the National Association of Realtors Distinguished Service Award in 1991.
Source: Biography section
8.For which political party was Angeline Kopka elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives?
- A.Independent
- B.Democratic Partycorrect
- C.Libertarian Party
- D.Republican Party
Angeline Kopka was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party in 2002.
Source: Biography section
9.What distinction did Angeline Kopka hold after winning re-election in 2012?
- A.The oldest lawmaker in the United Statescorrect
- B.The youngest person to join the New Hampshire House
- C.The longest-serving realtor in New Hampshire
- D.The first female Speaker of the House
After winning re-election in 2012, Angeline Kopka became the oldest lawmaker in the United States.
Source: Biography section
10.How many great-grandchildren did Angeline Kopka have according to her biography?
- A.Two
- B.Ten
- C.Threecorrect
- D.Seven
Angeline Kopka is noted as having two children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Source: Biography section
11.Approximately when did Angeline Kopka marry John S. Kopka Jr.?
- A.1974
- B.1953
- C.1935correct
- D.2002
Angeline Kopka married John S. Kopka Jr. around 1935.
Source: Biography section
12.What is the maiden name of Angeline Kopka?
- A.Landrycorrect
- B.John
- C.Nashua
- D.Realtor
Angeline A. Kopka was born Angeline A. Landry.
Source: Biography introduction
13.When did John S. Kopka Jr. pass away?
- A.2009correct
- B.2016
- C.2010
- D.2012
Angeline Kopka remained married to John S. Kopka Jr. until his death in 2009.
Source: Biography section
14.What position did Angeline Kopka hold in 1975?
- A.Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
- B.President of the New Hampshire Association of Realtorscorrect
- C.Real estate agent in Nashua
- D.President of the National Women's Council of Realtors
Angeline Kopka served as president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors in 1975.
Source: Biography section
15.How old was Angeline Kopka when she passed away?
- A.102
- B.96
- C.98
- D.100correct
Angeline Kopka was 100 years old when she died in 2016.
Source: Biography introduction
16.During which specific interval was Angeline Kopka NOT a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives?
- A.2008–2010
- B.2010–2012correct
- C.2014–2016
- D.2000–2002
Angeline Kopka served from 2002 to 2010 and then again from 2012 to 2014, meaning she was not in office between 2010 and 2012.
Source: Biography introduction
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