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The Civil War - Part R Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by ColMosby. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ColMosby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,558

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
947

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Question 1 of 10

1. After the war in what town did John Mosby open his law office? Hint

Louden

Manassas

Warrenton

Farifax

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the battle of Chancellorsville, VA. (1863) what Union general was in command? Hint

Grant

McClellan

Meade

Hooker

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Question 3 of 10

3. Allen Pinkerton was from what country? Hint

England

Scotland

Ireland

United States

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Question 4 of 10

4. We know that Gen. Benjamin Butler was called the "Beast of New Orleans". Who replaced him after his pillage of New Orleans? Hint

Sherman

Grant

Banks

Meade

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you visted a Civil War NMP and you saw a monument of a rider and his horse, and the horse's right hoof was in the air what did it mean? Hint

Killed in Action

A General leading his Troops

Wounded in Action

Survived the War

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Zouave uniforms were modeled after what region? Hint

Central Europe

West Africa

North Africa

Iberia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Of all operations performed by Civil War doctors, what was the percentage of amputations? Hint

25%

50%

75%

35%

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Question 8 of 10

8. On April 2,1863 this riot took place. Where did it happen? Hint

New York

Washington

Baltimore

Richmond

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Question 9 of 10

9. What CSA state was most detested by the Union Army? Hint

Virginia

South Carolina

Missouri

Georgia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was known as the "Gray Ghost" Hint

John Mosby

Stonewall Jackson

JEB Stuart

Gen. Lee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After the war in what town did John Mosby open his law office?

Answer: Warrenton

He was only 31 years old and opened his law practice in the heart of the the territory his rangers had operated in during the war.

2. At the battle of Chancellorsville, VA. (1863) what Union general was in command?

Answer: Hooker

Hooker thought that by driving Gen. Lee out of his entrenchments the latter would give him battle. Gen. Lee was aware that his army was outnumbered and the Union army was moving to his rear. Gen. Jackson arrived and advanced on Hooker's force. At that time Hooker withdrew back to the Wilderness.

3. Allen Pinkerton was from what country?

Answer: Scotland

He was born in Glasgow , Scotland. His father was a policeman, he emigrated to the USA aged 23. He prevented the the kidnapping of Pres. Lincoln in Baltimore who was on his way to Washington.

4. We know that Gen. Benjamin Butler was called the "Beast of New Orleans". Who replaced him after his pillage of New Orleans?

Answer: Banks

Butler was a man who ruled the south largest city ruthlessly. He and his brother used their positions to make millions of dollars for themselves. In 1862 Gen. Banks had 100 political prisoners released because Butler had put them in prison for for not praying for Pres. Lincoln.

5. If you visted a Civil War NMP and you saw a monument of a rider and his horse, and the horse's right hoof was in the air what did it mean?

Answer: Survived the War

It meant he survived the war.

6. The Zouave uniforms were modeled after what region?

Answer: North Africa

They were modeled after the uniforms of the North African army of Emperor Napoleon III of France. They were mostly Algerian soldiers, known for their colorful dress.

7. Of all operations performed by Civil War doctors, what was the percentage of amputations?

Answer: 75%

Three out of every four wounded were hit in the extremities, and at that time required amputation the only known treatment for a compound facture or severe laceration of the limb. More arms and legs were amputated in the this war than any other fought by this nation.

8. On April 2,1863 this riot took place. Where did it happen?

Answer: Richmond

Richmond was hit by the war. Many of the food-produicing areas had been devastated. The women of Richmond assembled and marched on Capitol Square demanding relief from high food prices. Pres. Jefferson appeared and threw his money to the womwn sayiny "this is all I have."

9. What CSA state was most detested by the Union Army?

Answer: South Carolina

The Union felt since South Carolina was the first state to leave the Union it would have to pay. The Union soldiers called it the " Cradle of Secession ". They destroyed everything in their path while marching through it.

10. Who was known as the "Gray Ghost"

Answer: John Mosby

Col. Mosby had a price on his head by Gen. Grant. He said " if he was captured he was to be hung."

Source: Author ColMosby

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