They Died with Their Boots On

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1. In 'They Died with Their Boots On', who played the lead role as the daring and flamboyant George Armstrong Custer? Cary Grant Paul Muni Clark Gable Errol Flynn

2. Olivia de Havilland was the leading lady in 'They Died with Their Boots On', playing the part of Custer's wife. What was her first name? Shirley Teresa Maria Elizabeth

3. The film begins with Custer entering West Point as a cadet. Custer is anything but humble as he enters the grounds of the academy. Which of these is not true about Custer's grand entrance? He wears a fancy military uniform. He is accompanied by his hounds. He is accompanied by ten servants. He arrives on horseback.

4. Languishing in Washington D.C. while the armies of the south threaten, Custer is desperate to be assigned a command in the Union army. He is finally allowed to take part in the action, thanks to the help of which U.S. general? Ulysses Grant Irvin McDowell Winfield Scott George McClellan

5. At which Civil War battle does Custer distinguish himself in the film, impressing General Sheridan? Bull Run Cold Harbor Vicksburg Antietam

6. After Custer's heroic exploits in the Civil War, he retires to his hometown of Monroe with his lovely wife. In which U.S. state can Monroe be found? Michigan Ohio California Tennessee

7. Custer's wife senses that he is very unhappy at home, and she secretly consults with an army general about having her husband reassigned to an cavalry unit on the western frontier. Soon enough, Custer is recommissioned at a lower rank and assigned to the 7th Cavalry. His highest rank in the war is brigadier general, what is his new rank out west? Lieutenant Colonel Major Captain Colonel

8. Early in his command, Custer and his men capture a famous Indian chief. Played by a young Anthony Quinn, which Indian chief tangles with Custer? Crazy Horse Red Cloud Sitting Bull Geronimo

9. Which nasty habit does Custer refrain from during his western assignment, also disallowing the men under his command from its practice? Gambling Raiding Indian villages Smoking tobacco Drinking

10. At which great battle does Custer fall, despite the heroic efforts of his outnumbered force? Stony Lake Sand Creek Little Big Horn Slim Buttes