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General Robert Edward Lee Trivia Quiz

Robert Edward Lee was an incredible man and an outstanding general. See how much you know about him!

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

Author
stonewallfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,239

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1700

Last 3 plays: gogetem (9/10), Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 97 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what date was Robert E. Lee married? Hint

August 16, 1831

July 30, 1832

June 30, 1831

September 10, 1832

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Question 2 of 10

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

Private

Captain

Lieutenant

Corporal

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Question 3 of 10

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

George, William, and Robert

Joshua, William, and Robert

George, Henry, and Robert

William, Joshua, and John

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Lee call General Longstreet? Hint

my right arm

my good ole mount

my trusty old man

my old warhorse

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Question 5 of 10

5. Lee's old estate in Virginia is now Arlington National Cemetery.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Lee's favorite horse? Hint

Traveller

Richmond

Hero

Little Sorrell

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Question 7 of 10

7. This battle, which took place in 1863, was one of Lee's greatest victories, although it was the last battle that Stonewall Jackson ever fought in.

Answer: (Starts with capital "C.")

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Question 8 of 10

8. Among other names, Lee was referred to by the enemy as the "Wiley Gray Fox."

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What were Lee's last words? Hint

"General Hill must move up!"

"Strike the tent!"

"Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees."

"I love Virginia."

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did Lee die?

Answer: (Between 1868 and 1875)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

4. What did Lee call General Longstreet?

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.

5. Lee's old estate in Virginia is now Arlington National Cemetery.

Answer: True

Lee's beautiful grounds were turned into a cemetery for Union troops. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located at Arlington, and here also, the famous Changing of the Guard takes place, rain or shine.

6. What was the name of Lee's favorite horse?

Answer: Traveller

A large, white horse standing nearly sixteen hands high, Traveller was ridden by Lee throughout the war. However, he owned four other horses as well, called Richmond, Lucy Long, Brown-Roan, and Ajax.

7. This battle, which took place in 1863, was one of Lee's greatest victories, although it was the last battle that Stonewall Jackson ever fought in.

Answer: Chancellorsville

Although Chancellorsville was a great victory, Lee never got over the loss of General Jackson. The Confederate Army seemed to decline after Jackson's death. Union General Hooker, who was in command at Chancellorsville, was, because of his horrible failure, replaced by General George Meade.

8. Among other names, Lee was referred to by the enemy as the "Wiley Gray Fox."

Answer: True

The Union Army gave Lee this nickname because he was so sly and clever in the way he maneuvered his army.

9. What were Lee's last words?

Answer: "Strike the tent!"

Lee's wife, Mary, was with him when he died.

10. In what year did Lee die?

Answer: 1870

Lee died on the morning of October 12, 1870, a little more than five years after the Civil War ended.

Source: Author stonewallfan

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