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Gettysburg Trivia Quiz

How many facts do you remember from the movie "Gettysburg"?

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

Author
jkgregg

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
106,409

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2067

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who directed "Gettysburg?" Hint

Ron Maxwell

Sam Elliot

Robert Norris

Tom Berenger

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Question 2 of 10

2. On what best-selling book was the movie based? Hint

The Highwater Mark of the Confederacy

The Three Day War

The Killer Angels

The Life of Joshua Chamberlain

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is unusual about Harrison, the scout that Longstreet sends out to collect information on the location of the Union Army? Hint

he dislikes Lee

he is from New York

he is an actor

he is Longstreet's cousin

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Question 4 of 10

4. What request does Harrison make of Longstreet when he brings him the news of the location of the Union Army? Hint

He asks to be relieved of his duty.

He asks for more money.

He asks for a cigar.

He asks for food.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does Union General Buford predict if the Confederates seize the high ground at Gettysburg? Hint

We will lose this battle.

We will have to withdraw.

We will need more cannons.

We will have the Devil to pay.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the 20th Maine, under Joshua Chamberlain's command, receive on the way to Gettysburg? Hint

120 men from the 2nd Maine

orders to hold back and not proceed

extra food and ammunition

orders to head north of Gettysburg

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Question 7 of 10

7. What "E.T." cast member plays Tom Chamberlain, Joshua Chamberlain's younger brother? Hint

Jeff Daniels

C. Thomas Howell

Peter Coyote

Sean Frye

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Question 8 of 10

8. When General Longstreet visits the injured General Hood in the field hospital, what comment does he make to Longstreet just before he falls asleep? Hint

'I told you we should have not fought today.'

' I must have flanked their right.'

'This war must end.'

'Worst ground I ever saw.'

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Armistead give Longstreet to give to Union General Hancock's wife? Hint

a letter

a photograph of him

his sword

his Bible

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Question 10 of 10

10. What gallant act does Armistead do during Pickett's Charge to rally the men forward? Hint

He tells them to not be cowards.

He puts his hat on his sword and charges forward.

He shoots his pistol in the air, showing his courage.

He tells the men his is going forward even if they stay behind.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who directed "Gettysburg?"

Answer: Ron Maxwell

Ron Maxwell directed "Gettysburg" after getting Ted Turner to produce the movie.

2. On what best-selling book was the movie based?

Answer: The Killer Angels

The movie was based on Michael Shaarra's best selling historical fiction, "The Killer Angels."

3. What is unusual about Harrison, the scout that Longstreet sends out to collect information on the location of the Union Army?

Answer: he is an actor

Harrison was an actor from Mississippi. After the war, he continued his career on the stage.

4. What request does Harrison make of Longstreet when he brings him the news of the location of the Union Army?

Answer: He asks for a cigar.

When Harrison gets a whiff of Longstreet's cigar, he asks the general if he might have another cigar he could give to him.

5. What does Union General Buford predict if the Confederates seize the high ground at Gettysburg?

Answer: We will have the Devil to pay.

Buford clearly sees the the outcome if the Union Army neglects to take the high ground at Gettysburg and sternly says, "We will have the Devil to pay..." if we do not seize it.

6. What does the 20th Maine, under Joshua Chamberlain's command, receive on the way to Gettysburg?

Answer: 120 men from the 2nd Maine

One hundred and twenty men of the 2nd Maine tried to defect when the 2nd Maine was dissolved. They had signed three year contracts and were forced to remain in the army and be handed over the the 20th Maine regiment.

7. What "E.T." cast member plays Tom Chamberlain, Joshua Chamberlain's younger brother?

Answer: C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell played Tyler in "E.T.".

8. When General Longstreet visits the injured General Hood in the field hospital, what comment does he make to Longstreet just before he falls asleep?

Answer: 'Worst ground I ever saw.'

General Hood was shot in the arm at Devil's Den trying to attack the Union Army on Little Round Top. The ground at Devil's Den is populated with massive bolders, making the attack difficult. Therefore, General Hood truthfully told Longstreet that it was "the worst ground I ever saw."

9. What does Armistead give Longstreet to give to Union General Hancock's wife?

Answer: his Bible

The night before Pickett's Charge, Armistead gives his Bible to Longstreet to give to Mrs. Hancock after the war was over. This request was kept by Longstreet, and he did indeed present Mrs. Hancock Lewis Armistead's Bible.

10. What gallant act does Armistead do during Pickett's Charge to rally the men forward?

Answer: He puts his hat on his sword and charges forward.

Armistead's men make one of the greatest penetrations of the Union line in Pickett's Charge. He bravely thrusts his sword through his hat and tells the men to go forward with him.

Source: Author jkgregg

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