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Do You Know Robert E. Lee? Trivia Quiz

Do you really know Robert E. Lee? You've heard of him, you know about his legendary failure at Gettysburg, but what about Lee's life before the Civil War?

A multiple-choice quiz by mrbell. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mrbell

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,182

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1042

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Robert E. Lee born? Hint

February 2, 1803

January 19, 1807

November 17, 1806

September 13, 1809

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Question 2 of 10

2. Robert's father was the governor of what state? Hint

Maryland

Louisiana

Georgia

Virginia

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Robert's great-great-grandfather? Hint

Michael Harold

Thomas Roland

Robert "King" Carter

Emerson "Reb" Monnet

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Question 4 of 10

4. After the death of Robert's father, and after his older half-brother declared Stratford as his home, Robert and the rest of the family moved to where? Hint

Little Rock, Arkansas

Norfolk, Virginia

Boise, Idaho

Alexandria, Virginia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Robert attended what church to study the Christian religion? Hint

Christ Episcopal Church

Christian Church of God

Jesus' Institute for Peoples of the Christian Religion

He never attended church

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lee attended what school in his hometown? Hint

Little Rock University

Norfolk County Academic School

Boise State

Alexandria Academy

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1831, Lee began to help with the construction of what fort at the tip of the Virginian Peninsula? Hint

Fort Shaw

Fort Washington

Fort Monroe

Fort Jefferson

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Question 8 of 10

8. From 1834-1837 Lee served as a/an _______ in the chief engineer's office in Washington D.C. Hint

Engineer

Overseer

Secretary

Assistant

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did Robert marry when he worked at Fort Monroe? Hint

Susan Benjamin

Anne Lake

Patricia Peters

Mary Anna Randolph Custis

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Question 10 of 10

10. After the Mexican-American War, Lee moved to _______. Hint

Baltimore

Philadelphia

New York City

Richmond

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Robert E. Lee born?

Answer: January 19, 1807

Lee was born in 1807 and died in 1870, five years after the Civil War. To this day, he remains an icon to the South as one of their fearless leaders.

2. Robert's father was the governor of what state?

Answer: Virginia

Henry Lee III, or "Light Horse Harry," was a Major General. Robert's father died in 1818, when Robert was only 11. Robert's mother died later, in 1829.

3. What was the name of Robert's great-great-grandfather?

Answer: Robert "King" Carter

Carter was the wealthiest man in the colonies when he died in 1732. The other three men listed never actually exsisted.

4. After the death of Robert's father, and after his older half-brother declared Stratford as his home, Robert and the rest of the family moved to where?

Answer: Alexandria, Virginia

Never settling a home, the family stayed with many relatives. Robert later settled in Alexandria, until the Civil War began.

5. Robert attended what church to study the Christian religion?

Answer: Christ Episcopal Church

Robert's mother was a devout Christian, and made sure he studied religion. He also excelled at Math, and was a notable student.

6. Lee attended what school in his hometown?

Answer: Alexandria Academy

Lee received a classical education based on quadrivium. He was one of the best students seen at the school.

7. In 1831, Lee began to help with the construction of what fort at the tip of the Virginian Peninsula?

Answer: Fort Monroe

He played a major role in the construction. He also helped build Monroe's opposite, Fort Calhoun.

8. From 1834-1837 Lee served as a/an _______ in the chief engineer's office in Washington D.C.

Answer: Assistant

He later becam a first lieutenant of enigineers in 1837. However, in 1835, he helped lay out the line between Ohio and Michigan.

9. Who did Robert marry when he worked at Fort Monroe?

Answer: Mary Anna Randolph Custis

She lived from 1808 to 1873. She was the great-grandaughter of Martha Washington.

10. After the Mexican-American War, Lee moved to _______.

Answer: Baltimore

He stayed in Fort Carrol for three years. In 1861, he became involved in the Confederacy during the Civil War, without knowing that he would become one of America's most celebrated and widely known military figures.

Source: Author mrbell

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