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Quiz about The Myrtles Plantation
Quiz about The Myrtles Plantation

The Myrtles Plantation Trivia Quiz


The Myrtles Plantation is often considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S. Located in what's known as the "Deep South", it's rich in history and old traditions. Much of the historic plantation hasn't been changed since its original owners.

A multiple-choice quiz by longhorngirl. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
longhorngirl
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
271,924
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1435
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Near what town is the Myrtles Plantation located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who is the most famous ghost of the Myrtles Plantation? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. According to legend, what did Chloe put in the birthday cake that made it toxic? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Why did Chloe have her ear cut off? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How did Chloe die? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When did the legend of Chloe begin? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. According to legend, what is the Myrtles Plantation built on top of? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who built the Myrtles Plantation in 1796? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which owner of the Myrtles Plantation was shot and killed by an unknown assailant on the front porch of the house? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following is not true of the Myrtles Plantation? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Near what town is the Myrtles Plantation located?

Answer: St. Francisville, Louisiana

Located in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the Myrtles Plantation is sometimes called the most haunted place in the United States. It is an antebellum plantation that has survived the turmoil of war and time.
2. Who is the most famous ghost of the Myrtles Plantation?

Answer: Chloe

Chloe, sometimes referred to as Cleo, was supposedly a slave of Clark and Sara Woodruff. After she had her ear cut off, she supposedly poisoned and killed Sara and her two daughters.
3. According to legend, what did Chloe put in the birthday cake that made it toxic?

Answer: Oleander leaves

Oleanders, which are very popular in the South, were baked into the birthday cake. According to legend, Sara and two of her daughters died after eating the tainted cake.
4. Why did Chloe have her ear cut off?

Answer: She caught the judge with another slave

While she was having an affair with Judge Woodruff, her ear was cut off because she was eavesdropping and caught the judge having a relationship with another slave. After she lost her ear, she wore a green turban to cover the area.
5. How did Chloe die?

Answer: She was hanged by her fellow slaves

After Sara Woodruff and her two children died, the other slaves of the plantation hanged Chloe. To this day, no one can be sure if they hanged her as a punishment, or to avoid punishment.
6. When did the legend of Chloe begin?

Answer: 1950s

In the 1950s, the owner, Marjorie Munson, noticed that strange things were happening in the house. When she started asking around trying to figure out what was going on, she heard of a ghost that lurked about the plantation that wore a green bonnet.
7. According to legend, what is the Myrtles Plantation built on top of?

Answer: Indian burial ground

According to legend, some of the strange events at the Myrtles were caused by the spirits of Indians who were buried at the site. While no one has been able to prove any of the legends of the Myrtles Plantation, they are what make the Myrtles one of the most haunted houses in the United States.
8. Who built the Myrtles Plantation in 1796?

Answer: General David Bradford

Originally called Laurel Grove, the Myrtles Plantation was built in 1796 by General David Bradford. He lived there alone for several years before President Adams pardoned him for his role in the Whiskey Rebellion.
9. Which owner of the Myrtles Plantation was shot and killed by an unknown assailant on the front porch of the house?

Answer: William Winter

In 1871, William Winter was shot and almost instantly killed on the front porch of the Myrtles Plantation by an unknown assailant. After his death, his wife remained at the plantation with her mother and siblings until she died in 1878.
10. Which of the following is not true of the Myrtles Plantation?

Answer: There were ten murders in the house

Even though the reports often state that there were ten murders in the house, historical records only show that William Winter was murdered in the house. Historical records show that many of the legends surrounding the Myrtles Plantation are simply legend, and are not based on actual facts.
Source: Author longhorngirl

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