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Quiz about Sharpshooters and Sniping
Quiz about Sharpshooters and Sniping

Sharpshooters and Sniping Trivia Quiz


Soldiers have employed a respected or despised profession known as sniping throughout history. Here are a few questions about that art.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
beterave
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,367
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
327
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The term 'sniper' has its origins in British India. What is a 'snipe'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. During the Revolutionary War, British Major Patrick Ferguson could have shot and killed a tall American officer during the battle of Brandywine Creek. Who was this officer he could have shot? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. American militiaman Timothy Murphy dispatched British General Fraser at Freeman's Farm. Where was Private Murphy when he fired? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Berdan's Sharpshooters were Union specialists at skirmishing, scouting and sniping. What color uniforms did they wear? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Union Major General John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sniper. During which battle was he killed? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The SMLE rifle was the standard firearm used by British and Commonwealth Forces. It was not suitable for precision shooting. What firearm did they use in its place? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Next to nothing is known about German marksmen of the Great War. Why did this happen? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. During WWII, Soviet Lieutenant Lyudmila Pavlichenko was a female sniper who dispatched over 300 German soldiers. What was her 'specialty'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Sergeant Carlos Hathcock was known as 'white feather'. He was able to spot and shoot the Vietnamese sniper known as the Apache. How was he able to do identify this sniper? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Sharpshooters use a specialized suit in their craft. What is this suit called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The term 'sniper' has its origins in British India. What is a 'snipe'?

Answer: a bird

A snipe is a long billed bird known for its swift and erratic flight patterns as well as its ability to camouflage itself. Hunters who could expertly find and shoot these birds became known as snipers.
2. During the Revolutionary War, British Major Patrick Ferguson could have shot and killed a tall American officer during the battle of Brandywine Creek. Who was this officer he could have shot?

Answer: George Washington

The tall American officer Major Ferguson could have shot that day was George Washington. Major Ferguson did not shoot him because Washington turned his back to him while in the saddle. His honor would not allow him to shoot an officer in the back. Ironically, Ferguson was killed at Kings Mountain by an American sharpshooter.
3. American militiaman Timothy Murphy dispatched British General Fraser at Freeman's Farm. Where was Private Murphy when he fired?

Answer: in a tree

After being ordered to dispatch a gallant British officer, Private Murphy climbed a tree, positioned himself and fired. The distance was about 300 yards using a Pennsylvania rifle.
4. Berdan's Sharpshooters were Union specialists at skirmishing, scouting and sniping. What color uniforms did they wear?

Answer: green

Berdan's Sharpshooters wore green uniforms. Union regulars and volunteers wore blue uniforms.
5. Union Major General John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sniper. During which battle was he killed?

Answer: Spotsylvania

Admonishing his men to have no fear of the Confederate sharpshooters, Major General Sedgwick was killed by one after saying, 'They couldn't hit an elephant from that distance'.
6. The SMLE rifle was the standard firearm used by British and Commonwealth Forces. It was not suitable for precision shooting. What firearm did they use in its place?

Answer: the Canadian Ross rifle

The Canadian Ross rifle became the weapon of choice for British and Commonwealth troops. Noted for its accuracy and high muzzle velocity, it was the clear choice.
7. Next to nothing is known about German marksmen of the Great War. Why did this happen?

Answer: they did not publish their memoirs

German marksmen were extremely lethal during the Great War. However, next to nothing is known about their tactics or techniques because they refused to publish memoirs or write papers about their exploits to outside sources.
8. During WWII, Soviet Lieutenant Lyudmila Pavlichenko was a female sniper who dispatched over 300 German soldiers. What was her 'specialty'?

Answer: eliminating enemy snipers

Lieutenant Pavlichenko's specialty was eliminating other snipers. This was an extremely hazardous undertaking because it required not only great marksmanship, but keen instincts as well. She was recognized as a Hero of the Soviet Union and two commemorative postage stamps were issued in her honor by the Soviet postal service.
9. Sergeant Carlos Hathcock was known as 'white feather'. He was able to spot and shoot the Vietnamese sniper known as the Apache. How was he able to do identify this sniper?

Answer: by a bathroom break

The Apache was a known female Viet Cong sniper. While Hathcock observed her sniper team, he noticed one stop and squat to urinate.
10. Sharpshooters use a specialized suit in their craft. What is this suit called?

Answer: a Ghillie suit

Sharpshooters use a camouflaged suit of burlap and foliage known as a Ghillie suit. When properly used, it resembles the terrain around the shooter.
Source: Author beterave

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