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Gettysburg: "All in the Family" Quiz

This quiz is based on family members who served in, or witnessed, the Battle of Gettysburg.

A multiple-choice quiz by Snorf1124. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Snorf1124

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,615

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
512

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Joshua and Thomas Chamberlain of 20th Maine Regiment fame had a special visitor during the Battle of Gettysburg. Who was this visitor and member of their family? Hint

their cousin, James, who was a doctor

thier sister, Abigail, who was serving as a nurse

their brother, John Chamberlain, who was a minister

their father, Lawrence, who was a minister

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mary Virginia "Jennie" Wade was the only civilian to have been killed as a direct result of the Battle of Gettysburg. She was shot in the back while baking bread at her sister's home. On which street did Wade reside during the battle of Gettysburg? Hint

West Middle Street

Baltimore Street

Breckenridge Street

Coster Avenue

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Confederate general that played a large role in the fighting on day 1 of the Battle of Gettysburg, was a cousin of the Confederate general, George Pickett? Hint

Gen. Alfred Iverson

Gen. James Archer

Gen. Henry Heth

Gen Robert Rodes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Gettysburg civilian Elizabeth Thorn was serving as the caretaker of Evergreen Cemetary during the Battle of Gettysburg while her husband Peter Thorn (the usual caretaker) was absent. Where was Peter Thorn during the Battle of Gettysburg? Hint

He was serving elsewhere in the Union Army

He had gone away on business

He joined the local militia and was wounded

He was seriously ill and could not leave his bed

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Question 5 of 10

5. On July 1, 1863, a Union soldier was killed just east of the Gettysburg train station. He was later found holding a picture of three small children, but he could not be identified until months later. Who was this soldier? Hint

Sgt. Amos Humiston

Cpl. Jack Skelly

Cpl. James Wills

Pvt. Wesley Culp

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the Confederate soldier that was killed near his uncle's farm during the Battle of Gettysburg? Hint

James Bliss

Jack Skelly

Wesley Culp

Thomas Spangler

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Confederate officer lost his brother while attacking the Union position on Little Round Top on July 2, 1863? Hint

Gen. John Bell Hood

Gen. George Anderson

Col. William Oates

Gen. William Barksdale

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Confederate general was the nephew of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and was heavily involved in the opening day of fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg? Hint

Gen. Stephen Ramsuer

Gen. Joseph R. Davis

Gen. James J. Archer

Gen. Alfred Iverson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which famous Confederate commander involved in the fighting at Gettysburg was the brother-in-law of Confederate cavalry officers General John Hunt Morgan and General Basil Duke? Hint

Gen. Jubal Early

Gen. Ambrose P. Hill

Gen. John B. Gordon

Gen. Richard Ewell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Confederate general, who saw substantial action and was killed at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863, was the brother of of a famous Confederate naval officer? Hint

Gen. William Barksdale

Gen. Lafayette McLaws

Gen. Ambrose Wright

Gen. Paul Semmes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Joshua and Thomas Chamberlain of 20th Maine Regiment fame had a special visitor during the Battle of Gettysburg. Who was this visitor and member of their family?

Answer: their brother, John Chamberlain, who was a minister

While at Gettysburg, Joshua and Thomas Chamberlain enjoyed a short visit with their brother, John Chamberlain. John Chamberlain was a member of the U.S. Sanitary Commission and was also serving as a chaplain in the Army of the Potomac.

Answer: Breckenridge Street

Although Wade was killed at her sister's home on Baltimore Street, she actually lived with her mother on Breckinridge Street where she worked with her mother as a seamstress. Her home at the time of the battle no longer stands. The Jennie Wade house on Baltimore Street was the home of her sister, Georgia McClellan, and is now a tourist attraction. Wade's birthplace on Baltimore Street is also still standing and serves as a tourist attraction and the home of a Christian Mission.

3. Which Confederate general that played a large role in the fighting on day 1 of the Battle of Gettysburg, was a cousin of the Confederate general, George Pickett?

Answer: Gen. Henry Heth

General Henry "Harry" Heth was General George Pickett's cousin. Heth's mother was the former Margeret Pickett. It is strange to note that Heth began the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 by advancing against Union cavalry and the last attack of the battle was spearheaded by Pickett in what is commonly referred to as "Pickett's Charge" on July 3, 1863.

Answer: He was serving elsewhere in the Union Army

During the Battle of Gettysburg, Peter Thorn was a member of the 138th PA Volunteers and was serving at Harper's Ferry. In his absence, Elizabeth took over the duties of caring for Evergreen Cemetery. After the battle, Elizabeth, (with little help) buried approximatley 100 soldiers though she was six months pregnant.

A statue of Elizabeth Thorn stands just inside the Evergreen Cemetery near the gatehouse.

Answer: Sgt. Amos Humiston

Known as "Gettysburg's Unknown Soldier", the photograph was printed in numerous newspapers until it was discovered that the dead man was Sgt. Amos Humiston. The photo was was of his three children. Family and friends in NEw York recognized the picture and ended the mystery of the man's identity.

6. Who was the Confederate soldier that was killed near his uncle's farm during the Battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: Wesley Culp

A former resident of Gettysburg, Wesley Culp had moved to Virginia. While there he made new friends and likely never dreamed he would return to his former home when he joined the Confederate Army. He was killed on July 3, 1863 while attacking a Union position on Culp's Hill, which was owned by his uncle.

His body was never found and its whereabouts has been the subject of much debate ever since.

7. Which Confederate officer lost his brother while attacking the Union position on Little Round Top on July 2, 1863?

Answer: Col. William Oates

While attacking the Union position held by the 20th Maine Regiment, Col. John Oates' brother John was killed after having been struck by over a dozen bullets during multiple attacks. John Oates was serving the 15th Alabama Regiment as an aide.

8. Which Confederate general was the nephew of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and was heavily involved in the opening day of fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: Gen. Joseph R. Davis

Gen. Joseph R. Davis was Jefferson Davis' nephew and saw heavy fighting near the unfinished railroad cut on July 1, 1863.

9. Which famous Confederate commander involved in the fighting at Gettysburg was the brother-in-law of Confederate cavalry officers General John Hunt Morgan and General Basil Duke?

Answer: Gen. Ambrose P. Hill

General Ambrose P. hill was married to General John Hunt Morgan's sister. Hill commanded a Confederate corps at Gettysburg.

10. Which Confederate general, who saw substantial action and was killed at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863, was the brother of of a famous Confederate naval officer?

Answer: Gen. Paul Semmes

Gen. Paul Semmes was the brother of Captain Rafeal Semmes of the Confederate raiding ship "CSS Alabama" fame. Gen Semmes was killed during heavy fighting near the Wheatfield.

Source: Author Snorf1124

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