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Quiz about Battle of the Plains of Abraham

Battle of the Plains of Abraham Quiz

This is a quiz on the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City. It is my very first quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by LeafsFan_13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
LeafsFan_13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
332,743

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
395

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (9/10), Guest 134 (9/10), Guest 192 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What day did the battle occur on? Hint

April 2, 1756

September 13, 1759

December 8, 1754

May 13, 1759

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Question 2 of 10

2. How long did the battle last? Hint

90 minutes

30 minutes

2 days

5 hours

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which countries fought in the battle? Hint

France and Spain

Britain and the Netherlands

China and Portugal

Britain and France

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Question 4 of 10

4. What 'prize' were the countries fighting for? Hint

Alaska

The 13 American Colonies

New France (Quebec)

Mexico

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who were the generals commanding the two sides in the war? Hint

Henry Hudson and Mathieu Perrelaut

Jack Wallace and Joseph-Louis Monileau

James Wolfe and Louis-Joseph Montcalm

Matthew Reynolds and Etienne Tableau

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the line that was most famously used in the battle. Hint

The 'Thick Blue Line'

The 'Canadian Winners' Line'

The 'Red Straight Line'

The 'Thin Red Line'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the landmark that the French ran from to reach the site. Hint

They were already there

Niagara Falls

Montmorency Falls

Chateau Frontenac

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Question 8 of 10

8. What item from the battle is still preserved on the battlefield? Hint

A cannonball in a tree

A tricorne hat on the grass

A musket on the ground

Uniform hanging on a tree

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which country won the battle and the war? Hint

France

Britain

United States

Mexico

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Question 10 of 10

10. What name was given to the people who settled to Upper and Lower Canada from the U.S.A after the American Revolutionary War? Hint

The Habitants

The Fenians

The Loyalists

The Slaves

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Apr 27 2025 : Guest 104: 9/10
Apr 25 2025 : Guest 134: 9/10
Apr 17 2025 : Guest 192: 6/10
Apr 03 2025 : gxldmp4: 6/10
Mar 25 2025 : Triviaballer: 10/10
Mar 16 2025 : Guest 184: 9/10
Mar 10 2025 : Guest 49: 8/10
Mar 06 2025 : Guest 96: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What day did the battle occur on?

Answer: September 13, 1759

The battle took place during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), also known in North America as the French and Indian War.

2. How long did the battle last?

Answer: 30 minutes

It was, by any standards, a very brief encounter.

3. Which countries fought in the battle?

Answer: Britain and France

The British and French were fighting in the Seven Years' War. This was a much wider conflict, fought in Europe, India and the Philippines as well as North America and the Caribbean.

4. What 'prize' were the countries fighting for?

Answer: New France (Quebec)

New France was known as Quebec but was later split into Upper and Lower Canada.

5. Who were the generals commanding the two sides in the war?

Answer: James Wolfe and Louis-Joseph Montcalm

Gen. Wolfe was the only general to die on the battlefield. They even created a painting on his dramatic death as well. Gen. Montcalm died in hospital the next day.

6. Name the line that was most famously used in the battle.

Answer: The 'Thin Red Line'

The line was used by a British general in the battle and then became very popular.

7. Name the landmark that the French ran from to reach the site.

Answer: Montmorency Falls

The Falls is a popular historic attraction in Quebec with the Bridal Veil next to it.

8. What item from the battle is still preserved on the battlefield?

Answer: A cannonball in a tree

The cannonball was set off at the start of the battle by the British, and is still stuck in the tree where it landed.

9. Which country won the battle and the war?

Answer: Britain

The British won because the French were tired from running a long way while the British were in their Thin Red Line ready for battle.

10. What name was given to the people who settled to Upper and Lower Canada from the U.S.A after the American Revolutionary War?

Answer: The Loyalists

The Loyalists came from independent United States to Upper Canada because they were still loyal to the British crown.

Source: Author LeafsFan_13

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