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  The Marble Man   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some interesting trivia about one of the most significant characters in America's past. This quiz deals mostly with aspects of Robert E. Lee's life before the Civil War and only touches on his Confederate service. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, guitarman96, Dec 05 16
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  I Wish I Were in Dixie    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The song "I Wish I Was in Dixie" is said to epitomize and embody the American South. One of the noblest sons of this land was Robert E. Lee. This quiz is about him, dealing almost exclusively with his military service for the CSA. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, DeepHistory, Dec 29 14
Tough
DeepHistory gold member
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  20 Questions: Robert E. Lee Multiple Choice Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A quiz about one of the greatest Americans of all time-General Robert E. Lee.
Tough, 20 Qns, lsyoung, Sep 13 12
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  Robert E. Lee: Early Life   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Robert E. Lee, one of the greatest Americans of all time, was at the mercy of circumstances that he had no control over.
Tough, 10 Qns, Cleburne, Dec 05 07
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Cleburne
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  Do You Know Robert E. Lee?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you really know Robert E. Lee? You've heard of him, you know about his legendary failure at Gettysburg, but what about Lee's life before the Civil War?
Average, 10 Qns, mrbell, Jan 03 10
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  General Robert Edward Lee    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Robert Edward Lee was an incredible man and an outstanding general. See how much you know about him!
Average, 10 Qns, stonewallfan, Jan 10 10
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  10 Question Robert E. Lee Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on one of the individuals of the Civil War era whom I respect most. Please enjoy the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, devildawg, Jan 18 13
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  R. E. Lee and the Confederate Army   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions, all multiple choice, concerning General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army, mainly the Army of Northern Virginia.
Difficult, 10 Qns, trojan11, Jun 25 07
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Robert E. Lee Trivia Questions
1. When was Robert E. Lee born?

From Quiz Do You Know Robert E. Lee?

Answer: January 19, 1807

Lee was born in 1807 and died in 1870, five years after the Civil War. To this day, he remains an icon to the South as one of their fearless leaders.

2. Many feel that Robert was an aristocrat. True, he was from aristocratic stock, but most of his life he was destitute by the standards of the time . What was his mother's name?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee: Early Life

Answer: Anne Hill Carter Lee

She was a daughter of "King" Carter one of the wealthiest planters in Virginia. Her mother was from the well-to-do hill clan.

3. What was Robert E. Lee's service branch immediately prior to the civil war?

From Quiz R. E. Lee and the Confederate Army

Answer: Engineers

Rober E. Lee was a Colonel of Engineers prior to accepting a commission in the Confederate army on April 23, 1861.

4. What year was Robert E. Lee born?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: 1807

He was born on January 19th 1807, in Stratford Hall, Virginia. He spent from 1825 to 1865 in the army.

5. Robert E. Lee, also known to history as "The Marble Man," was born on January 19, 1807 at Stratford Hall, located in what Virginia county?

From Quiz The Marble Man

Answer: Westmoreland County

Robert Edward Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the fourth of five children born to Henry "Light-Horse Harry" and Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.

6. On what date was Robert E. Lee married?

From Quiz General Robert Edward Lee

Answer: June 30, 1831

Lee married Mary Custis, who was the great-granddaughter of George Washington. Mary was quite ill during the Civil War, and this fact weighed heavily on Lee's mind.

7. When was Robert E. Lee born?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: January 19, 1807

The third Monday in January is still celebrated as Robert E. Lee's birthday in most Southern states.

8. Robert's father was the governor of what state?

From Quiz Do You Know Robert E. Lee?

Answer: Virginia

Henry Lee III, or "Light Horse Harry," was a Major General. Robert's father died in 1818, when Robert was only 11. Robert's mother died later, in 1829.

9. Robert E. Lee accepted his commission as Major General on April 23, 1861. What was the name of the force that he was given to command?

From Quiz R. E. Lee and the Confederate Army

Answer: Provisional Army of Virginia

Lee accepted this commission as commander of the 'Provisional Army of Northern Virginia'. The organization of this force was laid out by by the Virginia Convention on April 27, 1861 stating that it should consist of two artillery regiments, eight infantry regiments, one rifle regiment and one cavalry regiment.

10. What was Robert E. Lee's middle name?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: Edward

His full name was Robert Edward Lee. His father was Henry Lee and a successful revolutionary war hero known as Light Horse Harry. His mother's name was Anne Hill Lee.

11. In 1825, Robert E. Lee obtained a place at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During his four years of education at the Academy, how many demerits did the young cadet receive?

From Quiz The Marble Man

Answer: None

Lee proved to be an exceptional student at West Point. His hard work and diligence paid off and he graduated second in his class in 1829, becoming the only cadet to have never earned a single demerit in the history of the academy, earning him the nick-name "The Marble Man." He was commissioned a second lieutenant of engineers and thus began his military career.

12. During the Mexican War, what rank did Lee hold until being promoted at the close of the war?

From Quiz General Robert Edward Lee

Answer: Captain

At the end of the Mexican War, General Winfield Scott promoted Lee to Brevet Colonel for his incredible actions as an engineer at Cerro Gordo, Contreras-Churubusco, and Chapultepec. All three battles were American victories.

13. What does the 'E.' in Robert E. Lee stand for?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: Edward

14. What was the name of Robert's great-great-grandfather?

From Quiz Do You Know Robert E. Lee?

Answer: Robert "King" Carter

Carter was the wealthiest man in the colonies when he died in 1732. The other three men listed never actually exsisted.

15. In which year did Robert E. Lee enter the US Military Academy at West Point?

From Quiz R. E. Lee and the Confederate Army

Answer: 1825

Lee entered the Academy in 1825 and graduated in 1829. He finished 2nd in his class.

16. What was Robert E. Lee's assigned duty in the beginning of the Mexican War?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: Chief Engineer of the Army

He was appointed to this position as a captain by General Wool.

17. On June 30, 1831 Lee married Mary Ann Randolph Custis and they ultimately had seven children. Mary Custis was distinguished in her relation to which Founding Father of America?

From Quiz The Marble Man

Answer: George Washington

Mary Custis was a great-granddaughter of Martha Washington, wife of George Washington. Mary's father, Washington Custis, was the adopted son of George Washington, The Lees inherited Arlington House after Mary's father passed away and made their home there until the Civil War began.

18. What were the first names of Lee's three sons?

From Quiz General Robert Edward Lee

Answer: George, William, and Robert

Lee's three sons, George Washington Custis Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh Lee, and Robert Edward Lee, Jr. all served in the Confederate Army. Robert E. Lee, Jr., wrote "Recollections and Letters of Robert E. Lee," which was the optimistic story of his special relationship with his father.

19. Of whom was Robert E. Lee's wife a descendant?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: Martha Washington

George and Martha had no children together, but Martha had children from her previous marriage. Mary Custis Lee was Martha's step-great-granddaughter.

20. After the death of Robert's father, and after his older half-brother declared Stratford as his home, Robert and the rest of the family moved to where?

From Quiz Do You Know Robert E. Lee?

Answer: Alexandria, Virginia

Never settling a home, the family stayed with many relatives. Robert later settled in Alexandria, until the Civil War began.

21. Which general commanded Lee's right wing at Gettysburg?

From Quiz R. E. Lee and the Confederate Army

Answer: James P. Longstreet

It has been said that Longstreet was much to blame for the defeat at Gettysburg because he disagreed strongly with Lee taking the offensive and therefore dragged his heels and acted almost passively. When ordered to move "as early as is practicable with the portion of his command that was up", in order to gain the Emmitsburg road on the enemy's left, Longstreet, by his own confession, disobeyed preferring to wait until the last of his brigades was in place. Because of this an opportunity was lost which would have given Lee the advantage on the battlefield. Others, however, state that Longstreet was in no way to blame and moved as fast as he was able.

22. Which military academy did Robert E. Lee graduate from?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: West Point

He graduated from West Point in 1829 and finished second out of forty-six students in his class.

23. What did Lee call General Longstreet?

From Quiz General Robert Edward Lee

Answer: my old warhorse

General Longstreet, one of Lee's most trusted commanders, strongly supported defensive warfare. He adamantly opposed Lee's strategy in July 1863 at Gettysburg, where the Confederates were defeated.

24. How many children did Robert and Mary have?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: 7

Lee fathered 3 boys and 4 girls.

25. Robert attended what church to study the Christian religion?

From Quiz Do You Know Robert E. Lee?

Answer: Christ Episcopal Church

Robert's mother was a devout Christian, and made sure he studied religion. He also excelled at Math, and was a notable student.

26. Which encounter with the Union army is generally regarded as Robert E. Lee's most 'perfect' battle?

From Quiz R. E. Lee and the Confederate Army

Answer: Chancellorsville

Chancellorsville (May 1863) is regarded by many as Lee's masterpiece. The Army of Northern Virginia was greatly outnumbered with one entire corps too far away to be of any practical use. The Union commander's plan of battle was a very good one but it is generally thought that a loss of nerve on his part led to the Union army's defeat. General Robert E. Lee was not recorded as having lost his nerve during the course of any engagement and was able to take full advantage of his opponent's lack of mental dexterity.

27. What military academy did Robert E. Lee gain command of in 1852?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: Westpoint

He served there for three years and made huge improvements in the academy. He brought it up the standard of the best European military academies.

28. For three years Lee was posted back to West Point. In what capacity did he serve at the Academy?

From Quiz The Marble Man

Answer: Superintendent

From 1852 to 1855 Robert E. Lee was placed in charge of the Academy he attended some 23 years before.

29. What was the name of Robert E. Lee's eldest son?

From Quiz Robert E. Lee

Answer: George Washington Custis Lee

William Henry Fitzhugh, a.k.a. 'Rooney' was the second son and Robert Jr. was the third.

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